| What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Program for Optimal Wellness |
Mary J. Shomon, Jill Marjama-Lyons |
ISBN: 0446678902, Paperback - BUY
From Publishers Weekly
The latest in the "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You" series-which currently includes guides on Fibromyalgia, Knee Pain and Surgery, and Migraines-this book works as a resource for those who suspect they may have Parkinson's, for those seeking treatment, and for those choosing among conventional and alternative treatments. Marjama-Lyons is a neurologist and former director of the Parkinson Center at the University of Florida; Shomon has no medical degree, but is the author of Living Well with Hyperthyroidism and Living Well with Autoimmune Disease. Together, they begin with "Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis," where they define the disease (called the shaking palsy in the early 19th century by James Parkinson), and run through what is known about its causes, mechanisms, risk factors and early indicators. The authors then carefully walk readers through diagnosis, treatments, care and "Future Directions" for combating the disease. There are first-person patient testimony and sidebar notes from "Dr. Jill" throughout, and appendices of references and state-by-state resources. The tone is calm, capable and reassuring.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
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.
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| 300 Tips for Making Life with Parkinson's Disease Easier |
Shelley Peterman Schwarz |
ISBN: 188879965X, Paperback - BUY
Book Info
Consumer text filled with tips, techniques, and shortcuts the author learned from her personal experience and from the people around her. Discusses saving time and energy, becoming more organized, and being independent. Softcover. DNLM: Parkinson Disease--rehabilitation--Popular Works.
Product Description:
Tips, techniques, and shortcuts learned from personal experience and arranged in categories of daily activities for easy reference. Each chapter begins with insights and observaitons of people living with Parkinson's. Readers then learn basic time and energy conservaiton driven by three principles: * alternate activity with rest * plan ahead * use labor-saving devices and new technology There are many varied strategies readers can use to become more independent: * realistic organizational skills * working smarter, if not faster * streamlining daily activities * staying involved and in touch * discovering local state and national resources * and tips for caregivers
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| HOPE: Four Keys to a Better Quality of Life for Parkinson's People |
Hal Newsom |
ISBN: 0971684103, Paperback - BUY
About the Author
Hal Newsom retired from the advertising world at the age of 60, after spending 35 years writing television commercials, newspaper ads, and radio copy. He has always led an active physical life, filled with competitve sports and outdoor activities. At 66, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Although slowed by Parkinson's, he has not let the disease diminish his zest for life. Today he hikes in the Washington mountains (not as high as before), downhill skis (except for moguls), jogs (at a snail's pace), and bikes the streets of Seattle (at no blazing speed). He shares his experience and attitudes with the hope that they will help provide insight and encouragement to others who are identified in this book as Parkinson's People.
Product Description:
This book is a book of hope for the newly diagnosed Parkinson's Person. It also serves as a helpful reminder of how to enjoy a better quality of life for those who have had the disease for many years.
The writing is succinct and easy to read. Hal outlines the four basics of hope as 1) Help; 2) Optimism; 3) Physician; and 4) Exercise.
His personal stories on these four points are candid and powerful. He has experienced some changes in his life as a result of Parkinson's but he remains positive, upbeat and full of vitality. He shares some personal guidelines he now lives by and offers some tips on how to on how to face the challenges that may lie ahead. This is not a lecture on what you should do but merely an insight into what is working for a fellow Parkinson's Person.
This is an essential tool for those diagnosed with Parkinson's.
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| The Anatomy of Hope : How People Prevail in the Face of Illness |
Jerome Groopman |
ISBN: 0375506381, Hardcover - BUY
From Publishers Weekly
In this provocative book, New Yorker staff writer and Harvard Medical School professor Groopman (Second Opinions; The Measure of Our Days) explores the way hope affects one's capacity to cope with serious illness. Drawing on his 30-year career in hematology and oncology, Groopman presents stories based on his patients and his own debilitating back injury. Through these moving if somewhat one-dimensional portraits, he reveals the role of memory, family and faith in hope and how they can influence healing by affecting treatment decisions and resilience. Sharing his own blunders and successes, Groopman underscores the power doctors and other health care providers have to instill or kill hope. He also explains that hope can be fostered without glossing over medical realities: "Hope... does not cast a veil over perception and thought. In this way, it is different from blind optimism: It brings reality into sharp focus." In the final chapters of the book, Groopman examines the existing science behind the mind-body connection by reviewing, for example, remarkable studies on the placebo effect. By the end of the book, Groopman successfully convinces that hope can offer not only solace but strength to those living with medical uncertainty.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
An inspiring and profoundly enlightening exploration of one doctor’s discovery of how hope can change
the course of illness
Since the time of the ancient Greeks, human beings have believed that hope is essential to life. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Harvard Medical School professor and New Yorker staff writer Jerome Groopman shows us why.
