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The Everything Diabetes Cookbook

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The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook
by Pamela Rice Hahn

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The Everything Writing Well Book
by Pamela Rice Hahn

Everything Writing Well Book Resource


The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Acing the SAT Essay
by Pamela Rice Hahn


The Only Writing Guide You'll Ever Need
by Pamela Rice Hahn


The companion Web site for that book is at:
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We Are Not Alone: Learning to Live with Chronic Illness
by Sefra Kobrin Pitzele


A Delicate Balance: Living Successfully with Chronic Illness
by Susan Milstrey Wells


The Art of Getting Well: Maximizing Health and Well-being When You Have a Chronic Illness (Hardcover)
by Martin L., M.D. Rossman (Foreword), David Spero, Martin L. Rossman

The CFIDS Report
Maintained by Craig Maupin, The CFIDS Report has links to articles on Advcocacy and Research.

Things to Help You Keep Better Sleep

With the stresses of everyday life, getting your sleep can be difficult in the best of times. When you must also try to get a good night's sleep while you're coping with a chronic illness, it can seem downright impossible.

There often aren't any easy answers to how you can get better sleep, but there are some things that can help improve your chances that you will get better sleep.

Some of those things that will help improve your chances of getting better sleep are common sense, like:

  • Avoid caffeine close to bedtime
  • Do not eat or drink liquids too close to bedtime
  • Eat your "heaviest" meal earlier in the day

You can consult two related articles that have information that might help:

Two Doctors Recommend the LoungAir for CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Back Pain Relief

In Search of a Better Sleep and Relief from CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Back Pain:
A Review of the LoungAir

There are also some gifts and gadgets that can help:
Isotonic Foot Rest Cushion

Isotonic Foot Rest Cushion

Support for tired, achy legsIt's the perfect combination for helping reduce the swelling and discomfort of varicose veins.
Isotonic Knee Support Pillow

Isotonic Knee Support Pillow

Innovative relief for your aching kneesIt's guaranteed to never go flat, and its velour cover is removable and washable. At the end of a long day, this pillow is just what you need to rest your tired and weary legs. Great to use while you read, sleep, or watch television. Dimensions: 4" x 14" x 15"
Isotonic Leg System

Isotonic Leg System

Leg support pillow eases pressure on your back while you sleepFeaturing temperature-sensitive, visco-elastic memory foam, it will cradle your legs when you lay on your side, giving you the proper support you need. Its extra-soft velour cover is removable, and washable. Take along on trips!
Tri Core Standard Pillow

Tri Core Standard Pillow

"Our premier, fiber-filled support pillow is the highest quality cervical support pillow available. As you sleep, this pillow cradles your neck in its most natural and neutral position. The down-like feel of this pillow provides lasting freshness, excellent support and superior pillow life. Designed for either back or side sleeping. Fits standard pillowcase. 24 x 16 in."
Protective Bed Covers:

Even when you are able to get in and out of bed and bed sores aren't an issue, the night sweats associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other reasons that make it wise to have a protective covering for your mattress:
 
Pin Care Gel Hospital Mattress

Pin Care Gel Hospital Mattress

"Previously available only to hospitals!! Unique construction of the Pin Care Gel� mattress covered in the Staph-Check Fusion Fabric cover. This special fabric was developed specifically for pressure management products. The zippered cover reduces lateral shear, is anti-microbial, bacteria resistant, fluid proof, flame retardant, resistant to stains and tears, and non-allergenic. The soft, two-way stretch material immerses you in the support layers while allowing easy movement on, off and in the bed. Replacement covers are available. Measures 6x35x80 in. Delivery via UPS Ground. Mattresses are non returnable."
Adaptive Gel Pad

Adaptive Gel Pad

"True gel cushions constructed of Akton polymer. Will not leak, flow, or bottom out, and is tissue equivalent. Gel moves with the skin, not against it, to reduce pressure and shear, the two leading causes of pressure sores. Unlike liquid gel cushions, the Akton polymer does not migrate, depleting its quality and jeopardizing a person's skin integrity. Provides pressure and shear reduction that requires no pumps, electricity or special training to use. Easy to clean with standard disinfectant. It will not support microbiological growth, and it won't absorb body fluids or odors Available in varying sizes and thickness to accommodate individual needs. The Adaptive Gel Pad is 100% smooth Akton Polymer."
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Help When It's Time to Get Out of Bed:
Bed Caddie

Bed Caddie

Enables people with general weakness or decreased back strength to pull themselves up to a sitting position in bed using the 3 tiered ladder system. This unique device has cushioned grip handles and is made of durable nylon. The ergonomic buckle design allows for easy attachment to the bed and accommodates most metal framed and wood framed beds.
Vitality Medical has too many individual sleep-aid products to list on this page; here are some direct links to those adaptive aids:
 
Tri Core Standard Pillow

Tri Core Standard Pillow

"Our premier, fiber-filled support pillow is the highest quality cervical support pillow available. As you sleep, this pillow cradles your neck in its most natural and neutral position. The down-like feel of this pillow provides lasting freshness, excellent support and superior pillow life. Designed for either back or side sleeping. Fits standard pillowcase. 24 x 16 in."

Bed Accessories

Beds & Accessories-Subcategory: Direct link to "Accessories"

Bed Rails & Bedside Tables

Beds & Accessories-Subcategory: Direct link to "Bed Rails & Bedside Tables"

Hospital Beds

Beds & Accessories-Subcategory: Direct link to "Hospital Beds"

Mattresses Vinyl, Foam, Air

Beds & Accessories-Subcategory: Direct link to "Mattresses Vinyl, Foam, Air"

Mattress Sheets/Liners

Beds & Accessories-Subcategory: Direct link to "Mattress Sheets/Liners"

Cushions & Pillows

Pain Relief & Comfort-Subcategory: Direct link to "Cushions & Pillows"

Pain Relief & Comfort

Pain Relief & Comfort-Main Category: Direct link to "Pain Relief & Comfort" products
 
 
 

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