Times have changed. No longer do all patients meekly accept what one doctor tells them, especially when the diagnosis and its consequences are serious. More and more, patients are educating themselves and becoming active participants in their own health care. With books such as "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease" and committed authors like Mary J. Shomon, this patient strategy is becoming easier.
Ms. Shomon wrote this book "Because autoimmune disease does matter . . . and because we need to know more." She points out that having one autoimmune disease increases the risk of having others and that there are many things these diseases change in our lives, things we can do for ourselves to improve our health.
"Living Well with Autoimmune Disease" is written in a clear, concise, yet personal style that makes it easy to read and easy to retain the information. It is organized in a way that makes it easy to go back and find particular information, making it a great reference volume. It will tell you what YOU can do to help manage your condition, reassure you that you're not alone, empower you, and let you know there is hope.
After reading "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease," you will:
- Have the knowledge and an important tool — the Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors and Symptoms Checklist, featured in Chapter 15 — to help you get a proper diagnosis
- Better understand what it means to have an autoimmune disease, and the impact the autoimmune process has on current and future health
- Have far greater insight into the environmental, genetic, hereditary, nutritional, and mind-gody factors that make us more or less susceptible to autoimmune disease
- Know the key symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and conventional treatments for the most common autoimmune diseases
- Learn about the most innovative and promising new and alternative treatments for key autoimmune diseases...
- Find out where to go — how to find the best doctors, books, patient organizations, experts, websites, resources — for more information on conventional and alternative treatments for key autoimmune conditions
- Hear from some of our most innovative practitioners about their truly cutting-edge theories and practical approaches to slowing, stalling, or even reversing the autoimmune disease process
Summary
This is a book written by a for patients by a patient who is also a leading patient advocate. Ms. Shomon speaks to her readers in a way that is understandable, compassionate, respectful, and educational. Buying a copy of "Living Well with Autoimmune Disease" isn't just buying a book, it's investing in your health and future.
