Drawing on cutting-edge science, this empowering book teaches solution-focused approaches to overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis through world-renowned Emotional Freedom Techniques.

'A brilliantly comprehensive book, packed with genuinely helpful information to assist all those needing to heal.' -- Liz Earle MBE With expertise from both a patient and practitioner perspective, this is your go-to toolkit for all things Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / ME. Over 17 million people worldwide live with CFS, 250,000 of which live in the UK, and Lauren Windas knows the feeling of being a medical enigma all too well after becoming unwell with CFS whilst at university. Ever since, she has devoted herself to reclaiming her health and now lives a full life, having gained expertise in this area after recovering from this mysterious, debilitating illness. Now a nutritionist and naturopath, Lauren works in her clinic to help others with CFS, inspiring hope and providing solutions to lift the fog and light the way. This is the book that Lauren wishes she had at her fingertips during her own health journey. Written in a CFS-user-friendly format, she contextualises what we know so far about CFS and how to get well by: 1. Recounting her own health and recovery journey. 2. Simplifying the science of what CFS is and how it affects the body, alongside an in-depth look at the symptoms and causes. 3. Outlining the road to recovery, comprising of nutritional advice, testing, recipes and lifestyle tools and strategies, providing patient case studies and clinical expertise This is a highly accessible and practical evidence-based guide for anyone living with CFS/ME/long covid, loved ones of those affected and medical and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. She covers everything from energy management and exercise to sleep, stress and your mindset - empowering you with the belief that recovery is possible. 'As a previous CFS sufferer myself, Lauren has covered everything in this book to give readers the best chance of finding their own path to recovery.' -- Healthy Living James

Anyone who has suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia will empathize with Rhonda King’s ten-year journey through chronic illness and eventual return to full health. Rhonda tells her story with candidness and humour. She shares her knowledge about these two life-changing conditions and her efforts to work her way back to a state of well-being. Rhonda’s journey into alternative health care proved to be an extensive examination of her health and lifestyle from all perspectives: diet and supplements, food sensitivities, changing dysfunctional thinking patterns, finding treatments that work and dealing with repressed emotions. Rhonda reminds us that reclaiming our health may be a struggle but we can be successful if we take it one step at a time.

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.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are serious, debilitating conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. ME/CFS can cause significant impairment and disability. Despite substantial efforts by researchers to better understand ME/CFS, there is no known cause or effective treatment. Diagnosing the disease remains a challenge, and patients often struggle with their illness for years before an identification is made. Some health care providers have been skeptical about the serious physiological - rather than psychological - nature of the illness. Once diagnosed, patients often complain of receiving hostility from their health care provider as well as being subjected to treatment strategies that exacerbate their symptoms. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome proposes new diagnostic clinical criteria for ME/CFS and a new term for the illness - systemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID). According to this report, the term myalgic encephalomyelitis does not accurately describe this illness, and the term chronic fatigue syndrome can result in trivialization and stigmatization for patients afflicted with this illness. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome stresses that SEID is a medical - not a psychiatric or psychological - illness. This report lists the major symptoms of SEID and recommends a diagnostic process.One of the report's most important conclusions is that a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted work-up are necessary and often sufficient for diagnosis. The new criteria will allow a large percentage of undiagnosed patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will be a valuable resource to promote the prompt diagnosis of patients with this complex, multisystem, and often devastating disorder; enhance public understanding; and provide a firm foundation for future improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

Try cutting-edge treatments tested by international experts! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critical Reviews and Clinical Advances presents the latest research and clinical findings of internationally recognized experts in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Edited by the organizer of the Second World Congress on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders, this work focuses on the exciting research presented there. Starting with a thorough review of new literature, the volume continues with scientific reports of research on these mysterious, devastating illnesses. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome dispels some of the mystery and offers new avenues for research and treatment, as well as specific treatment regimes to combat the chlamydia and rickettsiae infections that sometimes underlie CFS/ME. Discover the latest theories on the etiology, physiology, and treatment of CFS/ME, including: links between CFS/ME and rheumatoid arthritis, Gulf War Illness, and fibromyalgia the disease's effects on neurologic function and the immune system the rhythms of fatigue and wellness caused by the disease human herpes virus 6 infection in patients with CFS/ME case reports on stress and hormones in CFS/ME patients role of rickettsiae and chlamydiae in the psychopathology of chronic fatigue The innovative research in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critical Reviews and Clinical Advances will keep your knowledge of these disorders current and up-to-date and enable you to offer your CFS/ME patients the best possible care.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness that affects millions of people all over the world and has caused enormous controversy wherever people have been affected. This book examines the validity of chronic fatigue syndrome and explores the problems faced in addressing this illness. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome demonstrates how the patient-centered clinical method can assist clinicians to learn how to diagnose this complex psychosocial disorder. It addresses the central concern of the patient and their experience of illness in addition to the biomedical issues of care. It provides patient-centered perspectives as an approach to better understanding of the symptoms of the condition, its origins, consequences and meanings for the patient, and its management. This book will be an important resource for family doctors, psychologists, specialists in rheumatology, and all professionals in primary healthcare teams.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex, debilitating disorder, yet few current scientific biomedical books are available on the subject. The nonspecific symptoms, lack of diagnostic tests, and uncertainty as to the cause or causes of CFS make the disease that much more baffling. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Biological Approach represents a monu

This book provides a helpful structure and framework for understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and its effects as well as practical exercises to help address some of the symptoms that patients may experience.