Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological system disorder that affects movement. The disease begins gradually over a period of years. It occurs due to low dopamine levels in brain. Before we come to the best homeopathic medicines for Parkinson’s disease, let us understand a little bit about Parkinson’s, its cause, symptoms and progress.
What is Parkinson’s Disease
As I have just mentioned, Parkinson’s Disease is a nervous system disorder. The dopamine level in human brain drops and leads to this problem. Dopamine is a chemical that works as a neurotransmitter. It plays an important role in movement and coordination. This decline of dopamine does not happen overnight and takes a long time running into years to manifest.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
The symptoms of Parkinson’s develop slowly over a period of years. Initially, the patient feels a slight tremor in one hand. The movements of limbs may become slow. Stiffness of the limbs and weakness starts and then progresses slowly. Facial expressions become little subdued. The swing of the arms becomes less as compared to your normal gait. Speech starts to get slurred. The muscles become stiff. The walk becomes unsteady and coordination reduces. The main symptoms are as follows-
- Tremor- The limbs begin to shake. Most of the time, it starts in one hand. Then slowly, other limbs get involved. Initially, the tremor is felt only while at rest. It disappears during sleep. Stress worsens the tremor.
- Slowing down of movements- All movements start to slow down. One is forced to walk slowly or rather is unable to walk fast. Patients tend to drag their feet. This is because of the slowing down of the neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Stiffness of muscles- The muscles of the limbs become stiff. There is stress and rigidity in the muscles.
- Loss of Coordination and unsteady gait- The coordination between the muscles and the limbs reduces and one is unable to control the movement. This results in unsteady gait.
- Loss of facial expressions – The facial expressions are much reduced and one is not able to express normal emotions. Patients rarely smile.
- Reduced blinking of eyes – The normal pattern of blinking of eyes is reduced to a large extent.
What causes Parkinson’s Disease
Substantia Nigra, a part of human brain produces a chemical called Dopamine. This chemical is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain to the various body parts and thus coordinates body movements. In some patients, the nerve cells present in Substantia Nigra either reduce or become impaired with age and the amount of dopamine produced in the brain is reduced. Dopamine is also important for the functioning of another area of the brain called basal ganglia. This area of the brain is responsible for body movement. Thus, less dopamine leads to loss of coordination. The movements become slow and abnormal.
People with Parkinson’s also lose another chemical norepinephrine. This chemical is also important for blood circulation and the functioning of the sympathetic nervous system of the body. This loss of norepinephrine affects many functions of the body like heart functioning, digestion and even breathing.
Risk factors for getting Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists have not been able to clearly understand the exact causes of Parkinson’s Disease. At the same time, some risk factors have been clearly identified which tend to increase the incidence of the disease. Here are some known risk factors-
- Genetics- It tends to run in some families, though a clear inheritance is ruled out. This means that if someone in your family has it, chances of your getting it increase but it does not mean that you are sure to get it.
- Environment- Toxins, metals, pollutants and chemicals in pesticides can increase the incidence of Parkinson’s.
- Gender- Males are more likely to develop Parkinson’s than females. The incidence is almost 50% more in males.
- Age- Its chances increase above the age of 60.
- Trauma- Head injuries from road accidents or contact sports can increase the incidence of Parkinson’s.
Prevention of Parkinson’s Disease
Although it is difficult to say that one can prevent the disease, but there are certain factors that one can take care of.
- Avoid taking too many toxins, chemicals, herbicides and pesticide laden foods.
- Avoid concussion injuries to the head, specially in contact sports or while driving. Using helmets is very important.
- Exercising regularly can be an important part of prevention. It’s direct effect is difficult to substantiate but it has been observed that those who exercise regularly tend to get it much less.
- Dietary factors- Regular intake of fruits and raw vegetables is very important. Turmeric is very useful and works as a very good antioxidant. At the same time, avoid reheating and reusing cooking oils like sunflower oil as it forms aldehydes. These are toxic chemicals and tend to increase the incidence of Parkinson’s disease.
Homeopathic Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Homeopathy has been quite successful in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The general perception is that this is an incurable disease but this perception is not true when it comes to Homeopathy and the treatment of Parkinson’s. The fact is that Homeopathy is very helpful in the treatment of this problem.
5 Best Homeopathic medicines for Parkinson’s Disease
Here are the 5 best homeopathic medicines for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The medicines given here are by no means the only medicines that are used. It is just that I have found these 5 medicines to be most commonly indicated. Also, I have found these 5 medicines to be very effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
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Rhus Tox – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease with trembling after exertion
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Zincum Met – One of the best homeopathc medicines for Parkinson’s disease with fidgety feet
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Merc Sol- Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s with tremors everywhere
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Tarentula – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Parkinson’s with restlessness
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Lathyrus – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease with rigidity of legs
Although, it is difficult to give a detailed symptomatology of these medicines. I am giving a brief description of the symptoms of these medicines for the benefit of the readers-
Rhus Tox – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease with trembling after exertion
When trembling of the limbs increases after any exertion, Rhus Tox is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Parkinson’s disease. There is loss of power in forearm and fingers. A sensation of crawling in tips of fingers is present. At the same time, there is tingling in feet.
Zincum Met – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease with fidgety feet
When the patient has constant fidgetiness of the feet, Zincum Met is one of the best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease. The patient cannot keep his feet still and keeps on moving them constantly. There is lameness, trembling and twitching of various muscles. Brain fag or weakness is another important indication for this medicine.
Merc Sol- Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s with tremors everywhere
When the patient feels tremors all over the body, Merc Sol is the best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease. The patient is usually worse at night. There is increased sweating. He feels worse during perspiration. There is trembling in extremities, specially hands.
Tarentula – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s with restlessness
When restlessness is the most prominent symptom, Tarentula is the best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s. The patient is so much restless that he keeps on moving though walking aggravates him. There is weakness and numbness in the legs. There is also yawning along with uneasiness of legs.
Lathyrus – Best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease with rigidity of legs
When rigidity of the legs is most prominent, Lathyrus is the best homeopathic medicine for Parkinson’s disease. Calf muscles are very tense. The gait is spastic type. The heels do not touch the floor while walking. The lower limbs and gluteal muscles become emaciated.
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