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"HOPE AND HELP FOR CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AND FIBROMYALGIA"
Dr. Alison Bested's book is published by Cumberland House.
Alison Bested MD, F.R.C.P. (C), Haematological Pathologist, is a graduate of McMaster University Medical School and Lecturer in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto.
"Dr. Bested was chosen by Health Canada to participate in the writing of "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols." Dr. Bested, in addition to her private practice where she specializes in M.E./CFS, FM and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, teaches Medical Students and Residents at the Environmental Health Clinic, Women's College Hospital, Toronto. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
This book is written in layman's language with the purpose of educating and uplifting patients, their doctors and families.
It covers definitions, and tools to help patients cope with their chronic illness including: lifestyle changes, nutrition, vitamin supplements, complementary and alternative therapies, pain & stress management and legal problems that arise from insurance difficulties.
It features Jim Unger's 'Herman' cartoons.
The book was written with:
Alan C. Logan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Nutrition, is a faculty member of Harvard Medical School's Mind-Body Institute and a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. "Alan has been published in main stream Journals such as Nutrition, Arthritis and Rheumatology, American Journal of Hypertension, Hospital Physician and Medical Clinics of North American. He is editor of International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. He lives in Westchester County, New York."
"Russell Howe, an attorney who specializes in Medical Disability Cases and is currently president of Ontario's Trail Lawyer's Association. A significant number of his cases involve CFS/FM. He is a lecturer and has published articles on long-term disability. He lives in Aurora, Ontario."
Dr. Alison Bested's wealth of knowledge of M.E./CFS and FM, her compassion for her patients, her tireless efforts, personal sacrifices and outstanding achievements in having M.E./CFS and FM recognized and accepted is beyond words. She is a true Heroine to us all.
Let's make this a Best Seller and help Raise Awareness of M.E./CFS and FM!
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