Fibromyalgia : A Journey Toward Healing [Paperback]

Chanchal Cabrera (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 8, 2002

Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing diagnoses in the country. Yet, it’s also one of the most controversial diagnoses; many doctors deny its existence, while others use fibromyalgia as a fallback when they are unable to determine the actual cause of ill health. Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing offers hope and help to the 6 million people who suffer from this condition. With its holistic approach, it shows how patients can achieve lasting wellness and healing through changes in diet and lifestyle and by using herbs. Numerous self-help remedies as well as advice on exercise, physical therapy, and aromatherapy are presented.

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A comprehensive yet compassionate guide to help you deal with the often-misdiagnosed condition

Fibromyalgia is a frustrating fact of life for millions, yet its bewildering symptoms--including muscle stiffness and pain along with debilitating fatigue and many others--are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply dismissed. Those who are taken seriously and properly diagnosed still face a complex condition that fits no standard pattern and shows little response to drug treatment. For patients and practitioners alike who feel at a loss, there is hope and help to be found in Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing.

Chanchal Cabrera, an internationally known herbalist who had fibromyalgia herself, shares her holistic healing program that will help you lessen symptoms and achieve lasting wellness through herbs, diet, and other natural approaches. The book includes essential information on herbal remedies as well as nutrition, sleep management, therapeutic massage, visualization, and light therapy.

In Fibromyalgia, you will learn:

• What fibromyalgia is and what causes it
• How to create a treatment plan, set realistic goals, and track your progress
• How to find a qualified practitioner to help you deal with your condition
• How to reduce your reliance on medical drugs

Fibromyalgia also includes the author's own healing journey and other case histories that provide examples of the program's potential to improve your quality of life.

About the Author

Chanchal Cabrera is a medical herbalist and clinical aromatherapist. She is associate editor of the Medical Herbalism newsletter and the founder and co-owner of the Gaia Garden Herbals, a full-service herbal store and clinic in Vancouver, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0658003054
• ISBN-13: 978-0658003059
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing, March 5, 2003

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Ms. Katherine Glover "kathsrealm" - See all my reviews
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A truly excellent book. This book talks about what fibromyalgia is and how it works in great medical detail, as well as how to manage it using natural therapies such as herbalism and massage.
Has a section crammed with information on the treatment of fibromyalgia using natural herbal medicines. This really is a must have book for those of us with FMS.

5.0 out of 5 stars Has It All, February 4, 2010

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Jools - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia : A Journey Toward Healing (Paperback)

A comprehensive guide on Fibro, what it is, how to treat it--oops--no, the focus is how you treat it. This book has all the tools for you to be in control of your fibro and your life. You can pick and choose and slowly or quickly incorporate them, depending on your tolerance for change. For "health nuts" Cabrera's book will hit the spot; for others with not so healthy habits, it is an invaluable guide to lowering your dependence on drugs, pointing out what you unknowingly do to hurt yourself, and countless ways to improve your health.
Part II is devoted to the practical issues; she wisely starts with diet, then moves to herbal therapies and closes with self care. Each chapter is didactically structured so you are drawn into the subject smoothly and convinced, ready for change!
Chanchal Cabrera puts her words where her mouth is (that didn't sound right!)and provides a whole chapter of resources, where you can go for further help, and for implementing a herbal therapy. Although appendix two is a long list of herbs, how to use, etc, I found that I am more comfortable with a reputable practitioner who can design the herbal treatment and oversee my progress (under sources.)
The author's own personal experience, coupled with her impressive academic and professional background make this a very credible source. My wholehearted recommendation on this read.
Cheers and stay healthy!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good healthy information, December 23, 2009

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Don R. Huber "SUPERDOG683" (GROVE CITY PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fibromyalgia : A Journey Toward Healing (Paperback)

book very detailed.
very good detailed healthy living information.
covers nutrician,sleep,diet,foods,supplements,etc
if your an average health nut wanting good information
and trying to move your diet and welfare to the next
level i reccomend this book.