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The edmesh library is a FREE service for members that offers a wide range of books and DVDs about ME/CFS and guides on self-management. Items are sent out and returned by post, and the costs are covered by edmesh. There is usually no time limit on borrowing, unless an item is requested by another member.

To request an item please email library@edmesh.org.uk.

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TitleAuthorSubject
DVDs (Yoga):
Gentle Energy Yoga with KimSedona FitnessJoin Kim in an Asian style Yoga that is low impact yet highly effective. Running time 1hr.
Beat Fatigue with YogaSue Delf & Fiona AgombarBFWY provides a way of gently energising and toning the whole body whilst also calming the nervous system. For all abilities/ages. Running time
Yoga for Stress ReliefBody Wisdom 20+ easy-to-follow routines for common stress related issues. Inc bonus 30 min "How to Meditate" with the Dalai Lama.
DVDs (GUPTA):
Advanced ME/CFS Recovery 12 sessions plus bookGUPTA Amygdala Recovery Programmewww.guptaprogramme.com
Advanced ME/CFS Recovery sessions 6A &6BGUPTA Amygdala Recovery Programmewww.guptaprogramme.com
CDs (RELAXATION/MEDITATION):
Healing MeditationsBernie SiegelEnhance your immune system and find the key to good health (2 Cds)
Reiki Meditations for Self-HealingBronwen StieneHarness the power of Reiki for your own health and life energy
CHANGES - passive progressive relaxationShort CD recording
CHANGES - Muscular relaxation & beach visualisationNicola CurrieShort CD recording
Deep Relaxation & Quick RelaxationShort CD recording
Mindfulness of BreathingDelphine AdderleyShort CD recording
Positive Mental AttitudeMark BowdenDaytime and bedtime hypnotherapy recordings
INTERNATIONAL ME/CFS CONFERENCES DVDs:
2008-2011Management treatment and the latest advances in research into ME/CFS (4 discs)
2015Lectures Q&A sessions and pre-conference presentation
MISCELLANEOUS DVDs:
Voices from the ShadowsDocumentary film following personal stories of men women children with ME/CFS
Energising Biomedical Research in ME/CFSMERGEA lecture by Dr Vance Spence examining some of the issues and challenges involved in ME/CFS research
Freedom from M.EPaul Young filmA Landmark for those suffering with ME - it will make you laugh cry and ultimately realise that freedom from M.E is really possible
Talking HeadsCommon issues and experiences of people affected by neurological conditions
The Lightning Process (with accompanying book)Phil ParkerAn Introduction to the Lightning Process - the Way in and Out of CFS/ME and first steps to getting well
BOOKS (NUTRITION):
Foods that Harm Foods That HealReader's DigestAn A-Z guide to safe and healthy eating. Eat your way to good health with foods that protect against diseases and ease the symptoms of others
The big Book of Wheat-Free cookingAntoinette SavillIncludes gluten-free dairy-free and reduced fat recipes
The Food Allergy PlanKeith MumbyThe Food Allergy Plan takes you step by step through the unmasking of hidden allergies that may be spoiling your life
Candida AlbicansRichard Turner and Elizabeth SimonsenYeast-free recipes for renewed health and vitality
The Energy EquationPatrick HolfordExplains how vital vitamins turn food into energy and why Co-Enzyme Q is now thought to be the missing link in the equation
How to Eat Well Again on a Wheat Gluten and Dairy Free Dietfran CrosthwaiteA survival guide to Alternative foods and safe brands
Cooking WithoutBarbara CousinsA do-it-yourself guide to gaining and maintaining good health and weight control
The Chronic Fatigue Healing DietChristine Craggs-HintonOffers a special diet that will help strengthen immune system endocrine system and central nervous system.
Kitchen PharmacyRose Elliot & Carlo De PaoliHow to make your own remedies for natural healing
The Nutritional Health BibleLinda LazaridesLearn how to use supplements safely to combat illness and discover the healing power of foods
You Are What You EatDr Gillian McKeithNumber One best seller. Follow Gillian McKeith's simple advice and seven-day jumpstart plan
The Complete Wheat-Free CookbookDr Sheila Gibson et alCould wheat intolerance be your problem? Avoiding wheat has helped to improve health and wellbeing of sufferers from a multitude of health problems.
