The Parkinson's Plan
A New Path to Prevention and Treatment
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A groundbreaking prescriptive guide to preventing and fighting Parkinson’s disease
“The Parkinson’s Plan meets this moment with science, clarity, and a path forward.” (Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent, CNN)
In The Parkinson’s Plan, two doctors on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research detail the steps necessary to prevent, slow, and treat this debilitating condition. They show readers how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the lifestyles we live. They introduce the “Parkinson’s 25,” the most detailed checklist ever created to allow anyone to lower their risk of Parkinson’s. They interview the world’s top scientists, clinicians, and thought leaders in the Parkinson’s field to offer a detailed plan for treatment that includes cutting-edge methods and recent technological and medical advances.
The Parkinson’s Plan takes the next step in winning the battle against Parkinson’s, presenting a clear road map with the strategies and tactics necessary to create a world where the disease is increasingly rare and the treatments are more successful.
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In this prescriptive guide, neurologists Dorsey and Okun (Ending Parkinson's Disease) explain the latest research concerning Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disease that causes tremors and stiffness, and detail steps for risk reduction. The disease has become "disturbingly common," according to the authors, who argue that genetics alone aren't to blame: "rather, chemicals in our food, water, and air have created this largely man-made disease." To address the "Parkinson's pandemic," they present a four-part road map using the acronym PLAN. They urge prevention of the disease through bans on harmful chemicals, like the pesticide paraquat, which has been strongly linked to Parkinson's; learning more about the disease through increased funding for research into its causes (scientists believe it could start in the nose or gut); amplifying patients' voices so care models can be constructed to adequately meet their needs; and navigating new treatments, such as electrical stimulation, behavioral interventions, and over-the-counter medications that can be repurposed for Parkinson's patients. In addition to outlining this detailed plan for the country at large, the authors clearly articulate what individuals can do to reduce their risk, like washing produce, filtering water, and avoiding certain dry cleaning chemicals. Readers interested in both public policy and individual risk mitigation will find Dorsey and Okun's program accessible and inspiring.
