Alpha Books.

Alpha Books

800 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240

www.idiotsguides.com

There's lots of talk about fibromyalgia these days and Lynne Matallana works with Laurence Bradley PHD, Stuart Silverman MD and Muhammad Yunus, MD to present a clear survey of the disease in her COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO FIBROMYALGIA (1592573673, $18.95). Matallana herself was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1955: in 1987 she founded an association and in 2001 published the first consumer magazine to focus on it. From a symptom inventory and checklist and overlapping condition chart to advise on working with health care providers during diagnosis and treatment, and changing lifestyle, this provides the latest facts and a self-help emphasis which will empower sufferers. Jorj Morgan and Jody Whipple, RD's COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO GOOD FAT, GOOD CARB MEALS (1592573592, $18.95) packs in menu plans, advise on how and what to eat to lose weight without giving up fats or carbs totally, and comes packed with recipes such as Beef and Bean Chili and Lobster Scampi with Tomatoes and Spinach which come loaded with nutrition and include prep times, serving nutrition info, and 'good news' tips for quick preparation. These "Idiot's Guides" are some of the smartest "how to" reading anyone could ask for.

Diane C. Donovan

West Coast Editor