<p>by Harris H. McIlwain &amp; Debra Fulghum</p><p> </p><p>In this newly revised edition of his popular handbook, Dr. Harris H. McIlwain offers hope to millions of sufferers. ... http://www.ei-resource.org Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:59:40 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_1096_list_fibromyalgiahandbook_1184933052.gif <p>by Harris H. McIlwain &amp; Debra Fulghum</p><p> </p><p>In this newly revised edition of his popular handbook, Dr. Harris H. McIlwain offers hope to millions of sufferers. His proven seven-step treatment program includes the very latest in such medications as Cox-2 Inhibitors, the breakthrough drugs that reduce pain and inflammation without stomach upset, and guaifenesin, a common ingredient in cough and cold medications that may lessen the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The program also has specific exercises to reduce deep muscle pain, to increase strength and energy, and to alleviate stress and anxiety. McIlwain tells what alternative approaches are safe to supplement his own treatment program, and offers an expanded discussion of complementary therapies that may be of benefit, such as homeopathy, chiropractic, aromatherapy, nutritional therapy, and herbal therapy. With McIlwain's program, fibromyalgia sufferers can manage the symptoms of the disease, reverse its progression in most cases, and improve the quality of their lives.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFibromyalgia-Handbook-3rd-Program-Reverse%2Fdp%2F0805072411%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1184932229%26sr%3D1-1&amp;tag=theenvironm06-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank"><img src="/images/buyfromamazon.gif" border="0" alt="Buy from Amazon.com" width="120" height="28" /></a></p><p> </p><p><span class="bodytxt">» </span><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;tag=theenvironmen-21&amp;creative=6738&amp;path=ASIN/0805072411/qid=1117382441/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_0_1" target="_blank"><strong>Buy from Amazon.co.uk</strong></a></p> http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1096&Itemid=99999#jreview_25 Being written by a rheumatologist and a writer specializing in health and relationships makes this a well balanced book.

The latest fibromyalgia research is presented along with the latest treatment information. The treatments covered range from COX-2 inhibitor drugs which stop inflammation without the serious side-effects of steroids to nutritional supplements such as 5-HTP and SAMe which may help sleep and mood.

Specially developed exercises aimed at reducing deep muscle pain, increasing strength and energy, and alleviating stress and anxiety are described in detail.

The book manages to cover a huge range of treatments from both conventional and alternative medicine points of view that may resolve symptoms and help improve fibromyalgia patients quality of life. The complementary/alternative therapies information is extensive and covers homeopathy, chiropractic, guaifenesin, and ayurveda, amongst others. The chapter on improving sleep is particularly helpful and this has been commented on in many reviews by fibromyalgia sufferers.

Not as in depth in terms of research and medical information as some other titles but a good easy to read guide none the less.

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