Parkinson Homeopathic Treatment

In Parkinson's disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. Many of the symptoms are due to a loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in your brain called dopamine. When dopamine levels decrease, it causes abnormal brain activity, leading to impaired movement and other symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, but several factors appear to play a role, including:

• Genes. Researchers have identified specific genetic mutations that can cause Parkinson's disease. But these are uncommon except in rare cases with many family members affected by Parkinson's disease.

  However, certain gene variations appear to increase the risk of Parkinson's disease but with a relatively small risk of Parkinson's disease for each of these genetic markers.

• Environmental triggers. Exposure to certain toxins or environmental factors may increase the risk of later Parkinson's disease, but the risk is relatively small.

Researchers have also noted that many changes occur in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, although it's not clear why these changes occur. These changes include:

• The presence of Lewy bodies. Clumps of specific substances within brain cells are microscopic markers of Parkinson's disease. These are called Lewy bodies, and researchers believe these Lewy bodies hold an important clue to the cause of Parkinson's disease.
• Alpha-synuclein found within Lewy bodies. Although many substances are found within Lewy bodies, scientists believe an important one is the natural and widespread protein called alpha-synuclein (a-synuclein). It's found in all Lewy bodies in a clumped form that cells can't break down. This is currently an important focus among Parkinson's disease researchers.

Risk factor for Parkinson's disease include:

Heredity. Having a close relative with Parkinson's disease increases the chances that you'll develop the disease. However, your risks are still small unless you have many relatives in your family with Parkinson's disease.

Age. Young adults rarely experience Parkinson's disease. It ordinarily begins in middle or late life, and the risk increases with age. People usually develop the disease around age 60 or older.

Sex. Men are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than are women.

Exposure to toxins. Ongoing exposure to herbicides and pesticides may slightly increase your risk of Parkinson's disease.

Low levels of dopamine Parkinson’s is related to movement

Low levels of norepinephrine

Presence of Lewy bodies (the abnormal protein found in the people affected with Parkinson’s)

Parkinson's disease signs and symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of your body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.

Parkinson's signs and symptoms may include:

Tremor. A tremor, or shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers. You may rub your thumb and forefinger back and forth, known as a pill-rolling tremor. Your hand may tremble when it's at rest.

Slowed movement (bradykinesia). Over time, Parkinson's disease may slow your movement, making simple tasks difficult and time-consuming. Your steps may become shorter when you walk. It may be difficult to get out of a chair. You may drag your feet as you try to walk.

Rigid muscles. Muscle stiffness may occur in any part of your body. The stiff muscles can be painful and limit your range of motion.

Impaired posture and balance. Your posture may become stooped, or you may have balance problems as a result of Parkinson's disease.

Loss of automatic movements. You may have a decreased ability to perform unconscious movements, including blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk.

Speech changes. You may speak softly, quickly, slur or hesitate before talking. Your speech may be more of a monotone rather than have the usual inflections.

Writing changes. It may become hard to write, and your writing may appear small.

There are no specific tests available to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. It is mostly diagnosed based on the patient’s health history, reviewing the signs and symptoms, and with a physical and neurological exam. Diagnosing Parkinson’s at the earliest stage is quite challenging as the symptoms of Parkinson’s are more similar to other movement disorders. A neurologist who is specialized in movement disorders can make the most accurate diagnosis.

Imaging tests like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), or Dopamine Transporter (DAT) scan will be performed to confirm the Parkinson’s and if not Parkinson’s, these tests can help the neurologist to rule out other disorders causing the symptoms.

s the exact cause of Parkinson’s is not known, it is unclear how to prevent the disease. But researchers say that some of the following life long habits can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Turmeric (it contains curcumin which prevents the clumping of Lewy bodies)

Flavonoids (antioxidants present in apple, berries, tea, and red grapes)

Avoiding reheated edible oil (due to toxic chemicals)

Aerobic exercise

Antioxidants rich diet (anti-oxidants help in preventing the clumping of Lewy bodies)

If you have a family history of Parkinson’s disease, we recommend you to consider genetic testing as certain genes have been connected to Parkinson’s disease.

Homeopathy works for Parkinson. Never take any specific medicine for Parkinson. Always look for classical homeopaths for homeopathic treatment.Homoeopathic treatment takes into consideration the complete medical history of the patient, medical history of the family, nature and temperament, stress areas, and personality.

Homoeopathy treats the person as a whole and not only illness

Boosts immunity from within and assists the body in natural healing

No side-effects and is completely safe for people of all age groups including elderly

The body does not develop resistance to higher doses as in cases of conventional medicines

It not only gives relief of symptoms but also prevents relapse of the disease.

RHUS TOXICODENDRON: Hahnemann commented on the power of rhus in curing of paralysis of lower extremities , and here it has proved exceedingly useful. Paralysis caused by nervous fevers .There is much stiffness in the limbs, a dragging gait and it suits particularly chronic case.

CAUSTICUM: This remedy also has paralysis from exposure to the cold of winter. Facial paralysis caused by dry cold weather. Cowperthwaite published a large number of cases of facial paralysis cured with Causticum 30. It also has paralysis of single parts, face, tongue, pharynx etc. Other evidences of its paretic conditions are found in the aphonia and in weakness of sphincter vesicae.

GELSEMIUM: Complete motor paralysis , rather functional than organic in origin . Paralysis of ocular muscles , ptosis; the speech is thick from paretic condition of tongue . Paralysis from emotions . Aphonia paralysis of the larynx .

PLUMBUM METALLICUM:

Paralysis , with atrophy, is the watch word of Plumbum. Wrist drop, paralysis of extensors, paralysis due to sclerosis or fatty degeneration . Heavy tongue , constipation , paralysis after apoplexy with pale dry cold skin . Tremors followed by paralysis. Paralysis agitans.

PHOSPHORUS:

It has also proved useful in paralysis from fatty degeneration of the nerve cells , and in such cases the symptoms will point to it. Dr. Arnulphy thinks phosphorus is homoeopathic to all forms of paralysis due to degenerative processes and specially from a drain on the sexual system.

ZINCUM METALLICUM:

Lameness , weakness , trembling and twitching of various muscles. Feet in continued motion ; cannot keep still . convulsion with pale face Transverse pain esp. in upper extremities. soles of feet sensitive .nervous motion of feet when asleep .

TARENTULA HISPANICA:

Weakness of legs, trembling of limbs, twitching and jerking, yawning with uneasiness of legs. Must move them constantly. Extraordinary contraction and movements .ARGENTUM NITRICUM: Trembling with general debility. Paralysis with mental and abdominal symptoms. Rigidity in calves , walks and stands unsteadily esp. when unobserved .urine passes unconsciously day and night.