Natural Remedies For Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that has its effect on the nervous system. It is a degenerative condition of the nervous system and also affects the muscular system. According to a research this disease mostly affects people above 60 but sometimes middle age people also become its victims. Shivers, loss of balance, problem in walking, inflexibility, slowness in functions, inability in blinking, memory loss, constipation, sleeplessness, problem in speaking and listening are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Actually, this disease is a chronic condition that is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B, heavy metal toxicity, magnesium deficiency and chronic infection. Failure of cell mitochondrial function is also the cause of Parkinson’s disease. Mitochondria are the spark plugs of body cells. They enable body cells in processing oxygen properly and help them produce energy for all body functions.

Natural remedies for Parkinson’s Disease are also effective. In ayurveda Parkinson disease is known as Kampa vata. Kampa-vata attacks the nerve system when dopamine producing nerve cells in the brain stop their functioning due to breakage or weakness. Dopamine acts as a neuro-transmitter that sends messages to parts of brain and controls the functioning of brain cells.

For treating Parkinson’s disorder 4 things must be kept in mind. 1st is removal of all heavy metals from the patients nervous system, 2nd is giving him nutritious diet, full of Vitamin B, E and C and magnesium, 3rd thing is the supply of specific respiratory enzymes and the 4th is to recover the mini-cells i.e. the mitochondria.

Vitamin E is very much necessary for the patients of Parkinson’s disorder. Green vegetables, soybeans, organ meats, nuts, egg, fish, vegetable oils, wheat grams, whole grain products are the good sources of vitamin E. You can also buy vitamin E capsules and tablets from the market.

Supply of Levodopa is beneficial for treating Parkinson’s disorder. In human body Levodopa is converted into dopamine that is very much necessary for the proper functioning of brain cells. Mucuna Pruriens that are also called as kapikachhu contain levodopa. Levodopa capsules and powder are also available in market. Levodopa in high quantity contributes a lot in getting rid of this disease. Ropinirole, pramipexole and rotigotine are certain drugs that can supply dopamine to the brain cells.

Ayurvedic herbs like visha tinduk vati, agni tundi vati, maha yograj guggulu, abharak bhasam, shrunga bhasam, dashmool, ashawgandha, brahmi(bacopa monnieri), sarpagandha(rauwolfia serpentina, brihat vat chintamani etc. are also used by herbalists to treat the patients of Parkinson disease.

Exercise in fresh air is very beneficial in such cases. It helps in lessening stress and anxiety. It also gives a positive attitude to the patient and this further helps the patient recover speedily.

Ginkgo Biloba herb is also very beneficial in this regard. Ginkgo Biloba acts as anti-oxidant that is helpful in improving the flow of blood towards brain cells. It also helps in supplying dopamine to the brain. Herbalists suggest intake of 80mg of ginkgo biloba per day for relief.