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So You Want to be a Doctor? A Guide for the Student from High School through Retirement ;

Foreword by Dr. Benjamin Carson, Sr. ... Read more

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A Chicago reporter suddenly stricken with lupus gives himself the assignment of finding a way back on his feet. After spending nearly two and a half years researching and exactly $4,934.48 on tanning equipment (that’s right, sun tanning equipment), he files this report on a long-ignored, drug-free, non-patentable, counter-intuitive therapy that actually worked – UVA1 Phototherapy. ... Read more

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Hi Daisy
sorry it took more than a year to give you an answer daisy, but you'll find plenty of info &user reviews on the LFA patient message board about UVA1 phototherapy for lupus & related disorders...including how to assemble one using an FDA approved sun tanning canopy, prescribed medical lamps & a filter...you'll find it in the "UVA1 phototherapy" message thread, under the "Lupus Treatments" subject forum ... just look around the LFA message board, you'll find it ... & i must say, you're a great sister.

Has anyone tried this therapy yet?
I'm interested in phototherapy and hope to build the UVA1 device that DeBartolo describes for my sister.Am wondering if any other readers of the book have tried it yet?The book is fascinating reading, well-documented and inspiring.There are many studies out there on phototherapy for other purposes(for example, Am J sports Med 2008;36:881-887;Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2008:28:739-745;BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008:9:75;Circ J.2004;1146-1151;Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol. 2008;48:229-231)but I don't read too much about it in the popular press.But if it can fire up the mitochondria and reduce inflammation, what a breakthrough.I appreciated his instructions for building a UVA1 device.

Where there is light, there is hope
I have reviewed this book twice. I review books for a National Foundation. It offers more information for the treatment of Lupus (withholding drug treatment) than any other book I have reviewed. The information provided in this book allows a person with lupus to "look outside the box" of conventional drug treatment for lupus. Understand that in doing this the person may meet with some resistance from physicians. Who rightfully are doing what they know, what they have been taught. This treatment has not received the attention it deserves. Nor has the physician who heads this research, Dr. Hugh McGrath. The author is amazingly informed of the technology involved. He tells of his own battle and appears driven to regain his health. In searching what may help him, he finds this amazing treatment for the immune system, an approved NIH study, not a fly-by-night theory. I am grateful that the author, Anthony DeBartolo, was inspired to share with us this fascinating technology. Since the treatment doesn't involve drugs, the pharmaceutical companies are not interested. So people, rise up and claim your health, read this book. It may save your life.

Treatment Above-Board
I've had lupus for 10 years and have read everything I could get my hands on. This is positively the most helpful book I've read. What is so surprising is that the UVA1 light treatment has also been around for 10 years. Like I just read in another review, I guess I'm lucky that a investigative journalist got sick. This is one lupus book I'm sure the money-grubbing drug company cartel didn't want written. Thank you!

Lupus Underground was way overdue
Well-written, well-researched, well-reasoned and at times, more than a little funny. I think this book is a must for all lupus sufferers frustrated with currently approved FDA treatments. We're lucky that Mr. DeBartolo, a great investigative journalist, got sick. The 3 years of research he did to find a treatment that worked for him - UVA1 photo therapy - benefits us all. What I do not fully understand is why the work of Dr. McGrath at LSU has been so "long-ignored." Is it really because the big drug companies can't make a dime off his work? Makes me want to move to Canada! Especially useful (and informative) is the book's extensive reference of UVA1 lupus therapy research. Thank you, Mr. DeBartolo. You've given me some hope! ... Read more

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Wonderful info - looks at other symptoms not just ANA test
What a wonderful and insightful book.Having gone through several Rheumies and the whole denial thing, this book would have saved time and heartache.Philippa Pigache has included various ways of pinpointing the signs of SLE including the St. Thomas' Criteria.She also touches on various treatments including pharmaceutical as well as alternatives.Most importantly, she doesn't forget the mental well being of a person suffering from SLE!

I highly recommend this book for anyone that think they may have a form of Lupus to those that have been diagnosed.She also touches on Sjogren's, FMS, MCTD, Avascular Necrosis, Libman-Sacks and DIL.

It isn't "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" by Geroge C. Tsokos, Caroline Gordon and Josef S. Smolen nor is it "Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus" but it does cover much valuable information that doesn't read like a medical tome. ... Read more

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Autoimmune disorders are not well understood and therefore difficult to treat. The result is that there are millions of Americans who are suffering because they aren't being diagnosed properly, or getting the correct medical treatment they need. Here, Dr. Edelson discusses the most common types of autoimmune diseases, including lupus, Chron's disease, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome, outlining their symptoms, causes, and risk factors. He describes his own revolutionary program for treating the root of all autoimmune disorders-without drugs-providing readers with new hope for getting back on the road to better health. ... Read more

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Outstanding book and very prompt service
This book had a lot of good and accurate information. Service from Amazon was also outstanding. I continue to have good experiences with Amazon and my choices of books I purchase from them. Book arrived in half the time they estimated, which was good becasue I think they way overestimate standard delivery times.

Pure quackery - worse than snake oil
This book is a repository of a litany of scares and pure quackery, much of which has been debunked by research and clinical trials decades ago. Autoimmune diseases cannot be treated by any of its bizarre misrepresentations.

A holistic and clear approach to autoimmune disease
This is an excellent book if you want to try to find ways of helping yourself overcome autoimmune diseases without just taking suppressive drugs from your doctor. Edelson explains very clearly the immune process, what happens when T Cells start attacking you rather than fighting for you, exactly what 'free radicals' are and why they are so important, and most importantly, he suggests that in addition to the genetic factor, much autoimmune disease is called by environmental toxins and in particular mercury from dental work.This book is the first one I have found that has given me answers and suggestions about how to work with and overcome an autoimmune disorder.I am deeply grateful.

A bad, BAD idea...
I would be dead if I followed this author's suggestions.I've been diagnosed with a very rare autoimmune disorder that causes life-threatening allergic reactions.One of my triggers is heat.I used to love the sauna, but I would have to be CRAZY to visit one again.Sure... I eat a healthy (organic) diet, minimize my exposure to chemicals and heavy metals, get plenty of sleep... but I also avoid my triggers and I'm faithful about taking the medications my doctors have prescribed.This is how I stay out of the ER.One size does not fit all.

Educating yourself is extremely important if you think you have an autoimmune disorder.BUT... this book is not the way to do it.Run the other way.

Good book on where to start your healing journey
I started reading this about 2 years after I had already worked with a doctor who helped me become symptom-free of my RA. I have done probably half of the recommendations in the book through my doctor & I am comfortable with where I am at. I will hold it for reference if I start to regress.

This book is very comprehensive. It can be overwhelming for someone who has been eating fast foods or boxed processed foods & who has only been to a conventional doctor who writes Rx's all day. Not to discount any of the info in the book -- it is all great. But I believe people have to want to truly heal & get out of the mentality that "there is a pill for every ill." You have to take control of your own health.

The author explains the common issues behind autoimmune disorders & how to work through the symptoms. I know I couldn't have recovered by myself, I did it with the help of an out of state doctor, Dr. Richard Brouse.

The author promotes his wellness center, which I think is fine. It's a starting place. But there may be adequate local doctors that can help. The author provides a list of questions to ask them when interviewing them for treating you.

Overall, very good reference book. Just try not to get overwhelmed with all of the protocol recommendations. [...] & [...] are good starting points as well. ... Read more

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An essential reference for patients and their caregivers.

The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States are currently grappling with lupus.

Lupus is a chronic disease caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. It can target any of the body's tissues, and its symptoms are many. Because every lupus experience is unique, it's often called 'the disease of a thousand faces.'

Written for non-medical readers, this authoritative reference provides clear, detailed information on: - How lupus works within the body - What can be done to manage and minimize symptoms - Drug treatments - Alternative therapies - Concerns particular to women and children.

Lupus is an essential guide for patients diagnosed with this disease as well as their caregivers. ... Read more

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excellent
I felt like I was reading about myself, couldnt better describe the pain and frustration in waiting for an answer - excellent book - highly recommend!

