A Body Out of Balance: Understanding and Treating Sjorgen's Syndrome

Fremes, Ruth, Carteron, Nancy

ISBN 10: 1583331727 / ISBN 13: 9781583331729

Published by Avery, 2003

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Synopsis:

A patient and a doctor offer a unique and authoritative perspective on recognizing and treating this pervasive illness that affects millions of people primarily women world-wide. One of the most common yet under-recognized autoimmune and rheumatological disorders Sjögren's (pronounced SHOW-grens) Syndrome or SjS is characterized by symptoms that shift almost daily usually beginning with vague discomforts such as dry eyes and mouth then advancing to more severe concerns such as joint pain and swollen glands. Because SjS can manifest itself differently in each patient A BODY OUT OF BALANCE provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the wide array of symptoms traditional and complementary treatments and invaluable coping methods so patients may devise a personal treatment plan.

About the Author: Ruth Fremes, M.A., the author of nine books on health and nutrition and is the leader of a Sjögren's Syndrome support group.

Nancy Carteron, M.D., is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology in San Francisco. Her extensive research on autoimmunity has appeared in numerous medical journals and publications.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Body Out of Balance: Understanding and ...
Publisher: Avery
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good