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Guide to healthy eating and PD
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Background on PD
Disease processes in PD
Who gets PD?
What causes PD?
How is PD diagnosed?
Symptoms of PD
Symptom types
Motor symptoms
Non-motor symptoms
Constipation
Sweating
Pain
Speech and facial expression
Sleep and fatigue
Reduced sense of smell
Problems with mood, behaviour, and thought
What is parkinsonism?
Treatment of PD
The PD treatment team
Treating PD with medications
Dopaminergic therapies
Early treatment
Timing of medication
What are motor fluctuations?
What is wearing off?
Long-term treatment
Slowing disease progression
Medication options for PD
Levodopa
MAO-B inhibitors
Dopamine agonists
COMT inhibitors
Other medications
Future medications
Tips for managing PD medications
Jogging the memory
Out and about
Taking medication
Surgery for PD
Who will benefit from surgery?
Types of surgery
Techniques in development
Complications
Complementary/ alternative treatments for PD
Healthy sleep
Diet
Exercise
Cueing and cognitive movement strategies
Emotional support
Other therapies
Positive attitude
Living with PD
Testimonials from people with PD
Intimacy and relationships in PD
Caring for PD carers
Travel and leisure for people with PD
Holidays
Travel tips
Booking transport and accommodation
Travelling abroad
Leisure activities
PD and work
Communication and PD
Communication with health professionals in PD
Key questions
Essential points
General discussion topics
Tips
Communication with carers in PD
Communication with children about PD
Children’s reactions
Guide to healthy eating and PD
PD and diet
Weight management
Food and medication
Antioxidants
Constipation
Drinking fluids
Osteoporosis
Practical eating difficulties in PD
Tips for eating
Practical aids
Creating a balanced diet for PD
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Vitamins and minerals
Food groups
Daily intake
Meal ideas for PD
Breakfast
Light meals
Main meals
Desserts
Snacks
Ingredients
Tips for healthy eating
My PD tools
Wearing off diary for PD
Medication record for PD
Guide to PD medications
Communication card for PD
Hints and tips cards
Further information
Websites
Books
For people with PD and their families
For carers
For children
For healthcare professionals
DVDs
Organisations
EPDA
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