CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME: A TREATMENT GUIDE, 2nd Edition
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This one-of-a-kind reference – now completely revised and updated –includes over 100 effective treatments, from antivirals to vitamins, as well as locations of CFS specialists and clinics, Internet ordering information, and national, local, and international CFS/ME organizations. New and expanded sections include doctors' protocols and research on the causes and mechanisms of the illness, all written in concise, easy-to-understand language.
Every aspect of the illness is thoroughly examined, from diagnosis to an in-depth discussion of symptoms, from traditional to alternative therapies to essential coping strategies. The revised Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide remains the most comprehensive reference guide on this illness.
Praise for the First Edition:
“This reference guide is objective, comprehensive, and clear. It will be a valuable tool for all CFS patients. Every health-care professional who treats CFS should also have a copy of this book."
~Dr. Thomas Steinbach, CFS specialist and Internist, Houston, Texas
“I am going to recommend this book to every new patient I see. It is well balanced and complete. It is the best book I have read on this topic in years.”
~Dr. David Bell, CFS specialist, Lyndonville, NY, and author of The Doctor's Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Praise for the Second Edition:
“Verrillo’s book is the encyclopedia of current information about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She not only covers history and theoretical etiologies of CFS, but provides the very best source for current therapies, which is what people with CFS really want to know! This is a reference book that every patient should have. I encourage all my patients to use this as the “go-to-reference” about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.”
~Dr. Charles Lapp, M.D., Founder, Hunter-Hopkins Center, and medical advisor to the CFIDS Association of
America and the National Fibromyalgia Association.
"This book is extremely comprehensive and very well referenced, not only with regard to the full range of treatments that have been helpful, both alternative and pharmaceutical, but also including detailed descriptions of the history of this disorder, its definitions, diagnosis, symptoms, prognosis, mechanisms, and other aspects. All of this is done in a very readable style. I highly recommend this book."
~Dr. Richard Van Konynenburg, Ph.D., Independent CFS/ME researcher
“Books such as this empower patients to take control of their own health education and management... I admire Ms. Verrillo's comprehensive and cross-disciplinary research and feel her new work will continue to provide important and useful information to everyone interested in the field."
~Dr. Lucinda Bateman M.D., Director, Fatigue Consultation Clinic, and co-founder of OFFER (The Organization for Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Education and Research)
"There is simply no other treatment guide on the market that is presented with such expansive coverage, making this a 'must' for any health collection and for any reader concerned with understanding the extent of CFS."
~Midwest Book Review
"I highly recommend "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition" by Erica F. Verrillo for people who have this disorder and their family members or caretakers. Medical professionals will also find this as a useful resource in identifying symptoms and developing treatments for the disorder."
~Reader Views
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Introduction: The Treatment Dilemma, How to Use This Book
A Note to Our Readers
CHAPTER 1: DEFINING CFS/ME: AN OVERVIEW
Introduction,Distinctive Features, Signs and Symptoms, CFS/ME Defined: A Multisystem Disorder, Subtypes and
Stages
Historical Background: Epidemics, Outbreaks and Recent Developments
Prognosis and Recovery
Diagnosis: Summaries of Case Definitions; Making a Diagnosis, Tests, Objective Measurements, Specific Tests,
Hope for a Biomarker, Full Case Definitions: CDC Guidelines for the Evaluation and Study of CFS (1994)
(“Fukuda”), Canadian Criteria (2003), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria (2011), Oxford
Criteria (1991)
In Search of a Cause: Viruses, Bacteria, Mold, Environmental Causes, Genetic Theories, Historical Lessons
CHAPTER 2: MECHANISMS AND THEORIES
Introduction: How Does CFS/ME Work?
