Multiple sclerosis (MS) - a disease of the central nervous system - is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults today. In her authoritative and inspiring book, Cynthia Benz demystifies the illness, explains its symptoms and patterns and offers a wealth of practical advice on coping with MS on a day-to-day basis. Including information on:- How to cope with stress and remain optimistic- Available therapies - from traditional drugs and physiotherapy to alternative treatments including acupuncture, homeopathy and massage- What help is on offer and where it can be foundRevised and updated for the 21st century this is the essential handbook for people with MS, parents and carers alike.

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Completely revised and updated, this is the essential guide to living with the symptoms and understanding the treatments for multiple sclerosis

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Cynthia Benz & Richard Reynolds



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It is estimated that 85,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis - a disease of the central nervous system affecting mainly young adults. In their authoritative and inspiring book Dr Cynthia Benz and
Professor Richard Reynolds demystify the illness, explain its symptoms and patterns, and offer a wealth of practical advice on coping with MS on a day-to-day basis.

Revised and updated for the 21st century, this essential handbook provides information on:
• what MS really is and how it affects your body
• how to cope with its symptoms and uncertainties
• managing MS by means of therapies and lifestyle
• what help is on offer and where it can be found
• the latest insights from research

'Required reading for persons with MS, their carers and physicians alike.' International Federation of MS Societies' Review

Cynthia Benz has lived with MS for over 25 years and so offers an 'insider's perspective. She has worked as a lecturer and counsellor in adult education, and recently completed a doctorate. Cynthia has spoken widely on MS across the British Isles and abroad. Richard Reynolds is Professor of Cellular Neurobiology at Imperial College, London. He is also the Scientific Director of the UK Multiple Sclerosis Tissue Bank. As he has been carrying out MS-related research for the last 20 years, both in Switzerland and the UK, Richard provides a scientific insight into this enigmatic illness.



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    Titel
    Coping With Multiple Sclerosis
    Untertitel
    A Comprehensive Guide to the Symptoms and Treatments
    EAN
    9781446490600
    ISBN
    978-1-4464-9060-0
    Format
    E-Book (epub)
    Herausgeber
    Genre
    Veröffentlichung
    31.08.2011
    Digitaler Kopierschutz
    Adobe-DRM
    Dateigrösse
    1.44 MB
    Anzahl Seiten
    320
    Jahr
    2011
    Untertitel
    Englisch
    Features
    Unterstützte Lesegerätegruppen: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet