Find more information, Legislative action and Patient Resources: International Institute For Human Empowerment/Fibromyalgia
“The mind-body-spirit connection implies that we need to treat the whole patient. Stress reduction, supportive relationships, time and energy management, spiritual practices, and psychological and cognitive therapy as indicated, all work together to improve patient quality of life, ability to work and contribute to family and society, and the ability to derive pleasure in daily activities.” This quote from our publication reminds us that to treat a patient is to treat the whole person, and both Western and Eastern approaches have merit. It has been found by many, however, that their combination may provide us with the best avenue for optimal health.
The following article explains more:
Fibromyalgia Pathology and Human Society: Integration of Treatment Therapies Philip J. Albrecht, PhD. Assistant Professor Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience, Albany Medical. College and Vice President and COO, Integrated Tissue Dynamics, LLLC http://www.humanempowerment.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FibroReport.pdf. page 19
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Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy & Action—free download of this Select Empowerment Seminar Report sponsored by the International Institute For Human Empowerment, and developed by physicians, medical researchers, patients, educators, complementary healthcare providers, therapists, Legislative aide, business, attorneys, and a patient advocate:
http://www.humanempowerment.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FibroReport.pdf. Hard copies are available by contacting Sue Shipe, PhD, at 518 393-9491 or sueshipe@humanempowerment.org These copies are free, with only a shipping charge. This is also a excellent resource for patients who often feel unsupported. Physicians also can benefit from published articles by expert researchers from the Capital District of New York. It was in Albany that the discovery was made of Small Fiber Neuropathy, currently thought to be the underlying cause of Fibromyalgia in up to 50 percent of all cases
The Select Empowerment Seminar on Fibromyalgia Report — Fibromyalgia: Awareness, Advocacy, and Action — Full report available HERE
Additional Reading
Chiropractic Functional Neurology: An Introduction
Russell W. Margach, DC
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413643/
Taming the Beast: A Guide to Conquering Fibromyalgia
by Dr. Katinka van der Merwe
https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Beast-Guide-Conquering-Fibromyalgia/dp/1491089903/
From Fatigue to Fantastic
By Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
https://www.amazon.com/Fatigued-Fantastic-Fourth-Clinically-Overcome/dp/0593421507/
Empowerment & Self-Care on Your Fibromyalgia Journey
By Dr. Rebecca Hosey
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