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Freedom from Pain: The Breakthrough Method of Pain Relief Based on the New York Pain Treatment Program at Lenox Hill Hospital
Norman J., Marcus Manufacturer: FIRESIDE BOOKS ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0671511653 |
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If you are one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from pain and have searched to no avail for a smart, safe, and, most of all, effective solution, you may find relief in Dr. Norman Marcus's "Freedom from Pain". Adapted from Dr. Marcus's remarkable narcotics-free New York Pain Treatment Program at Lenox Hill Hospital, this book will teach you, in carefully graduated steps, how to surrender the attitudes that are holding you prisoner to pain and how to master the physical and mental techniques that can set you free-- techniques that have had an unprecedented success rate and will work with just about any type of chronic pain, including lower-back ailments, headaches, and arthritis.Dr. Marcus is both supportive and sympathetic, giving even the most severe cases reason for optimism, and his book is the next best thing to a visit to the Pain Treatment Program itself.
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Puts pain in the proper perspective.......2005-08-13
Other Recommedations.......2004-08-17
Yes, this is worth every cent you pay for it........2002-05-17
Today, 10 days after beginning his treatment, I have a completely new outlook on the remainder of my life. I still have some pain, but it is not overwhelming, nor is it depressing, nor keeping me from living the life I have ahead of me to its fullest. This book helps you adjust your mindset in various ways in very simple, nonsensical ways. It is easy to read, and, when you are ready, easy to follow. I can't praise him or his book any more than this. He's a top-rated doc in Manhattan for the last 3 years and there's a good reason for it. His book will help you get to him or at least his ideas, and to stay with those concepts for as long as it takes to life a full life again.
Clear strategy given for chronic pain sufferers........1998-10-24
The main leap of faith one has to make if this book is to be at all effective is that chronic pain is muscular in nature. How we deal with this knowledge is the key to overcoming chronic pain's hold on us. This is not to say that chronic pain cannot be treated by various medical procedures. Only that if pain persists for long periods of time, a new approach may be needed.
In my own case, after five years of headaches, I finally was diagnosed with feraminal stenosis at C3-C4 and had a dissection and fusion performed. In laymen's terms, two of my nerves roots were constricted where they exited the spine in my neck. The operation basically "cleaned up" the area surrounding the nerves roots. By doing this operation from the front of the neck, a disk is sacrificed and a piece of bone implanted for fusion.
After this operation, I still struggled with very much the same pain as before, once the operative recuperation was complete. My neurosurgeon and I were quite sure that the operation had repaired the damage that had been causing my pain. My neurosurgeon was quick to note this did not necessarily mean that the pain would go away. I was told the pain may be eliminated totally, partially or not at all. Not what one wants to hear but, honest nonetheless.
I give my own history so that others with chronic pain might at least listen to my review of the book and its methods.
Whether one has had treatment of one sort or another to alleviate chronic pain or not, this book is worth a read. I would also recommend that you inform your doctor of this book.
This book attempts, I believe successfully, to have you take control of your pain and life rather than the other way around. The use of medications is not dismissed altogether although it makes a strong case on eventually eliminating painkilling medication along with tranquilizers.
I have found that while using the steps described in the book do require dedication and some effort, it is much less than the energy used by letting chronic pain rule your life.
The book concentrates on three facets of your life. The first is to slowly get the muscles throughout your body moving to the point where some pain reduction occurs which in turn can ease the transition to a life without painkillers and tranquilizers.
The second component of the book's program is where your mind is used as a tool to help reduce chronic pain. This comes in the form of relaxation exercises and using your mind to focus on ways to prevent chronic pain attacts from dominating your life.
The third component of the program is in the area of diet. In a nutshell, it asks that you eat sensibly and eliminate, at least for the short term, caffeine and alcohol from your diet.
I have taken the steps described in this book over the past six months. I can honestly say that while I still suffer from some pain, the pain no longer rules my life. The steps I take daily to combat the pain have allowed me to go back to work, although in a very different field.
In ending, I quote from page 197: "Many people go around half alive, caught in an emotional rut that they never try to analyze. But chronic pain in a strange way, has forced introspection upon you. Pain, which laid you low, can actually be an opportunity to turn your life around, if you have the courage to look at what is bothering you."
If you can find that courage, this book will guide you on a journey that could change your life.
