Foreword by Ken Jolly
1 Behind the scenes
2 Symptoms and the course of the illness
3 The process of diagnosis
4 Fibromyalgia and co-conditions
5 Your emotional wellbeing
6 Physical exercise - a paced approach
7 Exercise for your brain
8 Your eating plan
9 Supplements
10 Food sources for vitamins and minerals
11 Sleep management
12 Hormonal effects
13 Sex, contraception and pregnancy
14 Dealing with pain
15 Managing low blood pressure
16 Allergies and sensitivities
17 Gut management
18 Improving your brain health
19 Infections
20 Approaches to medication
21 Natural remedies and alternative therapies
22 The severely ill
23 Helping others understand your illness
24 Caring for someone with CFS/ME
25 Social life and support groups
26 Work and education
27 Driving
28 The balancing act
29 Protecting your future health
30 Current research and the way forward
Dr Rosamund Vallings is a leading international specialist in
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic
encephalomyelitis (ME) and has been helping those with this
condition for more than 40 years. Her previous books, Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome/ME: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management, and Managing
ME/CFS: A Guide for Young People, have helped thousands of people
around the world.
In 2016 she was the recipient of the Nelson Gantz Award for
Outstanding Clinician by the International Association for CFS/ME.
She has also been awarded Membership of the New Zealand Order of
Merit for services to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Dr Vallings lives in Auckland and travels regularly to promote
understanding of CFS/ME and to further her interest in the latest
research into diagnosis and treatments.
Praise for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME:Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management 'A much needed bible of information' - Professor Warren Tate, FRSNZ, CNZM; Praise for Managing ME/CFS: A Guide for Young People 'A down-to-earth blend of up-to-date medical knowledge and the wisdom of a very experienced clinician' - Alan Gurwitt, MD, Chair of Medical Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts CFIDS/ME and FM Association
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