All posts tagged with Parkinson’s Disease
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-(Natural News) Almost everyone knows what it feels like to trip and fall. Falling is painful and damaging, especially to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Medical experts suggest motor rehabilitation, but this has been seen to be ineffective. Fortunately, a new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) sheds light on how physical therapy, combined with virtual reality, lowers the incidence […]
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-(Natural News) Parkinson’s disease affects one in 100 people over the age of 60. This progressive condition leads to a decreased health-related quality of life (HRQL) by inhibiting motor functions, ultimately resulting in death. A study earlier this year found that people who exercised regularly had significantly lower declines in HRQL and mobility. Published in the […]
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-(Natural News) A new breed of powerful microscopes has enabled British researchers to make huge strides in the study of amyloid diseases. According to a Science Daily article, cryo-electron microscopes have enabled new discoveries about the proteins that cause Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s diseases. These powerful instruments use electrons to view the shape of the samples. […]
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-(Natural News) A study from the University Studies Abroad Consortium in Italy found that thiamine, a B-vitamin found in beans and whole grains, can alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In the paper, which appeared in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the authors looked at the effects of long-term thiamine treatment in patients with the debilitating disorder. […]
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-(Natural News) As you age, you need to get enough vitamin D, which is essential for various health functions. Doing so can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to added stress on the immune system and greater chance of illness. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation also offers many benefits, such as disease […]
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-(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease may be one of the most fearsome health conditions common among the elderly. Imagine gradually losing your memory while your body weakens. But the risk of Alzheimer’s may be a thing of the past as pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), a micronutrient in plants, has been found to have the ability to halt […]
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-(Natural News) Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects one’s motor functions. The onset of Parkinson’s starts with mild symptoms of barely noticeable tremors, feelings of stiffness and slowed movement. It gradually becomes more and more debilitating as time passes. However, a recent study has found that gut health may be linked to the onset of Parkinson’s […]
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-(Natural News) Superfoods, by definition, are food items that are packed with compounds (such as fiber, antioxidants, or fatty acids) that are considered beneficial to human health. A lot of foods fit the bill, of course, but none quite as perfect as spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). It’s called the “miracle of the sea,” and for good reason: It’s […]
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-(Natural News) Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s take a devastating toll on all whom they touch. Watching a once vibrant and healthy person’s mental and other faculties wasting away is one of the hardest things for any family to deal with, and there is no doubt that neurological diseases exact a heavy emotional, spiritual […]
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-(Natural News) Among the many health benefits of yoga, research has found that it can also help improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects a person’s posture and ability to walk. The study, which was published in the journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, revealed that joining an eight-week Hatha […]
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