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Dr. Terry Wahls links micronutrient starvation to the epidemics of chronic disease that are overtaking modern society.She explains the key roles mitochondria play in maintaining a healthy brain and body.Americans are eating so poorly, something we all know to be true, that the majority of Americans are missing key building blocks that are needed for brain cells to be healthy.The result is an epidemic of depression, aggression, multiple sclerosis and early dementia.She then teaches you how to eat for healthy mitochondria, a healthy brain and a healthy body in language that is clear and concise, even for those without a science background.In this book, Dr. Wahls explains basic brain biology in simple terms.She tells us what vitamin, mineral and essential fat building blocks are needed by the mitochondria and other key structures in the brain.Then she explains what foods are good sources for those key nutrients.Over a hundred recipes are provided to help get you started on this new way of eating. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to fund research into the benefits of these interventions in others. ... Read more

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Easy to understand, useful recipes
I've enjoyed reading this book - it is easy to understand and has many useful recipes.Even though I don't have MS and am basically a healthy person physically, I suffer from depression and fatigue.This book has given me great ideas of how to "cure" my depression instead of just taking pills that cover up the symptoms.When I follow the suggestions and recipes in this book I feel great, sleep better, have more energy and a better outlook. I am able to spend time with my 6 year old son and enjoy our time together instead of feeling agitated.

The Must Have Manual on Nutrition
It took a desperate physician; a university professor with rapidly progressing MS, to dig through hundreds of journal articles and piece together all of this nutritional information into one very readable and instructive manual. If you find yourself reading articles on organic vs conventionally grown vegetables, free-range vs grain-fed beef, or if you're just a person who takes vitamins, this book has illustrations that will allow you to see what's going on in your cells as a result of what you put in your mouth.Terry Wahl is a 5-star doctor!

A book for everyone to read...healthy or not!
Being a person with m.s, I have understood the effect that food has had on my well being. Dr. Wahls explains the science behind eating right, how to determine what is and what is not a good food choice, the alternatives you can choose from and even recipes that can get you going. She also stresses the importance of exercise and why that is so important. So, all in all, She gives us the how and the why of how we should be living our lives..and as a bonus some tips on suppliments too! Recomended to anyone interested in getting healthy or how to heal!!!

Nutrition 101 from science to your table!
Don't let the title scare you away from this book.Inside is a scientific look at nutrition, and also practical ways to apply that science to create daily eating habits that will improve your health.I have fibromyalgia and I find that avoiding dairy and gluten makes me feel better.I buy organic if possible, non processed foods. Kelp, mushrooms, seaweed, onions, soy milk are just a few foods I purchase every week.Since doing this I feel better- less pain, brain fog and increased energy and weight loss.
Not only being a guide for food choices his book also talks about supplementation to foods as well, but the focus is on real foods first, and supplementation second.Follow Dr. Wahls plan and feel better, think clearer, and save money as you will be able to make wise decisions in the grocery store.
Thanks for sharing your story of recovery, as well as sharing your plan for regaining as well as maintaing a healthy body.

The diet is great for Brain Injury also!
I have the good fortune to have Dr. Wahls as a physician in the Polytrauma Clinic at the local VA. She outlined the diet, and I chose to give it a try. It's not easy to stick to it--I fell away from my routine at Christmas. But I can tell the difference in my ability to think quickly and clearly when I follow the protocol as opposed to when I am eating the way I used to eat. For me, I am making a lifetime commitment to keeping the protocol going because the of the positive mental changes. ... Read more

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Inspiring
When my husband was diagnosed this year, I felt helpless in understanding what he was going through and what was to come of our future.Coming from a medical background, i felt that I understood the science of the disease, but didnt understand the disease from a personal angle.I felt the need to educate myself and my husband immediatly and researched books for both of us to read.I have to say that this book helped open my mind up to sooooo many things, it brought tears to my eyes at time, and i felt inspired and motivated by it.I felt that now I could understand what he was going through, and I would know how to help him whenever he needed something, whether or not he expressed it to me.This book is a must read for newly diagnosed, those who don't want to give into the disease, and for those that love something with the disease.It helps shed a light that makes you feel human, and motivated to continue your life with an open mind and with a smile

Great Resource!
If you or somebody you know has MS this is the one book that will be of the most use.

