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Parkinsons Disease Reducing Symptoms with Nutrition and Drugs. 2017 Revised Edition
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“Above all you have given us hope, help and a means to manage this disease.” R. McNally, County Dublin, Ireland “This timely volume provides an easily accessible and scientifically referenced source of information on the diverse aspects of drugs and nutrition.” Professor Leslie Findley, Medical Advisor to The European Parkinson’s Disease Association “To me, nutrition now forms the platform for drug therapy and other contributory factors to my well-being. To anyone with or touched by Parkinson’s, I commend this book to you. It is an indispensable tool to help you to help yourself… Read on and reap the benefits!” Tom Isaacs, Co-Founder, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust, UK “In timing the L-dopa as the book says, I feel much better!” V. R., PD Person, Southampton, UK The REVISED EDITION of this groundbreaking book offers a powerful blending of nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits, presenting the latest drugs and nutrients in the therapeutic approach and management of Parkinson’s disease. In user-friendly, easy-to-follow style, it aims to reduce distressing symptoms, improve general functional health and promote well-being in people with Parkinson’s disease. It clearly explains the effects of nutrition and medication on the brain and general metabolism, thereby empowering the reader to plan a more predictable and personalized management approach. This innovative book is suitable for Healthcare Professionals, Parkinson’s Sufferers and Caregivers alike. It is also appropriate for students of medicine, nutrition and dietetics, presenting underlying biochemistry and scientific references. The authors are recognized internationally as pioneers in the field of nutritional management of Parkinson’s Disease and have received a “Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Award” in the USA and “The CAM Highly Commended Outstanding practice Award” in the UK. They have contributed to journals, lecture internationally at Parkinson’s Disease congresses and have written other books on Parkinson’s Disease. The many topics presented in this book include: • Drug-nutrient interactions (L-dopa and food) • Best combinations of food and drugs for effectiveness & reducing dyskinesia • Smoothing out the “on-off” period • Individualizing drug dosage with special monitoring charts • Improving bowel function and constipation, • Weight control • Supporting energy and blood sugar regulation • Biochemical tests to establish deficiencies/excesses • Nutritional supplements and diet for cellular deficiencies or excesses • Intravenous nutritional support • Stabilizing cell membranes • Cooking methods, diet, antioxidants and environmental awareness to reduce harmful free radicals • Recipes for L-dopa users with family and friends • Solutions for chewing, swallowing and malabsorption problems • Sexuality and Sleep – practical recommendations • Stress management and the “dopamine connection” • Optimum recovery from surgery • After antibiotics – restoring intestinal immunity with probiotics • Caregivers Needs • Explanation of how the body and brain make dopamine from nutritional factors (biochemistry)
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3rd edition (31 July 2017), Denor Press |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 180 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0952605643 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0952605645 |
| Dimensions | 16.99 x 0.97 x 24.41 cm |
by Amazon Customer
A well written easy to understand on the interaction between drugs and nutrition
by the snail behind you
It was a good read but as with a lot of these books very technical.
There was a lot of info on Parkinsons and treatments with less on the diet apart from avoiding cheese, sorry protein. I think you’ll get more help from Parkinsons’ nurse or dietitian.
by JCPB
A thorough, credible and most useful guide to the use of diet as a means of alleviating the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. In particular it explains the strong link between anxiety (in all its forms) and tremor. Another key element is the need to keep one’s digestive system in good condition in order to maximize the body’s ability to generate dopamine from a full set of well-digested minerals and vitamins. The book covers the use of diet with and without medication; and gives tailored approaches for each of the standard medications used in alleviation of PD symptoms.
It has been written by practiced experts for use by PD sufferers, carers and medical practitioners.It is entirely complementary to the accepted treatments for PD and paves the way for PD sufferers themselves to do something to improve their life experience. I have put the book to practical use and started to benefit from its advice significantly within days. Excellent.
by rebecca hamilton
I was disappointed. I don’t know if I failed the read the description well enough; but the book seemed focused on a BERY RIGID DIET regimen. I guess I was hoping for something more well rounded.
by Capricorn 32
My husband, who was recently diagnosed with PD, found this book really helpful and it inspired him to keep with his exercise routine and jobs in the garden. Also, he keeps a very healthy diet in line with a Japanese type of diet.
Mr. Pepper’s determination and hope is very well transmitted in his book.
We are both very grateful to him and his editors for having published such important information.
by Amazon Customer
Excellent I am taking some of the advice recommended & my Parkinsons symptoms have reduced
by Jack Rummins
This is an excellent book which has changed my life, I have Parkinson’s and, until I read this book I was unaware that any other help was available to me, apart from taking increasing amounts of the drug L-Dopa and various other dopamine-imitating drugs. Don’t get me wrong; I would be living an appalling life without L-Dopa. However, what I hadn’t realised was that the efficacy of the Parkinson’s drugs depends on my nutrition and that by altering what I eat and drink and when I eat and drink it, can make the difference between my being very disabled and leading a comparatively normal life. I would urge anyone with Parkinson’s or connected with Parkinson’s to, at least read this book.
by beatrice shire
It was very unlike most books about PD which contain many anecdotes. Ths is almost all theory, and I did think the occasional example might help illustrate their points.
I thought it a pity that it was SO concise – as I would have liked to hear more that these very knowledgeable people thought.