The Book Shelf

Compiled Suggested Readings and Bibliographic Resources


In this section I am listing many of the research materials that I have found over the years in an effort to understand,and to cope with, the demons of illness which I have been battling for so very long. Most books directly relate to CFIDS/ME or FM, but some do not.

Many more titles have been read and forgotten than remembered over the course of the last twenty-five years. Some books and articles have been read more than once and still forgotten, one of the curses of living with CFIDS/ME.

My advice to others is to read whatever you feel may apply to your life and circumstances. Take note of what feels right and relevant. Ignore and forget what does not apply to you. Every person is different and is affected by different life experiences. What made a positive difference in my life may not have the same impact in someone else's life.

Above all, remember that all the "Wisdom" I have listed is written upon paper... not upon stone.

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The Book List

~A~

  • Abrahamson, E.M. and Pezet, A.W. Body, Mind and Sugar. New York: Rinehart and Winston, 1951

  • Adams, R. and Murry, F. Body, Mind, and the B Vitamins. New York:Larchmount Books, 1972.

  • Aladjem, Henrietta. Understanding Lupus. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1985.

  • Alexander, Dale. Arthritis and Common Sense. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954/1981.

  • Ali, M. The Canary and Chronic Fatigue. Denville,NJ:IPM Press, 1994 (Focuses on the damage to enzyme systems by enviornmental stresses, and on nutritional-herbal-lifestyle therapeutics.)

  • Airola, Paavo, Ph.D, N.D. Are You Confused? Pheonix: Health Plus Publishers, 1971.

  • Arthritis Foundation. Understanding Arthritis. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1984.

  • Arthritis Foundation. Medical Information Series: Fibrositis. Atlanta: Arthritis Foundation, 1986.

    ~B~

  • Backstrom, Gayle. When Muscle Pains Won't Go Away. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1992.

  • Baker, Patrik. Coping With Arthritis. Richmond Hill, Ontario: Irwin Publishing Inc., 1983.

  • Bartosy, Frank. Victory over Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.Austrailia: Seaview Press,1998. ISBN 1-876070-66-8

  • Bell, D.S. MD Curing Fatigue Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press. 1993. (Includes a good common-sense approach to fatigue)

  • Bell, Dr. David S,MD. CFIDS: A Disease of a Thousand Names. USA: D.Pollard, 1991.

  • Bell, David S (editor) A Parent's Guide to CFIDS: How to Be an Advocate for Your Child With Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Haworth Press, 1999.

  • Benson, H. The Mind/Body Effect. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1979.

  • Benson, H. The Relaxation Response. New York: Morrow, 1975.

  • Bergson, A. and Tuchak,V. Zone Therapy Los Angeles: Pinnacle Books Inc., 1974.

  • Berne, K.H. CFIDS Lite Mesa, Ariz.: BHB Communications, 1989.

  • Berne, K.H. Running on Empty. Alameda, CA.: Hunter House Inc., 1992.

  • Borysenko, J. Minding The Body, Mending The Mind. New York: Bantam Books Inc., 1987.

  • Bosco, Dominic. The People's Guide To Vitamins and Minerals From A to Zinc. Chicago: Contempoary Books, 1989.

  • Bosnak, Robert. A Little Course In Dreams. Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1988.

  • Bradshaw, John. Creating Love: The Next Stage of Growth.New York: Bantam Books, 1992.

  • Bradshaw, John. Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. New York: Bantam Books, 1990.

  • Bradshaw, John. Family Secrets: The Path to Self-Acceptance and Reunion. New York: Bantam Books, 1995.

  • Bradshaw, John. Bradshaw On: The Family. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1988.

  • Bradshaw, John. Bradshaw On: Healing the Shame That Binds You. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1988.

  • Braunwald,E.,ed Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 11th ed. New York:McGraw-Hill, 1987.

  • Brown, Barbara, Ph.D. Between Health and Illness. New York: Bantam, 1985.

  • Buscaglia, L. Love. New York: Ballantine, 1982.

    ~C~

  • Chaitow, Leon. Fibromyalgia and Muscle Pain: What Causes It, How It Feels and What to Do About It. Thorsons Health Series, Thorson's Pub. 1999

  • Chopra, D. Quantum Healing. New York: Bantam Books Inc., 1989.

  • Clark, L. Get Well Naturally. New York: Ace Books, 1965.

  • Collinge, W. Recovering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. New York: The Body Press, 1993.

  • Conan, Susan. Ed.D. Living With Chronic Fatigue Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co., 1990.

  • Cousins, N. The Healing Heart. New York: W.W. Norton, 1983.

  • Cousins, N. Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient. New York: Norton, 1979.

  • Cousins, N. Head First: The Biology of Hope. New York:E.P. Dutton. 1989.

  • Crook, W.G. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Yeast Connection. Jackson, TN: Professional Books, 1992.

