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Overcoming multiple sclerosis handbook : roadmap to good health Cover Image Book Book

Overcoming multiple sclerosis handbook : roadmap to good health / edited by George Jelinek MD, Sandra Neate FACEM, and Michelle O'Donoghue MD MPH.

Jelinek, George., (editor.). Neate, Sandra., (editor.). O'Donoghue, Michelle., (editor.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781760878788
  • ISBN: 1760878782
  • ISBN: 9781838953072
  • ISBN: 1838953078
  • Physical Description: xxv, 366 pages : portraits ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Sydney : Allen & Unwin, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword / Linda Bloom -- Preface / George Jelinek -- Part 1: The lay of the land. Understanding multiple sclerosis / Dr Brandon Beaber -- Part 2: The directions. Overview of the OMS Program / Dr Virginia Billson ; East well / Jack McNulty ; Get enough sun and Vitamin D / Dr Conor Kerley ; Exercise / Dr Stuart White ; Meditation, mindfulness and the mind-body connection / Craig Hassed ; Medication / Dr Jonathan White ; Progressive MS / Dr Philip Startin ; Families and prevention / Dr Sandra Neate and Dt Pia Jelinek -- Part 3: Keeping on track. I've just been diagnosed with MS / Dr Sam Gartland ; Choosing your healthcare team / Dr Heather King ; Mental health / Dr Keryn Taylor ; Building resilience / Dr Rachael Hunter ; Work / Rebecca Hoover ; Disclosure / Gregory Hendron ; Pregnancy and childbirth / Dr Keryn Taylor ; Sticking with the OMS Program / Dr Annette Carruthers -- Part 4: The road ahead/ Facing and uncertain future / Karen law ; The road ahead / George Jelinek.

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