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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: another sufferer recovers

Do you have CFS? Or know someone who does? I keep reading (ad nauseum) that there is no cure, but I beg to disagree. There is a way to get better.  I was fortunate to be able to help many people in all my years of practicing as a homeopath and nutritionist, and now I find that those reading my book on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are finding their way back to good health as well. Even though I am now retired from practice, this warms my heart more than I can say.

I discovered a great review on Amazon yesterday, from a woman who has been struggling with CFS for many years. She has been  diagnosed with high titers of the Epstein Barr virus. It was especially bad over the last two years. She followed my protocol and six weeks later is feeling remarkably better.  

Her review says it all. So awesome…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a guide to the homeopathic treatment of CFS/M.E. 

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have chronic fatigue or chronic Epstein-Barr virus, do yourself a favor and read this book.

Not only does Diane Solomon write with clarity but she is also a gifted homeopath. From my decades of experience with homeopathy as a lay homeopath and having consulted many well-trained homeopaths, I have learned that in order to be a good prescriber one needs to be able to understand the unique characteristics of each remedy. Homeopathy is a blend of art and science. Having had chronic Epstein-Barr Virus for many years and having had it raise it’s ugly head more than a year ago causing immense fatigue, fevers, weakness, cascading chills, fainting spells, weight loss, etc. etc. I am finally seeing the light at the end of tunnel. After following Diane’s protocol, I’ve made great strides and am keeping my fingers crossed that after many misdiagnoses and failed attempts by both Western and Eastern healthcare providers, that I now am on the road to good health.

 

I am so grateful she took the time to write the review. And so glad I could help.

Author interview questions

Author Interview Questions

With all the promotion for my new novel, “Eva; a riveting romantic suspense with a supernatural twist,”  I have had a chance to answer some fascinating questions posed to me by book bloggers.

CHECK OUT EVA HERE

Is there any part of the story of Eva to which you relate, from your own life?

Absolutely. My first career was in show business in England. I was a singer, and songwriter, and actress, and had my own variety show on BBC television. Then I enjoyed another 15 years or so of traveling around the world entertaining. With that came a goldfish bowl that you have to experience to understand. It sounds glamorous: the TV appearances, the radio interviews, the press coverage, singing in front of people (I did love that!), the nice clothes, the money… But it comes with the price of a loss of privacy and space. In the first few years, when I was recognized all the time, I’d pop down to the grocery store, where people often felt free to make all kinds of strange comments like, “You’re not as pretty as you are on the television.” Or “You’re fatter than we thought you were.” Seriously.

Eva, the protagonist of the novel, keeps to herself, and tries to keep her magical gift a secret. When inevitably word gets out, she is undated by media and requests from around the world. Her life is no longer her own.  Although I have no magical gift (how I wish!) I think I relate to her loathing of attention from my show business experience.

Do you write to a schedule? Or do you write when you feel like it?

That’s a good question. I know most career authors work a certain amount every day whether the mood strikes them or not.  My writing is not structured in this way. I tend to be an all or nothing person, meaning when I do something I love I do it 125%. When I’m working on a book, whether on my own or with my husband Mark Carey, I tend to get on a roll. It’s hard for me to stop. Laundry doesn’t get done, the weeding doesn’t get done, I forget to eat. And I can write for hours, even in the middle of the night. I’ve never been very disciplined about following a routine; it might be better if I did. That’s what the little voice in my head tells me, in a chastening tone. But we are who we are, and we do things the way they work for us. And I had the time of my life writing Eva.

 

 

Aches and pains? Tips for relief

Displeased curly haired woman bites lips, touches painful shoulder, suffers from injury, wears grey top, isolated on white background. health problems, medical conceptHave you twisted your ankle? Suffering from some overuse injury in muscles? Arthritis in your knee or shoulder? Many of us immediately reach for an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen, or even the prescription drug diclofenac. Or many of us don’t. That’s because it causes us stomach pain. Even for those who it doesn’t seem to bother, ibuprofen taken systemically can cause bleeding or irritation to the stomach lining. So, it’s not a good idea to take it often even if you believe you are fine with it.

Now, most of you know I’m a homeopathic and nutritionist, so you wonder why I’m suggesting a drug! True, I think you should first reach for homeopathic Arnica, 30 C, or a good Arnica cream. But if you really need an extra whammy, try ibuprofen cream. Now I know you can buy this over the counter in the pharmacy, but it’s pretty expensive.

TIP: I simply take an ibuprofen tablet, and crush it up, in any body lotion or body cream I have. Works like a charm. There you have it: topical ibuprofen cream. Cheap and useful.

But don’t forget your homeopathic Arnica!

(A good brand is *Traumeel or Traumed… And I have no connection with the company that makes them.)

