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a very deep and comprehansive book on the subject
a book that is very much inspiring with the whole immune aproach,and this book will explain to the readers all of the mecanisms of the disease, plus the conventional, and alternative approach, wich he tends more for thenatural way.you (the reader) will understand the disease much better afteryou will learn that book, and also you will understand how and why thisdisease is happened, and in what ways each nutrients that is sugested inthat book is operate in the immune system in order to win that disease.allthe sections in this book are interesting in the same level, and i canguarantee that you will not be sorry for buying, and learning from thatbook.this book is for everyone, for proffessionals and for those who arenot.i am a therapist and i kow that this book is a real scientific book onthe subject. ... Read more

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Uplifting Insights
As of this date there are close to 150 titles listed on amazonrelating to Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Only a very small number of these deal with the full personal experience of living with the illness. Unlike the other few memoir type writings I've read, Skloot's is not a "how I beat the illness" story, because he hasn't beat it, he's simply drastically altered his life by necessity.

For someone like me, whose same illness was denied by everyone around me for years, to the point where I internalized their beliefs and tried to live as if I weren't ill until I, too, became majorly debilitated, Skloot's perspective is a welcome relief. He had a sudden onset, which changed his life dramatically within a matter of weeks. It's encouraging to read the musings of someone who has his head straight on about this illness. He doesn't whine, or moan and groan. He is so completely sure of his ground, that there's no room for defensiveness in his tone. It's uplifting to read about someone who, like myself, was open to every alternative treatment or scientific explanation, though the miracle cure that would relieve his symptoms hasn't come along yet. It's also reassuring to know that there's someone out there who had the combination of luck and smarts not to be completely downtrodden by this disease. As a fellow sufferer, his lack of anger, his philosophical approach, his open mindedness are qualities I'd like to emulate.

If you are a sufferer, or know anyone who is, or has a CFIDS sufferer in their life, this is a good book to start the healing process.The last thing anyone who's sick needs to be told is that all their problems will go away if they just give up wheat or mushrooms. Right now, CFIDS is a mystery, and coping strategies that go beyond the facile recommendations of most self-help for CFIDS books out there, like "don't get upset if you miss a deadline at work" -- are rare. If you become ill to the extent that Skloot is, you need the spiritual and philosophical nutrition of excellent literature. I only wish there were more such fine personal accounts written on this devastating illness.

engagingly personal and wide in scope
I am wary of books by men-who-have-been-athletes, because I find my experience of similar life events often to be different, to the point of having nothing in common. Floyd Skloot has written a book that is at once both very personal and wide-ranging.Speaking of the stunning changes thatcome with a life altering illness, he proceeds to delve into areas asdiverse as baseball (player become spectator), alternative healingtechniques (he's tried a bunch), spirituality, and the changed perceptionof time that comes with chronic disease.

Having moved, like Floyd, fromthe fast lane to the slow lane, to the exit ramp and off, I find hisperspective to be honest, profound, and free of a sense of victimization. Ihighly recommend the book to women and men with CFS and other chronicmaladies.Far from being the last word, it opens up the discussion of alifestyle and worldview that is almost taboo in faster-is-better Americanculture.

Insightful without apology
Being a CFS sufferer, I myself had become very tired of the autobiographical books which bemoaned how hard the illness is. Mr Skloot never minimizes the illness or his discomfort yet shows how the introspection forced upon oneby long term illness as well as the search for relief can offer insight, humor and relevation.I don't know of any disabled person, caregiver or human being who couldn't experience some moments of connection and understanding in Mr. Skloot's book.His style is refreshing and honest. A truly fresh look at the human condition and it's ups & downs.A must read!

Wonderful Essays on Living with Any Chronic Illness
One of things that impressed me about this book was what it was NOT.It wasn't an attempt to gain sympathy; it wasn't about finding a last minute miracle cure; it wasn't about easy cliches about health and illness.The essays contained humor, insight, and concentration on the fact of living.The best essay I thought was Home Remedies.Usually, when I read something really good, I get an image that sums it up for me. For me, I imagine the author stooping down and grabing a clump of rich and warm earth, and telling me "this is good"--and I understand what he means.--Vidas Gvozdzius ... Read more

Product Description
An updated guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome draws on current medical research, patient interviews, and alternative health sources to provide a detailed study of the history and possible causes of, and effective treatments for, the disease. Simultaneous. IP. ... Read more

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Running On Empty
If you think you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also referred to as CFIDS-Chronic Fatigue Immume Disfunction Syndrone, or have been diagnosed with CFIDS, THEN THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.When I got this book, I said "Hooray, I'm not just lazy and crazy".I cannot begin to say how much better I felt after reading this book.It didn't help my symptoms, but it let me know why I had these symptoms.Chronic Fatigue is such an undiagnosable disease that most physicians think that you are just crazy, a hypochondriac, or they misdiagnose you and put you through hundreds of dollars worth of tests.Even when I was diagnosed with it, my other doctors refused to believe it. It was not until my husband saw an Olympic contestant talk about her battle with CFIDS and how she hoped she had a "good" day on the day of her performance that he then understood what I was going through, and he became my main supporter.

Running On Empty Revised Edition 1995 by Katrina Berne PH.D
This is by far the best book I have read on CFIDS.Would recommend it to everyone.As the other reviewer states, it was written in 1995 but science hasn't brought us a cause or cure since that time, so it is still a very valuable book on ALL aspects of this illness.The author is writing from experience...as she has CFIDS.Book is very informative, she's very relatable, and she shows a deep understanding of the challenge in living with this life changing illness. A truly outstanding book! Read this one.

Great for PWC and their family members!!
This book is not only informative for the patient, but helps family members truly understand this illness. I was touched deeply by this book because I felt the author truly understood me and my illness. It gives great insight for the family members and helps them to understand all the ramifcations of this devastating illness.

Great Book
This book may be getting a bit dated, but it's still among the best resources available on CFIDS. Many CFIDS self help guides read like advertisements for their authors, but not so with "Running onEmpty". I'm hoping that Dr. Berne will offer an updated editionsometime soon. If/when she does, I'll be back to order my copy (to replacethe old, dog-eared one I passed along to someone who needed it more than Idid).

A full approach to living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I feel this book was full of information; in which helps everyone! It's not always easy to make the right choices, when you're not well. This book's advise (along with my favorite doctor; Daniel L. Peterson, M.D.)gives PWC hope, compassion, and most of all, understanding! ... Read more