The Endocrine System
The Nervous System and Dr. Goldstein's Limbic Hypothesis
Immune Dysfunction
Vascular System and Diastolic Dysfunction
Digestive System
Oxidative Stress and Pall's NO/ONOO‾ Hypothesis
Glutathione Depletion - Methylation Block Hypothesis
Mitochondrial Failure
Channelopathies
Cause and Effect: Putting it All Together
PROTOCOLS
Introduction, Websites that list or compare protocols,
Bateman Protocol
Enlander Protocol
Hunter-Hopkins Protocol
Pall Protocol
Teitelbaum Protocol
Van Konynenburg/Yasko Methylation Protocol
CHAPTER 3: SYMPTOMS
Introduction: How to Assess and Monitor Symptoms
Allergies:
Airborne Allergens: Pollen, Mold, Animal Dander, Fur and Feathers, Dust, Food Chemical
Sensitivities: Indoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Outdoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Drugs and Medications,
Clothing and Personal Care Products
Candida
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Symptoms/Dysautonomia:Blood Circulation; Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Intolerance,
POTS, NMH, Shortness of Breath/Air Hunger
Cognitive and Emotional Problems:Loss of Concentration, Short-Term Memory Impairment, Multitasking and
Sequencing, Linguistic Reversals, Word Searching, Math Problems, Emotional Problems
Digestive Disturbances:Esophagus:Spasm, Difficulty Swallowing, Loss of Appetite, Reflux/Heartburn; Stomach:
Nausea, Small Intestine: Permeable Intestine (Leaky Gut), SIBO, Large Intestine: IBS, Gas, Diarrhea, Constipation;
Rectum/Prostalgia Fugax, Tenesmus; Gallbladder; Liver
Dizziness and Vertigo
Endocrine Disturbances: Thyroid; Adrenal Glands
Fatigue:Postexertional Fatigue; Lethargy; Agitated Exhaustion
Flu-Like Symptoms: Sore Throat, Tender Lymph Nodes, Fever and Chills, Sweats
Gynecological Problems:Irregular Periods/Perimenopause/Early Menopause, Osteoporosis, PMS, Endometriosis
Headaches: Migraine Headaches, Sinus Headaches, Tension Headaches
Hearing Problems: Hyperacuity, Tinnitus, Pain, Itching, Hearing Loss
Hypoglycemia
Joint Problems: Gelling, Pain
Loss of Libido
Muscle Problems: Weakness (Paresis), Tremor, Loss of Coordination, Twitches
Oral Problems: Gingivitis, Sensitive Teeth, Canker Sores, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ), Taste
Pain:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spasms, Fibromyalgia
Secondary Infections: Viral Infections, Fungal Infections
Seizures and Seizure Activity: Absence Seizures (Petit Mal), Simple Partial Seizures, "Sensory Storms," Grand Mal
Seizures
Shingles
Sinusitis
Skin,Hair, and Nail Problems: Pallor; Rashes; Dry, Peeling Skin; Acne,Hypersensitivity, Spontaneous Bruising,
Paresthesias, Loss of Fingerprints, Rosacea; Hair; Nails
Sleep Disorders: Insomnia or Difficulty Initiating and Maintaining Sleep, Phase Shifting, Hypersomnia, Light Sleep,
Hypnagogic Sleep, Dysania, Myoclonus, Dreams and Nightmares, Night Sweats
Urinary Tract Problems: Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Prostatitis
Vision and Eye Problems: Visual Processing Problems, Photophobia, Floaters and Spots, Tearing and Dry Eye,
Sluggish Focus and Double and Blurred Vision, Tunnel Vision, Night Blindness, Depth-of-Field Loss, Nystagmus,
Early Cataracts, Sjögren's Syndrome
Weather Sensitivity
Weight Loss or Gain: Weight Loss, Weight Gain
CHAPTER 4: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment Options, Treatment tips,
Useful Resources
PHARMACEUTICALS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Ampligen
Antibiotics
Anticonvulsants: Neurontin (gabapentin), Gabitril (tiagabine) Lyrica (pregabalin)
Antidepressant Drugs: doxepin, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, trimipramine, clomipramine,
fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, excitalopram, bupropion, phenalzine, tranylcypromine,
trazadone, venlafaxine, duloxetine, mirtazapine
Antifungal Agents: Nystatin, Diflucan, Nizoral, Sporanox
Antihistamines: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Chlor-
Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate), Atarax and Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Dramamine (meclizine), DiVertigo
Antiviral Agents: acyclovir, famcyclovir, amantadine, valacyclovir, valganciclovir
Artesunate
Benzodiazepines: clonazepam, diazepam, alprazolam
Beta Blockers: propanolol (Inderol), atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), nebivolol (Bystolic)
Calcium Channel Blockers: Nicardipine, Nimodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil
Central Nervous System Stimulants: Ritalin, Dexedrine, Lonamin, Provigil, Strattera
Cytotec (misoprostol)
Diamox (acetazolamide)
Epogen (Procrit)
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
Gamma Globulin
GcMAF
Guaifenesin
H2 Blockers: Tagamet (cimetidine) and Zantac (ranitidine)
Hormones: Growth Hormone, Testosterone, Thyroid Hormones, Hydrocortisone
Hypnotics: Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem, Xyrem
Kutapressin (see: Nexavir)
Midodrine
Naltrexone (LDN)
Nexavir (formerly Kutapressin)
Nitroglycerin
Oxytocin