Lupus:My seach for a diagnosis
Very informative. I cried all night when I read this book because I realized I was not alone. This author had lived he dignosis nightmare that people with lupus face. The author also explains the "imposter"illnesss that can mask lupus symptoms. Five stars are not enough!

Lupus:My seach for a diagnosis
Very informative. I cried all night when I read this book because I realized I was not alone. This author had lived he dignosis nightmare that people with lupus face. The author also explains the "imposter"illnesss that can mask lupus symptoms. Five stars are not enough! ... Read more

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A very good book
I thought this was a good book, and very easy to read. I have a friend with lupus, and she is very much like the main lady in this book. It is good to see how other people deal with these things. I think the author knows how to touch the heart of people and that is a very special gift. I read this book, and Stolen Moments by Fisher, and both have helped me in a big way to understand my friend with this illness. Hope they find a cure for it soon. I would recommend this book for anyone dealing wtih any illness, personally or with someone they love.

Pumpkin..A review
Having Lupus I have been searching and searching for a book that truly expresses what I am going through.When I started reading Pumpkin I realized that I had found that book.I read the book in one sitting and am going to suggest it to my family.I am experiencing much of what Eileen went through, it's as if the book were about me personally.Patricia does a remarkable job conveying Eileen's thoughts although she did not have the disease herself.She really understood her daughter well and Eileen was so lucky for that.I would recommend this book for others who have Lupus as well as their family members.

Pumpkin - a deeply touching story
I read this book as I have recently gotten involved with the Dorough Lupus Foundation which was set upafter Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys lost his sister Caroline to Lupus.

This story is about Eileen and was written by her mother.Eileen fought hard against the effects of Lupus.Every setback that was thrown at her she fought against, and in the end, she lost.But her strength and perserverance moved me.

I highly recommend this book to everyone.Lupus is a disease that is not as widely known as others, but is very devastating.We need to to find a cure for this illness so no more people die from it.

Wonderful
Once I began reading I could not put it down.It made me laugh and brought me to tears.It is such a beautiful tribute to the author's daughter and allows Eileen to be loved and admired by people who never had the joy of meeting her.God bless her family and their strength, it was truly inspiring.

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I have a sister who died of Lupus and reading this book really does explain what goes on in your life when someone close to you is ill. Even though you feel hopeless, even though you're scared for that person, you know you have to be strong and cherish every single moment. I enjoyed this book because it reminds you how important your life is. Eileen had brothers,sisters and parents who loved her and even though she was sick she tried to make the most of it which is inspirational to all of us. ... Read more

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In this new book, Dr. Phillips offers sound, meaningful, compassionate advice to those individuals who must deal with lupus. Coping with Lupus effectively explains the strategies and techniques that can greatly improve the quality of life for lupus patients and their families. ... Read more

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excellent
This book was very informative to me.I have read many books about lupus,butI still learned some things from thisbook. Doesn't explain much about thetests, but all in all was a prettygood book.

Not enough helpful hints for coping
The person with lupus must struggle with strong and conflicting emotionswhile trying to maintain as normal a life as possible despite pain,disability, and changes in personal relationships. This book attempts tooffer ideas for dealing with these problems.

Unfortunately, this booksometimes glosses over the difficulties the person with lupus faces. Thereare some helpful hints in it; but often, the author spends far more spacedescribing a problemthan offering solutions for solving it. For example,here is the complete advice for people worried about no longer being ableto work:"Talk to people. Speak to others with lupus who cannot work.Find out what they are doing to cope. Maybe you'll get some ideas that willhelp you conquer this fear."

When the author does provide hints forcoping, he often doesn't go into much detail. For example, the section onusing relaxation techniques to combat pain contains just four sentences. Itmentions meditation, autogenic training, hypnosis, and deep breathing, butit does not even define them, let alone give instructions for any of themor tell you where to find out more information.

There are no easyanswers for the obstacles people with lupus face each day; still, thereader would have been better served if the author had spent less time"feeling the reader's pain" and more time helping her solve it.