 

Research links:

~ Topical Administration of Ibuprofen for Injured Athletes: Considerations, Formulations, and Comparison to Oral Delivery

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5629190/

 

~  Efficacy and safety of 5% ibuprofen cream treatment in knee osteoarthritis. Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14994406/

 

~ Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with a topical non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug. Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the efficacy and safety of a 5% ibuprofen cream.   Rovenský J, Miceková D, Gubzová Z, Fimmers R, Lenhard G, Vögtle-Junkert U, Schreyger F.Drugs Exp Clin Res. 2001;27(5-6):209-21.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14994406/

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“Eva” wins the Reviewer’s Favorite Award at Feathered Quill Book Awards!

Feathered Quill Book Awards chooses “Eva!” 

 
I’m so thrilled! The reviewer, Lily Andrews, who reviewed my book for Feathered Quill Book Awards, chose my book of all that she reviewed in 2023 as her favorite. She said, “The author, Diane Solomon, skillfully melds the real world and the imaginary, delivering a tale with all the crystalline incisiveness that modern novels of a similar genre often lack.”
 
Yay!!! 
 

Carrie K’s Book Reviews gives “The Ravenstone” 5 stars!

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Many thanks to Carrie Kurtz of Carrie K’s Book Reviews for her wonderful review! So glad she loved it.


Book Reviews: REVIEW EXCERPT:

“There were honestly so many interesting things in this book!  It kept me wanting to read and I found myself trying to sneak in extra times to read a chapter or two.  As a matter of fact, I “went to bed” early so that I could finish it last night!

I will certainly be recommending this book!  Not just to children or middle graders, but to anyone who enjoys reading science fiction, fantasy, action, magical type genres.”  

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New eBook on Depression and Anxiety out soon

Hi all, 

Hope you are enjoying the cooler temps of autumn!

I am writing a new health eBook on the homeopathic treatment of depression and anxiety. Due out soon!

It is called Healing Therapies that Work: The Homeopathic Treatment of Depression and Anxiety.

It seems like I and everyone I know knows someone struggling with depression. Or anxiety. Or cycling between the two. These conditions are pervasive across our society. They are much worse than temporary sadness,  grief from a tragedy or a trauma, or temporary worry. Depression is an all pervasive fatigue and loss of interest in life that could be dangerous. And it often comes coupled with debilitating anxiety.
 
I’m just finishing up formatting the third in my health series of e-books called “Healing Therapies that Work”, and this one is entitled “The Homeopathic Treatment of Depression and Anxiety.”
 
This book doesn’t dig deeply into the orthodox and mainstream methods of treating either condition. There are countless tomes on that… I focus on the alternative ways to tackle these problems, especially homeopathic constitutional treatment, which I found from my long experience as a practitioner was the only way one stood a chance of reversing them.
 
Then there’s amino treatment. This involves taking supplements as precursors to the neurotransmitters which may be imbalanced in the brain. This treatment can work temporarily, or even for quite a long period of time. But it doesn’t solve it permanently. Especially in cases where the depression or anxiety is genetic.
 
if you struggle with depression or anxiety yourself or you know or love someone who does, keep an eye out here, the book will be published in a few weeks, and it will be very reasonably priced just to cover my costs. Because I just want to help people.

 

The eBook series: AMAZON

 

 

Feathered Quill posts great author interview with Diane!

Feathered Quill posts fascinating author interview with Diane!

Lily Andrews, the reviewer and interviewer, asked such interesting questions. Here is just one:

FQ: In Eva’s world, sick animals are healed through supernatural abilities. I found this a very heartwarming concept. Is this something you’ve imagined for a long time and wanted to put into one of your stories? Do you believe that animals have spirits that their human friends can connect to?

SOLOMON: Yes, animals have spirits just as we do. For me, mankind has been guilty of arrogance regarding the treatment of animals, and I hope and pray that day is soon over. We all share this planet, and I don’t believe humans have any more right to its resources than other species on Earth. This is a passion for me.

Not only does every cat or dog I’ve ever had the pleasure of “owning” have a different personality, each has feelings. And I don’t just mean feeling pain, which of course they do. They feel embarrassment, for example. I was playing with my little black cat, Fudgie, with a feather on a rod, on the bed, and she leaped into the air to catch it. One time she misjudged her landing and slid down between the end of the bed and the bench at the bottom of the bed. There was nothing to hurt her, it was soft, but we laughed. We laughed. She stayed under the bed and wouldn’t come out, wouldn’t look at me. When she finally reappeared, she was not hurt at all, of course, but had been embarrassed, or even angry that we laughed at her. I’ve seen examples like this many times.

And how about animals’ ability to connive? That takes brains and cunning. We had a beautiful English Setter named Feather, who was obsessed with a robin’s nest in a lilac, with a few babies in it, chirping. Drove her crazy. We kept demanding she leave the area alone, and I must have said “No!” a hundred times. She would back away, then sneak all the way around the house, thinking she could slink around unobserved and get under that lilac. And when I caught her doing it, she stopped abruptly and looked around innocently. “La la la, here I am, what a nice day, just happened to be here…. La la la.” It was too funny.

That spirit in an animal that I can feel when I hold them and meditate, quietly, focusing on them, is the energy that Eva connects with when she heals them. But how I wish I knew how she does it!

Read More: Feathered Quill Interview with Diane Solomon