Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue : Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches [Paperback]

Sunny Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 096745770X | ISBN-13: 978-0967457703

This is the best book available on the applications of holistic and complementary therapies and lifestyle changes to improve fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. The book contains a wealth of techniques, diagrams, self-help methods and concepts to reduce the pain, fatigue, depression, and sleeplessness that accompanies FMS and CFS. A MUST READ for holistic practitioners and patients with chronic illness who want to empower themselves to restore their health.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a guide for holistic practitioners and clients using principles of Oriental body work and other holistic approaches." -- The Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher

This book focuses on two very common and stubborn disorders, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, but will be equally helpful for those with an array of other chronic illnesses.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Life Circles Pubns (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096745770X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967457703
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to heal, read this one!, August 26, 2000

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Rachel Jones, yoga instructor (Eden, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue : Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches (Paperback)

As a yoga instructor working with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue clients, I highly recommend this book to my clients, their loved ones and practicioners. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches is the most useful of the many books on the topic today. Clients find Ms. Cooper's information beneficial, practical and accessible. Friends and family find ideas on how to engage in a cooperative role in the healing of their loved one. Practioners gain a deeper understanding of the syndromes and how to treat their clients in a more productive manner. This book is a vital tool that empowers the individual's road to recovery. Ms. Cooper's book is especially unique in that is addresses many topics not covered by other fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue books. They range from presenting the holistic paradigm and mind/body concepts well to specific, detailed work for the lymphatic system and rebuilding the immune system. Her extensive, direct therapeutic experience with these syndromes and the methods that provide the best results ensure this book to be highly educational. This book has helped many by providing key strategies for improving the quality of life and embracing the concept of living a life of health and comfort with the syndromes in full remission. Valuable tables help clarify symptoms and appropriate choices in healing. In depth questions help the reader recognize their present mode of thinking; with suggestions on how to open up to more options and actions to heal. Practical worksheets help state goals, tract progress and identify what's working and what's not. They can accurately keep record of the progress made and aid in future decisions. The above are all valuable to my clients and their practioner. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches is a must for the individual ready to take control of their own health and healing, the loved one ready to encourage the ailing, and the practioner ready to better serve the client. Don't hesitate to purchase this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, a review, November 25, 2000

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Susen Edwards (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue : Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches (Paperback)

I found this book to be the most thorough dissertation on the subject of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue for the holistic practitioner that I have read to date. It addresses the symptomology from not just the physical, but the mental and emotional levels as well. While the book is geared toward practitioners trained in Asian bodywork techniques, it is an invaluable tool for Western massage therapists such as myself. It is the first book I have found that discusses a true holistic approach including bodywork, mind-body approaches, aromatherapy, nutrition, and self-care.

I would highly recommend this book to all health care practitioners and their patients.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide to Holistic Approaches, April 1, 2001

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Diann Manley (Abington, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue : Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches (Paperback)

As a recently certified yoga instructor,and woman who has personally dealt with Fibromyalgia for 8 years, I can truly say this is one of the best companions for anyone suffering with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue. This book is thoroughly informative with descriptions of symptoms and reasons for onset of disorders, to ways to rebuild the immune system, to bodywork,to aromatherapy, to client education. It is an excellently balanced book geared to holistic practitioners and patients alike. It is very important to be personally involved in your own health and wellbeing. If you are ready to make a lifestyle change that will improve your way of life, I highly recommend buying this companion book which you will refer to again and again.