The search for hope is most urgent at the patient’s bedside. The Anatomy of Hope takes us there, bringing us into the lives of people at pivotal moments when they reach for and find hope--or when it eludes their grasp. Through these intimate portraits, we learn how to distinguish true hope from false, why some people feel they are undeserving of it, and whether we should ever abandon our search.
Can hope contribute to recovery by changing physical well-being? To answer this hotly debated question, Groopman embarked on an investigative journey to cutting-edge laboratories where researchers are unraveling an authentic biology of hope. There he finds a scientific basis for understanding the role of this vital emotion in the outcome of illness.
Here is a book that offers a new way of thinking about hope, with a message for all readers, not only patients and their families. "We are just beginning to appreciate hope’s reach," Groopman writes, "and have not defined its limits. I see hope as the very heart of healing."
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| Parkinson's Disease : The Way Forward! An Integrated Approach including Drugs, Surgery, Nutrition, Bowel and Muscle Function, Self-Esteem, Sexuality, Stress Control and Carers |
Geoffrey Leader, Aroldo Rossi, Lia Rossi Prosperi |
ISBN: 0952605686, Paperback - BUY
Product Details:
- Paperback: 340 pages
- Publisher: Denor Press (June 1, 2001)
- ISBN: 0952605686
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| Shaking Up Parkinson Disease: Fighting Like a Tiger, Thinking Like a Fox... |
A. N. Lieberman, Abraham, M.D. Lieberman |
ISBN: 0763718661, Paperback - BUY
From Library Journal
It is estimated that 1.2 million people in North American have Parkinson's disease (PD), including actor Michael J. Fox. Lieberman, the national medical director of the National Parkinson Foundation, has written a sympathetic book aimed at answering the questions posed by patients and families dealing with this dreadful disease. He covers anatomy and chemistry changes, diagnostic tests, the autonomic nervous system, and how PD affects the body and the mind. Especially good is the section on anxiety and depression as a biological rather than a psychological symptom of the disease. Lieberman explains PD symptoms, considering why they occur, what can be done medically to treat them, and steps the patient can take to alleviate them. He also details the drugs and surgery used to treat the disease and lists disorders that can mimic PD. Finally, Lieberman offers questionnaires that will help patients measure personal mobility, emotion, quality of life, and more. Though some readers may find the religious quotes off-putting, this book's readability and concrete tips make it better than William Weiner's Parkinson's Disease (LJ 5/15/01). An excellent addition to consumer health collections. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Product Description:
Univ. of Miami, FL. Consumer text explains Parkinson: how it's recognized, what causes it, who gets it, practical strategies for dealing with the diseases, when and how to get help, and more. Uses case studies, Biblical references, and facts. Softcover.
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| Living Well with Parkinson's: An Inspirational, Informative Guide for Parkinsonians and Their Loved Ones |
Glenna Wotton Atwood |
ISBN: 0471525391, Paperback - BUY
Book Info
For the layperson.
Product Description:
Presented here is the author's personal account of how she has coped and continues to cope positively with Parkinson's disease. Interwoven with the facts concerning the management of this disease, it shares the ups and downs with a portrait of a ``day in the life'' of someone special. Covers all aspects of this illness from the initial diagnosis, through the ``it's not fair'' syndrome to the eventual acceptance and reality of actually living and mastering, to the best of one's ability, a disease that at the present has no known cure. Among the topics covered are nutrition, exercise and attitude; doctors, medications, and therapies; family members including spouses and children; support groups and future possibilities.
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| When Parkinson's Strikes Early: Voices, Choices, Resources, and Treatment |
Barbara Blake-Krebs M.A |
ISBN: 0897933400, Paperback - BUY
From Booklist
Parkinson's struck Blake-Krebs and Herman in their mid-40s, and it hits some in their 30s or even earlier. Young people who have this disease usually associated with the elderly face several major problems, including living with the disease for many years, continually adjusting drugs and dosages, and finding assisted-living facilities. Those come in addition to difficulties with romance, marriage, and family life; the deeply personal chapter on the latter difficulties is one of the best in the book. Blake-Krebs and Herman also present valuable material on Parkinson's diagnosis, treatment (there is no cure), research, funding, and publicity, and in the main text and appendixes they provide access to support and other resource groups. Smoothly blending excerpts from the e-mailings of members of the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network (PIEN) and their own writing, Blake-Krebs and Herman assemble a real aid to younger Parkinson's sufferers. William Beatty
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Product Description:
Parkinson’s disease is often associated with the elderly, but half a million sufferers are in their early fifties or younger. This disorder carries both a physical and social stigma, with neurological degeneration made worse by the refusal of many to seek help. When Parkinson’s Strikes Early grew out of an Internet discussion group in 1996, and was further inspired by actor Michael J. Fox’s revelation that he has Parkinson’s disease. This book covers symptoms, side effects of medication, support networks, and surgery options, and explores the physical, emotional, and social struggles that face young people with Parkinson’s. Resources, advocacy ideas, and an index are also included.
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| 100 Questions & Answers About Parkinson Disease |
A. N. Lieberman, Marcia McCall |
ISBN: 0763704334, Paperback - BUY
Book Info
Consumer text provides authoritative, practical answers to questions on treatment options, quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Focuses on the day-to-day concerns of those dealing with Parkinson's Disease. Written in a question-and-answer format. Softcover.
Product Description:
Whether you are newly diagnosed with Parkinson Disease, a long-term PD patient, or a friend of relative of either, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor and patient view, 100 Questions and Answers About Parkinson Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, quality of life, sources of support, and much more. Eminent neurologist and psychiatrist Abraham Lieberman, MD, of the National Parkinson Foundation draws questions from his extensive databank of inquiries from thousands of PD patients to create a book focusing on the day-to-day concerns of people with PD. With the expertise and compassion for which he is famous, Dr. Lieberman explains the disease, its progression, and its treatment, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone coping with this frightening illness.
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| The Master Cleanser |
Stanley Burroughs |
ISBN: 0963926209, Paperback - BUY
The Master Cleanser diet otherwise known as the lemonade diet has been around close to 50 years. It's the easiest, most delicious, effective cleansing and weight loss diet available. You can feel good and get rid of what ails you. This diet has been used for every health problem with great success . Read the reviews below.
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| Lucky Man : A Memoir |
Michael J. Fox |
ISBN: 0786888741, Paperback - BUY
Amazon.com
The same sharp intelligence and self-deprecating wit that made Michael J. Fox a star in the Family Ties TV series and Back to the Future make this a lot punchier than the usual up-from-illness celebrity memoir. Yes, he begins with the first symptoms of Parkinson's disease, the incurable illness that led to his retirement from Spin City (and acting) in 2000. And yes, he assures us he is a better, happier person now than he was before he was diagnosed. In Fox's case, you actually might believe it, because he then cheerfully exposes the insecurities and self-indulgences of his pre-Parkinson's life in a manner that makes them not glamorous but wincingly ordinary and of course very funny. ("As for the question, 'Does it bother you that maybe she just wants to sleep with you because you're a celebrity?' My answer to that one was, 'Ah...nope.'") With a working-class Canadian background, Fox has an unusually detached perspective on the madness of mass-media fame; his description of the tabloid feeding frenzy surrounding his 1988 wedding to Tracy Pollan, for example, manages to be both acid and matter-of-fact. He is frank but not maudlin about his drinking problem, and he refreshingly notes that getting sober did not automatically solve all his other problems. This readable, witty autobiography reminds you why it was generally a pleasure to watch Fox onscreen: he's a nice guy with an edge, and you don't have to feel embarrassed about liking him. --Wendy Smith
Product Description:
"Life is great. Sometimes, though, you just have to put up with a little more crap." --Michael J. Fox
In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease -- a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for seven years. The worldwide response was staggering. Fortunately, he had accepted the diagnosis and by the time the public started grieving for him, he had stopped grieving for himself. With the same passion, humor, and energy that Fox has invested in his dozens of performances over the last 18 years, he tells the story of his life, his career, and his campaign to find a cure for Parkinson's.
Combining his trademark ironic sensibility and keen sense of the absurd, he recounts his life -- from his childhood in a small town in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television which made him a worldwide celebrity. Most importantly however, he writes of the last 10 years, during which -- with the unswerving support of his wife, family, and friends -- he has dealt with his illness. He talks about what Parkinson's has given him: the chance to appreciate a wonderful life and career, and the opportunity to help search for a cure and spread public awareness of the disease. He is a very lucky man, indeed.
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| Life Lines - a patient's perspective in humorous verse on life with Parkinson's Disease and Cancer |
Anthony Edey |
ISBN: 1586190121, Paperback - BUY
M.D.Crim MD for Jnl of bd of Fam prct
...here's a colection of immensely clever verse on none other than the simultaneous occurrence of Parkinson's Disease and melanoma on the face. The author .. never gives in to this double curse, instead we take part in his journey through life-threatening illnesses with a bright and clear wit.
Product Description:
This beautiful book combines the talents of a husband-and-wife team, blending witty, readable verse with fluent narrative passages and exquisite pen-and-ink drawings to tell the story of the author's struggles with two of the most prevalent diseases of our time, Parkinson's and skin cancer. From the original diagnosis of each ailment, the author recorded many of the events and his reaction to them in scraps of verse which he has subsequently rounded out into a compelling narrative and commentary. The poems are easy to read and preserve the stark reality of the situation while being generously laced with humor. The text is enlivened by a set of delightful drawings of flowers, each of which has some connection in folk- lore with the events described: these drawings are the work of the author's wife who also painted the frieze of irises which forms the basis for the tasteful and attractive cover.
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