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Sjogren's syndrome

These items are available for borrowing by members of Arthritis Victoria.  Non members are welcome to view them in the library.  These items are not for sale.

Books

Bernstein, Susan 2002, Change your life: Simple strategies to lose weight, get fit and improve your outlook, Arthritis Foundation of America, Atlanta.
This book is clearly written with colour photographs. Includes recipes and exercise information.

Dauphin, Sue 1993, Understanding Sjögren’s syndrome, Pixel Press, Tequesta.
Written by a person with Sjögren’s syndrome, this easy to read, practical book is an excellent guide to Sjögren's Syndrome. It includes some patient stories, along with medical information and coping techniques, in a very friendly and down-to-earth manner.

Lorig, Kate et al 2006, Living a healthy life with chronic conditions, Bull Publishing, Palo Alto.
This is the course book used for the Better Health Self Management Course. 

The new Sjögren’s syndrome handbook 2005, Oxford University Press, New York.
Provides comprehensive information for the recently diagnosed and their families.  Chapters are written by different medical specialists, including physicians, dentists, and pharmacists.

Ravicz, Simone 2000, Thriving with your autoimmune disorder: A woman's mind-body guide, New Harbinger Publications, Oakland.
From dealing with inner demons to addressing stress, diet, exercise, and medication, this book provides a   self help course for thriving with your condition.

Rumpf, Teri  et al 2003, The Sjögren’s syndrome survival guide, New Harbinger Publications, Oakland.
Written by people with Sjögren’s syndrome, this book provides medical information, treatment methods and suggestions for coping with this condition.

Shomon, Mary J 2002, Living well with autoimmune disease: What your doctor doesn't tell you ... that you need to know, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. New York.
This book is designed to empower people to participate in their own healthcare. In addition to a detailed discussion of a number of autoimmune diseases, the author provides advice on how to choose an appropriate medical team that will work to integrate conventional and alternative therapies.