Parkinson’s Resources
For more information on Parkinson’s, please visit the following resources: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Parkinson’s Disease Information Page...
View ArticleParkinson’s Prevention
Maintaining a Healthy Diet Healthy eating is one of the most-used at-home treatment plans for managing Parkinson’s. A balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is recommended....
View ArticleAlternative Parkinson’s Treatment
Alternative Medicine Review Alternative medicines can be used to alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms, including: Coenzyme Q10. This is a fat-soluble compound found in the body. Many Parkinson’s patients...
View ArticleTraditional Parkinson’s Treatment
Medications While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, several medications can be given to reduce symptoms, including: Carbidopa-levodopa (as found in the brand-name drug Parcopa): Levodopa is one of the...
View ArticleParkinson’s Causes
Genetics While there’s no known cause for Parkinson’s, genetics appear to play a large role in the development of the disease. There are specific types of genetic mutations that have been identified to...
View ArticleParkinson’s Symptoms
Signs of Parkinson’s The main symptoms of Parkinson’s are movement-related. Those who suffer Parkinson’s will experience rigidity of the muscles, shaking, slowness of movement, and difficulty walking...
View ArticleParkinson’s Overview
What Is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s, also called Parkinson’s disease, is a degenerative disorder. It affects the central nervous system. The disease is known to develop gradually. In many cases, symptoms...
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