The Eat Well CookbookMarks and SpencerAllowing you to enjoy great meals without worrying about the effect on your health.
The Elimination Diet CookbookJill Carter and Alison EdwardsA 28-day plan for detecting allergies
The Fibromyalgia Nutrition GuideMary MoellerContains valuable dietary guidelines recipes and more for overcoming fibromyalgia CFS migraines sleep disorders and other chronic conditions
Fibromyalgia Recipe BookGaynor SutherlandQuick and easy recipes to help take control of your life for those suffering from any long term illness not just Fibromyalgia
The Food PharmacyJean CarperDramatic new evidence that FOOD is your best medicine
Complete Food CombiningPeter and Donna ThomsonAll you need to know about the Hay Diet.
Foods That Fight PainNeal Barnard MDRevolutionary new strategies for maximum pain relief
The Raw Energy BibleLeslie KentonPacked with raw energy goodness and food combining facts
Allergy Free EatingLiz Reno & Joanna DevraisUsed and recommended by doctors medical practitioners and health care professionals.
Bicarbonate of Soda -a very versatile natural substanceMargaret BriggsPulls together a number of facts some whimsical some deadly serious about bicarbonate of soda and its uses.
Was It Something You ate?John Emsley and Peter FellFood Intolerance: what causes it and how to avoid it
BOOKS (GENERAL ME-CFS):
What Is Wrong with MEMerryn FergussonA case of childhood Myalgic Encephalomyelitis the Illness and Controversy
Why ME?Alex HowardMy Journey from M.E to health and happiness
Managing Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia: a seven-part planBruce Campbell pHDLearn how to: manage pain fatigue and sleep; pace yourself; control stress; use problem solving; minimise relapses; manage emotions; improve relationships
Severe ME/CFS: A Guide to LivingEmily CollingridgeAdvice based on collective experiences of patients carers and professionals and covers topics including personal care mobility symptom and activity management hospital admission tube feeding emotions and entertainment
Surviving ME (Practical strategies for coming to terms with Chronic Fatigue)Joyce FoxThis powerful positive and supportive book draws on personal experience to offer practical and realistic strategies for managing life with ME
Tired of Being TiredDr Jesse Lynn Hanley and Nancy DevilleRescue - Repair - Rejuvenate
Running on EmptyDr Katrina BernePractical strategies for coping with ME - exploring medical social and psychological issues
Beginner's Guide to ME/CFSNancy BlakeThe most dangerous "false illness beliefs" about ME/CFS are that it is a psychiatric problem and that exercise will help.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome it's mitochondria not hypochondriaDr Sarah MyhillResearch findings measuring mitochondrial activity and relating it directly to clinical symptoms.
Hope and Help for CFS and FibromyalgiaAlison C Bested et alWritten to educate individuals suffering from CFS/FM about their illnesses and to teach them coping skills that will improve their quality of life
150 tips for Everyday Living with ME/CFSAnna CayderEasier ways with personal care cooking cleaning shopping and more
From ME to You with LoveLouise HardingThis collection of brave honest moving and inspirational letters are the voices of those who hold on to hope every single day that an effective treatment or cure for ME will be found
Recovering from Chronic Fatigue SyndromeWilliam CollingeA Guide to Self-Empowerment - an optimistic upbeat message for sufferers of CFS showing that recovery IS possible.
From Fatigued to FantasticJacob TeitelbaumIncludes the latest information on overcoming Chronic exhaustion Achiness Brain Fog Poor sleep Decreased sex drive Recurrent infections
Living with ME the chronic/post-viral fatigue syndromeDr Charles ShepherdBest-selling book; essential information on symptoms accurate diagnosis and research into ME. As well as all aspects of management of the condition.
Recovery from CFSAlexandra Barton50 personal stories from people who have recovered from CFS/ME.
