World Parkinson's Disease Day 2022: 5 inspiring books about Parkinson’s Disease

Not enough people understand what it’s like to live with Parkinson’s. They don’t know it’s a serious condition and don't realize that treatments are limited. Thus, World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11 every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's. For the unversed, Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Today, on World Parkinson's Disease Day 2022, here are five inspiring books about Parkinson’s Disease you must read.

In the fall of 2009, Howard Shifke was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Fortunately, in 1999, Howard started studying alternative healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the 10 years leading up to his diagnosis, he had learned the body can heal itself. As a result, Howard developed an alternative treatment methodology. Nine months later, he won the fight against Parkinson's with his full recovery. He has been symptoms free from Parkinson's since June 12, 2010.

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Surveying historical writings on yoga, Ayurveda, and scientific medical approaches to health and healing, Stephens distills this received wisdom of ancient and modern practices for more insightful and practical application in today’s world. He applies these insights to healing musculoskeletal injuries; promoting a healthy reproductive system; and addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

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Written in plain, easy-to-understand language, this book teaches you everything you need to know to about Parkinson's Disease. It is the result of 25 years of experience and research in living a life with Parkinson's Disease. It's full of vital facts, helpful hints, and critical information.

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Muhammad Ali was one of the world’s most famous boxers. He stepped into the ring for the first time as a 12-year-old and ultimately became a champion, but his fight didn’t end with his boxing career. This book details Ali’s life and his struggle with Parkinson’s. Ali publicly announced his illness just a few years after he retired from his life as a fighter. Eig conducted a study of Ali’s speech patterns to determine when he might’ve begun to show symptoms of Parkinson’s.

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This memoir shares the story of a man who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s as a 30-year-old. With humor, poise, and elegance, Fox illuminates his journey with the disease, admitting that he struggled in silence for seven years before making the public announcement. He says that his diagnosis gave him as much as it took away, allowing him to be a mouthpiece for change.

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