How to Relieve Parkinson's Disease Naturally

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms include tremors, muscle cramps and weakness, slow movement, unsteady gait and dizziness. Typically, the onset of PD occurs in your 50s, 60s or 70s, although younger people may be afflicted. The symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are caused by a decrease of dopamine levels in the brain.

Instructions

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  Eat a well balanced diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Increase the amount of green leafy vegetables and foods containing vitamin B6. Good sources of vitamin B6 include bananas, oatmeal, potatoes, peanuts, beef and fish. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and refined sugar. Hot spicy foods should also be avoided as they have been found to cause uncontrollable movement in some Parkinson's Disease patients.

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  Take a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement daily in an easily digestible form such as a soft gel-cap. Also take 500 mg. of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) three times a day for the first three months after diagnosis. GABA is an amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter and helps to strengthen the nervous system.

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  Consider taking a digestive-enzyme supplement with each meal. People suffering from Parkinson's disease do not fully utilize nutrients from the foods that they eat. A digestive-enzyme helps to insure complete digestion of foods.

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  Fight the constipation that often accompanies Parkinson's Disease by taking a probiotic supplement. Follow the directions on the package. Choose a dairy free probiotic if you have adverse reactions to dairy products.

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  Try some herbal remedies to stop the progression of Parkinson's Disease. People have reported some effectiveness from larkspur, lady's slipper, skullcap, rhubarb, peony, licorice, magnolia bark, burdock root, dandelion root, ginger root, and milk thistle. Consult an herbalist for dosage recommendations.

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  Improve your mobility through regular exercise. Muscle strengthening exercises can help to tone muscles as well as increase the motion of underused and rigid muscles that often accompanies Parkinson's Disease. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for people with PD because it involves slow movement.

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  Pursue acupuncture, acupressure, or reflexology treatments to help stop tremors and other symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.