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What is Fibromyalgia?
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Millions of women in the United States complain of crushing muscle fatigue and
constant pain, deep exhaustion and a generalized wasted feeling . What do these
woman suffer from? Fibromyalgia. They also experience a host of complex symptoms
which on the surface seem unrelated but can be all the same part of Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia dramatically interferes with a woman's quality of life.Osteoporosis: The Silent Epidemic
by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
It is a silent disease, slowing robbing calcium and other vital minerals from our
bones. Osteoporosis reveals itself after the damage has been done. There is no gradual
pain or hint that this disease exists.Do you have it?
The Arthritis
Foundation's Guide to Alternative Therapies
by Judith Horstman, William J. Arnold
 
The book describes each therapy and how it is used, presents scientific evidence
and expert opinion, and gives tips on how to find a practitioner and information on costs,
advice, cautions, and resources in a helpful and reader-friendly style. There are also
guidelines for working with your doctor, choosing a therapist, and avoiding rip-offs.
Author Judith Horstman, a two-time Fulbright Scholar and award-winning editor of Arthritis
Today magazine, makes the point that complementary therapies cannot "cure"
arthritis or replace proven medical treatments. They can, however, ease symptoms and
improve your outlook, and may even enhance the effects of your conventional treatment.
This is an extremely useful and beautifully illustrated book for arthritis sufferers
seeking to expand their treatment as informed consumers.
Back Pain
Remedies for Dummies
by Michael S. Sinel, William W. Deardorff
This book is based upon not only the latest scientific findings but also the
authors vast clinical experience in working with back pain patients. It integrates
traditional medical treatments, alternative medicine approaches, and mind-body factors.
Best of all, it is written in a language that is interesting (true to the
"Dummies" style)and easy-to-understand. |
The Arthritis
Bible:
A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative Therapies and
Conventional Treatments for Arthritic Diseases Including Osteoarthrosis, Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Gout, Fibromyalgia and More
by Leonid Gordin, Craig Weatherby
The Arthritis Bible supplies the latest wisdom on conventional drugs, exercise,
physical therapy, diet, vitamins and minerals, traditional herbs, nutraceuticals,
homeopathy, and folk remedies. It also advises how to choose the right medical approach
and practitioner, and includes a complete resource guide to the organizations,
publications and internet sites devoted to arthritis. For anyone seeking relief from the
painful and often debilitating consequences of arthritic diseases, The Arthritis Bible is
a must for the shelf. |
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