When you are first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, it may seem as if there is no hope left.
However, there are now many options available to the patient to help lessen the symptoms and to delay the progression of the disease and symptoms. Levodopa is one of the oldest drugs made to fight Parkinson's symptoms and is still widely used because of its effectiveness. It's because it contains Dopamine that it works so well for Parkinson's sufferers. Levodopa's boosts the dopamine levels in the brain - it's because the low levels cause the symptoms. Levodopa helps many Parkinson's patients but it doesn't reverse the disease. Even though there is no known cure for Parkinson's disease, many people look into alternative treatments to help alleviate the symptoms.
Here are some potential alternative treatments that you might want to consider in addition to your conventional drug treatments:
1. Broad bean - broad beans are a natural rich source of L-dopa, which can help boost levels of the dopamine chemical.
2. Ayurvedic medicine - This ancient Indian treatment - is a complex of herbs, diet, meditation, exercise, massage and other practices. Many people greatly benefit from using this.
3. Coenzyme Q10 - Even though researchers are unclear as to why this works it does greatly alleviate symptoms.
4. St. John's Wort - This herb improves depression, as well as insomnia, a common side effect in Parkinson's patients because the dopamine levels are low.
5. Vitamin E - Supports and strengthens the neuro system.
6. Massage - Can ease muscle stiffness and joint stiffness caused by the Parkinson's symptoms. It's also great to relieve stress.
7. Acupuncture - Many patients say acupuncture helps with better sleep.
8 - Hypnotherapy - This treatment helps with improving sleep and depression. Again this is anecdotal and there is no clinical proof.
9 - Homeopathy - Some people get relieve from cramps that are associated with Parkinson's disease by using Cuprum. Visit a local homeopath to find out more.
10 - Yoga/Tai Chi/Meditation - These will help the sufferer because it they will improve breathing, flexibility, balance and will also help with posture.
By trying out different alternative treatments you'll find one that will help alleviate some of your symptoms. And because most natural alternative herbal treatments are harmless they are always worth a try to help your loved one.
Do always tell or consult with your doctor before trying any of them alternative treatments.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 37. My father had it, so I don't know if it's my luck or heredity. My first problem was fine motor skills, especially writing. After five years of waiting, I saw a neurologist who confirmed my fears. I was immediately started on Sinemet. All of this was 22 years ago. I will be 59 in a few days. I have had good luck with the Sinemet and other meds like Mirapex, but I was extremely tired of it. I have also noticed cognitive decline, but that is also related to a now-removed brain tumor.i had to look for an alternative treatment. I read in a health forum of a herbal clinic in Johannesburg who has a successful treatment to P.D, i immediately contacted the herbal clinic via their website (www.Healthherbalclinic.weebly.com) and purchased the parkinson's herbal formula. I received the parkinson's herbal treatment via courier and immediately commenced usage, i only used the herbal remedy for 7 weeks all my symptoms were unbelievably reversed, i did another series of test i was confirmed free of parkinson's. Visit (www.healthherbalclinic.weebly.com) or email (healthherbalclinic@gmail.com)
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