Professionals' Area

This section is intended for the health professional, particularly those who work with Parkinson patients.

(see curriculum vitae) has led the way in this field, and has produced both seminars and materials for use by professionals helping Parkinsonians

For insights into some dietary concerns read online:

Parkinson’s disease: unique barriers to nutrient repletion

Parkinson's Disease and GERD

Parkinson's disease and a plant-based diet

 

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

TWO-HOUR SEMINAR: 
"Nutrition and Parkinson's disease: what the health professional needs to know." 
The seminar is continually updated with the latest information for the health professional. The professional receives two Continuing Education Units (CEUs). (see Seminar) 

PATIENT EDUCATION MATERIALS
Ready for your use in guiding your clients toward proactive eating and lifestyle changes, these resources have been acclaimed around the world :

  • AUDIOCASSETTE AND GUIDEBOOK: "Parkinson's Disease and Constipation"
       -- A Nutrition Audiotape and Guidebook for People with Parkinson's disease

    Parkinson's Disease and Constipation     is a cassette tape with accompanying workbook. This unique tool is designed to help your clients understand why constipation occurs and encourage them to make dietary changes to manage constipation. The audiocassette and guidebook may be used individually or together. They can be used in classes, clinics, support group settings, or in the privacy of the home. The guidebook provides for self-assessment of fiber and fluid intake, giving the needed motivation for behavior change. Ideal for those with sensory impairments; those with visual impairments can utilize the audiocassette, while the hearing impaired can use the guidebook. Additional guidebooks may be ordered separately.
    (see Audiocassette and Guidebook) | Order Now!

  • PATIENT AND CAREGIVER HANDBOOK: "Eat Well, Stay Well With Parkinson's Disease"

    This 156-page handbook provides the information your patients need to cope with the side effects of PD, as well as common PD-related barriers to nutrient repletion. Written in large type (many individuals develop vision impairments), the text is down-to-earth, and problem-solving is practical and realistic. Includes protein-adjusted menus and recipes for those who use levodopa and experience motor fluctuations. (more about the book)



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Food & Medications
Please visit http://www.foodmedinteractions.com for more information on food and medication interactions.

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