MS and Your Feelings
Excellent book which helped me greatly with some of my feelings. I am a nurse practitioner and thought I was going crazy for awhile. I have tried some of the suggestions she gives in the book and have been very successful. My therapist was also very impressed with the book

A must have
MS and Your Feelings is a must for anyone dealing with the ravages of MS.Even if your MS is following a relatively benign course, the emotions associated with loss around a chronic disease, plus the loss of cognitive functions, memory, and emotional stability associated with the disease itself make this book timely and helpful.I've read it through twice already - first when first diagnosed, and again when my emotions were getting out of control.
Filled with good, sensible information and encouragement, it's a keeper, for frequent revisiting. If you buy one book about the emotional changes of MS, this should be the book.

GOOD

I have found this book to be a great read. It is full of great information. If you are newly diagnosed and are having a hard time get this book. And if you can get your caregiver to read it even better. ... Read more

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This comprehensive guide to alternative and self-helpcare is directed to those who have MS, and to their families, friends,and helpers. Judy Graham's personal experiences with MS prompted herto explore various natural methods of treatment, leading to dramaticand lasting improvement in her own health. In her book, she hascombined this first-hand knowledge with extensive, ongoing research.

Offers advice on exercise, posture, yoga, hyperbaric oxygen treatment,incontinence, relationships, sexuality, pregnancy, childbirth, mentalattitude, and dealing with fatigue.

Includes resource information and full details on evening primroseoil, a dietary supplement shown to be effective for many people withMS. ... Read more

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A MUST HAVE
This is a great book! This book was filled with many valuable information. As a newly diagnosed patient, I found this book to be very informative!

MS Self Help
Managing your own disease process is not a substitute for your doctor's care or advice, but it can help both you and him to improve the quality of that life. Medications can only go so far, and the rest is up to you. Know your own body, your symptoms, and what you can do about them. Knowledge is power.

Old Information
This book was written before the new drugs for MS.The info in it is dated with some advice that could be harmful if using one of the new drugs such as rebif, avonex, etc.You do not want to rev up your immune system.It is already working overtime destroying your myelin.Try one of the newer books like MS - The First Year by Margaret Blackstone.Also, Teri Garrs book and Fall Down Laughing are good.

Because Doctors Won't or Can't Tell You Everything
This highly readable, well-organized book covers the essential alternative approaches for those dealing with relapsing-remitting MS.It focuses on the best accepted research studies and wellness management (as opposed to symptom management).For example, there is a lot on diet, with great explanations of why it works, but nothing on bee venom therapy (which only temporarily can address symptoms).It's so well written, you can get the essence of the whole thing in a less than an hour, and then drill into the parts as appropriate.

Outstanding!
I have had MS for eight years.I found this book extremely informative. The author discusses information that I have not found anywhere else.Herapproach to disease management through vitamin and mineral suppliments aswell as the importance of identifying food allergies has given me renewedhope.I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

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Can practicing a healthy lifestyle, which includes a healthy diet, decrease Multiple Sclerosis symptoms?

In the U.S. alone, approximately 400,000 people suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. There are a variety of symptoms of MS, and it affects people in different ways, but there is no cure.

Eating well can help strengthen your body, and make living with the disease a little easier. Maintaining a low fat diet with foods containing anti-inflammatory properties can improve your well-being by decreasing your MS-related symptoms and flare-ups.

Cooking Well: Multiple Sclerosis features over 100 recipes designed to improve daily functioning and aid in the treatment of this disease.

Cooking Well: Multiple Sclerosis also includes:
* An overview on how to live with MS
* A list of foods to avoid
* A meal diary and checklist to track your progress

All recipes and meals in the Cooking Well series have been specially created by renowned health and diet expert, Chef Marie-Annick Courtier. Each book in the series also includes general nutrition information as well as tips on which foods to avoid along the path of nutritional healing. ... Read more

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Not in line with the MS diet
I thought this book would contain recipes that would work within the Swank/Mcdougall diet, but it does not. Most of the recipes contain dairy of some sort and legumes. I was very disappointed in the recipes that were offered. It seems that the only recipes in line with the diet were for baked fish or chicken which I already know how to make. I was hopeful for some substitutions that would satisfy the strictness of the diet, but I was sadly mistaken. Seems that the only option left is to run my own "test kitchen" to come up with substitutions myself. I'm a foodie and I have a better than average knowledge of cooking so it may be easier for me than others. Either way, don't waste your money on this cookbook as it is not in line at all with the suggested MS diets.

