This groundbreaking book offers a powerful blending
of nutritional and pharmaceutical benefits. In
¿user-friendly¿ 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 brain and general metabolism, thereby empowering the
reader to plan a more predictable and personalised
management approach. 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 United
States. This innovative book is aimed at all people
affected by the disease, being suitable for Healthcare
Professionals, Parkinson¿s Sufferers and Caregivers
alike. It is also an easy-to-follow guide on this
complex subject for students of medicine, nutrition and
dietetics. ¿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 is now the most important method of managing
my health. It 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 ¿Above all you have given us
hope, help and a means to manage this disease.¿ R.
McNally, County Dublin, Ireland The many topics
presented in this book include: · Interaction between
L-dopa and food - best combinations for effectiveness
& reducing dyskinesia · Smoothing out the ¿on-off¿
period · Individualising drug dosage and intervals
between administrations with special monitoring charts ·
Specific nutritional recommendations to improve bowel
function, weight control and energy · Biochemical tests
to establish deficiencies/excesses at the cellular level
· Nutritional supplements and diet for cellular
deficiencies or excesses demonstrated · Cooking methods,
diet, antioxidants and environmental awareness to reduce
harmful free radicals · Simple delicious recipes
suitable for L-dopa users with family and friends ·
Solutions for problems of chewing, swallowing and
malabsorption · Sexuality and Sleep - practical and
nutritional considerations · Stress management and the
¿dopamine connection¿ - practical and nutritional
considerations · Optimum recovery from surgery -
peri-operative nutrition · After antibiotics - restoring
intestinal immunity with probiotics
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