Natural Remedies for Parkinsons Dis-ease

Parkinson's Disease or PD is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor's skills, speech, and other functions.

Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms are the results of decreased stimulation of the motor cortex by the basal ganglia normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the brain.


HEALING FOODS

Fruits and Vegetables such as:

Apples
Blackberries
Cherries
Citrus Fruit
Grapes
Pineapple
Strawberries
Watermelon
Asparagus
Brocolli
Cabbage
Celery
Cucumber
Fennel
Leafy Greens
Lettuce
Jerusalem artichokes
Radishes
Watercress

Herbs:

Cayenne
Chickweed
Dandelion leaf and root
Fennel
Garlic
Ginger
Parsley
Psyllium seeds

Supplements:

A.H.C.C.

Omega 3 (Flaxseed, Fish Oil)

Vegetarian Multi-vitamin (I specify Vegetarian because they do not contain any fillers – only whole foods).

Vitamin D

Juices:

Juices (to be put through a juicer – below are three recipes):

RECIPE 1

2 Beets
2 Apples
2 Carrots

RECIPE 2

3 sprigs parsley
1 handful spinach leaves
1 handful of watercress
1 apple

RECIPE 3

2 cups washed strawberries
2 carrots
1 orange, peeled and quartered


Maximize:

Raw, antioxidant organic fruits and vegetables, to optimize vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes

Nuts and seeds (especially sunflower seeds) to provide vitamin E, which can slow progression of the disease. Legumes are also a source of vitamin E.

Minimize:

Protein from meat and dairy products, which aggravates Parkinson’s disease

Eliminate:

Refined and processed foods

Sugar and artificial sweeteners (use Agave Nectar)

Alcohol

Wheat and liver contain manganese which may aggravate the disease

Fatty foods, fried foods, margarine and oils (except extra virgin olive oil)



Other recommendations:

Fava beans (board beans) contain levodopa, a precursor to dopamine. Eating ½ cup (125ml) a day can decrease the amount of medication required. Discuss with your doctor to avoid overdosing)

Passionflower can help to reduce tremors

Ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation to the brain, bringing more nutrients to prevent cell damage

Avoid aluminum-containing antacids, cookware, deodorants and water. Aluminum may have adverse effects in Parkinson’s.

Ground flax seeds help with constipation and provide essential fatty acids to nourish the brain and nerve tissue.


Be Well,
The Holistic Herbalist