What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Program for Optimal Wellness
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By: Jill Marjama-Lyons and Mary J. Shomon
Format: Paperback
From: Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date: January 2003
From: Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date: January 2003
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2003-02
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 400
Ean: 9780446678902
Isbn: 0446678902
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2003-02
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 400
Ean: 9780446678902
Isbn: 0446678902
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
There are over one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurological disorder. Patients can now choose from a variety of increasingly effective treatments, including new drugs, revolutionary surgical techniques, and cutting-edge alternative treatments such as intravenous glutathione therapy. The book covers not only the pros and cons of prescription drug and surgical treatments for Parkinson's, but discusses the latest alternative therapies, including herbal treatments, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, diet, exercise, mind-body approaches like Tai Chi, and energy work. With special sections focusing on how patients can deal with persistent problems such as fatigue, depression, and balance problems, and unique chapters that specifically address the interests of the growing number of both caregivers and young-onset Parkinson's patients, this book is a must for anyone looking to alleviate the disabilities caused by this devastating illness.
USER REVIEWS
"Despite my stack of books on parkinson's,I find myself almost always refering to this book for most of my questions. And answers are usually there in a nondepressing style. What's more the book goes into alternative methods of treatment as well as the conventional, Many things your doctor won't take the time to tell you.
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~ Written on 2007-07-29
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~ Written on 2007-07-29
"I've had Parkinson's for a few years now, and, at age 51, have the ignoble distinction of being among those deemed "early onset." This book was among the first I bought when I was diagnosed, and stayed in the pile of books doctors and medical associations were gracious and generous enough to give me. Once I got to it, however, I quickly realized it is among the best. Descriptions, definitions, explanations... All are presented in clear, straightforward, easy-to-understand language, all are thorough without getting long-winded, and all are compassionate without being sappy or unrealistically "everything will be great." I appreciate the even-handedness of both her allopathic and holistic treatment descriptions, not offering much in the way of criticism nor over-the-top praise, just presenting the many options available. In glancing through the table of contents as i write this, to refresh my memory, i find it hard to really encapsulate this book, it is so packed with useful information. Like, how to find a great doctor. Suffice it to say that, from my experience and my belief in balancing both western and alternative medicine, this book is invaluable, for patient, friends, and family."
~ Written on 2007-03-06
~ Written on 2007-03-06