The life program for MS
Subtitle: lifestyle, independence, fitness, and energy
By: Susan J. Epstei.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 163
ISBN-13: 9780195383829
Subjects: Multiple sclerosis -- Patients -- Rehabilitation; Multiple sclerosis -- Exercise therapy; Multiple sclerosis -- Diet therapy
Description: The LIFE Program for MS is a user-friendly teaching tool that helps sufferers to incorporate new behaviors into their daily routines, to live a healthier life and reduce the chances of secondary illnesses, such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. --from publisher description
Table of contents: title: A behavioral approach to MS; title: When maintaining energy balance becomes a challenge; title: The wellness model vs. the disease model; title: Developing health behaviors using a psychological model; title: Managing the math of calorie balancing; title: Keeping track of the numbers; title: Calculating food calories using the life sliding scale system; title: Calculating physical activity calories using the life sliding scale system; title: Making calories count; title: The dangers of running on empty; title: Avoiding calorie pitfalls; title: Fueling the body with quality calories; title: Maximizing energy through a mind-body approach; title: Designing energy blocks to balance your day; title: Thinking about yoga or tai chi?; title: Maintaining life satisfaction.