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Other
Books:
When
The Body Says No- Understanding the Stress Disease
Connection
Gabor
Mate
IC, like many
contemporary diseases has a stress connection. Is the
disease all in your head? Are we stressing ourselves sick?
Gabor Mate translates what scientists are learning about
the physiology of the mind body connection for the public.
Interstitial
Cystitis Survival Guide
Robert
Moldwin, MD (2000)
A MUST HAVE
reference book for every IC patient!
The
Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide provides
information and practical hints for coping with IC in
various life situations. Dr. Moldwin includes hints on
treatments, diet, sexuality, and resources.
Celebrate
Life : New Attitudes for Living with Chronic Illness
Kathleen
Lewis, RN, MS, CMP, LPC
A
cheerful, practical guide to celebrating daily life despite
chronic illness.
Patient
to Patient: Managing IC & Related Conditions
Gaye and Andrew Sandler
Another
must have book for every IC patient's library of
references. This book is filled with direct, useful and
practical tips on body and self care. Written by the dynamic
husband and wife team, Gaye & Andrew Sandler, it is the
new 'bible' for day to day life with IC.
Overcoming
Overactive Bladder
Diane
K. Newman, RNC, MSN and Alan J. Wein, MD (2004)b
This
is the only book for the 17 million people in the US suffer
from overactive bladder and includes the latest physical
techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping
with overactive bladder.
A
Headache in the Pelvis, 3rd Ed
David
Wise, PhD and Rodney Anderson, MD
A New Understanding And Treatment For Prostatitis and
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes! Newly Released THIRD EDITION.
This book describes a landmark treatment for individuals who
have chronic pelvic pain syndromes (including prostatitis
& interstitial cystitis ) that was developed at Stanford
University Medical Center Department of Urology.
An expanded section of self treatment methods, a more
comprehensive discussion of Paradoxical Relaxation, a
section on the pro-inflammatory nature of anxiety, an update
of current research and other matters related to chronic
pelvic pain syndromes are included.
Self-Nourishment
Companion - 52 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Matthew
McKay, Ph.D., Catharine Sutker, Kristin Beck
The authors
bring together an inspiring array of pampering breaks and
mental vacations, including suggestions for private time at
home, ideas for getting out and exploring the neighborhood,
sexy time-outs, and mood-boosting ways of reconnecting with
ourselves and the people who matter most in our lives.
The
Daily Relaxer
Matthew McKay
This
handy little book, The Daily Relaxer, is one of the easiest
and most effective to read if you struggle with relaxation.
It's filled with daily tips and strategies to reduce stress
and RELAX! Perfect for patients struggling with muscle
tension!
Each relaxation technique presents a simple,
tension-relieving exercise that you can learn in less than
ten minutes and practice with positive results right away.
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