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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
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Coping Skills: Special Diets

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Diabetes and Diabetic Diets:

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Chronic-Illness.org Diabetes Section

The Everything Writing Well Cookbook recipe index
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Diets Streamlined for Those with Disabling Chronic Conditions

There are lots of diet plans to choose from. Each has its own claims to fame -- or at least its promise of a more healthful eating lifestyle. Part of the problems with those diagnosed with syndromes and conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) is that not everybody experiences exactly the same symptoms. For example, some with Fibromyalgia have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); others do not. Therefore, the same as not every treatment plan works for everyone diagnosed with CFS or FM, there isn't a "one size fits all" eating regimine either. Many find they must match their diet with their (for lack of a better word) form of their disease, syndrome, or condition.

Details on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet™
by Bernie Standish

The Anti-Inflammation Diet
Citing Jack Challem, author of The Inflammation Syndrome, this article by Catherine Guthrie explains the dietary steps to stamp out inflammation leading to high c-reactive protein (CRP) levels associated with the elevated risk of heart disease, arthyritis, fibromyalgia, and other disorders.

May the (Organic) Source Be With You
Most experts agree that organic and all natural foods free of chemical additives and preservatives are the healthiest food choices.

 

 

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