Integrative Therapies for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Myofacial Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

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Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain and chronic fatigue syndrome are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by much of the medical profession. Nothing could be further from the truth - however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others. Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist, who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilising and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options - from diet, exercise and herbs to mindfulness meditation, chi kung and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They, also, offer techniques to dispel the "brain fog" that these disorders often create and show how to overcome the resultant obstacles in order to communicate effectively with your doctor. The additional information included on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders allows this integrative treatment guide to open the door not only to physical recovery but, also, emotional and mental well-being. *Reveals how to deal with each disorder and how treatments can interact or aggravate if more than one disorder is present *Offers techniques to dispel the side effects created by these illnesses

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This integrative holistic approach to these conditions is what is needed throughout medicine today. Empowering us to become part of our own health and healing process is such a powerful approach to these conditions or any others. I applaud the authors, and hope they inspire others to follow their lead. * Bill Douglas, author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Tai Chi & Qigong *
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue immunodysfunction, and chronic myofascial pain are the most common illnesses of modern society. I have worked full time in this area since I was trained by Travell and Simons in 1988. This book is not only an easy-to-use self-help book for patients but also an essential reference for any health care practitioner wanting to treat the cause of illness, rather than treat the symptoms. It is totally comprehensive and carries the passion and healing energy of the authors in every page. This is the basis of the medicine of the twenty-first century. * Dr. John Whiteside, MBBS, BSc, Fellow of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Med *
. . . very comprehensive and I highly recommend it for anyone searching for a balanced approach for the treatment of these diseases. * Dhara Lemos, Lotus Guide, November 2011 *

Author Bio

Celeste Cooper worked as a nurse and nurse trainer for more than 20 years before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. She is now an advocate for sufferers of these disorders. Jeffrey Miller is a psychologist specialising in chronic illness from a spiritual perspective.