Home Remedies and Herbs for Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disease—a condition that affects the nervous system and progressively gets worse over time. Parkinson’s disease is debilitating and causes the affected person to be unable to control their movements. Parkinson’s disease is a rare condition and doesn’t often affect people under the age of 50.  Men are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than women.


Parkinson’s disease is such an awful condition to live with, it often produces emotional distresses such as anxiety and depression. People with advanced Parkinson’s disease also begin to suffer cognitive decline and experience trouble processing thoughts or performing critical thinking.^1,2
 
What Causes Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is caused when neurons in the brain start to break down and die off. Many of the neurons that die off are those that are responsible for producing dopamine—the neurotransmitter involved in mood and behavior. Other affected neurons are those that are responsible for physical muscle movements, leading to Parkinson’s disease symptoms.^1,2

But what exactly triggers these neurons to weaken and die off is unknown. At this point, scientists have only identified certain risk factors that can contribute to Parkinson’s disease, including:

• Genetics: Certain genetic mutations may put people at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s.
• Environmental Factors: Exposure to environmental toxins may trigger Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

Parkinson’s disease symptoms may include:

• Tremors in the hands and fingers
• Delayed movements
• Muscle rigidness and stiffness
• Stooped posture
• Balance problems
• Difficulty blinking, smiling or swinging your arms when you walk
• Speech changes
• Difficulty writing

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease symptoms, including hand tremors and muscle stiffness can be eased with natural remedies, including:

• Ginkgo Biloba - Ginkgo biloba is a natural remedy with antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits that can help to manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms and improve quality of life in people with the condition.
• Brahmi Plant - Brahmi plant, or bacopa, is an herbal remedy that works on the nervous system, helping to ease tremors and other Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
• Coenzyme Q10 - Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that may help reduce oxidative stress associated with Parkinson’s disease.
• Creatine - Creatine has been studied for its benefit in helping to delay the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease.
• Vitamin C - Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that can be taken to help Parkinson’s disease patients improve their symptoms and limit their need for prescribed medications.

References

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055
2. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/