Sunday, September 28, 2014

If You Are Suffering From... Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects your movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement1.

I have no personal experience with Parkinson's (aside from having friends with the Disease) so all of the suggestions herein are aggregated from other trusted sources.  That said, the rationale for trying the recommended alternative therapies can be found herein. 

If you are suffering from Parkinson's Disease and are looking for alternative and non-mainstream therapies, the following recommendations are recommended by Dr. Perlmutter and the Mayo Clinic:

Diet (See Grain Brain, by Dr. Perlmutter for specific recommendations)
Exercise
Sleep
Acupuncture
Massage
Stretching
Meditative Breathing
Dietary Supplements (See Grain Brain, by Dr. Perlmutter for specific recommendations)

Also, read the following article by Dr. Perlmutter on Parkinson's (click here)

1 Mayo Clinic

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