Conquering Parkinson's Disease

Conquering Parkinson's Disease
Author: Dinesh Patel
Publisher: The Write Place (Crossword)
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9383952237

"How would you react if you were told you had contracted an incurable illness? Scared? Angry? Upset? Devastated? When Dinesh Patel was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, in incurable illness of the central nervous system, one expected him too to go through a roller coaster of emotions. Except he said it was better to have Parkinson's than ""conditions like heart attack, stroke, cancer, asthma, kidney failure and so on that are treatable."" In 'Conquering Parkinson's Disease', Dinesh writes an intimate and inspirational account of how he took on the illness headfirst and emerged victorious. He continued to lead an enriching life full of music and art while privately battling a progressive disease. His contagious optimism for life infected all those who came in contact with him, including acclaimed Marathi playback singer Sanjeevani Bhelande and noted actress Smita Jaykar. ""His enthusiasm is exemplary,"" notes Bhelande."

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Understanding Parkinson's Disease
Author: Steven H Schechter
Publisher: Addicus Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1943886474

If you've been told by your doctor, "You have Parkinson's disease," you probably found it difficult to hear those words. Such a diagnosis can be frightening and leave you filled with questions. How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options? These authors are uniquely qualified to understand your concerns. Steven Schechter, M.D., is a neurologist who has treated thousands of patients with Parkinson's disease, and David Cram, M.D., lived with the disease himself. Among the topics they cover are: diagnosis, symptoms and stages, the emotional side of PD—conquering fear and denial, choosing the right health care team, drug therapy—medications and how they work, surgical options, deep brain stimulation, the importance of exercise, coping with day-to-day problems, and care for caregivers.

Parkinson's? You're Kidding Me, Right?

Parkinson's? You're Kidding Me, Right?
Author: Sheryl Jedlinski
Publisher: Konoso LLC
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999748121

In this book, journalist Sheryl Jedlinski tells the story of her 20-year journey with Parkinson's disease in a way that empowers readers to face this degenerative neurological disease with courage, grace, and dignity. Sharing the knowledge, coping strategies, and experiences that have helped her live well with Parkinson's, Sheryl offers fellow patients insights that they crave, but rarely receive. She also uses her humorous adventures to address adjustments that must be made to enjoy a full, productive life. Told through entertaining stories, this clever, creative read can benefit newbies and old-timers, care partners, doctors, nurses, and physical therapists eager to learn more about the practical aspects of living with Parkinson's. At the same time, the topics are broad enough to be relevant to anyone experiencing a life changing event of any kind. The bottom line, Sheryl says, is that, "While we may need to dream new dreams to fit our New Normal, it is important to recognize that in so doing, we may exceed our original expectations.

Rethinking Parkinson's Disease

Rethinking Parkinson's Disease
Author: John C Coleman
Publisher: Hybrid Publishers
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2020-10-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1925736474

John Coleman was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while studying to be a naturopath, and banished all the frustrating symptoms of this cruel condition from his body ... naturally! His new book equips those diagnosed with the knowledge needed to reverse their Parkinson's disease symptoms and even recover, using completely natural means. Rethinking Parkinson's Disease traces known pathways leading to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, together with strategies to reverse each pathway. It includes the best evidence from Western allopathic medicine and complementary/alternative medicine in discovering how and why people with Parkinson's develop symptoms, the diagnostic process, standard treatments and prognoses offered by expert practitioners, and ongoing research. The book presents strategies that have been shown, clinically or in research, to improve the health of people with Parkinson's, with the possibility of reversing symptoms. A major section of this work details strategies to create wellness, many available to patients at little or no cost. There are sections on symptom control, complementary medical treatments and therapies to avoid. The book is aimed primarily at people with Parkinson's, families and supporters, and may be used as a self-help book, including advice on building a team of supportive practitioners. There are also suggestions and advice for both Western allopathic medicine and complementary/alternative medicine practitioners to enhance their care of patients with a Parkinson's disease diagnosis, so it may be used as a handbook for practitioners wishing to move away from the standard conservative view of Parkinson's disease as an "incurable" disease.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease
Author: William J. Weiner
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2006-11-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0801885469

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, medical, emotional, and physical challenges remain. The second edition of this accessible and comprehensive guide provides crucial information for managing this complex condition, including details on the use of medications, diet, exercise, complementary therapies, and surgery. The second edition includes new information about: • The genetic and hereditary pattern of the disease • Medications and uses of established medications • Other approaches to treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s • Juvenile-onset Parkinson’s disease • Normal pressure hydrocephalus • The effects of fluctuating hormones on disease symptoms • Fetal cell transplants and porcine cell transplants • The nutritional supplement Co-Enzyme Q10