Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is a chronic, slowly progressing and often debilitating disease which ultimately affects the mind and personality clinically, the disease is characterized by a decrease in spontaneous movements, gait difficulty, postural instability, rigidity and tremor. Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of the pigmented neurons in the Substantia Nigra of the brain, resulting in decreased dopamine availability.

Parkinson’s has been discovered to be genetic as well with 13 forms due to the mutation of certain genes.

Its effects can be reduced with yoga, physiotherapy, certain home remedies, juice therapy etc.

Physiotherapy

Induces relaxation, invigorate the patient, and improve various physical functions. Use as a supportive therapy.

 Ozone-producing machines:
Ozone may help improve nervous system and brain function in Parkinson's patients. The FDA has not yet approved the machines for medical use; however, they are available through medical doctors and from people who work to make homes and offices more environmentally healthful.
 Alternate hot and cold showers; warm bath with herbs added to the water
 Alternate hot and cold head douches
 Saunas followed by massage

 Outdoor exercise
 Sun and ocean baths

Caution: When using warm water, please watch out against skin damage to persons with diminished temperature sensation when extreme temperatures are applied.

Yoga -

Dandayamana Dhanurasana with the help of instructors can be beneficial. Dandayamana Dhanurasana is also known as Standing Bow Pulling Pose. It tries to inculcate a sense of balance in you. As it develops your balance it also brings out your level for patience. Concentration increases and so does your persistence.

Juice Therapy

·        Carrot and Spinach Juice daily   

·         Carrot, beet, radish, garlic, and cucumber daily

·         Seasonal raw fruit and vegetables

Herbal Remedies

Larkspur: 20 grams in 4 cups of boiling water; do not drink more than 3 cups a day, a mouthful at a time.

Lady's slipper is good for tremors, especially in debilitated conditions; it clears depression. Use a standard decoction or 3-9 g; tincture, 10-30 drops. Take 3 or 4 times a day for maximum effectiveness.

Skullcap: Combine with lady's slipper for broader action. Strengthens the brain. Standard infusion or 3-9 g; tincture, 10-30 drops (Very often, instead of skullcap germander is given as skullcap. Ask for the genuine herb.)

A combination of herbs that include rhubarb, peony (paeonia), licorice and magnolia bark are said to stop tremors and relax stiff muscles.  Consult a herbalist for proper dosage.

Bupleurum Formula with Paeonia and Licorice Combination with magnolia bark - for persons with irritability, debilitating anxiety and insomnia.

Alcoholism is one of the possible indirect causes of Parkinson's, and herbal remedies which support the liver, pancreas and adrenal glands help to alleviate symptoms.

Ginseng, horsetail, hops, skullcap, passion flower and valerian root help to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's. Prepare a herbal tea using 1 tsp. of herbs in 1 cup of boiling water and drink 3 cups daily.

Herbs also may be used synergistically with the appropriate drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease. For example, passion flower was found to improve the effectiveness of the drug L-dpa (levodopa). It reduces the passive tremor when used with L-dopa. (more than when using L-dopa alone.) However, passion flower only has minimal effect if used alone. Take one-half teaspoonful of passion flower tincture three times a day.

Ginkgo biloba scavenges free radicals and boosts circulation to the brain. Select a product containing at least 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and start by taking 40 milligrams three times daily. If you feel fine at that dosage, you can gradually increase to as much as 80 milligrams three times daily.

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