Explaining 'Unexplained Illnesses': Disease Paradigm for Chronic...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 446 pages
• Published by: Informa HealthCare
• Edition: 1st Edition May 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0789023881
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0789023889
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic and Pain Free 1-2-3; Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers Inc
A brilliant treatise that brings us closer to a 'unified field theory' explaining the underlying causes and pathophysiology behind CFS, FMS, and many other poorly understood syndromes . . . and also closer to effective treatment! My thanks and appreciation to Professor Pall for his great and ground-breaking work. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Paul R. Cheney, MD, PhD
A stunning expose on what is surely a central thesis of chronic, unexplained and fatiguing illness; namely, that oxidative stress mechanisms hold the key to any holistic viewpoint. He writes as a truth-seeker and as a biological scientist with a well reasoned and well documented style. This book could easily mark the end of the beginning of a more complete understanding of this complex field which is a trillion dollar nightmare of human misery and bio-political inattention. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Explaining 'Unexplained Illnesses': Disease Paradigm for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Gulf War Syndrome (Paperback) In the groundbreaking new book "Explaining 'Unexplained Illnesses'", Dr. Martin Pall has proposed a new paradigm of human disease, the NO/ONOO- vicious cycle, which now explains CFS, MCS, FM, PTSD and GWS, bringing new hope for successful treatment and eventually a long hoped for cure. This paradigm also encompasses important illnesses such as asthma, autism, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and ALS, offering explanation and direction for research and treatment. Dr. Pall clearly explains his new paradigm and the deranged biochemistry behind it. While the mechanism is complex, he gives hope to the millions who are suffering from these illnesses with an excellent chapter (Chapter 15) on treatment, mainly citing natural supplements as opposed to pharmaceuticals for disrupting this vicious cycle and returning the biochemistry to normal. He further explains the need for more research to develop the best treatment protocol and eventual cure. Chapter 13, titled "What About Those Who Say It Is All in Your Head or That It All Starts in Your Head?", is a well-researched, heavily documented, pointed response to those who accuse these patients (of CFS and MCS particularly) of suffering from psychological/mental illness (or of being malingerers) rather than a physiological disease. As Dr. Pall points out, the chemical industry and insurance industry have vested interest in this issue, so as to avoid devastating liability lawsuits, payouts for disability, medical care and treatment. As a former health care professional, I highly recommend this book as required reading for all people engaged in any aspect of the health care industry and all health care providers (from physicians to nurses to dentists) as well as for anyone who suffers from any of the illnesses impacted by this new disease paradigm. This book's importance cannot be overstressed. Comment | | (Report this)