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Conquering Concussion: Healing TBI Symptoms with Neurofeedback and Without Drugs by Mary Lee Esty and C.M. Shifflett

Concussions are traumatic brain injuries. Unconsciousness doesn't always occur, and when it does, the victim may not remember it. Head trauma victims often do experience multiple symptoms that may include, among many others: headache nausea fatigue, memory lapses, and/or babbling. Some symptoms may not be apparent for days or weeks after These include difficulty finding words, spatial disorientation with loss of direction sense, problems focusing, loss of former skills (including language), loss of ability to remember dreams, body pain, visual problems, apathy, hearing dysfunctions, loss of motivation, weakness, gut problems, abnormal cold or sweating, poor balance skills, slowed reaction times, sleep dysfunctions, muscle spasms, seizures, loss of adult sense of humor, inability to control emotions, and many others. Find out what you need to know, and options on recovery. See www.ConqueringConcussion.net
   

Eating for Acid Reflux: A Handbook and Cookbook for Those with Heartburn, by Annabel Cohen

 

Acid reflux can be life-threatening, and the sooner you learn to control it the better.  This book explains in simple terms the reasons reflux happens and what you can do about it – and why you must.

   
The Mold Survival Guide: For You Home and for Your Health by Jeffrey C. May and Connie L. May.

Do you have a sensitivity to mold and fungus? Your home may be a perpetuating factor. Learn how to find out and what to do about it. There is an excellent chapter on mold and health.
   
The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Workbook: Your Program for Regaining Cognitive Function and Overcoming Emotional Pain by Douglas J. Mason, Psy.D.

Fibrofog may have a traumatic component. We often disregard the frequent falls and head whacks (some due to myofascial trigger point proprioception dysfunction), but they can add to fibrofog, and you may not realize how much trauma you have sustained. This book can help.
   
Restless Nights: Understanding Snoring and Sleep Apnea, by Peretz Lavie

Lack of restorative sleep is a common perpetuating factor for fibromyalgia and myofascial pain.  Many patients may have undiagnosed sleep apnea, and there are many different varieties.  This book clearly explains the basic why, how and where of breathing and oxygen transfer, and then goes into related symptoms and options for treatment.

 
Managing the Gift: Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder, by Dr. Kevin Ross Emery

This interesting book looks at ADD from a new perspective, offering alternative resources to deal with troublesome symptoms, as well as ways to utilize other symptoms in a positive way.

   

Taking Control of TMJ: Your Total Wellness Program for Recovering from Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Whiplash, Fibromyalgia and Related Disorders, by Robert O. Uppgaard, DDS

Dr. Uppgaard is in private practice in northern Minnesota.  Discusses TMJ and how to understand the pain, relieve its symptoms, prevent its recurrence, and avoid unnecessary surgery.  Explores the connection between TMJ, fibromyalgia and whiplash.

 

Perimenopause 2 Ed: Changes in Women's Health After 35, by L. Darlene Lanka, James E. Huston, Lois Javanovic

Perimenopause is a period between when you first start experiencing hormonal shifts and the beginning of true menopause.  If your doctor tells you that "you are too young" to be having menopausal symptoms, you need this book.

 

The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide: Your Guide to the Latest Treatment Options and Coping Strategies, by Robert M. Moldwin

Interstitial cystitis is more than just an irritable bladder.  This book explains pelvic floor anatomy and physiology and how IC and other related conditions may be influenced by them.  If you have symptoms that might be IC, this is the book for you.


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