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The first book to offer an optimistic message for CFS sufferers, this essential and inspirational guidebook is designed to help patients empower themselves, using techniques for body awareness, inner dialogue, deep relaxation, guided imagery, and other devices, so that they may take responsiblity for their own healing and gain a more positive outlook on life. ... Read more

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Good, Usable Ideas
Recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome
Concise, well-written, and upbeat, this book offers what is often missing in counsel to people suffering from CFS and Fibromyalgia:hope.It concentrates on giving the reader non-drug therapies and self-help protocols.Drugs commonly used for CFS's myriad problems are listed in the back, but are not promoted - meaning that the overall message is that we can help ourselves, we don't have to depend on drugs, and we don't have to live with CFS for the rest of our lives.

The author is also realistic in his counsel.A real problem for CFS sufferers is trying to recover what we have lost, trying to go back to "life before".Dr. Collinge's recovery ideas are based on a lifestyle that is different from the one that caused the illness.With that understanding and with a willingness to work at the methods presented, CFS people can make their lives better.

The most important book you could buy if you have CFIDS!
This book will give you HOPE! Yes, it was written seven years ago, but its message is timeless and VERY essential. It gives the general medical information you need, along with some names of supportive organizations.More importantly, through case studies, Mr. Collinge proves that recoveryis indeed possible and probable. As someone whoSUFFERS from CFIDS, I haveread a lot of publications on the subject- I would recommend this bookabove anything else. It gives the hope, based on a solid foundation, thatwe all need. ... Read more

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This text deals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or "yuppie flu" - from the point of view of the clinical neurologist. It brings together the latest findings and shows current directions of theory, research and discovery. ... Read more

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A practical guide to understanding Chronic Fatigue SyndromeM. E., commonly called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is an illness about which very little is understood. Doctors have difficulty identifying it, and then can often offer no solution other than bed rest.Dr Anne Macintyre has suffered from M.E. for over 10 years. But she has used her medical expertise to understand the causes of M.E., to communicate the reality of the disease to her sceptical colleagues and, most importantly, has learned how to recover from it. This revised edition of her much acclaimed book gives clear and comprehensive guidelines on: / exercise, rest and relaxation / nutrition and supplements / coping with a change in lifestyle / managing depression / particular problems for women with M.E. / psychiatric approches to the illness ... Read more

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Good overview for the beginner, but not enough detail
This book is worth buying if you are after a broad look at dealing with CFS, but it does not really explore the causes of CFS widely enough or in enough detail. It focusses too narrowly on dysbiosis as a cause of CFS, and doesn't explore in any detail toxicity and detoxification, mitochondrial problems, nutritional deficiencies and endocrine problems. This book isn't going to help you cure your CFS, but it has a few interesting chapters. Try Jacob Teitelbaum's book From Fatigued To Fantastic, although this doesn't really mention toxicity at all either. A good overview of toxicity can be found at health-spy dot com. ... Read more