From Publishers Weekly
Starting with an impaired immune system, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), we're shown here, poses a diagnostic dilemma because of its multilevel combination of symptomsarthritis, mononucleosis, anemia and extreme tiredness, often accompanied by depression and erosion of the will. According to Stoff, a Massachusetts viral-infection specialist, the complexity of CFS (previously called Epstein-Barr virus) demands a comprehensive, holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Following a semi-technical section on CFS's pathology, Stoff and Pellegrino provide guidelines for both physicians and patients. Stoff claims his therapy has been effective with his patients, among them coauthor, friend and astrobiologist Pellegrino. Stoff uses not only traditional drugs, nutrition and exercise, but non-traditional techniques as well, such as vitamins, homeopathy and affirmative mental exercises (including visualization) that are designed to fortify the will and the immune system. The authors make accessible to lay readers a complex medical problem and offer realistic hope to CFS sufferers. Author tour.
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From Library Journal
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (formerly called Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus Disease) is an affliction whose symptoms include severe fatigue and flu. The disease has just recently been defined, and its incidence is on the rise. Stoff, a specialist in deep viral infections, discusses the disease, its symptoms, and the virus that causes it and presents a new treatment using traditional and experimental therapies. Entries from the diary of a patient helped by this program are an integral part of the text. Visualization techniques are used to focus the immune system on destroying the viruses, and recipes are provided for the program's recommended diet. For larger health collections only.Robert Schmid, L.R.C., Univ. of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical Sch., North Chicago
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Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