Pain Relievers: Aspirin, NSAIDs, Tylenol, Aleve, Ultram, Narcotics
Pentoxifylline
Plaquenil
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Questran (cholestyramine)
Rituximab
Transfer Factor
CHAPTER 5: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND BOTANICALS
Introduction: Useful Resources
5-HTP
Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Amino Acids: Carnitine, Glutamine, Lysine, Taurine
Antioxidants
Betaine HCl
Bioflavonoids: Grape seed extract, Pycnogenol, Quercetin
Butyric Acid (Butyrate)
Choline
CoQ10 (ubiquinone, ubiquinol)
D-Ribose
Digestive Enzymes
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Essential Fatty Acids: Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Seed Oil
FOS (fructooligosaccharides)
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
Galantamine
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glutathione
Herbs: Aloe vera, Astragalus, Chamomile, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gotu kola, Kava,
Licorice, Lomatium, Milk Thistle, St. John's Wort, Uva ursi, Valerian
Histame
Inosine
Inositol
Malic Acid
Melatonin
Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, Colloidal Silver, Zinc
Monolaurin
Mushroom extracts: LEM (shiitake), Maitake, Cordyceps
NAC (N-acetylcysteine )
NADH (ENADA)
Piracetam
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Sambucol
SAMe (S-Adenosyl methionine)
Vitamins:
Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and
Tocotrienols
Whey Products: Colostrom, Undenatured Whey, Probioplex
CHAPTER 6: ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aroma Therapy
Bach Remedies
Bed Rest
Biofeedback
Chelation Therapy
Chiropractic
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Exercise; GET (Graded Exercise Therapy)
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Hypnosis
Massage:Craniosacral Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Perrin Technique, Reflexology, Shiatsu
Meditation; Amygdala Retraining Program
Pacing
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Visualization and Imagery
Yoga
COPING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Introduction– Pacing Yourself
CHAPTER 7: STRESS REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION
CHAPTER 8: CLEANING UP: ELIMINATING TOXINS IN THE HOME
CHAPTER 9: FOOD AND DIET
CHAPTER 10: SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH CFS/ME, Adolescents, Definition of ME/CFS for Children
APPENDICES
A. RESOURCES
B. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
C. CFS/ME CLINICS, CLINICIANS, AND LABORATORIES
D. MAIL-ORDER SUPPLIERS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Also available in Portuguese and French (Scroll down.)
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Amazon Barnes and Noble Payhip (PDF file)
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Click here to get Amazon's free computer app.
Click here to get the free Nook app from Barnes&Noble.
If you have any trouble obtaining this book, please contact me!!
NEW! The entire FIRST edition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide has now been posted on http://cfstreatment.blogspot.com/. You can read the book for FREE in any language. Just scroll down on the "translate" bar until you see the language you want.
This one-of-a-kind reference – now completely revised and updated –includes over 100 effective treatments, from antivirals to vitamins, as well as locations of CFS specialists and clinics, Internet ordering information, and national, local, and international CFS/ME organizations. New and expanded sections include doctors' protocols and research on the causes and mechanisms of the illness, all written in concise, easy-to-understand language.
Every aspect of the illness is thoroughly examined, from diagnosis to an in-depth discussion of symptoms, from traditional to alternative therapies to essential coping strategies. The revised Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide remains the most comprehensive reference guide on this illness.
Praise for the First Edition:
“This reference guide is objective, comprehensive, and clear. It will be a valuable tool for all CFS patients. Every health-care professional who treats CFS should also have a copy of this book."
~Dr. Thomas Steinbach, CFS specialist and Internist, Houston, Texas
“I am going to recommend this book to every new patient I see. It is well balanced and complete. It is the best book I have read on this topic in years.”
~Dr. David Bell, CFS specialist, Lyndonville, NY, and author of The Doctor's Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Praise for the Second Edition:
“Verrillo’s book is the encyclopedia of current information about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She not only covers history and theoretical etiologies of CFS, but provides the very best source for current therapies, which is what people with CFS really want to know! This is a reference book that every patient should have. I encourage all my patients to use this as the “go-to-reference” about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.”