Good Book
Purchased this book for a friend and she really likes it. Good information concerning diets.

MS Cookbook purchase
As with many of the cookbooks I own, I have not yet delved into my new book "Cooking Well: Multiple Sclerosis: Over 75 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Nutritional Healing, but it does look easy and I'm anxious to get in there with my pots nd pans and try things.I also bought one for a friend and she was delighted. The books arrived expeditiously and in perfect condition, thank you.

COOKING WELL: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: OVER 75 EASY AND DELICIOUS RECIPES
My Book was great and in Great condition.I will get much use out of it.

Over seventy easily-made dishes are designed with MS in mind
Cooking Well: Multiple Sclerosis provides fine details on developing healthy eating habits to improve a life. Over seventy easily-made dishes are designed with MS in mind and provides shopping guides, cooking tips, and meal plans. ... Read more

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New treatments and promising therapies offer hope to patients with this disabling movement disorder. Written by one of the top experts in multiple sclerosis treatment, this handbook clearly and concisely discusses the management options available to treat this progressively debilitating disease and includes a full-color insert to aid the physician in diagnosis. ... Read more

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This second installment from the online group dedicated to supporting each other in the fight against "the MonSter" includes firsthand insights. ... Read more

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Best book on MS I've gotten so far.
I have purchased many books on MS since I got diagnosed in February and this one is the best by far.Just hearing other women talking about just about everything I've experienced.It's like inviting some friends over to your home that have MS too.

Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis
This book is excellent. It helped me tremendously. As I read I could relate to the things they were talking about. It has helped me track my symptoms of MS back around 15 years.

Not so much really
This book is all about women's personal experiences, mostly negative.The only part of the book that was about living BEYOND multiple schlerosis was the last chapter or two.Perhaps I'm just not in the right stage of MS to understand what was going on here.I skipped the chapters about housework and clothing.I can imagine talking to my best girlfiends about that (which the women in this support group were) but I didn't think it made very interesting copy.I also found the some of the in-group terms used, MonSter, froup, flutterbugs, a bit silly and off-putting.

Stories drawn from an on-line support group of women
Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis is a collection of personal stories drawn from an on-line support group of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. This compendium of updated information on the sometimes elusive MS diagnosis; sustaining positive doctor/patient relationships; the newest MS treatments; maximizing treatment benefits; Social Security Disability and other insurance benefit applications, as well as household accessibility and tips for choosing and correctly using assistive devices presents Living Beyond Multiple Sclerosis as an invaluable informational resource that is informative, and occasionally inspiring. Judith Nichols and her online community of women have rendered a truly invaluable service, the results of which are highly recommended for personal, professional, medical center, and community library health reference collections and reading lists.

Another triumph
Another triumph as beneficial to those with MS as the first book was, I'm sure.I'd like to see more original, personal writing by this author.Her Introduction is so clear and crisp--let's "hear" more. ... Read more

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A practical, self-help guide to multiple sclerosis providing important information about MS -- and how to live with it.This bestselling guide has proved a lifeline to many sufferers. Drawing on extensive research and personal stories, it provides an overview of orthodox and alternative medical methods to help the reader make an informed choice about which treatment is right for them.Includes the latest information on food allergies, special diets, exercise, nutritional supplements, alternative therapies, yoga etc. It also provides guidance on physical and emotional factors such as relationships, sex, pregnancy and childbirth. ... Read more

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Curious
(5 stars based on her terrific last book and the more recent date of this one!)

Wish I knew more about this book.

Has a lot changed since the previous edition?

Enlighten me, please.

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Multiple sclerosis affects an estimated 2.5 million people worldwide, 400,000 in the US, and 85,000 in the UK. MS is different from other neurological disorders in that there is some scientific evidence that diet may improve the condition, and add to quality of life. This book looks at how a low-fat diet and the popular Best Bet Diet may improve the health of those with MS. There is also an anti-Candida diet for the extensive numbers of people who suffer both MS and Candida. These diets may also help those with autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, Hughes syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or type 1 diabetes. Topics covered include: detailed advice on foods to avoid, and why; which foods you should eat; ensuring you obtain enough nutrients; food intolerance; food supplements; practical advice on overcoming problems such as fatigue and disability while preparing food; and, extensive recipe selection and sample menus. ... Read more

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Good info on MS, really not so much on Progressive....
Basic information on MS. I was disappointed that it didn't really cover more on Primary Progressive type of MS. Not a lot of info on that type of MS out anywhere. But the information in this book is good and I would suggest it for anyone looking for basic information on Multiple Sclerosis.

