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Product Description:
With its proven step-by-step program, Pain Free 1-2-3 shows you how to get rid of the aches and pains that wreak havoc on your life. For years, Dr. Teitelbaum suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia pain until he learned how to effectively treat it. His firsthand knowledge and 30 years' experience as a pain specialist, lecturer, and researcher give him rare insight into the challenges posed by persistent, nagging chronic pain. This book provides more than 100 treatments along with advice on customizing and combining safe and effective natural, prescription and alternative remedies.
Pages:
294
Cover:
Soft
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
Date Published:
2006
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements: ix Introduction: xi Part I: General Principles of Pain Relief Chapter 1: Why We Have Pain What Is Pain?: 3 The Critical Function of Pain: 4 How Do I Turn Off the Pain Signal?: 4 Chapter 2: Giving Your Body What It Needs to Heal Your Pain Optimizing Nutritional Support: 7 Sleep: The Foundation of Pain Relief: 18 Treating Hormonal Deficiencies: 23 Chapter 3: Eliminating the Causes and Triggers of Your Pain Managing Infections: 40 Reducing Stress (by Bren Jacobson): 51 Considering Ergonomics (by Bren Jacobson): 61 Dealing with Trauma: 70 Part II: Evaluating and Treating Common Types of Pain Chapter 4: Focusing on Nerve Pain Types and Causes of Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain: 76 Treating Neuropathic Pain: 79 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD): 84 Chapter 5: When Inflammation Leads to Pain When Inflammation is Unhealthy: 90 The Link Between Diet and Inflammation: 91 Treating Inflammation: 92 Treating Arthritis: Inflammation of the Joints: 96 Chapter 6: Focusing on Muscle and Bone Pain Myofascial and Fibromyalgia Pain: 106 Treating Osteoporosis and Bone Pain: 108 Easing Cancer Pain and Discomfort: 111 Chapter 7: It's Not All in Your Head: Treating Headaches and Facial Pain Finding Relief from Tension Headaches: 115 Getting Rid of Migraines: 117 Other Common Severe Headaches: 127 Chapter 8: A Pain in the Gut Resolving Chronic Acid Reflux and Indigestion Naturally: 133 The Importance of Enzymes for Digestive Health: 136 Eliminating Spastic Colon by Treating the Underlying Causes: 138 Chapter 9: Dealing with Pelvic Pain Syndromes Interstitial Cystitis (IC): 141 Painful Menstrual Cramps and Vulvodynia: 145 Endometriosis: 147 Prostatitis and Prostadynia: 148 Chapter 10: Treating Other Common Pains Based on Their Locations Chronic Back Pain: 151 Noncardiac Chest Pain: 155 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thumb Tendonitis: 156 Shoulder Problems: 158 Leg and Foot Pain: 159 Part III: Effective Therapies for Chronic Pain and Related Problems Chapter 11: Natural Therapies Why Does a Bias Against Natural Remedies Exist?: 164 Three Effective Natural Pain Therapies: 167 Other Important Natural Healing Ingredients: 171 Natural Remedies for Sleep: 172 Additional Safe and Inexpensive Natural Remedies for Pain: 175 Chapter 12: Alternative Treatments Osteopathy: 183 Chiropractic Medicine: 184 Hypnosis and Magnets: 196 Prolotherapy: 186 Acupuncture (by Peter Marinakis, Ph.D.): 187 Chapter 13: Prescription Therapies: We're Way Past Aspirin! Things to Consider Before Beginning Pain Medications: 194 Topical Medications (Gels): 197 Treating with Patches: 199 Oral Pain Medications: 200 When to Consider Narcotics: 217 Intravenous Pain Medications: 222 Prescription Sleep Medications: 224 Why One Medication Doesn't Fit All: 230 Chapter 14: Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Mind-Body Aspects of Pain Dealing with Loss of Libido and/or Sexual Function: 233 Pain, Anxiety, and Depression: 236 Pain: The Mind-Body Connection: 239 Chapter 15: Eliminating Weight Gain Why Chronic Pain Makes It So Difficult to Lose Weight and Keep It Off: 244 How to Lose Weight and Feel Better: 247 Managing Medications That Affect Weight Gain and Loss: 248 Conclusion: 251 Appendix A: Useful Information on My Website: 253 Appendix B: Resources for Finding Physicians and Supplies: 255 Appendix C: Selected References: 263 Index: 287
About the Author:
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., is the medical director of the Annapolis Center for Effective CFS/Fibromyalgia Therapies in Annapolis, Maryland, and a world renowned author, lecturer, and researcher on effective treatment for pain and fatigue. Having suffered with and overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and the pain of fibromyalgia in 1975, he has spent the last thirty years creating, researching, and teaching about effective therapies. His office is in Annapolis, Maryland (410-573-5389). Dr. Teitelbaum is the senior author of the landmark study titled "Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia - a Placebo-Controlled Study." He is frequently consulted and quoted as a media expert internationally by CNN, FOX, USA Today, and innumerable other sources. He is also the author of the bestselling books From Fatigued to Fantastic! and Three Steps to Happiness! Healing Through Joy. His website can be found at vitality101.com. He lives and sees patients in Annapolis, Maryland, and Kona, Hawaii.
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