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PAC: Acupuncture in MS: The Basic Facts
by Alan Bowling, MD, PhD and Tom Stewart, Published in 2004, An exploration of what is known and not known about this complementary therapy.
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PAC: Clear Thinking About Alternative Therapies
Virginia Foster, with a contribution by Ellen Burstein MacFarlane, Last updated June 2004, Facts and common misconceptions, plus practical ways to evaluate benefits and risks.
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PAC: Dental Health: The Basic Facts
Created 2005, A basic overview of appropriate dental care, routine dental visits and problems, and information specific to people with MS.
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PAC: Food for Thought: MS and Nutrition
by Denise M. Nowack, RD, with Jane Sarnoff, Last updated 8/03, A guide to healthy eating, which includes managing symptoms, changing eating habits, and the effects of diet on MS. Illustrations.
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PAC: Living Well with MS
Carroll, David L. & Jon Dudley Dorman, MD. Harper Collins Publisher, 1993 A Guide for Patient, Caregiver, and Family, health writer Carroll and neurologist Dorman have authored a compact, highly readable guide for people with MS. Information on diagnosis, psychological coping, the importance of exercise and nutrition, and practical tips for everyday living with MS are presented clearly. The tone is realistic but upbeat, as noted in the title.
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PAC: Living with Multiple Sclerosis - A Wellness Approach
Kraft MD, George H. Kraft, and Marci Catanzaro, RN, Ph.D., Demos, 2000 This book offers avenues for optimizing health through exercise, nutrition and emotional well-being --providing a starting point for developing an individualized wellness program. With answers to the most commonly asked questions about living with multiple sclerosis, the authors include: Causes and course of the disease; Symptom management; Wellness management; Emotional health; Disease treatments; Alternative therapies; Working with your health care team; Social aspects of living with multiple sclerosis. This extensively revised and updated second edition includes information on the many new medications for managing the disease process, as well as the symptoms of the disease, and new sections dealing with exercise options and concepts of wellness.
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PAC: Managing MS Through Rehabilitation
Lisa J. Bain and Randall T. Schapiro, MD, Last updated October 2004, What rehabilitation can do for mobility, fatigue, driving, speech, memory, bowel or bladder problems, sexuality, and more.
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PAC: MS and Intimacy
Tanya Radford, Last updated October 2005, MS can affect sexuality, both directly and indirectly, but problems can be resolved or minimized.
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PAC: Multiple Sclerosis - A Self-Care Guide to Wellness
Holland, MSCN, EdD, Nancy J., and June Halper, MSN, RN. Demps. 2005. Education about multiple sclerosis has traditionally been medically oriented and related to disease and dysfunction. In contrast, this brand-new second edition of the Guide continues to focus on staying well in the presence of MS, a disease that - while incurable - can be managed. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics related to MS and its effects, focusing especially on the needs of those who have been living with the disease for some time. Practical tips on self-care are designed to promote maximum independence, well-being, and productivity. The theme of the book - wellness - can be described by the acronym: Weighing options; Eating well; Living to your fullest; Learning new skills; Needing others; Evaluating situations realistically; Surviving stress; and Staying responsible. Contributors to the book are professionals who have a specialty or a special interest in MS. Their suggestions, advice, and strategies come from years of experience in the field. It is their hope that readers will come away with fresh ideas on how to cope with the ever-changing challenges of MS.
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PAC: Multiple Sclerosis and Your Emotions
Mary Eve Sanford, PhD, and Jack H. Petajan, MD, Last updated February 2005, How to manage some of the emotional challenges created by MS.
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PAC: Preventive Care Recommendations for Adults with MS: The Basic Facts
A colorful chart detailing the medical tests, vaccinations, and general health and safety rules recommended for all adults with MS
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PAC: Stretching for People with MS
Beth E. Gibson, PT, Last updated 1/03, An illustrated manual showing range of motion, stretching, and balance exercises for a basic at-home program. 24-page large format booklet.
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PAC: Stretching with a Helper for People with MS
Beth E. Gibson, PT, Last updated 4/03, An illustrated manual showing most of the same exercises contained in Stretching for People with MS (range of motion, stretching, and balance). For individuals who need a helper. 28-page large format booklet.
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PAC: Taming Stress in Multiple Sclerosis
Frederick Foley, PhD, and Jane Sarnoff, Last updated June 2005, Simplifying daily life. Instructions on muscle relaxation, deep breathing, visualization, and more.
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PAC: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs in MS: An Introduction
Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, and Thomas Stewart, JD, PA-C, Last updated May 2006, A practical guide to diet supplements for people with MS. Outlines what is and what is not known about supplementation, with references for further study. Illustrations. 32-page booklet.
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PAC: Yes You Can! Go Beyond Physical Adversity and Live Life to Its Fullest
Dietz, PhD, Janis. Demos, 2000. Life is not a dress rehearsal. This is our only chance. And, given that it is our only chance, Dr. Janis Dietz wants to show the reader how to make the most of it; how to weather challenges, illnesses, and disability. She wants them to come away from the experience of reading this book with a new zest for life and a new feeling of what you can accomplish. And they will. She will help the reader realize those "positive responses to tough challenges." With her "can-do" attitude, she will inspire them to reach higher and further.
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