Nutritional Therapy for Parkinsons Disease
PARKINSONˇ¦S DISEASE - Nutritional Recommendations Background What is Parkinsons? Parkinsons Disease (PD) is a degenerative disease affecting the nervous system. ... Diagnosis can be uncertain as several other conditions mimic PD including hypothyroidism, stroke damage and the side effects of drug therapy. ... Symptoms of Parkinsonˇ¦s Disease develop as a result of an inability to produce sufficient dopamine in the brain caused by the destruction of cells in the substantia nigra (SN) area of the brain. ... Nutritional therapy can delay the use of drugs, as well as minimise side effects of drugs. Nutritional Therapy for Parkinsonˇ¦s Disease Nutritional therapy should support the Liver; the immune, digestive and hormone systems ˇV and maintain sugar and energy levels. ... Nutritional Therapy (continued) Digestive System „« Chew all food well to maximise breakdown of food for easier digestion, and in a stress free environment. ... OTHER STRATEGIES Other therapies may also help ˇV physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, reflexology.