What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Parkinson's Disease: A Holistic Program for Optimal Wellness

By Mary J. Shomon, Jill Marjama-Lyons, Joe Cooney

Book Overview

From established, trusted doctors comes another groundbreaking "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You" book on Parkinson's Disease, a debilitating neurological disorder that affects over one million people in the U.S.​

Parkinson's 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446678902
• ISBN13: 9780446678902
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book for anyone affected by Parkinson's Disease.

This is by and far the best book that I read on the subject of PD. It is comprehensive, written by a PD specialist, is easy to read, considers many treatment options, and is reassuring. Parkinson's Disease is so frightening that many people, including doctors, think that little can be done about it; this book shows you why that is not so and provides information so that you can control your disease and still live your life. Thank you Doctor!

Best book for the average person

Despite my stack of books on parkinson's,I find myself almost always refering to this book for most of my questions. And answers are usually there in a nondepressing style. What's more the book goes into alternative methods of treatment as well as the conventional, Many things your doctor won't take the time to tell you.

an incredibly invaluable resource

I've had Parkinson's for a few years now, and, at age 51, have the ignoble distinction of being among those deemed "early onset." This book was among the first I bought when I was diagnosed, and stayed in the pile of books doctors and medical associations were gracious and generous enough to give me. Once I got to it, however, I quickly realized it is among the best. Descriptions, definitions, explanations... All are presented in clear, straightforward, easy-to-understand language, all are thorough without getting long-winded, and all are compassionate without being sappy or unrealistically "everything will be great." I appreciate the even-handedness of both her allopathic and holistic treatment descriptions, not offering much in the way of criticism nor over-the-top praise, just presenting the many options available. In glancing through the table of contents as i write this, to refresh my memory, i find it hard to really encapsulate this book, it is so packed with useful information. Like, how to find a great doctor. Suffice it to say that, from my experience and my belief in balancing both western and alternative medicine, this book is invaluable, for patient, friends, and family.