Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease
General Info about Parkinson's Disease

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It was first described by James Parkinson in England in 1817. The disease most often develops after age 50. It affects both men and women and is one of the most common neurologic disorders of the elderly.
The disease itself causes degeneration of nerve fibres. The brain consists of cells called 'Neurons' and their fibres called 'Nerves'. Nerves are like cables and in some conditions, thinning of these cables occur; this is known as degeneration.

The patient can [rarely] form any recollection of the precise period of its commencement. The first symptoms perceived are, a slight sense of weakness, with a proneness to trembling in some particular part; sometimes in the head, but most commonly in one of the hands and arms. The propensity to lean forward becomes invincible. As the debility increases and the influence of the will over the muscles fades away, the tremulous agitation becomes more vehement.

-James Parkinson, 1817

Latest Publication and Research on Parkinsons Disease - Updated on 12/06/2011

Parkinson disease: Twin study identifies an association between exposure to a solvent and risk of Parkinson disease. - Published by PubMed

Quadriceps Muscle Weakness, Activation Deficits, and Fatigue With Parkinson Disease. - Published by PubMed

Parkinson disease: Twin study identifies an association between exposure to a solvent and risk of Parkinson disease. - Published by PubMed

Quadriceps Muscle Weakness, Activation Deficits, and Fatigue With Parkinson Disease. - Published by PubMed

Subthalamic nucleus targeting using interpeduncular cistern as an internal landmark. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: mohann Posted on: 12/13/2009

i have not seen the decease known now as " Restless leg syndrome mentioned in the list. can you include this RLS and medication for this please. mohan-muscat

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Posted by: gsadha(Guest) Posted on: 08/18/2009

Zandopa is the best available cure for Parkinson's Disease. It is a herbal product and hence there is no damage in the long run.

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Posted by: meeta shah(Guest) Posted on: 03/27/2009

I am sujok therapidt and giving treatmeny to parkinsion's patient.he is 72 years old.he becomes vibront in movement and feeling uncomfortable.During my treatment ,he felt relax for 10 hrs. that day.I am usuing needle accupuncture system of byol meridians and chakras and triorigine in sujok therapy.

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Posted by: alex63 Posted on: 05/09/2011

I am Acupuncture therapist myself ans have PD for 3 years. So farI have not been able to control my Tremor [ mainly on Left side of the body]. Would you be so kind and share you approach with Su Jok (I do practice it as well). Thanks a lot! Alex

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