Brave new medicine : a doctor's unconventional path to healing her autoimmune illness / Cynthia Li ; foreword by Arlie Russell Hochschild, PhD.
"Li had it all: a successful career in medicine, a loving marriage, children on the horizon. But it all came crashing down when, after developing an autoimmune thyroid condition, mysterious symptoms began consuming her body. Test after test came back "within normal limits," baffling her doctors--and baffling herself. Housebound with two young children, Li began a solo odyssey from her living room couch to find a way to heal. ...Details the physical and existential crisis that forces a young doctor to question her own medical training. She dives into the root causes of her illness, learning to unlock her body's innate intelligence and wholeness. Li relates her story with the insight of a scientist, and the humility and candor of a patient, exploring the emotional and spiritual shifts beyond the physical body. Millions of people worldwide are affected by autoimmune disease. While complex conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are gaining attention, patients struggling with these mysterious ailments remain largely dismissed by their doctors, families, and friends. This is the harsh reality that doctor-turned-"difficult patient" Li faced firsthand. Drawing on cutting-edge science, ancient healing arts, and the power of intuition, this memoir offers support, validation, and a new perspective for doctors and patients alike. Through her story, you can find the wisdom and heart to start your own healing journey, too." --Adapted from back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781684032051
- Physical Description: viii, 258 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Oakland, California : Reveal Press, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Subject: | Li, Cynthia. Autoimmune diseases > Patients > Biography. Autoimmune diseases > Treatment. Healing. |
Genre: | Autobiographies. |
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