Fibromyalgia The New Integrative Approach: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Integrative Health Series) [Paperback]

Milton Hammerly (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 1 edition (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580624642
• ISBN-13: 978-1580624640
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,021,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Musculoskeletal Diseases
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book about Fibromyalgia, October 21, 2000

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Joanne L. Thompson (Aurora, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia The New Integrative Approach: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Integrative Health Series) (Paperback)

Thi is one of the best books written about fibromyalgia that I have read. Dr. Hammerly provides more information about this illness then I could ever imagine. He makes it clear that Fibromyalgia is not just a "women's" diease but strikes men and children also. My doctor told me that this illness is something only women get....(I am buying this book for him and taking it to him at my next appointment.) This book explains the 18 tender points and symptoms that can accompany fibromyalgia. Dr. Hammerly lists at least 20 accompanying symptoms and I highlighted 11 of these that I experience. Dr. Hammerly does an excellent job explaing conventional treatments and alternative therapys and he includes the side-effects of both conventional and herbal remedies. Another plus, is that Dr. Hammerly also states that it is absolutely necessary to have your doctor run specific tests in order to diagnose Fibromyalgia correctly and to treat any underlying condition that might exist or co-exist with fibromyalgia. This book is so informative, I recommend it to any one who has been told they have fibromyalgia.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Need to Read This Book!, November 29, 2000

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"pamullfers" (Spanaway, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fibromyalgia The New Integrative Approach: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Integrative Health Series) (Paperback)

I am the "new kid on the block" having just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 59. Not that the symptoms are new! It was good to be able to sit up during the night when I couldn't sleep and read this very educational book by a Medical Doctor. How wonderful that there are so many resources available to folks experiencing this and other maladies. Dr. Hammerly explains everything (and I mean EVERYthing) very clearly in a way that is almost comforting. I have searched the internet and was familiar with most of the terminology. Plus I experienced my first massage treatment yesterday and much of what I just read in his book was confirmed in my conversation with the therapist. I am just thrilled to know that there is this much information available in one book. My daughter borrowed this book for me from our library, but I am going to buy one for my primary physician (a D.O.), one for myself and one for a cousin who has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super book!, January 13, 2001

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This review is from: Fibromyalgia The New Integrative Approach: How to Combine the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Integrative Health Series) (Paperback)

This book was fantastic, it covered all the traditional treatments for FM, along with the non-traditional. I am convinced that FM treatment must cover medications,supplements/vitamins,diet and exercise and this book is a guide to all of the above. Book was easy to read and follow. Definitely worth the money!!.