The FibroManual
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The FibroManual by Ginevra Liptan
The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment guide to fibromyalgia, by a renowned physician who herself has the conditionIf you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you're far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain ("fibrofog") that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. In this unique resource, Ginevra Liptan, M.D., shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement.
Dr. Liptan's program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, The FibroManual includes a thoroughly sourced "health care provider guide" that enables readers to help their doctors help them.
Alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms in four simple steps (Rest, Repair, Rebalance, and Reduce) and you will
. restore deep, restful sleep
. achieve long-lasting pain relief
. optimize hormone and energy balance
. reduce fatigue
This accessible and empowering resource provides essential information about understanding and treating fibromyalgia from a physician who, as both patient and provider, understands the illness from the inside.
Ginevra Liptan, M.D., is a Tufts University School of Medicine graduate who is board certified in internal medicine and trained in functional medicine, which is a comprehensive approach that combines Western and traditional medicine. Dr. Liptan spent many years using herself as a guinea pig to uncover beneficial treatments after suffering fibromyalgia as a medical student, and she has fine-tuned her technique by treating hundreds of patients. She is one of the world's few clinical professionals who specializes completely in fibromyalgia. She acts as medical advisor to the Fibromyalgia Information Foundation and heads the Frida Center for Fibromyalgia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781101967201 |
| ISBN 10 | 110196720X |
| Title | The FibroManual |
| Author | Ginevra Liptan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2016-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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