~Dr. Charles Lapp, M.D., Founder, Hunter-Hopkins Center, and medical advisor to the CFIDS Association of
America and the National Fibromyalgia Association.
"This book is extremely comprehensive and very well referenced, not only with regard to the full range of treatments that have been helpful, both alternative and pharmaceutical, but also including detailed descriptions of the history of this disorder, its definitions, diagnosis, symptoms, prognosis, mechanisms, and other aspects. All of this is done in a very readable style. I highly recommend this book."
~Dr. Richard Van Konynenburg, Ph.D., Independent CFS/ME researcher
“Books such as this empower patients to take control of their own health education and management... I admire Ms. Verrillo's comprehensive and cross-disciplinary research and feel her new work will continue to provide important and useful information to everyone interested in the field."
~Dr. Lucinda Bateman M.D., Director, Fatigue Consultation Clinic, and co-founder of OFFER (The Organization for Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Education and Research)
"There is simply no other treatment guide on the market that is presented with such expansive coverage, making this a 'must' for any health collection and for any reader concerned with understanding the extent of CFS."
~Midwest Book Review
"I highly recommend "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition" by Erica F. Verrillo for people who have this disorder and their family members or caretakers. Medical professionals will also find this as a useful resource in identifying symptoms and developing treatments for the disorder."
~Reader Views
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Introduction: The Treatment Dilemma, How to Use This Book
A Note to Our Readers
CHAPTER 1: DEFINING CFS/ME: AN OVERVIEW
Introduction,Distinctive Features, Signs and Symptoms, CFS/ME Defined: A Multisystem Disorder, Subtypes and
Stages
Historical Background: Epidemics, Outbreaks and Recent Developments
Prognosis and Recovery
Diagnosis: Summaries of Case Definitions; Making a Diagnosis, Tests, Objective Measurements, Specific Tests,
Hope for a Biomarker, Full Case Definitions: CDC Guidelines for the Evaluation and Study of CFS (1994)
(“Fukuda”), Canadian Criteria (2003), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria (2011), Oxford
Criteria (1991)
In Search of a Cause: Viruses, Bacteria, Mold, Environmental Causes, Genetic Theories, Historical Lessons
CHAPTER 2: MECHANISMS AND THEORIES
Introduction: How Does CFS/ME Work?
The Endocrine System
The Nervous System and Dr. Goldstein's Limbic Hypothesis
Immune Dysfunction
Vascular System and Diastolic Dysfunction
Digestive System
Oxidative Stress and Pall's NO/ONOO‾ Hypothesis
Glutathione Depletion - Methylation Block Hypothesis
Mitochondrial Failure
Channelopathies
Cause and Effect: Putting it All Together
PROTOCOLS
Introduction, Websites that list or compare protocols,
Bateman Protocol
Enlander Protocol
Hunter-Hopkins Protocol
Pall Protocol
Teitelbaum Protocol
Van Konynenburg/Yasko Methylation Protocol
CHAPTER 3: SYMPTOMS
Introduction: How to Assess and Monitor Symptoms
Allergies:
Airborne Allergens: Pollen, Mold, Animal Dander, Fur and Feathers, Dust, Food Chemical
Sensitivities: Indoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Outdoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Drugs and Medications,
Clothing and Personal Care Products
Candida
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Symptoms/Dysautonomia:Blood Circulation; Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Intolerance,
POTS, NMH, Shortness of Breath/Air Hunger
Cognitive and Emotional Problems:Loss of Concentration, Short-Term Memory Impairment, Multitasking and
Sequencing, Linguistic Reversals, Word Searching, Math Problems, Emotional Problems
Digestive Disturbances:Esophagus:Spasm, Difficulty Swallowing, Loss of Appetite, Reflux/Heartburn; Stomach:
Nausea, Small Intestine: Permeable Intestine (Leaky Gut), SIBO, Large Intestine: IBS, Gas, Diarrhea, Constipation;
Rectum/Prostalgia Fugax, Tenesmus; Gallbladder; Liver
Dizziness and Vertigo
Endocrine Disturbances: Thyroid; Adrenal Glands
Fatigue:Postexertional Fatigue; Lethargy; Agitated Exhaustion
Flu-Like Symptoms: Sore Throat, Tender Lymph Nodes, Fever and Chills, Sweats
Gynecological Problems:Irregular Periods/Perimenopause/Early Menopause, Osteoporosis, PMS, Endometriosis
Headaches: Migraine Headaches, Sinus Headaches, Tension Headaches