These experts know their field
Please note: This review is for the second edition, which is called "Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming the Challenges."

Thanks to Patricia Coyle, MD and June Halper for their work on behalf of us who have multiple sclerosis and have progressed in our disease course past the point where we could hope that new or worsening symptoms would lessen or disappear. The word "challenges" only begins to describe daily life.

There have been so many changes in the fight against multiple sclerosis in the last few years, including advances in genetic research and in the treatment of symptoms; it is a good time to revise the information on the subject, especially as the medical world has realized that a "wellness approach" is the right approach.Now we need to know how that looks in real life.

This book is well organized and labeled and includes a glossary, an index, and a list of suggested further reading. It is straightforward--no cartoons here.It is not meant to entertain, but to be a complete source of information, and it meets that challenge well.I have no reservations about recommending this book for your MS reference library.

It's a 'must' reference for any living with MS.
Every person living with or caretaking those with Multiple Sclerosis and any public or health library catering to patrons with MS needs this handbook, which focuses on the specific, special challenges of MS and how to handle daily life with a progressive disease. Chapters discuss the physical and psychological challenges of managing MS symptoms and progression, offering a range of insights and tips on treatments and options throughout. It's a 'must' reference for any living with MS. ... Read more

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Discover strategies to enhance quality of life and promote social and community participation for people with MS!

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research with Persons with Multiple Sclerosis will familiarize you with the complex issues experienced by people who have multiple sclerosis, suggesting ways to enhance your practice or research with this population. This vital resource fills a void in the scarce literature on occupational therapy and multiple sclerosis, providing you with a unique single-source reference on the subject. This book compiles the work and contributions of experts from Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United States—from a variety of fields, including occupational therapy, medicine, physical therapy, and psychology.

This thought-provoking book offers new perspectives on potential assessment and intervention ideas and provides information that could be used for broader program planning. This extensive resource will give you a deeper appreciation of the MS disease process and its influence on everyday living for persons with MS and their families.

In this collection, you will learn more about:

the health-related service needs of older adults with MS
the range of fatigue assessment tools that are available for clinical and research applications
the effect of wheelchair use on quality of life
the implications of tremor on everyday activities
the development and use of Lifestyle Management Programs©
coping processes used by women with MS as they age
the symptom and functional limitation profiles experienced by people with MS that lead to referrals to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research with Persons with Multiple Sclerosis contains charts, figures, graphs, and bibliographies to augment the research and studies found in this book. Also provided are contributions by Dr. Nicholas G. LaRocca—a well-known MS researcher—and Dr. Carol A. Gaetjens—an educator with MS. Occupational therapy students, clinicians, and researchers working with individuals and families who are affected by MS will find this book an important resource in their profession. ... Read more

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Praise for the first edition:"Well-conceived and written volume.... Great sensitivity to the realities of dealing with MS and gives straightforward information about outcomes and expectations"-- Science Books and Films

Multiple sclerosis strikes one in a thousand North Americans, usually in early adulthood, just as they are building careers and starting families. Because the disease involves the central nervous system, the effects are wide-ranging and difficult to predict.

Multiple Sclerosis is a fact-filled comprehensive guide to living with MS, supported by diagrams, case histories, a drug table and an extensive list of helpful books and organizations.

This updated edition features new drugs and therapies. Topics include: - What MS is, and who suffers from it - How MS is diagnosed as possible, probable or definite - Why the disease affects different people in different ways - Differences between relapsing-remitting MS and progressive MS - Adapting homes, careers and lifestyles to cope with the disease - Treatments currently available.

Combining current and authoritative medical advice and practical hands-on tips, Multiple Sclerosis is an invaluable guide for anyone affected by this complex disease. ... Read more

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Basics, nothing radical here
THis book by Paul O'Connor was terrific.It covers all of the basics and more.Easy to read and informative.I picked it up and finished it within a few hours and I am a slow reader. There is nothing radical or ridiculous in here unlike with some other books.Normal diet, beneficial medications, moderate exercise and life can be good with MS.Try to stay away from books like "The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book".They are pretty radical in approach and could leave you depressed if you can't keep up with the insanely low, low fat diet.It was the first book I picked up after being diagnosed with MS and was depressed at the harse look at how to eat.Leave that book alone unless you are already on a low fat diet and can easily move to an even lower fat diet.If you ever thought of joining a cult then that book is for you.If not, buy MS, Everything you need to know and you will be much happier.Life is a journey, not a guided tour.

Very informative!!!
I was just recently diagnosed with MS and I found this book a wealth of information.It had answers to all of my questions.I would recommend this for anyone who would like to have more knowledge on this disease.

A basic description of what MS is to its symptoms, treatment, and the latest research
The revised edition of Doctor O'Connor's Multiple Sclerosis: Everything You Need To Know offers all the latest details on the disease from a neurologist with over 20 years clinical experience treating those with MS. From a basic description of what MS is to its symptoms, treatment, and the latest research, this revised, updated edition includes drug tables, case histories, charts, and more.
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This is a single source for accurate and unbiasedinformation on the many complementary and alternative medicines thatcan help manage some MS symptoms and promote general health. Readerswill be able to: * find unconventional options for therapy; * learn ofpotentially dangerous interactions between alternative therapies andmedical treatments; * identify therapies that are effective, low risk,and inexpensive; * recognize ineffective, dangerous, or costlyalternative therapies. A section on Integrating Conventional andUnconventional Medicine links specific symptoms to potentially usefulalternative therapies: If readers have, for example, spasticity orbladder problems, they can easily identify potentially usefulalternative strategies. The book includes a glossary of popularsupplements commonly used in MS care.Many general books deal with thegeneral topic of alternative and complementary therapies, but mostcontain serious errors about their use in people with MS, and nonespecifically addresses the dangerous interactions that can occurbetween some therapies and the disease. ... Read more

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good info
this is good... I was hoping for something i had not read yet and it didn't have anything that fit this... but everything in it is good information for someone with MS.

Misleading title- it's a pharmaphilic decoy
I was very disappointed.This book is basically an attack on alternative therapies through the lens of self serving conventional medicine politics rather than attempting to find any merit and mechanism of different alternative modalities.For instance the coverage of vitamins and supplements were ridiculously weak and even out of date with modern research recommendations from conventional medical schools e.g. the sunshine vitamin D link to MS in particular and the much higher emerging vitamin D RDAs in general.The vitamin coverage completely failed to examine the true supplement alternatives like the inexpensive, riveting megadose protocols and clinical results of Duke educated Dr Fred R Klenner and, independently, Canadian Dr. H.T.R. Mount. Likewise I found the discussion of enzymes, nutrition, and digestion lame.These are time critical propositions for the consideration of those deteriorating with a conventional sentence of central neuritis and other neuropathies.

Very informative
As a person living with MS there were some things in this book that even I didn't know. Its good to have all the correct information from a medical professional. I carry this book with me all the time and refer to it whenever someone tells me, I should do this or that for my MS. We need lots more books like this.

Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis by Bowling
Multiple Sclerosis is a system that impacts the immune system
and the nervous system. There is a hereditary disposition to
the disease. The main damage involves lesions of the brain and
spinal cord. The disease may relapse and remit during various
phases. The drug Betaseron may be employed for MS to decrease
relapses in both length and severity. Alternative medicinal
protocols may be employedi.e. acupuncture, exercise,
biofeedback, chiropractic and massage therapy. Acupuncture has minor risks in the thoracic region for the lung and heart.
Propolis has been found to stimulate and suppress immune function.

A new area called Psychoneuroimmunology has developed which
impacts both the nervous system and the immune system.
Chelation therapy removes plaque from the blood vessels.
Chiropractic has been known to help MS sufferers because low
back pain is reduced with gentle manipulation.

Dental amalgum implications may be present in arthritis, lupus,
Parkinson's and brain tumor. Decreases in dietary fat may assist
MS sufferers. Gamma Linoleic Acid supresses excess immune
system activity. Enzyme therapy improves both digestion and
the breakdown of complex food groups. i.e. protein
Certain exercisesi.e. horseback ridingimproves the pelvis.
This book is an excellent supplementary reference for MS
sufferers. It will complement any formal program of
pharmaceutical medicines in place.

