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.
Alternative Treatment For Parkinson's Disease
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I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a year ago at the age of 69. For several months I had noticed tremors in my right hand and the shaking of my right foot when sitting, as the disease progressed i totally lost balance. Neurologist had me walk down the hall and said I didn't swing my right arm. I had never noticed! I was in denial for a while as there is no history in my family. I used amantadine, Carbidopa/levodopa and physical therapy to strenghten muscles all failed. In 2016 a friend suggested Newife Heral Clinic who have successful heral treatment for Parkinson's disease, i contacted the heral clinic via their website and purchased the Parkinson's disease herbal supplement, i used the herbs for 7 weeks and my symptoms were reveresed. Its been 6 months no sign of parkinson's disease, contact this herbal clinic via their email (newlifeherbal @ gmail.com) or visit their website (www. newlifeherbalclinic. weebly. com)