Hearing Problems: Hyperacuity, Tinnitus, Pain, Itching, Hearing Loss
Hypoglycemia
Joint Problems: Gelling, Pain
Loss of Libido
Muscle Problems: Weakness (Paresis), Tremor, Loss of Coordination, Twitches
Oral Problems: Gingivitis, Sensitive Teeth, Canker Sores, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ), Taste
Pain:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spasms, Fibromyalgia
Secondary Infections: Viral Infections, Fungal Infections
Seizures and Seizure Activity: Absence Seizures (Petit Mal), Simple Partial Seizures, "Sensory Storms," Grand Mal
Seizures
Shingles
Sinusitis
Skin,Hair, and Nail Problems: Pallor; Rashes; Dry, Peeling Skin; Acne,Hypersensitivity, Spontaneous Bruising,
Paresthesias, Loss of Fingerprints, Rosacea; Hair; Nails
Sleep Disorders: Insomnia or Difficulty Initiating and Maintaining Sleep, Phase Shifting, Hypersomnia, Light Sleep,
Hypnagogic Sleep, Dysania, Myoclonus, Dreams and Nightmares, Night Sweats
Urinary Tract Problems: Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Prostatitis
Vision and Eye Problems: Visual Processing Problems, Photophobia, Floaters and Spots, Tearing and Dry Eye,
Sluggish Focus and Double and Blurred Vision, Tunnel Vision, Night Blindness, Depth-of-Field Loss, Nystagmus,
Early Cataracts, Sjögren's Syndrome
Weather Sensitivity
Weight Loss or Gain: Weight Loss, Weight Gain
CHAPTER 4: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment Options, Treatment tips,
Useful Resources
PHARMACEUTICALS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Ampligen
Antibiotics
Anticonvulsants: Neurontin (gabapentin), Gabitril (tiagabine) Lyrica (pregabalin)
Antidepressant Drugs: doxepin, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, trimipramine, clomipramine,
fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, excitalopram, bupropion, phenalzine, tranylcypromine,
trazadone, venlafaxine, duloxetine, mirtazapine
Antifungal Agents: Nystatin, Diflucan, Nizoral, Sporanox
Antihistamines: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Chlor-
Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate), Atarax and Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Dramamine (meclizine), DiVertigo
Antiviral Agents: acyclovir, famcyclovir, amantadine, valacyclovir, valganciclovir
Artesunate
Benzodiazepines: clonazepam, diazepam, alprazolam
Beta Blockers: propanolol (Inderol), atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), nebivolol (Bystolic)
Calcium Channel Blockers: Nicardipine, Nimodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil
Central Nervous System Stimulants: Ritalin, Dexedrine, Lonamin, Provigil, Strattera
Cytotec (misoprostol)
Diamox (acetazolamide)
Epogen (Procrit)
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
Gamma Globulin
GcMAF
Guaifenesin
H2 Blockers: Tagamet (cimetidine) and Zantac (ranitidine)
Hormones: Growth Hormone, Testosterone, Thyroid Hormones, Hydrocortisone
Hypnotics: Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem, Xyrem
Kutapressin (see: Nexavir)
Midodrine
Naltrexone (LDN)
Nexavir (formerly Kutapressin)
Nitroglycerin
Oxytocin
Pain Relievers: Aspirin, NSAIDs, Tylenol, Aleve, Ultram, Narcotics
Pentoxifylline
Plaquenil
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Questran (cholestyramine)
Rituximab
Transfer Factor
CHAPTER 5: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND BOTANICALS
Introduction: Useful Resources
5-HTP
Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Amino Acids: Carnitine, Glutamine, Lysine, Taurine
Antioxidants
Betaine HCl
Bioflavonoids: Grape seed extract, Pycnogenol, Quercetin
Butyric Acid (Butyrate)
Choline
CoQ10 (ubiquinone, ubiquinol)
D-Ribose
Digestive Enzymes
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Essential Fatty Acids: Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Seed Oil
FOS (fructooligosaccharides)
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
Galantamine
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glutathione
Herbs: Aloe vera, Astragalus, Chamomile, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gotu kola, Kava,
Licorice, Lomatium, Milk Thistle, St. John's Wort, Uva ursi, Valerian
Histame
Inosine
Inositol
Malic Acid
Melatonin
Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, Colloidal Silver, Zinc
Monolaurin
Mushroom extracts: LEM (shiitake), Maitake, Cordyceps
NAC (N-acetylcysteine )
NADH (ENADA)
Piracetam
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Sambucol
SAMe (S-Adenosyl methionine)
Vitamins:
Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and
