The Perrin Technique : How to Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME

Almost certainly it will have taken your doctor some time to arrive at the diagnosis of M.E. and once there you may have been offered little more than anti depressants to help with the condition. In the interim you may have tried many alternative options including changes in diet and lifestyle. These may have helped but if the root cause is left untreated you are unlikely to recover your full health. After many years of careful study coupled with practical hands-on experience, Dr Raymond Perrin has arrived at the firm conclusion that M.E. is a structural disorder with definite diagnosable physical signs. He has developed the Perrin Technique to help drain toxins away from the central nervous system and stimulate the healthy flow of lymphatic and cerebrospinal fluid - the secret of setting you on the path to recovery. Every day we make decisions about our health - some big and some small. What we eat, how we live and even where we live can affect our health. But how can we be sure that the advice we are given about these important matters is right for us? Many treatments and tests - both mainstream and alternative - are not supported by good evidence and some widely used treatments are actually harmful.Whether you are considering having surgery or taking vitamin supplements, you need to know the effectiveness of the options and their side-effects. This fully revised and updated new edition of Smart Health Choices will provide you with the tools for assessing health advice, whether it comes from a specialist, general practitioner, naturopath, the media, the Internet, or a friend. It shows you how to take an active role in your health care, and to make the best decisions for you and your loved ones based on personal preferences and the best available evidence. Contents 1 Smart health choice essentials 2. Be sceptical 3. Bad evidence 4. Don't always rely on the experts 5. Choosing a practitioner 6. Media and the internet 7. An education in shopping 8. The weakness of one 9. The power of many 10. Judging which tests and treatments really work 11. What makes you sick? 12. Finding the best evidence 13. Doing your bit 14. How to apply the evidence to you and your situation 15. Is this a useful diagnostic test? 16. Decision thresholds 17. Relative risk, relative and absolute risk reduction, number needed to treat, and confidence intervals 18. Testing your skill Also Natural Health & Weight Loss - ISBN 1905140150 Chronic Fatigue a natural way to treat M.E. - ISBN 1905140002 Traditional Herbal A Guide to Their Safer Use - ISBN 1905140045 Hammersmith Press is an independent publishing house producing books for the general public and health professionals that promote better health and well-being through a greater understanding of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition and diet. Some of the areas we publish in -Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) -Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -Natural Health & Weight Loss -Holistic Medicine -Thyroid Health -Medical stories - Healthy eating -Traditional medicines -Infertility -Menopause -Diabetes Are you suffering from M.E.? Are you caring for someone with M.E.? Does someone close to you have M.E.? Almost certainly it will have taken your doctor some time to arrive at the diagnosis of M.E. and once there you may have been offered little more than antidepressants to help with the condition. In the interim you may have tried many alternative options including changes in diet and lifestyle.These may have helped but if the root cause is left untreated you are unlikely to recover your full health. After many years of careful study coupled with practical hands-on experience, Dr Raymond Perrin has arrived at the firm conclusion that M.E. is a structural disorder with definite diagnosable physical signs. He has developed the Perrin Technique to help drain toxins away from the central nervous system and stimulate the healthy flow of lymphatic and cerebrospinal fluid - the secret of setting you on the path to recovery. In his ground-breaking book you will find exclusive coverage * The role of toxins in chronic fatigue syndrome/M.E. * The importance of body structure and posture in developing M.E. * The stages leading to M.E. * The physical signs of M.E * How osteopathy can help * The stages of treatment * Exercises and self-massage routines The Perrin Technique gives you the chance to take charge of your own structural health and rid yourself of years of toxin build-up. Also The Love Trap - ISBN 1905140118 Smart Health Choices - ISBN 1905140177 Chronic Fatigue a natural way to treat M.E. - ISBN 1905140002 Hammersmith Press is an independent publishing house producing books for the general public and health professionals that promote better health and well-being through a greater understanding of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition and diet. Some of the areas we publish in -Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) -Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -Natural Health & Weight Loss -Holistic Medicine -Thyroid Health -Medical stories - Healthy eating -Traditional medicines -Infertility -Menopause -Diabetes Are you suffering from M.E.? Are you caring for someone with M.E.? Does someone close to you have M.E.? Whoever the sufferer, young or old, man or woman, he or she is highly likely to have been told the condition is 'psychosomatic' ( all in the mind ), depression is the root cause, and antidepressants the only sensible answer. In Professor Basant Puri's ground-breaking new book you will discover a very different way of looking at M.E. Historical and contemporary evidence are combined to show how M.E. is almost certainly a physical, or 'organic', condition resulting from viral and other influences that reduce essential chemicals in the body. As such, it can be treated, and in a natural, cost-effective way. Read how and why EPA ('eicosapentaenoic acid') will be essential to recovery, how to take it, what supplements to have with it, and how to change to a lifestyle that will promote recovery. Contents 1.A breakthrough 2.What is chronic fatigue syndrome? 