At least 3 to 5 million Americans suffer from environmental illness (EI) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), two illnesses cast into a skeptical light by the medical community and the general public. Those with EI and CFS suffer not only with their illnesses, but also from feelings of isolation and the uncertainty of whether or not they will ever be 'normal' again. The Rebellious Body is not only a guide for alleviating symptoms, but also is an invaluable tool that makes sense out of the confusing quirks of these illnesses, and offers choices as to what to do about them in order to maintain a balance of body, mind, and spirit. Ideal reading for individuals suffering from EI and CFS, and also for health practitioners, families and friends of sufferers, and for all who struggle with fatigue and immune-related health problems. The Rebellious Body is an extraordinary resource that offers tangible relief from EI and CFS. If you want to make sense out of the broad spectrum of disparate information, this practical, self-help book engages you in your own recovery, and assists you in customizing healing options. You will hear the unique stories of those who have struggled with these illnesses and thereby recover a sense of hope. Ms. Strubbe Wittenberg, a registered nurse and health educator, herself afflicted since 1982 with both illnesses, combines personal experience and scientific research to help you:
Wittenberg is a registered nurse who maintains a private practice as a healer and teacher. Her own battle with environmental illness (EI) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) led to her exploration of these poorly understood conditions affecting millions of people. She takes a holistic approach to the causes of and treatments for EI/CFS and emphasizes the multiple causative factors of genetics, dietary regimens, environmental exposures, viruses, mental health, and lifestyle. Treatment options discussed range from traditional prescriptions for drugs to alternative therapies such as reiki. Each chapter concludes with a brief summary and endnotes. Appendixes list resources and possible excitants; a recommended reading list and glossary are also included. Written to encourage and empower those who have EI and CFS, as well as to educate health practitioners and family members, this work is a welcome addition to consumer health or alternative medicine collections where there is demand for information on EI/CFS.?Dixie Jones, Lousiana State Univ. Medical Ctr., Lib., Shreveport
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