Boundless EnergyDeepak ChopraThe complete Mind-Body programme for overcoming Chronic Fatigue
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and PostViral Fatigue States - The Saga of Royal Free DiseaseA.Melvin RmasayAn account of early outbreaks of ME around the world providing researchers with all kinds of clues about the way in which an apparent simple viral infection can lead to such a serious and disabling illness.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - a natural way to treat MEProf Basant K PuriBringing together historical and contemporary evidence to show how ME is almost certainly a physical or "organic" condition resulting from viral and other influences that reduce essential chemicals in the body.
Fatigue - the secrets of getting your energy backXandria WilliamsFrom nutrition and exercise to emotional and spiritual dimensions Fatigue is packed with information case histories and day-to-day practical advice to help anybody struggling with tiredness or CFS.
Lost Voices from a hidden illnessInvest in METhe moving stories of those affected by the illness convey the real message of a large section of the population who are left without proper diagnosis treatment or investment in their future health.
BOOKS (Fibromyalgia):
Fibromyalgia - Simple Relief Through MovementStacie BigelowPresenting clear and specific advice on how to use movement safely and effectively to ease the pain of Fibromyalgia
Living with FibromyalgiaChristine Craggs-HintonHelpful guide offering clear straightforward medical information about the causes and symptoms of FM and practical advice to help you live life as fully as possible.
What your Doctor May NOT Tell You About FibromyalgiaR. Paul St. Amand and Claudia Craig MarekThe revolutionary treatment that can reverse the disease
Fibromyalgia & Muscle PainLeon ChaitowFind relief from aching muscles digestive problems chronic fatigue sleep problems PMS and headaches
Fibromyalgia - a comprehensive approachMiryam Ehrlich WilliamsonThe first complete sourcebook of medical and nonmedical strategies for relieving the agony of fibromyalgia
The Complete Fibromyalgia Health Diet Guide and CookbookDr Louise S McCrindle & Dr Alison BestedWritten by leading FM experts offering a thorough understanding of the condition and its symptoms as well as a proven plan for managing the condition and aiding recovery.
Inside FibromyalgiaMark J PellegrinoSpecific steps to help you reclaim your life written by a FM survivor.
BOOKS (Alternative Therapies):
Joyful Recovery from CFS/MESasha AllenbyAccelerated healing with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
An Introduction to the Lightning ProcessPhil ParkerTransform your health and wellbeing by learning the first steps of one of the most empowering mind-body trainings in the world
Home Spa RelaxJo Glanville-BlackburnCreate a beauty spa within your home with simple and effective treatments to calm soothe and restore
CFS ME and Fibromyalgia - The Long Awaited CureDr David MickelExploring Mickel Therapy
Bach Flower Therapy - Theory and PracticeMechthild SchefferA holistic approach to treatment
ME CFS and Fibromyalgia - The Reverse Therapy ApproachDr John EatonExploring Reverse Therapy
The Perrin Technique how to beat CFS/MEDr Raymond PerrinExploring the importance of body structure and posture in developing CFS/ME
Beat Fatigue with YogaFiona AgombarStep-by-step guide to combating fatigue through yoga
The 20 minute Break - Ultradian RhythmsErnest Lawrence RossiReduce stress maximise performance improve emotional well-being using new science of Ultradian Rhythms
Unwind! Understand and Control Life to Be BetterDr Darrel Ho-YenThe skill of unwinding (EMBME) explained in great detail for physical and mental relaxation
Understanding the Bowen TechniqueJohn WilksBowen technique is a very subtle - and highly effective - therapy that can be used to treat a wide range of skeletal joint and muscle problems in adults and children.
Feng Shui for the BodyDaniel SantosPosture simple exercises and innovative meditations as well as a fascinating story of personal discovery offer fresh insights into body-mind healing
Hand ReflexologyBarbara and Kevin KunzSimple routines for health and relaxation
Full Catastrophe LivingJohn Kabat-ZinnHow to cope with stress pain and illness using mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness for Health (inc CD of Guided Meditations)Vidyamala Burch and Danny PenmanA practical guide to relieving pain reducing stress and restoring wellbeing
Osteopathy and M.ERaymond PerrinResearch and practical exercises using Osteopathy approach
The Reflexology ManualPauline WellsA photographic step by step guide to treating the body through the feet and hands.
