By Dr. Faith Coleman Every year, about 90,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. At any given time, about one million Americans have the disorder, and that is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Despite these substantial numbers…
By Matt Higgins Nearly one million Americans are suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The brain disorder can cause uncontrollable movements and shaking, and as the disease progresses over time, it can make walking and talking difficult. Around 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, and…
By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By Study Finds Your morning cup of coffee might hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. A recent study suggests that treated coffee grounds could be key in preventing the debilitating neurodegenerative conditions. The discovery, made by a team of researchers at the…
By Study Finds Tai Chi may help mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for an extended period, a new study suggests. This traditional Chinese martial art, characterized by sequences of slow, controlled movements, appears to hinder the advancement of the incapacitating condition. According to the…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire Fruit and vegetables contain many nutrients and minerals that play an important role in helping us maintain good health. Take flavonoids, for example. These are a group of naturally occurring compounds that are found in many foods – including…
By Miguel Leyva Around the world, many countries have banned paraquat, but the U.S. has not yet taken this action. Although sold under many names, usually, farmers can purchase the herbicide in stores as Gramoxone, manufactured by Syngenta. Paraquat, one of the most deadly weed…
A common bacteria that boosts digestive health can slow – and even reverse – build-up of a protein associated with Parkinson’s, new research suggests. Building on previous research linking brain function to gut bacteria, this study in a Parkinson’s model of roundworms, identified a probiotic…
By Susan Boskey Yes, there really are U.S. doctors that specialize in cannabis, but not more than you could count on two hands. These informed MDs who help patients with how to use cannabis are truly inspirational to those of us who are lay practitioners….
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze A new study coming out of the University of Guelph appears to have discovered why exposure to pesticides increases a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. While many studies in the past have demonstrated a link between Paraquat and Maneb (two commonly used…
By Will Chu Individuals with a specific type of Parkinson’s disease (PD) could gain from increasing vitamin B3 (niacin) content in their diet, say British investigators. B3 is one of eight B vitamins. It is also known as niacin (nicotinic acid) and has 2 other…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor A video recently made viral rounds on the Internet of a former policeman trying CBD oil as a last ditch effort to quell his volatile Parkinson’s symptoms. Due to the progression of his Parkinson’s, Larry the former policeman cannot speak and…
By Yelena Sukhoterina Is Pesticide Used in Milk in 1980s Contributing to Parkinson’s Disease Today? Recent Study Shows a Potential Link Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the person’s ability to move. According to the CDC, every…
by Dr. David Juan The form of exercise I always recommend to those just starting to get into exercising regularly or those with limited mobility is walking. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. There’s even evidence that walking can cure a number…
Cannabis (medical marijuana) treatment for motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease: an open-label observational study. No significant side effects were observed. The use of cannabis as a therapeutic agent for various medical conditions has been well documented. However, clinical trials in patients with Parkinson disease…
by Sayer Ji Could gluten’s toxicity extend to the nervous system, producing symptoms identical to classical Parkinson’s disease? A new case study adds to a growing body of research indicating that wheat’s neurotoxicity is greatly underestimated. A remarkable new case report describing the dramatic recovery…
