Safely integrate complementary, alternative, and lifestyle medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
For many with Parkinson's disease, adding complementary, alternative, and lifestyle therapies to a care plan can result in symptom relief and a higher quality of life without compromising conventional treatment. Written by a board-certified neurologist and expert in mind-body medicine, Optimal Health with Parkinson's Disease provides a thorough and up-to-date guide to a variety of therapies so that you and your health care team can make informed decisions to help you achieve optimal health.
Key Features:
* Learn the benefits of a holistic approach
* Find effective, low risk therapies for symptom relief such as tremor, muscle rigidity, depression, constipation, and insomnia
* Understand the pros and cons of popular diet and exercise approaches
* Determine which integrative therapies are best for you
* Personalize your treatment plan to help meet your goals
By:
Monique L. Giroux
Imprint: Demos Medical Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions:
Height: 178mm,
Width: 254mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781936303854
ISBN 10: 193630385X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 11 November 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents Introduction How to Personalize Your Care Part I: General Overview 1. Understanding Parkinson’s Disease What Is Parkinson’s Disease? How Does PD Progress? What Causes PD? 2. Treating Parkinson’s Disease Medical Therapies Surgical Therapies The Role of Integrative Medicine and Different Models of Care Integrative Therapies 3. Scientific Evidence for a Holistic and Integrative Approach Placebo Effect and Its Importance to Integrative Medicine Stress, Health, and Illness Cellular Healing Neuroprotection and Neuroplasticity Practical Considerations Part II: General Health and Lifestyle Medicine 4. Healthy Aging Cardiac Health Stroke Prevention Dementia and Cognitive Health Balance and Walking GI Health Skin, Bone, and Dental Health 5. Lifestyle Medicine Weight Management Tobacco and Alcohol Use Exercise Nutrition Stress Management Television Sleep Passion and Creativity Part III: Integrative Therapies 6. Biological Therapies Vitamins and Minerals Antioxidants Anti-Inflammatory Agents Bioenergetics Immuno- and Neuromodulators Neurochemicals and Amino Acids Botanicals 7. Body Therapy Chiropractic Manipulation Craniosacral Therapy Feldenkrais Method® and Alexander Technique® Massage Music Therapy Tai Chi and Qigong Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga 8. Mind-Body Biofeedback Breathwork Guided Imagery Hypnosis Meditation and Mindfulness 9. Energy and Sensory Medicine Acupuncture Aromatherapy Healing or Therapeutic Touch Light Therapy Magnet Therapy Reiki Whole Body Vibration Therapy 10. Community, Spirituality, Expressive, and Experiential Healing Animal Therapy and Service Dogs Journaling and Gratitude Music and Art Therapy Nature or Ecotherapy Spiritual Healing and Prayer Support and Support Groups Volunteerism 11. Whole System Approaches Ayurvedic Medicine Homeopathy Traditional Chinese Medicine Part IV: Symptom Relief 12. Therapies for Motor Symptoms Bradykinesia and Rigidity Dyskinesia Tremor Walking, Balance, and Freezing of Gait 13. Therapies for Non-Motor Symptoms Anxiety Apathy Cognitive Decline Constipation Depression Fatigue and Sedation Nausea Orthostatic Hypotension (Dizziness) Pain Restless Legs Syndrome Sleep Problems Urinary Problems Part V: Personalize Your Care Organizing, Creating, and Sustaining Your Plan Assembling Your Integrative Team General Health Tools Lifestyle Tools Resources Acknowledgments Index
Monique L. Giroux, MD, is co-founder of the Movement and Neuro performance Center of Colorado, USA and medical director of movement disorders and deep brain stimulation at Swedish Hospital, in Englewood, Colorado, USA. She is board certified in neurology and trained in integrative medicine.