  • Crook, W.G. The Yeast Connection. Jackson, TN: Professional Books, 1983 (out of print)

  • Crook, W.G. The Yeast Connection and The Woman. Jackson, TN: Professional Books, 1995

    ~D~

  • Dachman, Ken and Lyons, Jon. You Can Relieve Pain. New York: Berkly, 1991.

  • Davidson, Paul. M.D. Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome. New York: Berkley, 1991.

  • Davis, A. Let's Get Well New York,NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, Inc. 1965. (a nutritional guide to wellness)

  • Dawson,D.M., and T.D. Sabin Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Boston, MA:Little, Brown and Co., 1993. (An overview for physicians)

  • Dowling, Colette. The Cinderella Complex: Women's Hidden Fear of Independance. New York: Summit Books, 1982.

  • Dowling, C. You Mean I Don't Have To Feel This Way? Don Mills, Ontario: Maxwell Macmillian Canada, Inc., 1991.

    ~E~

  • Ediger, Beth. Coping With Fibromyalgia. Toronto: FM Facts, 1991.

  • Ehrlich-Williamson, Miryam. The Fibromyalgia Relief Book: Winning Stratagies for Daily Living. Walker & Co. 1998

  • Ellis, J.M. Vitamin B6, the Doctors Report. New York: Harper and Row, 1973.

  • Ellis, A. A Guide to Rational Living. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Company, 1973.

  • Elrod, Joe M. Reversing Fibromyalgia. Woodland Publishing, 1997.

  • Enby, G. Let There Be Love. New York: Zebra, 1983.

  • Engel, Beverly. The Emotionally Abused Woman: Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself. New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1990.

    ~F~

  • Faraday, A. Dream Power. New York: Berkley, 1973.

  • Farmer, Stephen. Adult Children of Abusive Parents. Los Angeles: Lowell House, 1989.

  • Fisher, Gregg Charles. Paul R. Cheney, James M. Oleske. Guide to Symptoms, Treatments, and Solving the Practical Problems of CFS. Warner Books. 1997.

  • Forman,R. How to Control Your Allergies. Atlanta, GA: Larchmont Books, 1979. (diagnosis and treatment of food allergies)

  • Fox, William W., and Freed, David L.J. Understanding Arthritis. Hampshire, UK: Houndsmills, Basingstoke, 1990.

  • Fransen, Jenny. I. Jon Russell. The Fibromyalgia Helpbook: Practical Guide to Living Better With Fibromyalgia. Chronimed Pub. 1997.

  • Friedberg, Fred,Ph.D. Coping With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Nine Things You Can Do. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.,1995

  • Freidberg, Fred. Leonard Jason. Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Empirical Guide to Assessment and Treatment. American Psychological Association. 1998.

    ~G~

  • Goldberg, Burton. Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Enviornmental Illness. Future Medicine Pub. 1998

  • Goldstein,J. Betrayal by the Brain: The Neurologic Basis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia Syndrome and Related Neural Network Disorders. Binghampton, NY: Haworth Press, 1996.

  • Goldstein,J. Treatment Options in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Guide for Physicians and Patients. Binghampton NY: Haworth Press, 1995.

    ~H~

  • Hall, Mark Llwellyn. Dazed and Fatigued in the Toxic 21st. Century. Consafos Press. 1998.

  • Hyde, B.M. The Clinical and Scientific Bases of Myalgic Encephalitis andChronic Fatigue Syndrome. Ottawa, ON: Nightengale Research Foundation, 1992. (An encyclopedic review of CFS research)

    ~I~

  • Ivers, R.S. Sinus Survival. New York, NY: J.P. Tarcher, 1991.

    ~J~

  • Jacobs, Gill. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide Effective Treatment.'the Natural Way' series. Element. 1998

  • Jefferies, W.M. Safe Uses of Cortisone. Springfield, IL:Charles C. Thomas, 1981. (Written for physicians)

    ~K~

  • Keville, Kathi. Herbs for Chronic Fatigue:A Keats Good Herb Guide. Keats Pub. 1998.

  • Klein, A. The Healing Power of Humor Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1989.

  • Kubler-Ross, Elizabeth. On Death and Dying. New York: Macmillian. 1970. (grief work)

  • Kubler-Ross, Elizabeth. Living With Death And Dying. New York: Macmillian Publishing Co., 1981. (grief work)

    ~L~

  • Lordahl, Jo Ann, Ph.D. The End of Motherhood. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1990. (when you defined your self worth by the roles you played..and now they are gone)

    ~M~

  • Munson, Peggy.Stricken: Voices From The Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The Hawthorn Press, 2000

  • McIlwain, Harris H., Debra Fulghum Bruce. The Fibromyalgia Handbook. Owl Books, 1999

  • Murray, Michael T. ND. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1994.

    ~N~

  • Natelson, Benjamin H. Facing and Fighting Fatigue: A Practical Approach. Yale University Press. 1998

  • Morthrup, Christiane M.D. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing. Bantan Books. 1998

    ~P~

  • Paul,R., Dr. St.Arnand, Claudia Marek. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Solution That Can Reverse the Disease. Warner Books, 1999

  • Pert, Candace. Molecules of Emotion Simon & Schuster, 1997.

  • Pillemer, Stanley R. (Editor).The Neuroscience of Endocrinology of Fibromyalgia. Haworth Press. 1998.

  • Porsnecker, Gerald E. Chronic Fatigue Unmasked 2000 Humanitarian Publishing Co. 1999

    ~R~

  • Ramsey, Dr. Melvin,MD. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Post Viral Fatigue States: The Saga of Royal Free Disease. London: Gower Medical Publishing, 1988.

  • Rogers, S.A. Tired or Toxic. Syracuse, NY: Prestige Publishing,1990. (An extensive review of chemical sensitivities)

  • Rosenbaum, M., and M. Susser. Solving the Puzzle of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Tacoma, WA: Life Sciences Press, 1992. (A review of CFS treatments, and also of infectious problems)

    ~S~

  • Schultz, Mona Lisa,M.D.,Ph.D.,Awakening Intuition: Using Your Mind Body Network for Insight and Healing. Harmony, 1998.

  • Shealy, C.Norman, and Caroline Myss. The Creation of Health: Merging Traditional Medicine with Intuitive Diagnosis Stillpoint Publications, 1983.

  • Shepherd, Dr. Charles. Living with M.E.: the chronic/post-viral fatigue syndrome. London: Virmilion, 1999

  • Skelly, Mari, Andrea Helm, Paul B. Brown. Alternate Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insoghts for Practitioners and Patients. Hunter House, 1999

  • Somersall,Dr. A.C. BREAKTHROUGH IN CELL-DEFENSE on HMS90tm(IMMUNOCALtm) research.

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  • Starlanyl, Devin J. The Fibromyalgia Advocate New Harbinger Publications. 1998

  • Stroebel,Charles F,M.D. QR: The Quieting Reflex.New York: Berkley, 1983.

    ~T~

  • Teitelbaum, J. From Fatigued to Fantastic: A Manual for Moving Beyond Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group,1996. (for patients and physicians)

  • Tiffany, Janet. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Winning the Battle. Cool Link Publishing. 1998.

  • Travell, J.G., and D.G. Simons. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1983. (A crucial test for anyone treating myofascial (muscle) pain. Chapter 4 discusses perpetuating factors, which are also important when treating fibromyalgia.)

  • Trowell, H.C.,ed. Western Diseases: their Emergence and Prevention. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1981.


  • Tubesing, N.L. and Tubesing, D.A. Structural Exercizes in Stress Management. Duluth, MN: Whole Person Press, 1983.

    ~U~

  • Uppgaard, Robert O. Taking Control of TMJ: Your Total Wellness for Recovering from Tempromandibular Joint Pain, Whiplash, Fibromyalgia, and Related Disorders. New Harbinger Pubns. 1999

    ~V~

  • Vanderzalm, Lynn. Spiritual Sunlight for the Weary: Meditations for the Chronically Fatigued. 1998

  • Verrillo, Erica F., Lauren M. Gellman. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide. Quality Medical Home Health Library. St. Martin's Press. 1998.

    ~W~

  • Wallace, Daniel J., Janice Wallace. Making Sense of Fibromyalgia Oxford University Press. 1999

  • Weeks, C. Hope and Help for Your Nerves.New York: Hawthorn Books, 1969.

  • Wessely, Simon., Mathew Hotopf, Michael Sharpe. Chronic Fatigue and Its Syndromes. Oxford University Press. 1998

  • West, R. Memory Fitness Over 40. Gainsville, FL: Triad Publishing, 1985

    ~Y~

  • Yehuda, Shlomo(Editor), David I. Mostofsky(Editor). Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. New York: Plenum Press, 1997.

  • The Downhill Syndrome: If Nothing's Wrong, Why Do I Feel SO Bad? Avery Pub Group. 1997.

    Journal Articles

  • Disability and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical, Legal and Patient Perspectives. Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Vol 3, No 4. Nancy G. Klimas (Editor), Roberto Pataraca (Editor). Haworth Press, 1997.

  • Muscle Pain, Myofascial Pain, and Fibromyalgia: Recent Advances Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, V.7, No.1/2., Leonardo Vecchiet (editor), Maria Adele Giamberardino (editor). Haworth Press. 1999

  • Muscle Pain Syndromes and Fibromyalgia: Pressure Algometry Quantification of Diagnosis and Treatment Outcome. Journal of Muscloskeletal Pan, V., Andrew A Fischer (Editor). B.C. World Congress on Pain 1996, Vancouver, Canada.


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