In A Path Back to Life Dr. Steven Sommer brings together an effective ME/CFS treatment plan he calls Micro Rehab.
Underpinning this is growing self-awareness (mindfulness) that can be applied to pacing and individualised Rehab sessions. This plan involves building a solid base by; garnering social support; maximising quality sleep; low GI nutrition; and an emphasis on mind-body strategies that he refers to as the ‘Rest/Activity Dance’ and ‘Defusing the Loop.’
Clear instructions allow the spectre of Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) to be avoided utilising an approach he refers to as ‘Micro-Rehab.’ It turns the frustration that so many with this disease experience as a negative into a guiding light. The exquisite sensitivity that people experience with this illness becomes their greatest ally allowing for safe reconditioning that liberates energy and builds stamina. This means whilst not necessarily cured, the person with ME/CFS will be able to participate much more in life.
Dr Steven Sommer M.B., B.S FRACGP
Table of Content
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction Dr Steven Sommer
Ch 1 An Unexpected Friendship – Ruth Gador circa 2008; Ch 2 Changing the Terrain -The Power of Lifestyle; Ch 3 Finding Hope – A Treatment Plan; Ch 4 Integrating Complementary Therapies; Ch 5 Choice & Progress; Ch 6 Reaching Out – Building Social Scaffolding; Ch 7 Restorative Sleep – Reclaiming Nigh Nigh’s; Ch 8 Nutritional Wisdom; Ch 9 A Low GI Diet and the mini-fast; Ch 10 Pacing and the Energy Envelope; Ch 11 Micro-Rehab; Ch 12 Preparation; Ch 13 STOP! The Rest Activity Dance; Ch 14 Go!… gently. The Rest Activity Dance; Ch 15 Defusing the Loop; Ch 16 Healing Notes – Ruth Gador circa 2020
Summing Up
Future Research
About the author
Steven has worked as a GP and medical school senior lecturer at Monash and Deakin Universities, Melbourne, Australia.He was also the President of the non-profit educational organisation, the Whole Health Institute of Australasia (1993-1996). Having recovered from ME/CFS, after 11 years of debility, Steven ran a GP clinic exclusively to assist people with ME/CFS from 2007-11. In 2019 Steven was invited and joined the inaugural Medical Advisory Committee for Emerge (ME/CFS) Australia.More ebooks from the same author(s) / Editor
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