Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life with Widespread Muscular Pain and Fatigue (Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series) [Paperback]

William B. Salt II MD (Author), Edwin H. Season MD (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series | Publication Date: December 1, 1999

Rather than focusing on the pain and problems, this book teaches fibromyalgia patients how to feel well again. Patients are taught the key steps to minimizing or eliminating their symptoms—education, commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and accepting the importance of the connection between mind, body, and spirit. More than 100 photos, drawings, charts, and tables will show readers how to focus on the power of their minds, take responsibility for their own health, and become even healthier than before their diagnosis.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fresh approach to fibromyalgia...organized in a manner that makes sense to both the patient and/or practitioner. An invaluable resource." -- Kevin V. Hackshaw, M.D., Assoc. Professor of Internal Medicine, Div. Of Immunology/Rheumatology/Allergy, The Ohio State University Medical Center

"Excellent accent on wholeness, preventative care, and personal involvement in one's own wellness and self-care." -- Thomas L. Hudson, M.A. Div., J.D., Senior Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio

"Now, thank goodness I have found a book that explainsfibromyalgia. Written by two Columbus, Ohio doctors, Dr. William B. Salt II, board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and Dr. Edwin H. Season, board-certified in orthopedic surgery, the book explains how pain involves more than the body." -- Betty Ratliff Smith, Accent Editor, The Winchester Sun, Winchester, Kentucky

From the Publisher

From the Publisher, Parkview Publishing Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection is in its 2nd printing. It is the second book in our series entitled "The MindBodySpirit Connection Series." The first book in the series is Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Mind-Body/Brain-Gut Connection by William B. Salt II, M.D., published October, 1997. It is in its 6th printing, is a Featured Alternate Selection of Rodale Press Prevention Book Club, and is a Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 295 pages
• Publisher: Parkview Publishing; 1 edition (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965703878
• ISBN-13: 978-0965703871
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars pass this one by, February 27, 2001

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Katie Miles (Corona, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life with Widespread Muscular Pain and Fatigue (Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series) (Paperback)

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1994 and have read everything available on the subject. I have had excellent medical care, tried alternative therapies, meditated, relaxed, prayed with faith, exercised, used vitamins, herbs, etc.etc.etc. I still live with daily pain and fatigue!! I didn't learn anything new from this book. I found its simplistic, repetitive style and subtly condescending tone to be unhelpful at best, and extremely discouraging at worst. I found the ephemeral "mindbodyspirit" connection to amount to a fancy way of saying "it's all in your head". The last thing fibromyalgics need is unsympathetic MDs telling us we can "cure ourselves"!!I'd like to see them walk a mile in our shoes. Try the book Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome by Dr. Devin Starlanyl for a comprehensive understanding of fibromyalgia by a compassionate physician.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good News at Last, March 28, 2000

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P. Charlton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life with Widespread Muscular Pain and Fatigue (Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series) (Paperback)

As a fellow FM sufferer, I was very please with the book. I have read other books by Dr. Salt and was intrigued when I came across this book on amazon. I ordered it at once and devoured it in only a few days time. I run a support group in our community and am anxious to explore any new ideas for our group and to recommend reading materials to those in need. I truly recommend this book to anyone who is suffering with fibromyalgia. Thank you Dr. Salt for your dedication and support of those of us who had nowhere else to turn. I found the book very informative and helpful and have recommended it to my group. Please keep up the good work!

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fibromyalgia, April 13, 2000

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M.Valentine (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia and the MindBodySpirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life with Widespread Muscular Pain and Fatigue (Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series) (Paperback)

I have had fibromyalgia for about three years. I went to several doctors and a couple of emergency rooms before I got help. My physcian recommended this book to help me deal with the anguish of this troublesome condition. This book has given me a goul to obtain. It gives a person ways to help the condition as well as abtain a helpful daily regiment to good health. Before reading this book, I did not know how many factors there are in maintaining good health. This book is broken down into chapters that are short and easy to read, also the book is uplifting and positive.