Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise, and Other Natural Methods

I have CF and was looking for a book that was simple to understand and simple to follow. This book is it. The information is laid out very clearly and I found it very helpful without being overloaded with information.

I was diagnosed with CFS more than 10 years ago, and this was one of the books I got at that time. I just finished re-reading it, and remembered why I liked it so much. It emphasizes that there are many things *we* can do to help ourselves rather than waiting for the doctor to dole out little pills. The other two books I'd gotten were much more focused on a victim-mentality. One of the reviewer mentions Murray's recommendation for exercise. Yes, hard exercise or physical strain knocks me flat on my back for a few days. But, gradual amounts of light exercise do make me feel better, and I've been able to do more over the years. Murray perhaps doesn't emphasize the gradual part of the exercise program. I wish he'd been clearer about what kind of exercises are useful, and how to gage how much is too much. He doesn't mention anything about yoga, either. He *does* mention in other portions of the text that physical exertion does lead to excessive exhaustion. One problem with the book is the overview nature. It does cover a lot of different things, but doesn't really delve deeply into any one. It does have some recommendations for herbal support, and gives a good sample diet. But, as it does cover a breadth of things, it does suggest further avenues to explore. I don't feel this book is the end-all and be-all of CFS self-treatment books, but it is a positive book, and well worth the money.

Most doctors give us medication that doesn't help. This book offers real ways we can help ourselves!

Before you read any farther, scroll up and look to the left column.Click on the link that says "table of contents", read it,and then come back here. Done? Good. That in itself should beenough to get you to buy this book. All of Dr. Murray's books are asthoroughly organized. You have explanations, common symptoms, and thena whole array of dietary options and explanations of how any number ofnutritional supplements can help your condition....Michael Murray is astandard in the alternative medicine field because of the research hedoes and cites and because the supplements he recommends have found avalid place in today's society.

Newly diagnosed w/CFS, I chose this book at random and found it to be very helpful. Lays out the basis for diagnosis, the parts of the body involved, how they are effected, and how they can be supported. Gives clear recommendations. An excellent primer, it covered all my questions without overwhelming me with medical terminology or some of the more bizarre recommendations I've found elsewhere.