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Greetings Listers: While searching for other information this morning I

came across these two films. I am not suggesting that anyone buy them,

but if you have a doctor or a library that is looking for resources,

possibly pass this on.

Peace

D.

http://www.filmakers.com/HEALTH.html

Lives in Limbo: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

A mysterious disorder that is sapping away the energy of its victims,

altering lives and ruining careers, is gradually being recognized if not

understood. Named Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it affects men and women of

all ages. The symptoms include disabling fatigue, sore throats, enlarged

spleen, muscular pain, sleep disturbances and headaches. Patients go

from doctor to doctor, often getting conflicting diagnoses.

Betsy , a former executive vice president at IBM has had it for

11 years. When she had trouble getting out of bed and was becoming

forgetful, she realized she had better retire from the working world. As

many other victims, she suffers from depression, loss of self esteem and

despair.

Doctors from Toronto, to Boston to Glasgow are wrestling with this

elusive disorder. They are still unsure if it is caused by bacteria,

fungus, or virus, and what its relationship is to sleep and immune

system disorders. Some

progress has been made in alleviating the symptoms and research

continues. Health and mental health professionals will find this a

useful presentation to understand how it affects patient's lives and

what the current research has uncovered.

American Psychiatric Association, 1995 46 min. Video. Sale $295. Rental

$65.

http://www.filmakers.com/HEALTH2.html

Patterns of Pain

Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

" The film is of excellent value... " - Science Books and Films

Pain and its relief is a primary concern of medicine. A professor of

psychology, a zoologist and a doctor explain the perception of pain in

the nervous system. Covered are topics such as pain control through

hypnosis, acupuncture and yoga; thresholds of pain; the body's ability

to release its own analgesic; and new surgical techniques for implanting

electrodes in the brain to block pain.

28 min. Video. Sale $295. Rental: 16 mm or video $55.