Review
...book to have nearby when you need inspiration, direction, or simply the comfort of knowing that you are not alone. -- Ellen M. Caruso, author of Keeping Them Healthy, Keeping Them Home
A much needed book for patients. I found it gentle, empathic, and concise. -- Peg Baim, R.N., M.S., C.S., Associate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School: Clinical Director, Center for Training, Mind/Body Medical Institute
Practical, encouraging advice. Becoming proactive, accepting that self-care is not selfish, and rediscovering purpose are part of their essential regimen. -- Bloomsbury Review
This is a marvelous book for all who suffer with illness and aspire to find meaning and healing. -- William B. Salt II, M.D., author of Irritable Bowel Syndrome & The Mind Body Brain-Gut Connection
A much needed book for patients. I found it gentle, empathic, and concise. -- Peg Baim, R.N., M.S., C.S., Associate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School: Clinical Director, Center for Training, Mind/Body Medical Institute
Practical, encouraging advice. Becoming proactive, accepting that self-care is not selfish, and rediscovering purpose are part of their essential regimen. -- Bloomsbury Review
This is a marvelous book for all who suffer with illness and aspire to find meaning and healing. -- William B. Salt II, M.D., author of Irritable Bowel Syndrome & The Mind Body Brain-Gut Connection
Product Description
Living Better is written for the more than 90 million Americans who live with chronic illness These people know that living with illness is difficult and life-changing. The book helps patients become more informed and empowered.
The book is written by patients, from a patient's perspective, combining "how to" with "how it feels," to help patients, families and friends learn how to live with illness.
By reading this book readers will learn:
1. How to work with doctors
2. How to make the best of hospital stays
3. What to do to cope with the stress of illness
4. Down-to-eartg approaches to care for self
5. Practical understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection
6. Attitudes that can promote healing
7. Suggestions for nurturing self.