BOOKS (Specific Health Symptoms):
Allergies - what everyone should knowKeith MumbyA complete guide to allergies (food skin etc)and their effects
Viruses Allergies and the Immune SystemJan de VriesA book for those who wish to increase their awareness of the hidden dangers to good health and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.
Super Natural Immune PowerStella WellerHow to keep your natural defence mechanisms in peak condition
The Sleep SolutionNigel Ball & Nick HoughImprove your sleep health and quality of life
Better Recovery from Viral IllnessesDr Darrel Ho-YenThe emphasis in this book is what the patient and doctor should do to aid better recovery using a 5-step plan.
Why Am I SO Tired? Is Your Thyroid making you ill?Martin BuddFind freedom from symptoms of mild hypothyroidism including weight gain exhaustion mental fog thinning hair aching joints dry skin
Nature's Own Candida CureWilliam G CrookPowerful remedies to combat yeast-related health disorders
IBS - a complete guide to relief from Irritable Bowel SyndromeChristine P Dancey & Susan BackhouseExplains what is known about IBS experiences of sufferers range of treatment options and practical help in coping with IBS day-to-day
The Good Gut GuideStephanie ZinserHelp for IBS Colitis Crohn's Disease Diverticulitis Food Allergies and other gut disorders
Adrenal Fatigue - the 21st Century Stress syndromeJames L WilsonFind out if you are suffering from Adrenal Fatigue and what to do to feel good again
Autoimmune - the Cause and CureAnnesse Brockley and Kristin UrdialesIdentifying the cause and cure for: CFS Lupus Sjogren's Rheumatoid Arthritis Raynaud's Type 2 Diabetes Multiple Sclerosis and more.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic ConditionsKate Lorig et alSelf-management of heart disease arthritis diabetes asthma bronchitis emphysema
BOOKS (General self-healing):
Life is Short; Love Laughter and Learning to Enjoy Every MomentJennifer Arnold & Bill KleinFrom the stars of Tv's "The Little Couple" Jennifer and Bill both have dwarfism. A must-have for fans of the show or anyone who has ever faced a difficult challenge. Jennifer and Bill tell how they have knocked down every obstacle they have encountered together with a positive can-do attitude.
Clean House Clean PlanetKaren LoganClean your house for pennies a day the safe nontoxic way.
Sustainable MedicineDr Sarah MyhillAims to empower readers to heal themselves through addressing the underlying causes of their health problems
The Amazing Technicolour Pyjama Therapy (and other ways to fight back against life-changing illness)Emily AckermanSurvival strategies encouragement practical advice and fresh ways to view your situation
You Can Heal Your LifeLouise L HayBest-selling book on self-healing altering people's awareness of the impact that the mind has on our health and wellbeing
What Works What Doesn'tPat ThomasGuide to Alternative Healthcare
Climbing Out of The Pit of LifeDarrel Ho-YenHow to deal with losses such as death of a loved one end of a relationship financial ruin severe illness loss of a job etc
Imperfectly Natural WomanJaney Lee GraceHolistic living in a realistic way. Ideas for: healthy eating natural beauty green living feminine care space clearing alternative medicine and more
How To Be SickToni BernhardA Buddhist-inspired guide for the chronically ill and their caregivers.
BOOKS (FICTION):
The State of MENasim Marie JafryA moving witty original and unforgettable debut novel.
Love and Fatigue in AmericaRoger KingAn Englishman's decade-long journey through his newly adopted country in the company of a mystifying illness and a charismatic dog.
Falling Through The WorldRachel ClarkeSarah's journey through life with ME
Mini Skirts and Laughter LinesCarol WyerFor when you need a break from self-help books! Simple comedy escapism novel by an award-winning author - absolutely nothing to do with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia!
Oh The Places You'll GoDr SeussGo on a journey through fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps in an entertaining look at the adventures life has in store for all of us. Simple and fun reading with words of wisdom about life for those heavy brain fog days. Great for kids AND grown-ups!
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