{"title":"Mari Skelly","description":"\u003cp\u003eMARI SKELLY is a patient advocate and author whose first book, \u003cem\u003eAlternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\u003c\/em\u003e, sold more than 25,000 copies worldwide. Her books include \u003cem\u003eWomen Living with Fibromyalgia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkelly worked for fifteen years as a florist and shop manager before her diagnoses of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in April 1994 prompted her to research and write about both conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Skelly works as a patient advocate for people living with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Her books draw directly on the experiences of practitioners and patients navigating these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMari lives in Seattle, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMari Skelly’s books are published by Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-living-with-fibromyalgia","title":"Women Living with Fibromyalgia","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough fibromyalgia is a real neurological condition, it is not uncommon for FM sufferers to be treated as if \"it's all in your head.\" Support, understanding, and even basic information can be hard to come by for coping with the intense pain and fatigue of this debilitating chronic illness, as well as the grief, anger, and isolation that often accompany its onset.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWomen Living with Fibromyalgia\u003c\/em\u003e offers insight and practical advice to help sufferers alleviate the symptoms of FM and manage its impact on their lives, relationships, and careers. Woman from all walks of life share their experiences and the lessons they've learned about fibromyalgia, from a single student pondering the impact of FM on her future to the mother trying to find the energy to care for her children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTopics include: Strategies for dealing with pain, fatigue, and \"brain fog;\" advances in pharmaceutical treatment; results from latest scientific research; exciting new \"alternative\" treatments; financial issues such as insurance and Social Security benefits; and how an awareness of their rights can help women with FM in dealing with healthcare providers. This book helps its sufferers create new, rewarding lives even as they grieve the loss of the old one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897933427\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897933421\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Mari Skelly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215028912344,"sku":"9780897933421","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215028945112,"sku":"9781630267995","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897933421_FC_mockup_v2_1738752818_1f96fa1f-5595-419f-a1a0-ae20bcebd77c.jpg?v=1791108109"},{"product_id":"alternative-treatments-for-fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome","title":"Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eMainstream medicine, however useful in other areas of healing, has failed to effectively treat the complexities of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. This useful book focuses on alternative therapies for these prevalent diseases. Patients from around the world describe their experiences and coping strategies, while dozens of experts in fields ranging from naturopathy, ayurveda, and reflexology, to guided imagery, hypnosis, and guaifenesin therapy, share their knowledge. With 70 percent new material, this guide offers both insight and inspiration for those dealing with these challenging conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897934725\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897934725\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Mari Skelly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215032811736,"sku":"9780897934725","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897934725_FC_mockup_v2_1740148127_82ef960f-6c1e-4d4c-9c99-f29f13c7c514.jpg?v=1791007015"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-mari-skelly.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}