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Suggested Reading

For patients, families, and health care providers

GENERAL

Biochemical Individuality, by Roger J. Williams, Ph.D. Why do some people get sick from toxic exposures but others don't? Why aren't we all the same in our nutrient needs? Dr. Williams's theories, first described 40 years ago, have found new life in current research into genetic polymorphism. Williams' book remains an interesting read. Includes an introduction to the new edition by Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion

Desperation Medicine, by Ritchie C. Shoemaker MD. Chronic neurotoxins - environmental toxins and toxins produced by organisms such as Lyme and Pfiesteria - may be the cause of many chronic illnesses affecting the brain and immune system, or why so many patients with these diseases are not getting any amelioration of their symptoms by treatments that help others with the same diseases. 500 pages. Available in paperback from Amazon.

 

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS (Dysautonomias)

The NDRF Handbook for Patients with Dysautonomias

 

CANCER

The Cancer Reports, by Ralph Moss, M.D., explores the alternatives in cancer treatment.

 

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME/FIBROMYALGIA

From Fatigued to Fantastic, by Jacob Teitelbaum MD. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Also available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia, by R. Paul St. Amand MD and Claudia Craig Marek. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual (2nd Edition), by by Devin J. Starlanyl, Mary Ellen Copeland. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, by by Clair Davies. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

GUT FUNCTION & FOOD SENSITIVITIES

Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet, by Elaine Gloria Gottschall (formerly titled "Food and the Gut Reaction"). 0969276818 Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

The Diet Cure: The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Food Cravings, Weight Problems, and Mood Swings-Now, by Julia Ross. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Also available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Digestive Wellness, by Elizabeth Lipski, Jeffrey S. Bland. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

No More Heartburn: The Safe, Effective Way to Prevent and Heal Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders, by Sherry A. Rogers. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You, by Jonathan Wright PhD. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Most people don't realize that reflux can be caused by too little stomach acid as well as too much.

 

IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION

How to Reverse Immune Dysfunction: A Nutrition Manual for HIV, CFS, Candidasis and Other Immune Conditions, by Mark Konlee (Keep Hope Alive). Ringbound from Amazon.

 

LYME DISEASE & CO-INFECTIONS

Beating Lyme Disease, by David A. Jernigan, Sara Koch Jernigan. In hardcover from Amazon and BooksaMillion.

Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease, by Burton Goldberg MD, in paperback from Amazon and BooksaMillion

Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses, by Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr, MD

Lyme Disease: Two Standards of Care, by Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA

 

METALS TOXICITY

Amalgam Illness, Diagnosis and Treatment: What You Can Do to Get Better, How Your Doctor Can Help, by Andrew Hall Cutler. Available in paperback from Amazon.

It's All In Your Head: The Link Between Mercury Amalgams And Illness, by Dr. Hal A. Huggins. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Toxic Metal Syndrome: How Metal Poisoning Can Affect Your Brain, Dr. H. Richard Casdorph and Dr. Morton Walker. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

MENOPAUSE & HORMONES

The Testosterone Revolution, by Malcom Carruthers MD Available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion

Surviving Male Menopause: A Guide for Men and Women, by Jed Diamond. 1570714339 Available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion

 

MOLD

Mold Warriors, by Ritchie C. Shoemaker, MD. Available in paperback from Amazon and BooksaMillion

 

MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY / ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESS (MCS/EI)

Chemical Sensitivity: Environmental Diseases and Pollutants--How They Hurt Us, How to Deal With Them (Keats Good Herb Guide), by by Sherry Rogers, Don R. Bensen. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

The Scientific Basis for Selected Environmental Medicine Techniques, by Sherry A. Rogers. Available in special order paperback from Amazon.

 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)

Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Help Guide to Its Management, by Judy Graham. 0892812427 Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Wellness Against All Odds, by Sherry Dr. Rogers. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

NOOTROPICS

Smart Drugs II: New Drugs And Nutrients To Improve Your Memory And Increase Your Intelligence, by Ward Dean, MD, John Morgenthaler, Steven William Fowkes. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

NUTRITION

The 20-Day Rejuvenation Diet Program, by Jeffrey, S, Dr. Bland. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Choline, Lecithin, Inositol and Other 'Accessory' Nutrients: The Exciting New Uses of Powerful Nutrients for People With Special Needs. by Jeffrey Bland, Richard A. Passwater. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Genetic Nutritioneering, by Jeffrey S. Bland, Sara H. Benum. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Encyclopedia Of Nutritional Supplements, by Michael T. Murray ND. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

Protein Power: Lose Fat, Feel Fit, Stop Craving, by Michael R. Eads MD, Mary Dan Eades MD. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Also available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion

Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, by Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, Melissa Diane Smith. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Also available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion

7-Day Detox Miracle, by Peter Bennett ND and Stephen Barrie ND, with Sara Faye. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

THYROID

The Thyroid Solution: A Mind-Body Program for Beating Depression and Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health, by Ridha Arem MD. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion. Also available in hardcover from Amazon, BooksaMillion

Living Well With Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know, by Mary J. Shomon. Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

SUBSTANCE ADDICTION

Seven Weeks To Sobriety: The Proven Program To Fight Alcoholism Through Nutrition, by Joan Mathews Larson, Phd (Formerly Titled: Alcoholism--The Biochemical Connection). Available in paperback from Amazon, BooksaMillion.

 

WORK ACCOMMODATION

How To Survive Your Computer Work Station, by Julia S. Lacey, with Tom Dickson DC and Howard Levenson OD. Paper: Available in paperback from Amazon

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