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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on Parkinson's DiseaseDescription Parkinson's disease is an adult-onset neurodegenerative disorder of the extrapyramidal system characterized by a combination of tremor at rest, rigidity, stiffness and bradykinesia. Shuffling gait and en bloc turning are key signs. Postural hypotension and constipation are also common symptoms. The diagnosis requires therapeutic response to levodopa which implies normal striatal neurons. This is the only neurodegenerative disease which is treatable long term. Causes The specific cause of ParkinsonŐs disease is unknown. There is an increased loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra with rate of loss 1% per year in patients with Parkinson's versus 0.5% in normal aging. ParkinsonŐs disease is most likely not genetic. It may be toxic or infectious. Exposure to the toxic substance is MPTP (1-methyl-4 phenyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridine) is known to cause ParkinsonŐs disease. Pesticide exposure is also implicated. Other non-dopaminergic neurons can also be effected. Free radical damage has also been implicated as a possible cause of neuronal cell death in Parkinson's disease. It is theorized that an environmental toxin, perhaps in genetically susceptible patients, may cause free radical formation that destroys cells in the substantia nigra. Tremors can be caused by several mechanisms, including: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (a slow virus), Pheochromocytoma, Magnesium deficiency, Zinc deficiency, Porphyria, Hyperthyroidism, Lithium toxicity, Fructose intolerance, Rescorcinol poisoning (a formaldehyde resin used in glues and rubber), heavy metal toxicity (Manganese, Tin, Mercury, Copper, Lead), Hypoglycemia, Insulinoma, Respiratory acidosis, Shy-Drager syndrome (plasma norepinephrine does not increase on standing), Carbon disylfide poisoning, and Toxaphene poisoning (DDT). Conventional Labs ParkinsonŐs disease is diagnosed by clinical symptoms. As such, there are no specific lab tests. A CT or MRI can eliminate disorders that mimic Parkinson's. A PET scan may also be ordered. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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