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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 the 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 > > > > > >