VERY INFORMATIVE
I read this book and found it to contain lots of very imortantinfromation. . It was well researched.

For those of you interseted in alittle different approach you might read Stolen Moments by Barbara Fisher. This beautiful love stroy is fiction but based on the authors own life withlupus. ..It makes readers aware that life and love are precious and neverto be taken for granted. This was edited by Ms Fisher's own lupusspecialist and it is called the love story of the 90's.

Most down to earth book for the common person to understand
The compassion and understanding in which this was written truely made me feel like I was not alone nor crazy.

great book
I read this book years ago when I was first diagnosed with lupus and found it to be very informative and helpful. It is written in such a manner that it isn't dry or boring. It gives you all the information you need to know and also makes you laugh and gives you hope. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is newly diagnosed or knows someone with lupus. It's quick and easy reading. ... Read more

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I created this imagery to focus on inflamed joints subsiding and overactive immune cells settling down. There is imagery to combat pain and fatigue, and encourage feelings of peace, calm and gentleness toward the self. (50 min.) Keywords: arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, SLE, osteoarthritis ... Read more

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very good product
I bought this particular DVD as a gift for a friend, so I did not open and listen to it, but my experience with other health and wellness DVDs by same author have been excellent.I highly recommend all her work.

finally able to relax
I bought this as a cassette, and thought it was the last available copy of the recording. So happy to see it available as a CD, I'm buying it again! I have really bad insomnia and this helped me relax and sleep. I also have been dealing with autoiummune stuff for 17 years, and these affirmations are right on target. Usually guided imagery doesn't work for me, but this recording does.

Very relaxing ! wonderful meditation for all who are human
My whole family enjoys this soothing meditation.It encompasses forgiveness and also nurturing of self.It is beautiful !Highly recommended !

Get Your Life and Joy Back!!!!
If you have this horrible disease, or if you know anyone that does, Belleruth Naparstek's "A Guided Meditation to Help You with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus" is a must have and a true God send.This audio CD gives you the tools that you need to take back your life and get your joy back.Having RA, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia, the pain was more than I thought I could bear and was robbing me of my life. Unable to take the harsh medications I didn't think I would ever find anything to help me.After only listening to this for 4 nights, I am ALREADY seeing positive changes. I actually even slept through the night!!She has an entire collection to choose from.I thank God for Belleruth Naparstek!! ... Read more

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THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC There are legions, literally millions upon millions of people, living in pain and suffering in silence and is the number one reason for doctor visits in the U.S. and nothing else even comes close. The number of people is staggering: 200 million who suffer pain on some regular basis, at least once a month, and 92 million people in unrelenting, chronic pain every day without letup seven days a week. Everything to be found regarding dealing with pain revolves around managing, coping with, or in some way learning how to live with pain. There is not a word to be found as regards how one might go about removing the cause of the pain because it has been accepted as fact that the cause is unknown.At present there are many books on the topic of pain in general, as well as numerous books on specific conditions, but not a single one of them reveals the underlying cause of the pain and how to remove it, eliminating the need for drugs. Until now. Harvey Diamond is the bestselling author of the enormously successful series of FIT FOR LIFE books. Harvey has one of the most compelling and moving human interest stories you will ever hear. While serving his country in Vietnam, as a 21 year old in 1966, he was exposed to Agent Orange which brought on a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Along with extreme, unrelenting pain, this condition also slowly deteriorates muscles until individuals are confined to a wheelchair unable to move. Most cases are fatal. In his landmark new book, LIVING WITHOUT PAIN, Harvey reveals to those 200 million people who are in pain and looking for answers, how they too can live life free of pain without having to rely on dangerous drugs. Harvey's engaging and light-hearted, reader-friendly writing style highlights this book which is brimming over with common sense information that changes people's lives. ... Read more

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No Pain
I found this book informative and helpful.I suffer with Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and felt that some of the information was very well stated.I will definitely reread this book and use it as a reference for my conditions.I can recomend this book to others suffering from these conditions with confidence.The information given is not a cure-all but I know I enjoyed reading it (it is easy reading)and there are several things I am going to try. ... Read more