Definition: A linoleic acid is a liquid unsaturated fatty acid
essential in animal nutrition. The chemical composition is:

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Better than expected
After reading some of the reviews I hestitated on buying this.I had just been diagnosed with MS.I started taking the shots (and still am) but wanted to find other things that I could do.From the reviews I thought this would be an alternative medicine bashing book but its not.It states the facts as they are and shows pros and cons, leave a lot for the reader to consider.I found this to be a well-rounded book that had good info. ... Read more

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What's it like to live with MS, to laugh at MS, to befriend a disease thatdemands so much of your life?Most information on multiple sclerosis misses the emotionalmark by avoiding discussion of the intrinsic landmines one encounters while coming to termswith the disease:* What is it like to pick out a pair of shoes when aesthetics can't matter, yetyou simply can't accept dressing like a dowdy, elderly aunt?* What is it like to rile up a hornets'nest and realize you simply can't run away from the stings?People in the MS community yearnfor authentic, truthful stories of real life with a chronic disease-- stories and solutions they cancry and laugh with. MS is their reality and they haven't found the proper path to befriend it.Lifeon Cripple Creek is that 'friend'. ... Read more

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Facing our challenges as we slow down and learn.
Dean and I have much in common.We both have always taken time to attention to beautiful things.Unfortunately, we are both facing the challenge of having multiple sclerosis.Meanwhile we live, get help when we need it it and somehow enjoy our lives and frustrations.

Life on cripple creek
Excellent account of one living with MS and be able to translate her story with others on the light side of life.Humurous, however very real and touching.Would suggest others who have friends or family members with MS take time to read.

Helps to know your not alone.
I wanted to read how someone else was living and dealing with Multiple Sclerosis.What is she doing that I could learn from to improve my way of thinking. What am I doing that may be too much, or what can I learn to improve my way of thinking and feeling about myself when my body isn't working correctly.I have not finished the book, but found parts rather funny.It also gave me a feeling of ease knowing that I am not alone.I am doing things just as she is doing, but found I don't have to be perfect.I need to do what I can and rest when is needed.

very good read
I liked this writer's ability to go deeper and talk about very personal emotional issues related to having MS.

Life On Cripple Creek
Anyone that has MS needs to read this book!!This book gave me a different outlook on my life.I find myself laughing at myself all the time and Dean let me know that was normal.(If Normal is a word for MS'ers) Please read this book and allow your family to read it also.Your family will understand MS better especially without all the medical terms.Thank you Dean for writing this book. ... Read more

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Written by a professor of medicine who is also personally affected by the disease, Multiple Sclerosis offers an overview of every aspect of the condition. It begins by introducing the central nervous system and describing how multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. The author then reviews early understanding of MS, how it was first recognized as a disease, and the discoveries that have helped explain its causes.

Moving to contemporary understanding of multiple sclerosis, the book explores the epidemiology of MS in the United States and around the world, describes MS symptoms, and reviews today's treatments and research directions. Perhaps most important, it presents the experiences of persons living with multiple sclerosis, concluding with a discussion of factors affecting these individuals in their homes, families, and communities.

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Suggests how to deal with the physical limitations of the parent who has multiple sclerosis, and how to cope with the emotional stress that the disease places on the entire family. ... Read more

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Positive help for children
I read this book because my cousin has a similar disease and I was looking for resources for her teenage daughter. This book is an excellent overview of the grieving process that a family goes through when they realize that a disease is going to change their lives forever. It gives teenagers practical advice on where to look for help, coping with your parent's anger and frustration, and balancing caring for yourself and your parent. I also read "Coping with Being Gifted" in the same series and it was just as well written and balanced. ... Read more

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Mental Sharpening Stones
Most insightful book for individuals with MS.It offers inspirational notes along with excellent and a variety of suggested methods to maintain your cognitive and emotional stability.

Not as good as the first
I have purchased both of Mr. Gingold's books. Both have useful information, but I found his first book has more general information and living tips. This book, Mental Sharpening Stones, is much more of a "you can do it" type. Each chapter profiles a person dealing with MS, but doesn't provide the coping skills that the first book offered. Still, it is an interesting read.

Excellent Book
I highly recomend this insightful book for people with MS and those who love them.

An Invaluable Resource
Jeffrey Gingold, internationally acclaimed author and Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, has assembled an exceptional collection of articles and interviews featuring techniques for increasing and maintaining cognitive awareness.

