Archive for October, 2006

Reviewed by Sandra Mwila, Community Health Education Center Intern
Sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome often experience a variety of symptoms including extreme fatigue, joint, muscle, and boyd pain, brain fog, concentration problems, insomnia, and depression. It is estimated that six million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia and 800,000 have chronic fatigue syndrome. These two conditions are associated with severe and extensive pain, debilitating fatigue, and problems with concentration and memory. One of the sinister things about this disease is that you look fine, but no one knows how bad things are inside your body. Therefore, getting diagnosed can be very difficult. In this easy-to-follow guide, Mary J. Shomon looks into these often confusing conditions and provides clear directions and solutions for those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, so “chec” it out!
Community Health Education Center RB150.F37 S56 2004
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by Sandra Mwila, Community Health Education Center Intern
Picture a young girl named Sally. She is a high school senior. She is pretty, smart, and very talented. She has a steady boyfriend and a loving family. Sally seems to have everything. She also has depression. Sally’s friends and family look at her and wonder, “What does she have to be depressed about?” This is an example of several scenariios the author presents of different people who have depression. The author is able to illustrate some of the common reactions people have to depression. This book can be read by anyone and is exceptionally excellent for young people, for it defines and offers them different strategies to cope with their depression or that of others. To find out more read Depression How to Recognize it, Where to Get Help.
Community Health Education Center RC537 .P42 2000
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by Robert Johnson, Education Services Librarian, Tompkins-McCaw Library

The Black Man’s Guide to Good Health is a book of health advice aimed specifically at African-American men.This book’s purpose is to empower its readers by giving them the information they need to make good choices. The first chapter is an overall guide to healthy living (involving diet, exercise, stress, etc.) and subsequent chapters discuss ailments individually. Each chapter contains a typical story of an afflicted person, meant to highlight symptoms, diagnosis, and management of the ailment. At the end of each chapter are resources for those seeking more information. The Black Man’s Guide to Good Health is a good starting point for those seeking to improve their health.
Community Health Education Center RA777.8 .R44 2001
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by April West, Community Health Education Center Intern

The Right Moves: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit and Feeling Good, written by a certified athletic trainer, is a teen’s guide to learning about attitude, eating right, and exercising in order to be totally fit and healthy inside and out. This book reaches directly into the minds of teen girls and addresses topics of their concerns.
The Right Moves: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit and Feeling Good is filled with pictures, cartoons, tips, advice, and facts. The authors’ use of direct language allows the reader to completely understand and relate to the information and views provided. This book also nails the concept that being totally fit is about being healthy on the inside and out. It covers how attitude, nutrition, and exercise all incorporate into a healthy lifestyle. This book is a great starting point for teens who are concerned with getting fit.
Community Health Education Center RA777.25 .S39 1998
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.