The Parkinson's Playbook
A Game Plan to Put Your Parkinson's On the Defense
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2017
Summary
The Parkinson’s Playbook provides everything needed to put together a winning strategy to gain control after a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.The Parkinson’s Playbook puts the power in your hands, giving you the knowledge you need to proactively defend yourself against the progression of Parkinson’s disease with energy, vitality, and confidence.The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is not an easy one. In The Parkinson’s Playbook, author Robert Smith has prepared an enlightening and engaging “playbook” to help you tackle Parkinson’s head on, including a pro-active offense of lifestyle improvements and defensive measures including cutting-edge medications and natural healing techniques.The Parkinson’s Playbook makes you the MVP of your life-so get out there and win!Also featured in The Parkinson’s Playbook:. How to assemble a line-up of medical and emotional support systems. Learn the importance of exercise to boost strength and relieve stress. Effective, easy-to-implement diet changes for well-being…and so much more, all with the unique patient’s perspective of the author’s personal experiences fighting-and winning-against his disease.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781578267088 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1578267080 |
| Author: | Robert W. Smith, Stanley Kerstein |
| Publisher: | Hatherleigh Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Hatherleigh Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 368g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“The Parkinson’s Playbook provides key details related to coping with the diagnosis, managing medications and neurological evaluation, and overcoming obstacles to being ‘well’ despite having to live with a chronic disease. Robert highlights how he augments the medical treatments with the holistic focus on maintaining ideal body weight, adjusting diet and nutrition, and keeping physical fit with daily exercise, stretching, balance, and conditioning. He has learned to not only to live with it, but to live well!” —Gregory T. Everson, MD
“The Parkinson’s Playbook is an amazing journal of powerful and useful lessons learned.” —Nan Anderson, Principal, FAIA (Fellow of the American Institute of Architects)
“This book will transform many lives!” —Amanda Johnson, author of True to Intention
”…has the potential to help so many people with Parkinson’s!” —Deborah Lonergan Yatsko, US Department of Health and Human Service Liaison
“If you have a connection to Parkinson’s, you should take a look at this.” —Stephen G. Abel, Colonel, US Army (Retired)
“The Parkinson’s Playbook gives a new meaning to dedication and perseverance.” —Donald Godi, FASLA (Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects)
”…thoroughly impressed and convinced this is the direction Parkinson’s treatment should be going.” —Ashley Rhines, Massage Therapist
”…inspirational providing hope, wisdom, and lessons for how to live life whether you have Parkinson’s or not… a must-read!” —Melanie Weller M.S., LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
Robert W. Smith
Robert Smith is a Parkinson’s disease advocate. His own diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease has inspired him to be a mentor to those suffering from the same debilitating condition. Professionally, Robert has enjoyed a successful career as a landscape architect, and is a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects. He currently lives in Denver, CO.Stanley J. Kerstein, MD, has been practicing internal medicine at Rose Medical Center for over 30 years. Dr. Kerstein trained at the University of Colorado Medical Center, Ohio State University Hospital and served in the United States Army Medical Corp. Dr. Kerstein is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” for many years. Dr. Kerstein has been involved in medical education, medical administration, and clinical research. He served for many years on the board of governors of a large Denver area hospital system and continues to be involved in geriatrics as a medical director of a long term care facility. He currently lives in Denver, CO.
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