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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook George Jelinek MD

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook By George Jelinek MD

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook by George Jelinek MD


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Summary

A complete guide to a healthy and active life with MS on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with chapters from a team of international experts and personal stories from around the world.

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook Summary

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health by George Jelinek MD

'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio

'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London

A long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.

The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.

If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook Reviews

This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management, offering a path to achieve the best possible outcome in this potentially devastating condition. -- Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College London
If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must read. The seven-step process for self-management presented in overcoming MS is a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to living your best life despite having this disease. -- Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio
A deeply insightful account and instructive guide for adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors and thriving while living with MS. -- Dr Sarah Mulukutla, Founding Chairperson of the Section on Neurohealth and Integrative Neurology at the American Academy of Neurology, New York
Written specifically for people who have MS, this inspirational book provides a comprehensive, practicable program for living a full life with this disease. -- Dr Alessandra Solari, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Italy
Overcoming MS is now the essential mainstay of MS management, before or alongside drug therapy, offering the best chance of a full and healthy life for people with MS. -- Dr Peter Silbert, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Western Australia
A wonderful resource for people living with MS. -- Dr Ilana Katz Sand, Associate Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York

About George Jelinek MD

Professor George Jelinek MBBS, MD developed the OMS 7-Step Recovery Program and founded the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. An international leader in research and treatment of multiple sclerosis, he is the author of Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. Associate Professor Sandra Neate MBBS, FACEM is an emergency physician, and Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the University of Melbourne. Dr Michelle O'Donoghue MD MPH, is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Table of Contents

i: Foreword ii: Preface iii: About the editors iv: About the contributors v: Part 1: The Lay of the Land 1: Understanding multiple sclerosis vi: Part 2: The Directions 2: Overview of the OMS Program 3: Eat well 4: Get enough sun and vitamin D 5: Exercise 6: Meditation, mindfulness and the mind-bodyconnection 7: Medication 8: Progressive MS 9: Families and prevention vii: Part 3: Keeping on track 10: I've just been diagnosed with MS 11: Choosing your healthcare team 12: Mental health 13: Building resilience 14: Work 15: Disclosure 16: Pregnancy and childbirth 17: Sticking with the OMS Program viii: Part 4: The road ahead 18: Facing an uncertain future 19: The road ahead ix: Index

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GOR012376263
9781838953072
1838953078
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health by George Jelinek MD
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
20220203
400
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