Eat Well, Stay Well With Parkinson's disease
I am impressed with the breadth of material included, and that it is arranged in a  readable and accessible manner. I particularly found the technical explanations of the role of  food in body processes to be excellent. I had only vaguely understood the mechanism by which  proteins interfere with the utilization of levodopa.The appended lists of resources and bibliography are very useful. The recipes are  appealing, and the menus which give the carbo/protein ratios are most helpful... The  explanation  of why water is so important is very helpful. The format of the book, with convenient  spiral/lie-flat binding is good, the print is large and readable. -->> Camilla Flintermann, co-owner of the CARElist for Parkinson's disease Caregivers on the InternetI have done a great deal of reading and research concerning Parkinson's (PD), including  nutrition, in the almost nine years since I became involved in working with and for people with  PD....I feel that Kathrynne Holden's book is the most useful treatise which I have seen to date.  Although the book is aimed at the lay person, it would also be extremely useful for any dietitian  who is treating people with Parkinson's....it is very user-friendly....instructions are simple and  easy to follow....She understands the particular problems of Parkinson's...she details why fiber,  fluids, B vitamins and calcium are important in the diet. Her explanations of the  levodopa/protein problem and the detailed menu planning and recipes...shopping lists,  appendices with useful products...indicate a thorough understanding of PD and reflect her deep  and sympathetic interest in people with Parkinson's. --Mrs. Joy Graham, Committee Member, Parkinson's Association of Western AustraliaAs a Parkinson patient for 12 years, with diagnosis at the age of 34, I have learned  countless strategies in coping with this disease. Some have come from professionals and others,  and some from just plain old experience. 'Eat Well, Stay Well with Parkinson's disease' by  Kathrynne Holden,  has become an additional tool for coping.When I read 'Eat Well.....' I was first impressed with the straightforward approach as to  why we, as patients, need to comply with the principles in this book........'to stay out of the  hospital.'  Kathrynne's book goes straight to the major concern of Parkinson's patients,  especially those in the latter years. We all want to maintain a life free from confinement in a  hospital or nursing facility."In addition to this approach, her knowledge and  presentation of the material is interesting, professional, and easily understood. So much of what  we read and hear is in a language that is too technical.  She candidly explains the 'why' and the  'how' of each topic she addresses in an understandable way."I think the most valuable benefit to me is that now I have the knowledge to care for  myself properly, so that my latter years will be more productive and healthier that I dared hope  they would be.Thank you, Kathrynne, for your vision for this book and for your desire to help  others. --Jeana Bartlett