Health Resources — Want to Know More?
Exercise
ALS: Maintaining Mobility, published by the MDA/ALS Center medical team at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Available through MDA offices.
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) has a variety of articles on exercise, including "Fact Sheet on Muscular Dystrophy and Exercise" and "To Reap the Rewards of Post-Polio Exercise." www.ncpad.org, (800) 900-8086.
"101 Hints to ‘Help-With-Ease' for Patients With Neuromuscular Disease," by Irwin M. Siegel, M.D., Patricia Casey, M.S., ORT/L. Available free at MDA offices, or at www.mda.org/publications/101hints.
Reach for Fitness: Exercises for the Physically Challenged, book or video by Richard Simmons, Warner, 1986
"RRTC/NMD Roundtable Conference 2001: Role of Physical Activity and Exercise Training in Progressive Neuromuscular Diseases," www.rehabinfo.net.
"Senior Splash," video of gentle aerobic pool exercises, Karen Westfall Productions, (800) 566-2182
"Water Tai Chi," video with instructor Carol Argo, Karen Westfall Productions, (800) 566-2182
"Wellness in Motion," a 45-minute video of gentle exercises for people in the early to middle stages of ALS, and others with mild to moderate disability. Order online at blindsey@u.arizona.edu or send a check for $9 made out to the University of Arizona to: Betsy Lindsey, Department of Neurology, UA Health Sciences Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724-5023.
Green Tea
The Book of Green Tea, by Diana Rosen, Storey Communications, October 1998
Laughter Therapy/Fun Stuff
"Accessible Gardening," Quest, vol. 3, no. 1, winter 1996
Coalition for Disabled Musicians, (631) 586-0366, www.disabled-musicians.org
"Is Laughter the Best Medicine?" Quest, vol. 3, no. 4, fall 1996
"When the Water Beckons," Quest, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2001
When You're Up to Your Eyeballs in Alligators, by Larry Wilde, director of the Carmel Institute of Humor, Jester Press, (831) 624-3058, www.larrywilde.com
Magnet Therapy
For a view of the pros and cons of magnet therapy, visit www.wholehealthmd.com or write for a copy of a report: WholeHealthMD LLC, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA 20190.
Massage
The Complete Guide to Massage: A Step-by-Step Approach to the Healing Art of Touch, by Stewart Mitchell et al., Barnes and Noble Books, June 1999
"Getting to the Point of Acupuncture," Quest, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2001
"Marvelous Massage," Quest, vol. 7, no. 6, December 2000
Meditation
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Delta Books, 1990
Pathways to Inner Peace: Lifesaving Processes for Healing Heart-Mind-Soul, by James Webb, Prism Publishing, January 2002. By the same author: "Pathways to Inner Peace Meditation Tapes."
Mind-Body Connection
"Journey to the Boundless: Exploring the Intimate Connection Between Your Mind, Body and Spirit," audiotape by Deepak Chopra, M.D., Simon & Schuster Trade, October 1997
The Theft of the Spirit, Carl Hammerschlag, M.D., Fireside Books, 1994
Your Body Believes Every Word You Say: The Language of the Body/Mind Connection, by Barbara Hoberman Levine, Bernie S. Siegel, Robert B. Luce Publishers, September 2000
Prayer
Above and Beyond: 365 Meditations for Transcending Chronic Pain and Illness, by J.S. Dorian, Penguin, 1996
God Is Good Medicine: How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer, book or audiotape by Larry Dossey, M.D., Harper, 1996
When Illness Comes: Seeking Strength Through Prayer, by Margaret A. Huffman, Judson Press, August 1995
Supplements
"Carnitine and Coenzyme Q10: Miracle Cures or Money Down the Drain?" Quest, vol. 6, no. 1, February 1999
The Cure Is in the Cupboard: How to Use Oregano for Better Health, by Cass Ingram, Knowledge House Publishers, February 1997
"Getting a Grip on Vitamins," Quest, vol. 7, no. 5, October 2000
Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals & Supplements: The Complete Guide, by H. Winter Griffith, Fine Communications, April 1999
Yoga
"Bed Top Yoga" and "Seated Yoga," videos by Carol Dickman, Yoga Enterprises, (800) 233-9642 or www.stretch.com. "Bed Top Yoga" also is available as an audiotape.
"Yoquatics — Hatha Yoga for Water Routine," video by Pamela Reno, a certified aqua fitness and yoga instructor |
