Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders

Treatment Strategies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Migraine, and Seizures

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

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Numerous medical journals have published studies supporting the use of herbs and nutrients in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. Yet in practice most neurologists rarely include them as part of their protocols. In this practical guide, Sidney Kurn, M.D., and Sheryl Shook, Ph.D., explain how to safely and easily incorporate herbs, antioxidants, and nutritional supplements into the standard conventional treatments for 6 common neurologic disorders: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraine, and seizures.For each condition, the authors provide detailed strategies supported by scientific evidence and years of successful clinical practice. They examine the biochemical role of each recommended herb, nutrient, or antioxidant and discuss potential side effects, counter-indications, and proper dosages to reduce symptoms, slow disease progression, and—in the case of stroke, migraine, and seizures—lessen the chances of recurrence. Integrating neuroscience, biochemistry, herbalism, and decades of clinical experience, the authors lay the scientific foundation for a holistic, naturopathic approach to neurologic disorders and a way to enhance the quality of life for those suffering from these conditions.

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Utgivningsdatum:2016-07-28
Mått:152 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Inner Traditions Bear and Company
ISBN:9781620555538

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Sidney J. Kurn, M.D., has been a practicing neurologist since 1979, adding acupuncture to his practice in 1994 and herbal medicine in 1996. Now semi-retired, Dr. Kurn is currently studying physics at UC Berkeley. He lives in Santa Rosa, California. Sheryl Shook, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in neuroscience from University of California, Davis. She has completed studies in herbal medicine and currently is a sleep science and anatomy and physiology professor. She lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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“Because neurological diseases are among the hardest to treat, and among the most complex and resistant conditions, this book is both a very good and a very important guide. I would highly recommend that clinicians have this book on their shelves.”

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Acknowledgments How to Use This Book: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Practitioners What These Six Disorders Have in Common: Contributing Factors and Treatments The Importance of Sleep 1 Multiple Sclerosis 2 Parkinson’s Disease 3 Alzheimer’s Disease 4 Atherosclerosis and Stroke 5 Migraine Headaches 6 Seizure Disorders CONCLUSION Scientific Discovery and the Integration of Herbs and Nutrients in Future Treatments of Neurologic Disorders POSTSCRIPT New Supplement: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone References Recommended Reading Index About the Authors