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Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders

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

by Sidney J. Kurn
Sheryl Shook
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A guide to herbal and holistic medicine for brain health and neurologic disorders
• Provides detailed herbal, antioxidant, and nutritional strategies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraine, and seizures
• Supported by scientific studies and years of successful clinical practice
• Discusses potential side effects, counter-indications, and the proper dosages to reduce symptoms, slow disease progression, and lessen the chances of recurrence
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. The authors explore the nutrient deficiencies and physiological mechanisms, including inflammation, heavy metal toxicity, and mitochondrial dysfunction, that can cause oxidative injuries and initiate neurologic disorders. They reveal which common substances, such as aspartame and glutamate, can trigger these mechanisms at the cellular level and recommend specific herbs and antioxidants, such as turmeric, cannabinoids, resveratrol, and N-acetyl cysteine, to counteract their effects. They discuss the importance of sleep to overall well-being, especially for those suffering from neurologic disorders, and offer tips to help ensure a good night's sleep.
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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    June 16, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781620555545
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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      June 15, 2016

      Kurn, a neurologist, and Shook, a neuroscientist, combine their clinical expertise to provide well-written, comprehensive advice on adding herbs and nutrients into protocols for treating some of the most common but intractable neurologic problems; specifically Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, strokes, migraines, and seizures. Each chapter focuses on one of these ailments, describing the pathology and possible physiological or environmental factors or causes. Supported by up-to-date scientific evidence, the authors' recommendations promote specific herbs, including cannabis, plus vitamins and supplements, with the aim of slowing a disease's progression, enhancing quality of life, and avoiding a condition's recurrence, as in the case of strokes. Handy charts give detailed instructions about dosages, frequencies, and contraindications for each of the treatments. As Americans increasingly use herbs and nutrients to treat themselves for a wide swath of ailments, this kind of skilled advice, backed by rigorous science, is beneficial for general adult readership. VERDICT All readers, including students and providers of integrative health care, will find this title to be a first-rate resource.--Janet Tapper, Univ. of Western States Lib., Portland, OR

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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