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The Pain Relief Breakthrough
Julian Whitaker , and Brenda Adderly Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0316601934 |
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In general it's hard to trust books that focus on a single nutritional supplement or alternative-medicine therapy; the words breakthrough or miracle in a title are almost red flags saying, "Warning! No objectivity here!" There's no objectivity in The Pain Relief Breakthrough either, but for those interested in magnet therapy--the use of magnets to relieve localized pain--it doesn't matter. This is one of those therapies that have been practiced for centuries and defy any logical or medically sound explanation for how or why they work yet manage to make an impression on many of those who try them. Long rosters of professional athletes swear by magnet therapy. Julian Whitaker acknowledges that it is nearly impossible to prove that magnets work to relieve pain; he just earnestly believes that they do. The Pain Relief Breakthrough, then, gives a road map to those who want to try it. Whitaker and coauthor Brenda Adderly explain the history of magnet therapy, the different ways to use magnets, and how to combine magnet therapy with sound exercise and nutritional principles for a total wellness program.Book Description
A groundbreaking book about the power of magnets to control--or completely eliminate--chronic pain.Customer Reviews:
The Pain Relief Breakthrough: The Power of Magnets.......2001-01-15
I used to think magnetic and far infrared stuff was black magic until I read this book. I read this book because medicine did not help.
The concepts in this book are very simple. God created a planet with what we need to live healthily, magnetic engergy being one element. Then we surround ourselves with concrete and metal that blocks the natural engergies, and with electrical appliances that confuses our naturally frequencies, no wonder our health problems increase by leaps and bounds.
It's really all about energy. You eat to get energy, right? Well. OK, I do anyway. But it takes energy to digest food. So, get some instant energy so that your body can use it instantly to protect itself. The magnets have helped me so much I won't live without them now.
The book also mentions the benefits of far infrared. You will need to read "Reverse Aging" by Sang Whang to understand the benefits of that.
I wish I can find a doctor that knows when to apply magnetics, when to prescribe alkaline diet, and when to call for surgery -- combining every form of rememdy appropriately, instead of just prescribing chemicals.
Misleading, generalized, and distorted........1999-06-10
Helped me start a retailing business.......1998-09-04
By far the most informative book on Magnet Therapy!.......1998-07-10
Best book I've read on the subject........1998-07-04
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ABC's of Pain Relief and Treatment: Advances, Breakthroughs, and Choices
Dr. Tim Sams Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0595382800 |
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Dedicated pain psychologist Dr. Tim Sams has teamed with hundreds of pain physicians over his career. In his groundbreaking work, ABCÂ's of Pain Relief and Treatment: Advances, Breakthroughs, and Choices, you will discover his unique paradigm for achieving and maintaining the best possible pain relief.Dr. SamsÂ's expert advice has helped thousands of patients create their own Personal Pain Paradigm. The PPP advocates directing your doctor through the most recent treatment advances; breakthroughs in coping that accelerate pain relief; and choices that raze the barriers to maximally effective medical treatment. You too can master the following:
 Learning the eleven-step hierarchy of medical treatments for pain
 Negotiating more effective pain treatments with your doctor
 Delighting in social, pleasurable, and productive activity without pain increases
 Selecting the best medication regimen for your specific condition
 Using nutritional supplements to enhance your pain relief
 Enjoying physical activity and exercise without pain increases
 Assessing how you may be sabotaging your medical care
Combining blunt, practical advice with warm humor and vivid examples, ABCÂ's of Pain Relief and Treatment is for those who are sincere about pain relief. Let your Personal Pain Paradigm help you build a pain-resistant life and re-discover passion and purpose.
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Dedicated pain psychologist Dr. Tim Sams has teamed with hundreds of pain physicians over his career. In his groundbreaking work, ABC's of Pain Relief and Treatment: Advances, Breakthroughs, and Choices, you will discover his unique paradigm for achieving and maintaining the best possible pain relief.Dr. Sams's expert advice has helped thousands of patients create their own Personal Pain Paradigm. The PPP advocates directing your doctor through the most recent treatment advances; breakthroughs in coping that accelerate pain relief; and choices that raze the barriers to maximally effective medical treatment. You too can master the following:
* Learning the eleven-step hierarchy of medical treatments for pain
* Negotiating more effective pain treatments with your doctor
* Delighting in social, pleasurable, and productive activity without pain increases
* Selecting the best medication regimen for your specific condition
* Using nutritional supplements to enhance your pain relief
* Enjoying physical activity and exercise without pain increases
* Assessing how you may be sabotaging your medical care
Combining blunt, practical advice with warm humor and vivid examples, ABC's of Pain Relief and Treatment is for those who are sincere about pain relief. Let your Personal Pain Paradigm help you build a pain-resistant life and re-discover passion and purpose.
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Breakthrough Success Secrets For Selling Pain Relief Aids Online
James Orr and Jassen Bowman Manufacturer: LearnToBeRich.com, Inc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NYJTV4 |
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Freedom from Chronic Pain: The Breakthrough Method of Pain Relief Based on the New York Pain Treatment Program at Lenox Hill Hospital
Norman J.; Arbeiter, Jean S. Marcus Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000P57QO8 |
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The Journey to Pain Relief: A Hands-On Guide to Breakthroughs in Pain Treatment
Phyllis Berger Manufacturer: Hunter House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0897934695 |
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Hope for those who suffer chronic pain.......2007-07-23
Finally relief.......2007-05-24
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The Pain Relief Breakthrough - The Power Of Magnets To Relieve Backaches, Arthritis, Menstrual Cramps, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Julian, M.D. & Adderly, Brenda, M.H.A. Whitaker Manufacturer: Little, Brown And Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000RIUAA0 |
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The Pain Relief Breakthrough The Power of Magnets To Relieve Backaches, Arthritis, Menstrual Cramps. Carpal Tunnel and More
Julian M.D. (Brenda Adderly, M.H.A.) Whitaker Manufacturer: Little, Brown & Co. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000J0WNT2 |
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The Pain Relief Breakthrough: The Power of Magnets
Manufacturer: Plume ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000HYUA4A |
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Pain Relief Breakthrough: The Power Of Magnets To Relieve Backaches, Arthritis, Menstrual Cramps...
Julian Whitaker Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Accessories:
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Confederate Infantryman 1861-65 (Warrior)
Ian Drury Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1855324016 Release Date: 1993-11-25 |
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The American Civil War was predominantly an infantryman's war. Artillery had improved substantially since 1815 and guns could inflict murderous losses if they had a clear field of fire. But most Civil War battlefields were characterised by sprawling forests and broken ground. Cavalry were important for reconnaissance, raiding and rearguard actions but there was little scope for sabre charges in the grand old manner when infantrymen armed with muzzle-loading rifles could face such tactics with confidence. Ultimately, the Confederacy's survival as a nation would largely depend on the fighting ability of its 642 infantry regiments.Customer Reviews:
Another Excellent Reference Book!!.......2007-04-10
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Reflections on a Disruptive Decade: Essays on the Sixties
Eugene Davidson Manufacturer: University of Missouri Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0826212972 |
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"I cannot say when I have had so much enthusiasm for a book. Having known and read the works of several very considerable men of letters, I can honestly say that I have never seen a collection of essays as good as this."-Robert H. FerrellGathered together here for the first time, these essays present an intellectual conservative's perspective on an era which, because it underscores so many of the political divisions still with us today, continues to hold our fascination. Davidson deals with the marvelous but confused realm of post-1945 international politics, in which the American people faced a new enemy, one often baffling and terrifying.
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Highly recommended reading for students of American history.......2001-02-16
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World in the Postwar Decade 1945-1955
J. Hampden Jackson Manufacturer: Ayer Co Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0836954483 |
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Origins of the maritime strategy American naval strategy in the first postwar decade (SuDoc D 207.10/4:1)
Michael A. Palmer Manufacturer: Naval Historical Center, Dept. of the Navy ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00010C89U |
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Frommer's The Moon: A Guide for First-Time Visitors (Frommer Other)
Werner Kustenmacher Manufacturer: Hungry Minds ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0028628691 |
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At last! Everything you need to plan a worry-free vacation to the Moon! In this book, you'll find all of the details on how much your trip will cost, how to train, and what to expect during lift-off. You'll get the straight story on how to eat, how to sleep, even how to go to the bathroom on the moon.Customer Reviews:
Entertaining but with errors.......2000-08-06
If you can take it with a grain of salt, though, the text and cartoons (by the author) are entertaining, and it's well illustrated with space photos, though unfortunately the geared-for-portability size of the book (4.5"x7.5") scarcely does them justice. So read it for fun and a little bit of education but don't believe all of it.
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