About S.H.I.N.E.®
The "perfect storm" for American health is hitting. A combination of poor nutrition, decreasing sleep, increasing stress and environmental toxins has created a human energy crisis of unprecedented proportions. Over the past 20 years, the incidence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FMS), which represents those with the most severe "energy crisis" has more than doubled. The numbers for those with CFS in the U.S., previously estimated at 500,000, are now being re-tallied at closer to 2.5 million. Previous estimates placed the number of Americans with FMS at 6 million. Studies worldwide suggest this has likely gone up in the last decade to approximately 12 million Americans! Meanwhile, 1/4 of Americans suffer with chronic pain and 31% are severely fatigued.
The publication of my bestselling "textbook," From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery/Penguin, Oct. 4, 2007), provided a timely solution following the recent recognition by the CDC, NIH, and FDA that CFS and FMS are bona fide and devastating illnesses. This information is now even being presented on Oprah and Friends with Dr. Oz and was recently introduced on the Oprah show as well. Updated in a third edition, FFTF provides a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize energy production, as well as a step-by-step guide to the "S.H.I.N.E. protocol" that has helped so many of these patients get their lives back.
S.H.I.N.E. is an acronym that stands for the 5 main categories of health problems that need to be terated for energy optimization in general, and which can be very helpful for those with CFS and fibromyalgia. These are:
- Sleep
- Hormonal deficiencies
- Infections
- Nutritional supplementation
- Exercise as able
More good news? Our newest book, “The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution,” is a fun and easy read, that will help you reclaim your health!