Optimal Health with Parkinson's Disease: A Guide to Integreating Lifestyle, Alternative, and Conventional Medicine [Paperback]

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 Diseaseprovides 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.

• 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

Dr. Giroux shares her experience and insights after many years of listening to the challenges faced day-to-day by her patients with neurological disorders. She combines her conventional medical training with mindfulness practice and integrative medical philosophy to provide a unique healing approach that empowers patients for optimal living. This excellent guide fully explains the value of this integrative approach, even when one is dealing with complex, chronic disease. I recommend it as a must-have for anyone living with Parkinson's disease.

Andrew Weil,MD, author ofHealthy Aging And 8 Weeks to Health

Navigating Parkinson's diagnosis, progression, and care is challenging. Dr. Monique Giroux provides a roadmap not only of the therapeutic options - medicinal and complementary - but also of the perspective that patients and their loved ones can use to live their best life with Parkinson's disease.

Todd Sherer, CEO, The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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