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‘Coping with Fibromyalgia’ by Beth Ediger
(first book published) AKAF
and ‘Treating Fibromyalgia’ by Beth Ediger
(second book published) AKAF
Both these recommended books are obtainable - tele Jacqui at 09 264 1213 or email Jacqui
‘The Fibromyalgia Help Book: A Practical Guide to Living Better with Fibromyalgia’ by Jenny Fransen, R.N. and John Russell, MD, PhD.
I.Jon Russell, M.D., Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he is also Director of the University Clinical Research Center. He is Editor of the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, Board Chair of the International Myopain Society, and a widely acknowledged authority on fibromyalgia (FM). Although his research in the field of fibromyalgia has spanned many topics, he is best known for his pioneering work studying the neurochemical pain mediators now commonly associated with the pathogenesis of FM (i.e. serotonin, substance P, nerve growth factor, and dynorphin A). Today, Dr. Russell continues his study of pain-amplifying neurochemical mechanisms in fibromyalgia and is also currently engaged in state-of-the-art work utilizing functional MRI’s.
‘Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome’
by Devin Starlanyl MD and Mary Ellen Copeland MS MA.
About $NZ45.00,
obtainable through Pathfinders Bookshop. (Recommended by many members) AKAF
‘Living with M.E. - The Chronic/Post Viral Syndrome’
by Dr Charles Shepherd - Medical Director to M.E.Assoc. U.S.A.
‘Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: What causes it, how it feels and what to do about it’
by Leon Chaitow. AKAF
‘Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired: Living with Invisible Chronic Illness’
by Paul S.Donoghue PhD & Mary E.Siegel PhD AKAF
‘Fibromyalgia’ by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson.AKAF
‘Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome’ by Paul Davidson MD
(Recommended by Liz W. Christchurch)
American Academy of Pain Management
A variety of books on pain which may be purchased with a 10% discount.
"The Fibromyalgia Handbook" by Harris A.McIlwain MD and Debra Fulghun Bruce
(Henry Holt & Co, New York, published 1996). Excellent for diagnosis, exercise, diet, relaxation etc,
(An excellent book, I recommend it - Anna T. of West Auckland.)
"Tricked or Treated" by Dr Badu Bediako and Dr Selwyn Stevens PhD. A diagnosis of alternative health therapies at $NZ12.50, obtainable from Jubilee Ministries P.O.Box 36-044 Wellington
or from
Jubilee Resources
(This book is recommended by Mary B. of Glenfield.)
‘What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About FIBROMYALGIA:
The Revolutionary Treatment that Can Reverse the Disease'
by R.Paul St.Amand, MD and Claudia Craig Marek.
Contains new theory and therapy. (Recommended by reader Amber G. of North Shore.)
Contacts, Websites and Books on Guaifenesin
Up-to-date with the latest information on this successful fibromyalgia therapy.
For Information about DHEA Therapy see:
DHEA Therapy an article taken directly from:
‘Prescription For Nutritional Healing’ by Dr James F. Balch M.D. and
'The DHEA Breakthrough' by Stephen Cherniske, M.S.
Fibromyalgia and Thyroid Disease - a paper
‘The Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia’
and ‘A Guide to Metabolic Health’
by Dr John Lowe & Dr Gina Honeyman-Lowe,
both qualified chiropractors and researchers at the U.S. Fibromyalgia Research Foundation in Tulsa.
‘Nutrition for HealthSeekers - a formula for living a healthier and longer life’
by Celene Bernstein. $NZ30.00 incl p&p,
obtainable from Positive Living AKAF
"Breathe to Succeed - in ALL aspects of your life"
by Tania Clifton-Smith of ‘Breathing Works’. $NZ25.00 incl p&p,
obtainable from Positive LivingAKAF
Christmas 2000, Auckland Fibromyalgia donated the previous two books to the library at the Northern Region of the N.Z. Arthritis Foundation;
and in 2003, on the occasion of the visit of Claudia Marek of the Fibromyalgia Treatment Centre in Los Angeles, Auckland Fibromyalgia
donated the full set of four books by Professor Dr R. Paul St Amand and Claudia Marek to the same library.
In 2003, a further set of boosk by Dr R. Paul St Amand and Claudia Marek was donated to the Auckland Regional Public Library.
All these books are highly recommended and may be obtained from Positive Living, P.O.Box 28-552 Remuera, Auckland 1005, by phoning Jacqui at 09 264 1213; or by emailing Positive Living
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