Chronic Disease

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a pain disorder comprised of many symptoms and associated issues. The total complexity of this condition is such that it is often considered all-consuming.

Allie Cashel has suffered from chronic Lyme disease for 16 years - but much of the medical community refuses to recognize her symptoms as the result of infectious disease. In Suffering the Silence: Chronic Lyme Disease in an Age of Denial, Cashel paints a living portrait of what is often called post-treatment Lyme syndrome, featuring the stories of chronic Lyme patients from around the world and their struggle for recognition and treatment.

If so, rest assured as we come together to reveal the latest scientific news on the human body’s superhighway: the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is one of humanity’s most well-kept secrets and the groundbreaking truth behind this completely untapped aspect of human physiology is something that is sure to set anyone free. Even if none of the above questions are of your concern and you are simply looking to optimize your current health, activation, and stimulation of the vagus nerve far supersede any other self-care practice you have tried before.

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, and the majority continue to suffer despite seeking conventional medical care. Dr. DeCaria has been on both sides - a patient with pain and a doctor treating pain - an experience that allowed her to witness firsthand the limitations of our current healthcare system. In this innovative guide, Dr. DeCaria shares her unique approach, which goes beyond masking symptoms through medications and unnecessary interventions.

The healing attitude can be developed to support any healing process and turn any health challenge (or life challenge as well) into an opportunity to discover something new about ourselves and our relationship with the world around us. Whether you are suffering from symptoms due to illnesses, injuries, or disease, or you are working to facilitate and support other people’s healing processes, this book can help you connect the dots and offers some easy and practical suggestions and tools to empower your or your clients’ and patients’ healing process as well. You can read this book and ...

Backbone is a life-fulfilling message about managing chronic pain and living a life of purpose. For two decades, Karen Duffy, New York Times bestselling author, former MTV VJ, Revlon model, and actress, has managed to live an enriching life despite living in a state of constant pain. In this powerful, inspirational, funny, and important manual for surviving pain, Duffy draws on her experience as a patient advocate, trained recreational therapist, and hospice chaplain to illuminate gratifying methods people can use to cope with chronic pain.

Conquer the AANPCB AGNP Exam: Your Guide to the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification is a concise, high-yield review tailored for those preparing to become certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners. This guide is designed as a focused companion to more comprehensive study materials, helping readers zero in on essential principles, reinforce clinical reasoning, and identify areas requiring further review. Spanning core topics in adult and older adult health—from preventive care and chronic disease management to pharmacologic safety and ...

We live in a world where the numbers of people suffering anxiety and various unexplained chronic pain and fatigue syndromes is increasing year on year to the point where they are threatening the health systems of many developed countries. This groundbreaking book, written by a clinician and researcher, demystifies the many and varied symptoms of stress, trauma, and unresolved emotion in the mind and body.

As a survivor of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) caused by a drunk driver, Bonnie Lester intimately understands the challenge of living with persistent pain. From countless doctor’s visits to the missed moments with loved ones to shelling out thousands for expensive pain treatments, Bonnie lived the battle for decades. With a combination of neuroplasticity techniques, lifestyle medicine, and her innovative AIM (Affirmation, Image, Management) program, Bonnie astonished doctors by getting off the opioids, retrained her brain to significantly reduce pain, and reclaimed her life.

This workbook offers listeners a 30 day structured journal to identify, express, and process psychological issues that may be causing back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, tension headaches, TMJ, and other disorders. This workbook also features sections on self-compassion, self-esteem, and gratitude that have proven utility in helping you feel better and heal.

Chronic Microvascular Ischemic Disease (CMVID) is a condition that affects the small blood vessels in the brain, leading to a range of neurological problems. This disease primarily impacts older adults and is often associated with common vascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent emergence of long COVID has added another layer of complexity to the understanding and management of CMVID.

In this groundbreaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living as an autistic and chronically ill person. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.

Against All Odds: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Healing Facing a devastating cancer diagnosis means fighting for your life! Cecilia (Cecy) Yépez knows that all too well. In 2018, she was one of more 18 million people worldwide who was diagnosed with cancer, that dreadful and sometimes deadly disease. One paralyzing word from her doctor shattered Cecy’s tranquil and successful life, sending it into a tailspin of confusion and fear of potential death. This book is her journey as a bewildered but brave cancer survivor who refused to give in or give up on life. Against All Odds is a Journey ...

Finding Joy presents a comprehensive, practical guide for living your best life with chronic illness. This psychology self-help book integrates personal and professional insights to give you tools for handling various aspects of living with a chronic illness. There is also a chapter specifically for the loved ones and caregivers of the chronically ill. While this book is designed for anyone with a chronic illness, the spiritual content early in the book suggests the value of sticking to your faith and offers several Bible references.

Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous 12-step fellowship, Stories of Hope presents the tools and principles of the 12 steps as catalysts for emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to this collection shares their journey from despair to hope.

Vinh Pham is a world-class physical therapist who has worked with a broad range of clients. Early in his career, he discovered a disappointing truth: most of his patients came to him already in pain. They had lifestyle habits that misaligned their joints and tightened their muscles. And the recent epidemic of prolonged sitting—which represents an all-day assault on the body—has only made things worse. A precise and simple toolkit for tweaking the way we move (or refuse to move), Sit Up Straight outlines a process that starts with a daily posture regimen.

This is a story of transformation from profound and debilitating fatigue to freedom and wellness, written by a Chartered Physiotherapist. Jill's unique experiences as a qualified professional, a sufferer and someone who has recovered thanks to her own dogged determination to do so, gives her insights that can help others with this awful condition. Most books available give guidance on how to live with fatigue, Jill shows you how to take control and transcend the current narrative, to return to living a happy and joyful life.

Just like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis is affecting people across the globe at an astonishing rate. Since Multiple Sclerosis is difficult to detect, people can go decades having the disease and not even know it...This audiobook will investigate the link between multiple sclerosis and the bacteria clostridium perfringens. We will discuss treatments that may or may not help with multiple sclerosis, and we will theorize why these treatments may or may not support recovery of multiple sclerosis.

Gain lasting relief from low back pain in just weeks, even if you've struggled with discomfort for years. Have you tried everything to alleviate your low back pain, just to find yourself in a cycle of temporary relief and persistent discomfort? Are you frustrated with traditional treatments that fail to deliver results in the long run? Have your athletic performances suffered or have your daily activities been limited because of the ongoing pain? You're certainly not alone. Many adults, youths, athletes, and seniors share your pain. But what if you could finally break free from the cycle of...

Conquer the ANCC Nurse Practitioner Exams: Your Guide to the American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification is a focused and accessible review tool designed to support aspiring nurse practitioners on their path to certification. This concise guide covers essential clinical topics across the lifespan, including advanced health assessment, pharmacologic principles, chronic disease management, and ethical responsibilities in practice. Each chapter is structured with clear explanations and real-world examples to reinforce core concepts and strengthen critical thinking. Rather than offering ...