Parkinson’s is a neurological disease that causes involuntary movements of the body. The primary symptom of Parkinson’s is the loss of movement in conjunction with rigidity of the muscles surrounding the body. The severity of each Parkinson’s symptom is relative to the progression of the disease. Parkinson’s symptoms are divided into four groups namely Quitting, Stages of Parkinson’s, Limiting Parkinson’s Disease and Controlling Parkinson’s Disease. Each of these groups has specific symptoms and a separate treatment.
Parkinson’s symptoms are divided into two forms namely, Loss of movement and Stages of Parkinson’s. With the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD) the dopamine in the brain starts to drop producing a steady decline in the function of muscles. Dopamine is a chemical substance which provides impulses to various nerve cells so that they can communicate with each other. The amount of dopamine in the brain increases during brain activity. As the level of dopamine in the brain falls below normal levels then the behavior changes and becomes abnormal.
Since dopamine plays an essential role in the transmission of information from one nerve cell to another then any disruption in the production or functioning of this chemical substance results in a malfunction in the communication process between nerve cells. PD also results in certain changes in certain brain cell types resulting in symptoms of different types. These include but are not limited to, loss of muscle function, rigidity of muscles, speech problems, bladder control, slow healing time and problems when swallowing.
Parkinson’s symptoms related to motor symptoms comprises of difficulty in maintaining balance, excessive rigidity of muscles, bradykinesia (muscle stiffness) and loss of coordination. There is reduction of thrombotic pressure and irregular pulse beat. The tremor is the most common motor symptom in PD and is characterized by slow, uneven, jerk like movement of the arm. This can be severe or mild and the symptoms worsen in increasing levels of disability.
The first treatment options for PD include antipsychotic drugs. These drugs improve muscle tone and reduce the stiffness of muscles associated with tremor. However, because these drugs only manage to slow down the progress of the disease, many people require longer term medication treatments. Also, because these medicines can have undesirable side effects they are discontinued once the patient gets better. Also, many people remain on medication long term due to the lack of effective alternatives.
The most widely recommended non-pharmacological treatment of Parkinson’s is the use of prescription medications. The medications used to treat the basic pathology of the disease and also arrest further progression. Some of the common medications used in PD are tropoxicants (water pills), beta blockers (propranolol) and Serotonergic And Suppressive Drugs (SSIDs). Therapy including neurofeedback and biofeedback is also used to alleviate some of the symptoms. The earlier you begin treating your PD the better.
Many people will take medication as prescribed, but others prefer to try a more natural method. For those who prefer a more natural alternative treatment there are supplements containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs that can provide an effective way to control Parkinson’s. This is one of the best methods for treating the disease since it does not rely on suppressing one side of the condition. Instead it aims to increase the benefits received from one side of the condition by balancing the brain chemicals. By doing so, the movement of the motor functions associated with Parkinson’s can be properly exercised.
One thing that is very important to keep in mind is that no medication can cure Parkinson’s. Medication can help to control Parkinson’s symptoms but it cannot cure the disease. This is a very complex disease and controlling Parkinson’s symptoms is part of the treatment regimen. If someone wants to lead a normal life, they will have to do so with the support of their family and friends.
Oren Zarif – Psychokinesis Treatment
