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Exhibit Description
This exhibition is sponsored by the Sanarte Foundation, a philanthropic, art-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for medical research through the arts, domestically and abroad, for multi-system Chronic Complex diseases (msCCD's) such as Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Long Covid, Lyme Disease and many other underfunded medical conditions and diseases such as Glioblastoma, among others, so that breakthrough treatments and cures are found.
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This is a selected list of books related to the exhibit topic. For more book recommendations, search the library catalog or ask a librarian for help.
Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness by ISBN: 9781626255999Publication Date: 2018-03-01
This is a selected list of movies related to the exhibit topic. For more movie recommendations, search the library catalog or ask a librarian for help.
- Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme DiseaseA chilling tale of microbes, medicine and money, this Oscar shortlisted film has changed the landscape of the Lyme epidemic, bringing unprecedented awareness in an engaging and accessible way. The definitive record of the Lyme controversy, Under Our Skin exposes a hidden story of medical and scientific malfeasance and neglect.
- Blood Sugar RisingDiabetes is an epidemic that affects over 100 million people in the US. Blood Sugar Rising puts human faces to the statistics, showcasing the struggles of living with the disease and revealing new hop es for better management and prevention
- InvisibleThe first comprehensive feature documentary that tells the often ignored stories of people living with a devastating syndrome that many still believe doesn't exist. The film also exposes the fight wit h insurance and drug companies for proper treatment and how access to holistic health and education is determined by class and money. Through his journey to better understand Fibromyalgia as a way of helping his mother, filmmaker Nick Demos finally addresses his own suspicions about having the syndrome himself.
- Tai Chi: Flow Into functionThis dynamic interactive course will teach the therapist how to integrate Tai Chi and Qi Gong into any rehabilitation program, emphasizing balance, gait, strength, coordination, and occupational function. Through lecture, demonstration, and step-by-step instructions, the therapist will practice and learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qi gong and how to use them to improve mobility, transfers, ROM, strength, posture, and ADLs. Modifications, including sitting tai chi, will also be presented so that therapists can effectively use this treatment tool for patients of all abilities
- The Quiet EpidemicAfter years of living with mysterious symptoms, a young girl from Brooklyn and a Duke University scientist are diagnosed with a disease said not to exist: Chronic Lyme disease. The Quiet Epidemic fol lows their search for answers, which lands them in the middle of a vicious medical debate. What begins as a patient story becomes an investigation into the history of Lyme disease. A paper trail of suppressed scientific research reveals why this tick-borne disease has been allowed to spread worldwide.
- Supporting People with Chronic PainHave you ever had a period in your life when the main thing you recall from it was the relentless pain? What about a period when you were a caregiver for someone with chronic pain? In this video, Rich ard Hill talks about supporting those who are dealing with chronic pain, whether the person supported is the one with the pain, or the caregiver to the one with the pain.
- Fibro-Size Your Way to Better HealthFibro-Size Your Way to Better Health presents an overview of a 12-stage, progressive exercise program that is specifically designed for individuals with fibromyalgia who find it difficult to function in daily life and are currently inactive. Featuring three separate video programs, the video is designed to help individuals achieve a quality state of health to successfully engage in activities of daily living.
- Alexander Street Press Videos (HPD)Search across multiple Alexander Street video collections.
