Chronic Illness

You Are Not Your Pain reveals a simple set of mindfulness-based practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to relieve chronic pain and the suffering and stress of illness. Clinical trials show that mindfulness meditation can be as effective as prescription painkillers and can enhance the body's natural healing systems, while also significantly reducing anxiety, depression, irritability, exhaustion, and insomnia - all symptoms that can arise from chronic pain and illness.

Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia offers research-supported, practical strategies that can help anyone with fibromyalgia live their best life now. From personal stories of people living with fibromyalgia to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this book seeks to first connect with people who have fibromyalgia in a way that they may not have experienced from loved ones and even doctors.

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.

While Covid-19 has brought increased attention to chronic and complex illnesses, these conditions have impacted millions worldwide, long before the pandemic. Covid was not the first exposure to cause long-term disease and disability, nor will it be the last. In Invisible No More, Dr. Ilene Ruhoy aims to empower the long-term patients of chronic and complex diseases, delving into her own harrowing experience as a patient.

Are you struggling with Fibromyalgia/chronic pain/chronic fatigue and insomnia?In this personal, practical book you will learn all of the things Melissa did to take herself from thriving to miserable despite chronic pain, fatigue, and insomnia. It will talk about: What I would start with upon diagnosis Natural pain management options The big sleep issue Pacing and boundaries Meditation, yoga, and gentle exercise A medicine that has changed my life Chronic pain and fatigue at work Parenting with chronic pain and fatigue and moreMelissa shares the ways she fights these symptoms and her ...

Your wait is over. The definitive truths to living a long and healthy life are clearly identified and explained in this comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide, which includes healing and health strategies that you can start implementing TODAY. From wellness and healing expert Dr. Randall Hansen, Ph.D., The HEALing Revolution Diet is the third book in the healing trilogy. His first book is the ground-breaking Triumph Over Trauma; the second book is the well-received HEAL! The HEALing Revolution Diet is a science-based approach to examining health and healing, reversing chronic diseases, and...

This book is for people living with real, ongoing pain who are ready to try something different. Not another prescription. Not another specialist. Just a few minutes a day, using your own hands and breath, to begin shifting how you carry the emotional weight of chronic pain.

In this audiobook you'll learn everything you need to know to prevent and reduce inflammation and improve your health by following the anti-inflammatory diet. You'll discover what chronic inflammation is and how to stay healthy and avoid all the problems it causes. You'll also find a detailed list of foods that are good for your health, and that you must include in your anti-inflammatory diet, along with the affect each one will have on your body.

Alan Gordon, a psychotherapist and the founder of the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles, was in grad school when he started experiencing chronic pain and it completely derailed his life. He saw multiple doctors and received many diagnoses, but none of the medical treatments helped. Frustrated with conventional pain management, he developed Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a mind-body protocol that eliminated his own chronic pain and has transformed the lives of thousands of his patients.

Many sufferers drag themselves from one doctor or alternative practitioner to the next, getting lost in a maze of lab tests, prescription drugs, and treatments. Thousands of dollars and months (or years) later, they realize they are no better off than where they started. Unlocking Lyme puts an end to this desperate quest. Written by Dr. Bill Rawls, a physician who overcame Lyme disease himself, this book is a comprehensive, practical resource full of solutions that work.

Dr. R. Paul St. Amand is a renowned endocrinologist and has taught at UCLA for over 43 years. He is currently assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, where he has developed a remarkable treatment for a painful disease that affects millions of people.

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!

The acclaimed author of Carved in Sand - a veteran investigative journalist who endured persistent back pain for decades - delivers the definitive book on the subject: an essential examination of all facets of the back pain industry, exploring what works, what doesn't, what may cause harm, and how to get on the road to recovery. In her effort to manage her chronic back pain, investigative reporter Cathryn Jakobson Ramin spent years and a small fortune on a panoply of treatments.

Anything that narrows the throat and interrupts sleep, particularly breathing problems brought on by sleep position, illness, life changes, or your anatomy, may be key to understanding a host of common health issues. In this groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. Steven Park outlines a simple, rational explanation for what's making you sick and provides guidance for treatment options that address specific health problems.

Adrenal Fatigue: How to Reduce Stress, Boost Your Energy Levels, and Overcome Adrenal Burnout Using the Adrenal Reset Diet does a fantastic job of explaining what adrenal fatigue is, how it develops, and how it regularly slips into our bodies.

Starting today, you don't have to live in pain. That is the revolutionary message of The Egoscue Method, a breakthrough system for eliminating musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, an internationally renowned physiologist and injury consultant to some of the most successful performers in all walks of life, The Egoscue Method has helped millions of people feel and move better. Inside, you'll find a step-by-step guide designed to return the body to its balanced, pain-free state and provide quick and lasting relief.

As you will learn in Charles Ortleb's historically important audiobook, chronic fatigue syndrome is a potentially fatal illness that is contagious and linked to a deadly virus now suspected to be the cause of many immunological illnesses. The fact that doctors and nurses often come down with chronic fatigue syndrome should have made it clear long ago that chronic fatigue syndrome is contagious.

"Living with Cystic Fibrosis: A Family Guide to Managing, Thriving, and Connecting" is an essential resource for anyone affected by cystic fibrosis—whether you're a patient, a caregiver, or a healthcare provider. This comprehensive guide offers a blend of medical information, practical tips, and personal insights to help manage the complexities of CF. Here’s why this book is a must-have: Comprehensive Understanding of CF: Start from the basics and move to advanced knowledge, covering all aspects from genetics to daily management. Practical Daily Management Strategies: Detailed advice on...

Living with Hope – True Stories of Chronic Illness is a tribute to all who are living with a chronic illness. Real and inspiring stories of 12 people’s journey with many different illnesses are shared, including their struggles, resilience and strength. Whether you are recently diagnosed, have been living with your disease for years, or are a caretaker or loved one of someone with a chronic illness, Living with Hope is here to provide insights into how others with a chronic illness are living their life to the fullest. While the journeys are surely difficult at times, their stories ...

There are millions of people who experience issues related to brain health—depression, attention issues, anxiety, forgetfulness, fatigue, and even chronic pain—yet can't figure out what's causing their problems and can't find any relief. They may have seen a myriad of doctors, many of whom do not take their complaints seriously, or worse, turn to medications. David Younger's diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols will help listeners identify the true cause of their symptoms and put them on a path to healing so they no longer feel unbalanced, out of control, and exhausted.