This book teaches you everything you need to know to about Parkinson's Disease, without you guessing or searching endlessly for answers to your biggest questions. This book is the most up-to-date resource on the powerful benefits of nutritional diets and supplements for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Here's some of what you're going to discover: Discover exactly what is Parkinson's Disease. What causes it? How fast does it progress?How to get correctly diagnosed in determining whether it's really Parkinson's disease.Is Parkinson's hereditary? Discover what the latest research shows about whether you should be concerned if your parent or close family ancestry had Parkinson's.22 of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Learn these symptoms so you won't be fooled by other 'look alikes'.What the latest research shows about the most effective ways to slow the progression of Parkinson's.The 5 Stages of Parkinson's and how to identify which stage you're at now.How Parkinson's can affect your life expectancy and whether people die from the disease

This short book is a response to a frustration I heard from the Parkinson's community. The people I spoke to wanted to know if there were things they should be eating (or NOT eating) that might impact their disease. In order to generate a guide for what a relevant diet for people with Parkinson's would be, I combed the medical and nutrition literature for foods that had a specific effect on Parkinson's. This is the first overview of the research into PD and nutrition classified into short chapters as a starter guide.I've been working and volunteering in the Parkinson's community for many years. As an immunologist, my Parkinson's focus was centered on neuroinflammation. I had previously studied the role of diet in inflammation, and I suspected that diet could play a role in brain inflammation. The number of research articles published on Parkinson's and nutrition in the last few years has increased by a factor of 10. Yet, when my friends with Parkinson's started hunting for information about how nutrition might impact their disease, they were both excited and disappointed. Most of that information was completely incomprehensible or unavailable to a non-scientist. I've been sharing this information at wellness retreats and conferences, including the World Parkinson's Congress 2016. Whenever I speak, people tell me that they want a written document that they can refer to. This is that resource.

The author, Yuchi Yang, has been a registered dietitian for more than twenty years. She has been counseling patients with Parkinson's on food and nutrition to optimize their health with diet. Levodopa (L-dopa) is the most used medication to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Dietary protein can compete with L-dopa to cross the blood-brain barrier and decrease the efficacy of the drug. Such problem of protein and levodopa competition usually appears years after the initiation of L-dopa therapy. In this book, you will learn how to eat healthfully with an adequate amount of protein while maximizing the L-dopa efficacy. This book includes nutrition information and research findings on managing Parkinson's disease with diet; how to design your own meal plans; and 14 healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. Research continues to explore the science behind diet and nutrition for the risks of Parkinson's and how to manage it. Further research and studies will result in even more compelling dietary recommendations. In the meantime, this book can be used as a guide to managing Parkinson's with diet.

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is as disorienting as it is devastating. The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson’s Disease and Their Loved Ones helps make sense of what comes next and what can be done, not just for those suffering from the disease but for their family and friends as well. A trained nurse and primary caregiver for her mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, Lianna Marie draws upon over twenty years of education, research, and direct experience. Written in straightforward and easily accessible language, this essential guide aims to help patients better understand their role in their treatment so that they may continue to lead happy and hopeful lives. Topics covered include nutrition and exercise, alternative and complementary therapies, medication and treatment, and what caregivers can do to help. Written by an international expert on Parkinson’s who has confronted the disease firsthand, The Complete Guide serves as the go-to book for comprehensive, easy-to-understand information for all Parkinson’s patients and their loved ones.

The fundamental guide to the most effective treatments for Parkinson's Disease, from a Mayo Clinic doctor with thirty years of clinical and research experience. In this second edition follow-up to the extremely successful first edition, Dr. Ahlskog draws on thirty years of clinical experience to present the definitive guide to dealing with all aspects of Parkinson's Disease, from treatment options and side effects to the impact of the disease on caregivers and family. Dr. Ahlskog's goal is to educate patients so that they can better team up with their doctors to do battle with the disease, streamlining the decision-making process and enhancing their treatment. To do this, Dr. Ahlskog offers a gold mine of information, distilled from his years of experience treating people with Parkinson's at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to providing a comprehensive account of Parkinson's medications, this book also examines additional aspects of treatment, such as the role of nutrition, exercise, and physical therapy. Although many commendable texts have been written on the subject of Parkinson's Disease, their discussions of treatment have not been in depth. Dr. Ahlskog sifts through aspects of the disease in order to give the reader a comprehensive sense of Parkinson's and the best available treatment options. With a broader understanding of the disease and the available options, patients are able to make more informed choices, and doctors are able to provide more tailored care. This book delivers hopeful, helpful, and extensive information to all parties concerned: patients, caregivers, and doctors. The ultimate guide to symptoms and treatment, this thoroughly updated second edition is the first place patients should turn for reliable, easy-to-grasp information on Parkinson's Disease.

Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease is the complete guide to achieving better health, providing everything from tips on how to structure your day to take full advantage of higher energy periods, to tailor-made workout programs designed to boost mobility and balance. Studies have shown that exercise improves fitness and energy levels in Parkinson’s patients, while also relieving pain and helping them retain control in their daily life. Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease works as an integrated part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan, optimizing mobility, increasing strength and minimizing pain, while providing lifestyle tips to keep you motivated and moving forward. Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease also includes: - A detailed overview of how exercise can improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms - Clear, informative pictures of safe, effective exercises - Information on Parkinson’s life-hacks for relaxation and motivation - Detailed instructions on how to perform each movement - A complete fitness approach to restoring functionality Featuring expert-approved fitness techniques, with options ranging from resistance training to mobility movements to light strength exercises, Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease is the all-in-one resource for anyone looking to take back control and live their best life!