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I would like to have you fax to me the list of tapes/books for relaxation by neuropsychologist, Dr. Glenn T. Stebbins....Please address it to JOAN HARTMAN as this is my daughter-in-law's fax number...thx [log in to unmask] 949-589-2785 ----- Original Message ----- From: Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2000 7:56 AM Subject: Re: pleasures of life > Relaxation exercises can be very helpful in managing daily stresses. And, > it is a known fact that stress (good or bad stress) can temporarily worsen > neurologic symptoms. Thus, by utilizing one or more of the known relaxation > techniques available, individuals can better manage their stress and thus > keep their symptoms at "baseline." We have a list of books, audio and > video tapes on a variety of stress-management/relaxation techniques put > together by neuropsychologist, Dr. Glenn T. Stebbins. This can be faxed to > anyone interested. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Rebecca Peltier <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 12:39 PM > Subject: Re: pleasures of life > > > > To whom it may concern, > > I am a student interested in PD. When talking about alcohol not being > > useful in controlling tremors, what about relaxation exercises? If anyone > > knows, I would appreciate a response. Thank you- > > > > > > On Mon, 14 Feb 2000, Parkinson's Disease Foundation wrote: > > > > > Alcohol is not useful in controlling the tremors seen in Parkinson's > > > disease. The only "tremor" disorder in which alcohol can be of benefit > is in > > > a neurologic condition known as Essential or Benign Familial Tremor. In > the > > > vast majority of these patients, small amounts of alcohol can > temporarily > > > lessen the severity of the tremors. However, too much alcohol can bring > > > about a "rebound" effect in that the tremors tend to be more severe t he > day > > > after ingesting too much alcohol. > > > > > > For most Parkinson's disease patients, small amounts of alcohol can > usually > > > be well tolerated with the antiparkinson medications. Some doctors may > even > > > recommend a glass of wine or cocktail before bed instead of a sleeping > pill. > > > > > > Jeanne Lee-Rosner > > > PDF-Chicago > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]> > > > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 3:09 PM > > > Subject: Re: pleasures of life > > > > > > > > > > yippeeeeeeee! once a long while ago my neuro said some of his pts > > > recommend a > > > > glasss of wine to ease tremors esp in social situation; however i > thought > > > > once my prescription said to avoid alcohol. n spires > > > > > > > > > >