{ "item_title" : "The Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Handbook", "item_author" : [" Anton Levi "], "item_description" : "The Multiple Sclerosis Wellness HandbookEssential Insights into Nervous System Health, Medical Care, Fatigue, and Daily LifeLiving with multiple sclerosis can bring questions, uncertainty, and changes that affect many aspects of everyday life. Understanding the condition, recognizing its different symptoms, and learning how to navigate medical care can make the journey easier to understand.The Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Handbook is a comprehensive educational guide designed to help individuals living with MS, newly diagnosed readers, families, and caregivers develop a clearer understanding of this complex neurological condition.Rather than focusing on just one aspect of multiple sclerosis, this handbook explores the condition from several important perspectives, including nervous system function, medical care, symptom awareness, daily challenges, and general wellness.Inside this handbook, you will explore: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: Learn what MS is, how it affects the central nervous system, the role of the immune system, and why myelin damage can influence communication between the brain and body.MS Types, Diagnosis, and Medical Assessments: Explore different disease patterns, diagnostic procedures, neurological examinations, MRI assessments, and the importance of ongoing medical monitoring.Recognizing MS Symptoms: Understand the range of symptoms that may occur, including muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, pain, visual disturbances, balance difficulties, and changes in physical functioning.Medical Care and Treatment Options: Discover general information about disease-modifying therapies, symptom management, medication awareness, rehabilitation, and working effectively with healthcare professionals.Understanding MS Fatigue: Explore physical and cognitive fatigue, factors that may contribute to low energy, activity pacing, energy conservation, and practical approaches to organizing daily responsibilities.Mobility, Balance, and Muscle Health: Learn about muscle stiffness, spasms, coordination difficulties, sensory changes, mobility challenges, and the role of rehabilitation and appropriate support.Vision, Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Health: Develop a better understanding of these often-overlooked aspects of multiple sclerosis and the importance of discussing related concerns with healthcare professionals.Memory, Concentration, and Sleep: Explore cognitive changes, information processing, mental fatigue, memory challenges, attention, and sleep-related difficulties.Nutrition, Physical Activity, and General Wellness: Examine balanced nutrition, hydration, physical activity, healthy sleep habits, stress management, and practical lifestyle considerations.A More Informed Approach to Everyday LifeMultiple sclerosis affects individuals differently. Symptoms, personal circumstances, physical abilities, and healthcare needs can vary considerably. This handbook recognizes those differences and emphasizes the importance of individualized care, informed decision-making, and realistic daily routines.Whether you are learning about MS for the first time, seeking to understand your diagnosis, supporting someone close to you, or looking for a broader educational resource about neurological health, this book offers an organized introduction to the many dimensions of living with multiple sclerosis.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/646/9798166465443_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.99", "online_price" : "17.99", "our_price" : "17.99", "club_price" : "17.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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