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 : Lupus: Alternative Therapies That Work

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.77
EAN: 9780892818891
ISBN: 0892818891
Label: Healing Arts Press
Manufacturer: Healing Arts Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2000-09
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Release Date: September 01, 2000
Studio: Healing Arts Press




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A comprehensive guide to noninvasive, nontoxic therapies for lupus--written by a lupus survivor.




• The only book to focus on alternative therapies for lupus.




• Includes therapeutic approaches drawn from the fields of naturopathic medicine, nutritional medicine, environmental medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, nontoxic dentistry, energy medicine, and psychological healing.




• Lupus affects more than four million Americans and does not respond well to conventional treatments.




More than four million Americans (90 percent of them women) have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic, debilitating disease of the autoimmune system that manifests itself with extreme fatigue, arthritic pain, rashes, and a host of other symptoms. Add to that the fact that lupus is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and the number of potential sufferers grows. Sharon Moore lived with lupus for several years before doctors finally put a name to it. The only therapies offered to her were pharmaceuticals--toxic drugs that could control or suppress some of her symptoms but couldn't cure her disease. Dissatisfied with this approach, she set about researching alternative treatments for her condition. Nine years later her health is greatly improved, and she has written this book to share the most effective natural healing techniques with other lupus sufferers.



Chock full of specific, scientific, well-documented evidence on effective alternative treatments, this book is a godsend for anyone suffering from lupus. Moore provides a comprehensive diagnostic checklist and helps readers identify the possible causes of their illness, from environmental toxins and dental amalgam fillings to compromised liver function and poor nutrition. She offers ways to nurture the mind and spirit when living with chronic disease and shows readers how they can rebuild their lives. Equally important, she writes with the understanding of someone who's been there. 





Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - much appreciated
There was a slight problem in delivery, which was taken care of by the seller.The book was in very good condition and included a personal touch that was much appreciated.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - alternative therapies
This book was not helpful at all. It stated many controversial treaments and one major misconception about lupus. Lupus can not be cured- it goes in remission until next flare up. I would not recommend this book for anyone unless you prefer "half baked ideas" that do not work. Some of these can be dangerous and/or create more pain and suffereing for lupus patients.
I feel my money was wasted on this book.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A good book from a sufferer
This book is written by Sharon Moore, who suffered from SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythomatus or simply called Lupus) and who was told that it is an autoimmune disorder and she may not recover from it. She did recover from it by studying alternative approaches to health, which she describes well in this book. Her story is spread over 13 chapters and an epilogue. She talks of the effect of liver on health, diet and health, nutritional supplements, herbs, beneficial fats and oils, toxins in food, problems ... Read More



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Not really a lupus book
Reader beware. Except for the second chapter ("What is Lupus?"), this book isn't really about lupus. It is, rather, a somewhat haphazard introduction to naturopathic practices by a lupus sufferer who happens to be a competent writer.

I picked up this book because I wanted to learn about lupus-specific health practices. I did not want to read a diatribe about unrefined sugar, or hormones in beef, or pesticides in produce. I already know these are bad things. I did not expect nor want to read ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A Very Valuable Book, Whether Suffering from Lupus or Not.
Sharon Moore's book combines many valuable attributes. First, it tells a fascinating story of the author's search to discover the nature of her frightening illness. I could sense that, in spite of being so ill, she was determined to discover the most effective therapies to bring the disease under control. In the process, she has done an enormous amount of research that she shares with her readers.

Anyone, whether suffering from lupus or not, can benefit from the research she has done and ... Read More







 






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