Chronic Illness

Brita grew up a competitive athlete, full of happiness and excitement for life. There wasn’t much that would take her out of a game as she constantly pushed her body to the limits. When she was unable to compete due to unknown and undiagnosed illness, she entered a world that was unfamiliar, and began to sink into a darkness she could never have imagined.

Writer and psychotherapeutic counsellor Grace Quantock uses her personal experience of living with chronic illness for over two decades, and from thousands of hours working with disabled and chronically ill clients, to help you create a Healing Roadmap that truly fits you, your body and your life. Grace will equip you with all the information and resources you need on your journey of finding a good life with chronic illness.

A leading expert answers your questions about how to live to your fullest with COPD. Significant lung damage from smoking, exposure in some jobs, or even diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis can lead to COPD. Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can leave you feeling short of breath, sometimes reluctant to go shopping or for a walk because you are afraid of more difficulties.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is one of the most frequently diagnosed “mystery” conditions. More than one million Americans suffer from CFS and those numbers are on the rise. This illness strikes more people than multiple sclerosis, lupus, and many forms of cancer. Is this some kind of epidemic or has CFS become the catch all diagnosis for health conditions when you experience fatigue and pain and they can't figure out what else is wrong with you?

Conquer the ANCC PPCNP Exam: Your Guide to the Pediatric Primary Care NP Board Certification is a concise and practical overview designed to support your preparation for the ANCC Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exam. This guide provides a streamlined review of core topics, helping you reinforce essential knowledge while identifying areas that require more in-depth study. This book is not intended to be a comprehensive resource. Instead, it serves as a focused supplement to more detailed textbooks and review materials. Each chapter presents high-yield content in an easy-to-follow, ...

Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the United States. Twenty percent of American adults accept back spasms, throbbing joints, arthritis aches, and other physical pain as an inevitable consequence of aging, illness, or injury. But the human body is not meant to endure chronic pain. Miranda Esmonde-White has spent decades helping professional athletes, ballet dancers, and Olympians overcome potentially career-ending injuries.

So many teenagers today feel tired. Some causes of excessive tiredness, like lack of sleep and improper sleep hygiene, can be easy to remedy. However, other causes, like digestive problems, hormonal changes, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), may require more serious care. If your teen has been struggling with fatigue and lack of energy for months, you know it can be miserable. And discouraging. In Tired Teens, Dr. Fischer explains how to identify the warning signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue in teens.

Feel Healthier in Just 28 Days! Discover Fasting Secrets to Soothe Inflammation, Balance Blood Sugar, and Revive Your Body—Even if You’ve Tried Everything! Are you tired of feeling drained and fatigued? Are you exhausted from relying on endless medications to manage your chronic symptoms? Would you like to feel more energized, balanced, and in control of your health—even if you’ve struggled for years? What if you could reduce chronic inflammation and reset your immune system naturally? In this eye-opening guide, Tina Shelton shares her personal journey with loved ones dealing with ...

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.

The science is in on the many methods of intermittent fasting. The health benefits and metabolic benefits are significant and proven over and over: anti-aging effects, fat loss, weight loss, reduced hunger, clarity, and much more. Plus, learn about the carnivore diet: The newest rage in the low-carb community is the carnivore diet. People are reporting tremendously beneficial results in digestions, energy, and fat loss/weight loss. It's completely contradictory to what doctors have been preaching for years about diets.

The overwhelming nature of daily pain and fatigue can lure you into a dark, hopeless void. Julie Owen Morris understands this struggle personally. Chronically in Christ offers long-term encouragement for anyone living with chronic illness. Readers are not alone in their trials; Christ provides help for the toughest days. Morris reminds us that people with chronic illness can thrive in this dark season, and their stories can become testimony to God’s strength in their lives. Chronically in Christ offers readers hope to face the uncertainty and darkness another day. Julie Owen Morris, PhD, ...

Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis is one part primer, one part handbook, one part pocket translator, and 100% an essential field guide for navigating the challenges of living with chronic illness.

Is your body at war with itself? Are you tired of endless doctor visits, unanswered questions, and treatments that only manage symptoms, but never bring true healing? In Freedom from Autoimmune Disease, power evangelist Bruce Hines shares a breakthrough approach rooted in spiritual healing, curse-breaking, and the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. This is more than a book, it’s a roadmap to healing for those battling lupus, GPA, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions that attack the body from within. Inside this book, you’ll discover: The spiritual roots of autoimmune ...

It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have. The remarkable resilience of trauma survivors goes a long way, but the path to deeply healing is something we’re still discovering. The innovative approach of Polyvagal Theory marks a new milestone in our understanding. It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…

Are you struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or depression? Is there something wrong with your stomach or gut? It may be your vagus nerve malfunctioning! The vagus nerve is a large, branching nerve that begins in your brain and sends signals to your body’s major organs such as your heart, lungs, and digestive system. It’s responsible for your heart rate, digestion, reaction to stress, and many other things. That’s why, a lot can go wrong in your body if the vagus nerve doesn’t function perfectly.

Eat Real to Heal shows you how to create and follow a meal plan that utilizes nutritious, vegan recipes, made with pure and organic ingredients, that are quick, easy, and delicious! Also, learn about juicing, managing stress, detoxifying your home, breathing exercises, and yoga that connect you with your body, and the Gerson Therapy.

Fitness isn't one-size-fits-all—and it never should be. Adaptive Fitness: Health & Wellness for Every Body is your inclusive, supportive guide to movement, strength, and self-care—no matter your age, ability, body type, or experience level. Whether you're living with a disability, recovering from injury, entering your senior years, or simply tired of fitness spaces that don’t reflect your reality, this book is here to remind you that your body deserves to move, feel good, and be supported. In a world that often excludes those who don’t fit the “ideal,” adaptive fitness offers ...

Imagine living free from chronic pain and fatigue with simple, delicious meals—even if you're new to healthy eating! Does inflammation leave you exhausted and frustrated? Do you seek budget-friendly ways to improve your health? Ready for a beginner-friendly solution to take control of your well-being? The Easy-to-Follow Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners is your guide to feeling better!

Are your health issues rooted in your DNA or your deliverance? In Freedom from Disease: Genetics or Infirmity, Bruce Hines draws from nearly three decades of ministry to explore the powerful connection between physical illness and spiritual inheritance. Blending biblical truth, scientific insight, and real-life ministry experience, this book reveals how trauma, emotional wounds, inherited patterns, and generational curses can shape your health in ways that medicine alone cannot heal. Through Scripture, science, and Spirit-led understanding, Bruce uncovers how epigenetics, PTSD, metabolic ...

The vagus nerve allows our brains to receive information concerning many different bodily functions, and it can affect many different areas of the body, including one’s voice. This is one of the first symptoms of vagus nerve disorder. The nerve can affect us to the point of causing issues such as obesity, chronic health problems, and even mood disorders. Also, overthinking is irritating to the mind and can result in serious consequences to the well-being of an individual.