The majority of the informative articles in this collection contain numerous helpful tips on how to keep mental faculties sharp and attentive, and ways to keep the stumbling blocks of Multiple Sclerosis from getting in the way of functioning professionally and privately. These include everything from mental exercises and organizational tips, to handy tools that can be utilized to cope with some of the physical setbacks, such as voice recognition programs for word processors.

If you or a loved one has MS, this book will prove to be a useful resource for day to day living.
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HEALTH / SELF-HELP"Judy Graham's book should be essential reading for all with MS and for the families and friends of those suffering. It is up-beat without being facile, and it surveys the field simply and intelligently. The clear way in which Ms. Graham tackles the contentious issue of diet is extremely welcome." --Yoga Journal"There is no doubt that this book is by far the most comprehensive, objective, and scientifically sound overview of all the options a person with MS has to help keep the MS disease process well controlled." --Ashton Embry, Ph.D., founder of DIRECT-MSJudy Graham is an inspiration. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 26 years old, 36 years later Judy Graham is still walking, working, and has successfully birthed and raised a son who is now an adult. In this totally revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis, first published in 1984, she shares the natural treatments that have helped her and many others with MS stabilize or even reverse the condition.Beginning with the effects of diet, she explains that many people with MS have been eating the wrong foods and shows which foods are"good"and"bad,"how to recognize food sensitivities, and how to correct nutritional deficiencies using dietary supplements. She also looks at reducing the body's toxic overload, whether from mercury amalgam fillings, chemicals, or medications. She presents the exercises with proven benefits for MS she has found most reliable and appropriate, such as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi, and explores alternative therapies that provide relief and support to the body's efforts to control MS, including acupuncture, reflexology, shiatsu, Reiki, and ayurveda. Most important are the insights she provides on the effects of negative thoughts on MS. She demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can actually slow down or even reverse the progression of this disease. Judy Graham is living proof that, as devastating as a diagnosis of MS is, life can still be lived to its fullest.JUDY GRAHAM is the editor of New Pathways, a magazine for people with MS, has worked as a TV producer for the BBC and other UK channels, and has written for many newspapers and magazines. She is the author of six books, including Multiple Sclerosis and Having a Baby, and lives in London. ... Read more

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priceless information
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (10/10)

Before I read "Managing Multiple Sclerosis Naturally" I knew very little about the disease, yet I do have a friend that has it. She continues to live as normal a life as she can in a wheelchair. According to her doctors the prognosis isn't good.Being an advocate of natural therapies, the title of this book spiked my interest. I wanted to know more so I could help my friend.I'm pleased to say this book didn't disappoint.

I was amazed to find out that dietary factors, such as gluten and dairy as well as digestive problems such as leaky gut and Candida, may be the cause of Multiple Sclerosis.In our western society "wrong diets" are prevalent and, personally, just being told I have Candida made me stop in my tracks when I read that there is a theory that it may cause MS.

Reading further, I found out that "pregnant women with MS often go into remission."As well, there are twice as many women as men that have MS.Graham says "For some women, MS symptoms get worse before menstruation and during menopause," therefore "Progesterone may have profound neuroprotective effects in addition to helping women with MS combat premenstrual tension and menopause symptoms."

Judy Graham, diagnosed with MS at twenty-six, offers a whole gamut of information in "Managing Multiple Sclerosis Naturally" from understanding MS, to nutrition, from physical and complementary therapies, to living a healthy lifestyle. Although I don't have MS I found this book a wealth of information just to help me understand what it is and what steps to take to prevent it.For example, just reading ways to detoxify the body will not only help anyone with MS but also prevent any disease in those that don't have MS.

I believe "Managing Multiple Sclerosis Naturally" is one of the most important books on the market. I highly recommend it to anyone with MS as well as anyone that wants to return their body to a healthy state. The information presented is priceless. ... Read more

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Multiple sclerosis is a disorder that plagues many seniors, but some have it worse than others. "Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know" analyzes this more advanced version of multiple sclerosis, which does not let up and offers a more constant loss of function. Outlining treatment and care options for the disorder, the book provides many tips for maintaining a higher quality of life in spite of the advanced version of multiple sclerosis. "Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis" is a choice pick for any with a relative facing the disorder, or faced with it themselves.
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