Synopses & Reviews
If you are one of the 6 million people suffering from fibromyalgia, what you put on your plate can make or break your health. Featuring the most up-to-date nutritional research currently available, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia provides you with nutritional guidelines and 100 recipes that will put you on the road to recovery. This updated edition of Food That Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia includes new information on the link between food allergies and fibromyalgia, how to use nutrition to balance neurotransmitters for less pain and depression, and food combining for optimal nutrition. In addition, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia includes new and updated recipes that have been precisely developed to include the specific nutrients needed to bolster immunity and fight fatigue, depression, pain, and “brain fog.”
About the Author
Deirdre Rawlings, Ph.D., N.D. is a naturopathic doctor, certified nutritionist, sports nutritionist and healthy-cooking coach. She holds a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition and a Master's in herbal medicine. She specializes in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive challenges, food allergies, and immune rebalancing. She resides in Atlanta, GA. Visit her online at www.foodsforfibromyalgia.com.
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist who has treated sugar-related issues, including chronic fatigue and pain, for over 30 years. He is Medical Director of the national Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers (www.fibroandfatigue.com) and author of the free iPhone application "Natural Cures."
Teitelbaum is senior author of the landmark studies "Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia - a Placebo-controlled Study" and "Effective Treatment of CFS and Fibromyalgia with D-Ribose," and author of the best-selling book From Fatigued to Fantastic! (3rd revised edition, Avery/Penguin Group) and Pain Free 1-2-3â??A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now (McGraw- Hill). He does frequent media appearances including Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News Channel, The Dr. Oz Show, and Oprah and Friends with Dr. Mehmet Oz. He lives in Kona, Hawaii. His website is www.vitality101.com.
Table of Contents
Forward
Introduction
Part I: Understanding Fibromyalgia
Chapter One: The Causes and the Cures
Chapter Two: Fighting Fibromyalgia Through Diet
Chapter Three: Treating Symptoms with Food--Not Pills
Chapter Four: Focusing on Colorful Nutrition: We Are What We Eat
Chapter Five: Your Lifestyle Guide: Shopping Lists and Eating Tips
Chapter Six: Balanced Living Principles
Part II: Winning the Battle Through Food
Introduction: Understanding the Recipes
Chapter Seven: Great Beginnings
Chapter Eight: Healthy Snacking
Chapter Nine: Fresh and Lively
Chapter Ten: Sitting Down to Dinner
Chapter Eleven: Feeding Your Fancy
Chapter Twelve: Tonics, Tinctures, and Superfoods
Suggested Reading
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Index