The Fibromyalgia Cookbook: More Than 120 Easy and Delicious Recipes (Paperback)

~ Shelley Ann Smith (Author), Alison Bested (Foreword), Alan C. Logan (Foreword) "All this knowledge really became beneficial after the accident..." (more)
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Roughly 6 to 8 million people in the United States alone are afflicted with fibromyalgia. A widespread muscular-skeletal syndrome, fibromyalgia touches people of all ages, male and female, as an unrelieved aching and burning pain, often accompanied by fatigue, that leaves its victims feeling exhausted.

Fibromyalgia inflects terrible wounds that leave no scars, and it is very difficult to treat. While drugs and pain suppressants are available, healthy food alternatives, including herbs and other natural foods, also help in combating the pain and exhaustion associated with the syndrome.

The Fibromyalgia Cookbook is designed to help those who suffer from this affliction to find relief from their discomfort. Focusing on natural foods and herbs, the authors emphasize pure foods with no additives, the lowest levels of toxins, and the greatest amount of nutritional value. The rules are few and basic: No red meat. No green peppers. No eggplant. Avoid heavy, starchy foods. The diet is low in sodium and low in fat, with no processed sugars. (Natural sweeteners such as honey and fruit are used.) No white flour (spelt flour and rice pasta are good substitutes). Soy butter, virgin olive oil, and flaxseed oil are suggested for salads. Many other satisfying possibilities are provided.

An introduction by Dr. Alison Bested explains the nature of fibromyalgia and the role of diet in finding relief from its symptoms. A glossary explains the strengths and dangers of specific foods. The 124 delicious recipes are divided into Soups, Salads, Veggies, Fibro-Fish Dishes, Dressings, Sauces and Dips, Fruit, Rice and Pasta, and Bread. COOKING; HEALTH 6” X 8”, 172 PAGES PAPERBACK

About the Author

SHELLEY ANN SMITH is a pharmacy technician who suffers from fibromyalgia and has studied the ways in which proper eating and health habits can provide relief from the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The mother of four children, she lives in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. ALISON BESTED, M.D., is a physician whose practice has focused on fibromyalgia and other hemochromatic diseases. She lives in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 155 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House (March 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581822707
• ISBN-13: 978-1581822700
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,194 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Michael L. Johnson, February 28, 2004

By	Michael L. Johnson (Sherwood, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been in private practice for over 21 years and I have successfully treated thousands of patients who have suffered for years with FMS. Many of my patients swear by this book and many of my new FMS patients simply swear because they wish that they had found this book sooner. Two words: Buy it!

Dr. Michael L. Johnson, author of "What Do You Do When the Medications Don't Work--A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions".

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy and Easy, May 21, 2003

By A Customer

This book is great for anyone, even if you don't have fibromyalgia, you will benifit from this book. It has great recipes that are easy to make, which for those of us suffering with fibro, easy is key.

I have felt much better after changing some of the foods I was eating, and this cookbook has made it easy. Some diets are impossible to follow and still live a normal life, but not this one. The ingredient were all found at my regular grocery store, and the prep time is low.

If you are looking for an easy way to change your health and the way you eat, this is the book you want.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Book!!, November 29, 2002

By A Customer

I must say that this is a great book and very well put together. The Fibromyalgia Cookbook has easy, great tasting recipes. The author has put this book together to make it easy for those with Fibro to follow and with ingredients that most people have on hand. Dr. Bested educates Fibro sufferers with lots of information on how proper diet is key for people who suffer from this illness. This book, in fact, is great for anyone...low in fat and filled with healthy recipes. Great job Shelley Ann Smith and Dr. Alison Bested....buy this book, you will love it!!