Parkinson's disease is on the rise throughout the U.S., and this book offers readers an introduction to its causes, symptoms, and treatments. It is for anyone who suffers from Parkinson's, or knows and loves someone who does.

PrefacePart 1: Groundwork1 History of Parkinson's2 Fame and Parkinson's3 Anatomy and Physiology of Parkinson'sPart 2: Clinical Picture4 Causes of Parkinson's5 Symptoms in General6 Stage-Based Symptoms7 Inpatient Diagnostics and Approaches8 Outpatient Diagnostics and ApproachesPart 3: Other Manifestations9 Disorders Associated with Parkinson's10 Pain and Parkinson'sPart 4: Team-Oriented Resolutions11 Allopathic Treatment12 Osteopathic Treatment13 Naturopathic Treatment14 Non-prescription TreatmentPart 5: Personal Resolutions15 Prevention of Parkinson's16 Diet and Parkinson's17 Parkinson's and Exercise18 Motivation in Parkinson's19 Parkinson's at Home20 ConclusionAppendix A: Parkinson's-related LinksAppendix B: Research and TrainingAppendix C: Parkinson's OrganizationsAppendix D: Nationally Recognized Parkinson'sAppendix E: For Further ReadingNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Author