3. All in the mind? 4. How and why fatty acids can help 5. How to take fatty acids 6.The vitamin and mineral cofactors 7. Other benefits from taking fatty acids 8.Treating chronic fatigue syndrome naturally Glossary References Further sources of information Useful names and addresses Index Also Natural Health & Weight Loss - ISBN 1905140150 The Perrin Technique - ISBN 1905140126 Your Thyroid and How to Keep It Healthy - ISBN 190514010X Hammersmith Press is an independent publishing house producing books for the general public and health professionals that promote better health and well-being through a greater understanding of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition and diet. Some of the areas we publish in -Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) -Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -Natural Health & Weight Loss -Holistic Medicine -Thyroid Health -Medical stories - Healthy eating -Traditional medicines -Infertility -Menopause -Diabetes Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalitis, (CFS/ME) affects approximately 180,000 people in the UK. In addition to persistent and abnormal tiredness, sufferers commonly experience muscle pain, headaches, sleep disturbance and loss of concentration as well as a huge range of other symptoms. At its worst it can be completely disabling and yet it is still poorly understood and often regarded as purely psychological. This makes it doubly difficult for sufferers and their carers to cope with. This practical manual comes from a nationally recognized centre for the condition and is jointly written by health professionals and their patients. They give straightforward and specific expert advice, accompanied by real life stories, on managing different aspects of everyday life that can affect energy and they show how to put this advice into practice. They understand the way fatigue affects concentration and therefore break their guidance into easy-to-follow steps that can be worked through at the reader's own pace. Unlike other available books, this does not cover causes, symptoms or the controversy around whether the condition is 'real'. It is purely about how to get better. It is for patients who have been diagnosed with CFS/ME and for their carers. It is also highly relevant to health professionals wanting to provide their patients with self-help strategies that are compatible with the current evidence base. Anyone suffering ongoing, abnormal fatigue will likewise find it a 'must read' Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalitis, (CFS/ME) affects approximately 180,000 people in the UK. This title offers expert advice, accompanied by real life stories, on managing different aspects of everyday life that can affect energy and they show how to put this advice into practice. This practical manual comes from a nationally recognized centre for CFS/ME and is jointly written by health professionals and their patients. They give straightforward and specific expert advice, accompanied by real life stories, on managing different aspects of everyday life that can affect energy and they show how to put this advice into practice. They understand the way fatigue affects concentration and therefore break their guidance into easy-to-follow steps that can be worked through at the reader's own pace. Unlike other available books, this does not cover causes, symptoms or the controversy around whether the condition is 'real'. Looking in detail purely at how to get better, it is for patients who have been diagnosed with CFS/ME and for their carers. It is also highly relevant to health professionals wanting to provide their patients with self-help strategies that are compatible with the current evidence base. Anyone suffering ongoing, abnormal fatigue will likewise find it a must read. Thyroid problems, especially thyroid underactivity, are on the increase but notoriously difficult to diagnose. Many sufferers have years of treatment for their symptoms rather than for the underlying problem. In this fully revised and updated second edition of Dr Durrant-Peatfield's acclaimed book you will learn how to recognize thyroid problems in yourself and how to take an active part in your own treatment. New for the second * enhanced emphasis on patient empowerment * more detailed guidance on a natural approach * more detail on digestive and nutritional issues, including food intolerance and candida infection * full referencing throughout Also Chronic Fatigue a natural way to treat M.E. - ISBN 1905140002 The Perrin Technique - ISBN 1905140126 Suburban Tales From Medicine's Frontline - ISBN 1905140088 After many years of careful study combined with practical hands-on experience with hundreds of patients, Dr Raymond Perrin has arrived at the firm conclusion that CSF/ME is a structural disorder with definite diagnosable clinical signs. He has developed the Perrin Technique to stimulate lymphatic drainage from the brain and spinal cord and restore the health of the sympathetic nervous system - the secret of setting you on the path to recovery. In his ground-breaking book you discover: the importance of body structure and posture in developing CFS/ME; the stages leading to CFS/ME; the physical signs of CFS/ME; how osteopathy can help; the stages of treatment; exercises and self-massage routines In this updated (2012) second edition of this acclaimed book, you will learn how to recognize thyroid dysfunction and its many associated problems. Do you have a constant battle with weight? Do you have inexpicably high cholesterol? Do you feel cold and tired all the time? Is your hair thinning? Do you feel very low, or even depressed? Do you have a fertility problem? Dr Durrant-Peatfield will help you to assess your symptoms systematically and then take an active part in your own treatment, which may include understanding digestive and nutritional issues, including food intolerance and systemic candida. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is one of the most enigmatic medical disorders of our time, striking adults most often in their most productive years. With the controversial debate over cause and treatment of the illness in mind, the authors seek to unravel many of the questions surrounding the disorder and its features and characteristics.Integrating an overview of the latest research with patients' personal experiences, they look at CFS in relation to: * clinical features * personal and economic implications * biological and psychosocial factors * experiencing symptoms * coping with the illness.T Smart Health Choices provides the tools for assessing health advice, whether it comes from a specialist, a general practitioner, a naturopath, the media, the internet of a friend. It shows you how to take an active role in your own healthcare, and how to make the best decisions for you and your loved ones, based on your personal preferences and the best available evidence. Thyroid problems are notoriously difficult to diagnose and many people suffer for years, undergoing treatments for the symptoms rather than the underlying problem. Based on many years' experience in this complex field, the author describes the practical ways in which sufferers can help themselves. This guide gives ordinary health consumers the information they need to seek and assess health advice - whether it comes from a specialist, general practitioner, naturopath, newspaper or neighbour - and make wise decisions. It also highlights some common mistakes made in interpreting information. Thyroid problems are difficult to diagnose on the basis of blood tests. This is a practical guide to recognizing the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease and to treating the problem with diet and natural supplements, in conjunction with modern Western drugs and surgery when really necessary Looking at the latest research findings and also by talking to sufferers themselves, this fascinating book looks at the condition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, attempting to get to the bottom of this mysterious condition that affects so many A practical guide to the technique developed for treating ME as a structural disorder with definite diagnosable physical signs.