Tocotrienols
Whey Products: Colostrom, Undenatured Whey, Probioplex
CHAPTER 6: ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aroma Therapy
Bach Remedies
Bed Rest
Biofeedback
Chelation Therapy
Chiropractic
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Exercise; GET (Graded Exercise Therapy)
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Hypnosis
Massage:Craniosacral Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Perrin Technique, Reflexology, Shiatsu
Meditation; Amygdala Retraining Program
Pacing
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Visualization and Imagery
Yoga
COPING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Introduction– Pacing Yourself
CHAPTER 7: STRESS REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION
CHAPTER 8: CLEANING UP: ELIMINATING TOXINS IN THE HOME
CHAPTER 9: FOOD AND DIET
CHAPTER 10: SPECIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH CFS/ME, Adolescents, Definition of ME/CFS for Children
APPENDICES
A. RESOURCES
B. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
C. CFS/ME CLINICS, CLINICIANS, AND LABORATORIES
D. MAIL-ORDER SUPPLIERS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Síndrome da Fadiga Crônica: Um Guia de Tratamento – agora completamente revisado e atualizado – inclui mais de 100 tratamentos eficazes, desde antivirais até vitaminas, bem como locais de especialistas e clínicas, informações para comprar pela Internet e organizações nacionais, locais e internacionais sobre a SFC/EM. Seções novas e ampliadas incluem protocolos e pesquisas de médicos sobre as causas e mecanismos da doença, todos escritos em linguagem concisa e fácil de entender.
Cada aspecto da doença é examinado detalhadamente, do diagnóstico a uma discussão profunda dos sintomas, de terapias tradicionais à alternativas até estratégias essenciais para lidar com a doença. A nova edição contém capítulos para pessoas lidando com sensibilidades a vários produtos químicos e restrições alimentares, bem como uma seção ampliada sobre crianças e adolescentes com a SFC/EM. Síndrome da Fadiga Crônica: Um Guia de Tratamento, segunda edição, ainda é o guia de referência mais completo sobre essa doença.
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Síndrome da Fadiga Crônica: Um Guia de Tratamento – agora completamente revisado e atualizado – inclui mais de 100 tratamentos eficazes, desde antivirais até vitaminas, bem como locais de especialistas e clínicas, informações para comprar pela Internet e organizações nacionais, locais e internacionais sobre a SFC/EM. Seções novas e ampliadas incluem protocolos e pesquisas de médicos sobre as causas e mecanismos da doença, todos escritos em linguagem concisa e fácil de entender.
Cada aspecto da doença é examinado detalhadamente, do diagnóstico a uma discussão profunda dos sintomas, de terapias tradicionais à alternativas até estratégias essenciais para lidar com a doença. A nova edição contém capítulos para pessoas lidando com sensibilidades a vários produtos químicos e restrições alimentares, bem como uma seção ampliada sobre crianças e adolescentes com a SFC/EM. Síndrome da Fadiga Crônica: Um Guia de Tratamento, segunda edição, ainda é o guia de referência mais completo sobre essa doença.
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Ce livre de référence unique - maintenant révisé et mis à jour - comprend plus de 100 différents traitements efficaces, en passant des antiviraux aux vitamines, ainsi que des emplacements de spécialistes et de cliniques, des informations sur la commande par Internet et des organisations du SFC/EM au niveau national, local et international. Des sections nouvelles et élargies comprennent des protocoles de traitements de divers médecins spécialistes et les diverses recherches sur les causes et les mécanismes de la maladie, tous écrits dans un language concis et facile de compréhension.
Tous les aspects de la maladie sont soigneusement examinés, en partant du diagnostic en allant à une discussion approfondie des symptômes et en passant par les thérapies traditionnelles aux thérapies alternatives et aux stratégies d'adaptation essentielles. La nouvelle édition contient des chapitres pour ceux qui font face à de multiples sensibilités chimiques et des restrictions alimentaires, ainsi qu'une section plus appronfondie portant sur les enfants et les adolescents atteints du SFC/EM. Le livre Syndrome de fatigue chronique: guide de traitement, deuxième édition, demeure le guide de référence le plus complet sur cette maladie complexe.
