Articles in Home | Health Condition | Parkinson Disease Title|Newest|Oldest Effective Natural Home Remedies For Parkinson’s Disease  By : Diet plays an important role in the treatment of this disease. To begin with, the patient should resort to a short juice fast for five days. In this regimen, he should take a glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice, diluted with water on 50:50 basis, every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fruits and vegetables which may be used for juicing are apple, pineapple, grapes, orange, tomato, carrot, cabbage and spinach. A warm water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels du... DBS And Parkinson's Disease  By : Eric Timmy For the millions who suffer from Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders, a new procedure is offering much-needed relief from these painful and debilitating tremors, stiffness and muscle spasms. The procedure, called deep brain stimulation (DBS), is a surgery in which the doctor implants a small device that sends an electrical signal to a specific part of brain. Just as a heart pacemaker uses electricity to regulate an erratic heartbeat, deep brain stimulation uses el... Psychological Aspects Of Living With Parkinson’s Disease  By : Patricia Smith Living with Parkinson’s disease can take its toll on a person not only physically but also psychologically. It is common to feel anxious, angry, discouraged or downright depressed as the brain is undergoing significant chemical changes. Approximately 40-70 percent of Parkinson’s sufferers have experienced bouts of depression, while 20 percent of these have what is considered a major depressive disorder. Anxiety and panic attacks are also common psychological elements of the d... Surgery For Parkinson's Disease  By : Mary Brown Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative illness that affects about one percent of men and women over the age of 50. Despite tremendous advances in drugs and techniques to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, not everyone is able to benefit from these improvements. Parkinson's disease is a highly individualized condition that attacks each patient differently. With the promise of stem cell therapy on the horizon, coupled with the general effectiveness of e... Seven Common Parkinson's Misconceptions  By : Mary Davis The general public makes seven common misconceptions with relation to Parkinson's disease. Dispelling these myths will go a long way to creating awareness about this incurable neurological disorder and allow those afflicted with it to feel more comfortable in society. The first common misconception is that Parkinson's disease only affects the elderly. This is absolutely fals. Although this disease does tend more often to strike those in late middle age, that is in their f... Physical Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease  By : Richard Johnson Parkinson's disease is considered to be one of the major disorders of the motor system. There are four main physical symptoms that define this incurable disease. These are referred to as TRAP. They include trembling or tremors in the legs, arms, hands, jaw, and face. Stiffness or rigidity that occurs in the torso or limb muscles. Akinesia which refers to a slowness in mobility and/or completing ordinary tasks or a total lack of movement. Postural instability or postural refle... Caregivers Of Parkinson's Patients: Things To Think About  By : Susan Wilson It can be very challenging to cope with the long-term degenerative effects of, and the potential loss of independence that may result from Parkinson's disease. Additionally, it can be emotionally and physically draining not only for the person with the disorder, but also for the family or caregivers of Parkinson's patients. Most countries have only limited assistance for people suffering from debilitating illness. Therefore, care-giving often becomes the responsibility of ... Environmental Toxins And Parkinson's  By : Patricia Davis Can you get Parkinson's disease from your environment? Do you know if you are putting yourself in danger of getting it? It is not known if Parkinson's disease is caused by a genetic mutation, environmental factors or a combination of the two. Links have been found between environmental toxins and the incurable, progressive neurological disease that greatly affects a person's ability to move, balance, and control their muscles. When the symptoms of Parkinson's disease ca... Parkinson's Disease Or Not?  By : David Williams Parkinson's disease, especially in its early stages when the symptoms are mild, is not easy to diagnose. The non-specific, and easily overlooked signs of Parkinson's disease make it difficult to spot, and unlike many illnesses, there is no one laboratory test or radiological exam that will provide a definitive diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Patients exhibiting Parkinson's-like symptoms may undergo blood and urine tests, or CT or MRI scans to exclude other conditions, bu... Testing For Parkinson's  By : David Davis Would you know if you had Parkinson's disease? Maybe not. The gradual and non-specific presentation of Parkinson's disease can make it difficult to diagnose, especially in the early stages of the disease. People who suffer from Parkinson's go to their physician after noticing symptoms such as tremors or trembling, a sense of unbalance, difficulty walking, stiffness, trouble talking, or slowness of movement. Both men and women can be affected by Parkinson's disease, and alt... What Exactly Is Activa Therapy?  By : Heather Colman Activa Therapy has been developed to combat the deterioration of body and spirit that Parkinson's disease causes over time. Parkinson's disease is an insidious disease that slowly eats away at its victims. It produces tremors that would make even the strongest person cry out in pain. It is a disease that does not discriminate, and attacks it's victim's slowly over time. Through the wonders of technology, The Activa Therapy system can slow or reduce the symptoms dramaticall... Diagnosing & Treating Parkinson’s Disease  By : John H. Rogers Characterized as a movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease often is accompanied by muscle stiffness, a slowing or loss of physical movement, tremor, etc. In addition, Parkinson’s disease may carry symptoms that include mood swings (i.e., depression, anxiety, panic attacks, apathy, etc.), changes in behavior, sensations (i.e., arms, legs, hands, etc.) and the ability to process thoughts. Because each case of Parkinson’s disease is unique to the individual it affects, the sympto... What Is Parkinson Disease  By : Gray Rollins Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. There is no known cure but with research and medication there is hope. A British physician, Dr. James Parkinson, first described the disease in 1817. It is characterized by slowness, tremors, stiffness and a loss of balance. Only two of these symptoms need to be present, especially if they are more apparent on one side of the body over the other, for...

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