Optimal Health with Multiple Sclerosis A Practical Holistic Guide to Nutrition and Longevity

by Shah, Nilay; Wald, Michael B.

• ISBN13: 9781936303403
• ISBN10: 193630340X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-06-01
• Publisher: Demos Health

Summary

Optimal Health with Multiple Sclerosis draws upon the seminars that Dr. Shaw has done for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on integrated holistic neurology. Dr.’s Shaw and Wald explain in straightforward language what are the medical and integrated holistic approaches to treating multiple sclerosis, the philosophical differences between neurologists, clinical nutritionists, and holistic physicians and show the reader how to incorporate a holistic approach with conventional neurological practice. The reader will learn about the impact of naturally oriented choices upon the health of your nervous system including nutrition and nutritional supplements, one’s environment and environmental toxins, genetics, exercise, and lifestyle. Optimal Health with Multiple Sclerosis enables the reader to integrate a holistic approach to multiple sclerosis into their daily regimen in order to achieve the best quality of life possible.

Author Biography

An advisory panel member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dr. Nilay Shah is also the medical director of Integrated Medicine and Nutrition in Mt. Kisco, NY. Dr. Michael B. Wald is the director of nutritional services at Integrated Medicine and Nutrition. Both live in Kisco, NY.

Table of Contents

Introduction; The Medical Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis; The Integrated Holistic Approach to Multiple Sclerosis; The Different Attitudes Between Neurologists and Clinical Nutritionists and Holistic Physicians; One Diet Does NOT Fit All: The Best Diet for You; Multiple Sclerosis and Toxicity; Nutritional Supplements from A-to-Z and their role in Multiple Sclerosis; Holistic Tests for Multiple Sclerosis; The Role of Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis