Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's
A Holistic Treatment Approach through Meditation, Yoga, and the Arts
by Shuvendu Sen, MD
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Pub Date Oct 24 2017 | Archive Date Apr 10 2019
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Description
It is estimated that 5.4 million people in the U.S. are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. In its capacity to completely destroy personalities, relationships and daily living, we cannot afford to continue thinking of it as a private disease. Alzheimer's is a family problem—ruthless in its scope and spread. And despite relentless trials and research studies, scientists have not found a drug to control it. Even worse, there isn't even a fully reliable diagnostic test for it. Alzheimer's disease has become a gigantic specter that looms before all of us as we age, and it is advancing unimpeded.
Today we know that contributing factors and symptoms (such as stress and hypertension) can be alleviated with holistic, alternate management approaches—like meditation, yoga, music therapy and virtual reality therapy. Research studies from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic, among many others, have demonstrated the comprehensive benefits of yoga and meditation on various aspects of the human mind—and when you think about it, that's where Alzheimer's disease develops—in the mind.
But, how can meditation and yoga stop or even reverse the course of Alzheimer's? They set the mind on an inward journey where the risk factors that precipitate the disease are formed. This bridging of the old and new creates an imperative paradigm shift in our perspective toward Alzheimer's disease management. Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's is precisely what is needed to cause a drastic and necessary revolution in medical care.
A Note From the Publisher
What has long been held as a spiritual exercise is now evidence-based medicine. Dr. Sen presents a call for an imperative paradigm shift in our perspective toward Alzheimer's disease management..
Advance Praise
Shuvendu Sen, MD
(Long Island, New York), is a nationally and internationally recognized
physician, author, speaker, and a humanitarian for over 20 years. He is
Director, Medical Education, and Associate Program Director, Internal
Medicine Residency Program at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Meridian
Hackensack University. He is the author of numerous medical and
scientific publications, book chapters and abstracts and is one of the
chief editors of a medical text book titled Principles of Clinical Diagnosis. Dr. Sen has been named to America's Best Physicians
and has received the Oscar E. Edwards Award from the American College
of Physicians, as well as many national and regional awards for
research, teaching, and community contribution. Thrice nominated for the
Pushcart Prize Award for both fiction and nonfiction works, Dr. Sen is
the author of the critically acclaimed book for lay audiences A Doctor's Diary
that was selected at the World Book Fair, held in India, in 2016. He
serves in advisory capacities in many leadership committees, including
the American College of Physicians, the Alzheimer's Association, and
Rotary International. Dr. Sen has been featured on PBS and CBS among
many other media outlets
Marketing Plan
Dr. Sen has been featured on many TV and radio shows, written hundreds of articles, co-authored several scholarly texts, and has an extensive speaking schedule, including addressing the United Nations and the U.S. Senate
Alzheimer's
disease has its tentacles deep in our homes and communities and is a
major component of health-care in the U.S., which has created a market
of millions for this book:
- Patents and their family members
- Primary care physicians
- Geriatric specialists and neurologists
- Assisted living facilities, adult care centers and rehabilitation facilities
- Physician's Assistants and nurses
- Caregivers
- University and public libraries
- Drug-free and holistic groups
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780757319945 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Featured Reviews
Christi S, Reviewer
So fascinating! The effects of meditation, yoga and the like are amazing! Great book.
Carol F, Reviewer
To be honest this book wasn't what expected. However, it was so informative that I actually ended up taking notes. Alzheimer's is such a sad disease. The book contained heartbreaking stories but also uplifting ones. It was interesting to find out how drugs were discovered. That yoga, meditation, mindfulness, music ,and touch can help someone with Alzheimer's.
I received this book for free for an honest review from Netgalley. It will be published October 24, 2017
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A Holistic Treatment Approach through Meditation, Yoga, and the Arts
Trina M, Reviewer
This book was very complex in detailing the history of Alzheimer's, medicine and meditation. Yes, a bit overwhelming at times, but necessary to show how far we've come yet how little we understand of this complicated disease.
The author infuses stories of Alzheimer's patients of varying degrees and equally varying outcomes. Alzheimer's affects everyone differently and why one person's disease advances, while other's do not, is a slowly unraveling mystery.
It was interesting to hear the author, who is also a physician, realize how often the caregiver is overlooked in these heartbreaking situations. Like the title, the overall message appears to say in an increasingly complex world that we need to take a step back and simplify our approach to healing. Mediation, a practice with no side-effects and no cost, appears to be a viable tool to help heal the mind.
Even if you are not directly affected by Alzheimer's, I recommend this book due to our increasing elder population and the understanding and compassion we will need as a society not just for the well-being of the patient but for the caregivers as well.
WC F, Media/Journalist
I have recently had a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This book is well written front to back. Opens your eyes to more holistic approaches in dealing with Alzheimer's that compliments modern medicine.
Margery W, Reviewer
I learned Transcendental Meditation about 20 years ago. I would like to say I have been a faithful practioner for the past 20 years, but unfortunately I have only practiced it in fits and starts, mostly when under a lot of stress. I also learned Ashtanga yoga about the same time. I have been much more consistent in practicing yoga and can not imagine not practicing it on a regular basis, because I feel the benefits very strongly in both my mind and body.
After reading this book I have a renewed commitment to meditation practice. I knew it helped with stress and focus, but learned in this book how meditation (along with yoga and pranayama breathing) protect the brain from dementia.
I thought the author's writing was very easy to understand. His points were backed with scientific studies.. I recommend this book.
I thank the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Alina M, Reviewer
Alzheimer's is such a sad disease and this book is very informative. I love that the author's points of view were backed with scientific studies. Highly recommended!
Melanie L, Reviewer
This is really great book.Really something different than what we used to do for treatment of Alzheimer's disease. No side effects and too effective if you daily practice yoga. You will fill your self and you will find yourself within you. I highly recommend this book to everyone because you don't know when you gonna hit with Alzheimer's disease.
Ann T, Reviewer
Thank you HCI Books and Netgalley for an ARC in return for my review.
I am always interested in reading more about health and degenerative diseases, meditation and yoga so this was the perfect book for me. It was really informative and the perfect motivator to continue, or commence, a daily yoga and meditation practice.
I learned a lot about Alzheimer’s and am grateful for this ARC to review and assist with preventative health.
Jennifer N, Librarian
Great book! Highly recommend. I love reading about health and related issues. This book does not disappoint.
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