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Hello,

 

I am interested to hear how ayurveda can help people with Parkinson's

Disease. My mother was recently diagnosed and I am actively looking

for alternative treatments. I look forward to receiving any advice

you may be able to give me.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Karen Butler

Dublin - Ireland

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Dear Karen,

 

There are several excellent alternatives to conventional Parkinsonism

therapy. Ayurvedic physicians might use a combination of cleansing

therapies initially (i.e. pancha karma), followed by specific herbs and

supplements to correct Vata. Among the more promising herbs is Mucuna

pruriens, or Kapikachu, which has the greatest level of naturally

occurring L-dopa among any plants, as well as herbs that have a

stabilizing effect on CNS function, like Ashvagandha (Withania

somnifera) and Bala (Sida cordifolia). Antioxidants (Amla, Brahmi,

Bilberry) and cerebrovascular restoratives (e.g. Ginkgo, Brahmi,

Rosemary etc) are also indicated. There are also some potentially

toxic herbs that act as anticholinergics that can be helpful as well.

All this is part of a comprehensive, individualized approach. While

I'm not sure about Ayurvedic physicians in the UK, I know you can seek

out a qualified and experienced herbalist, perhaps

Ayurvedically-inclined, from the National Institute of Medical

Herbalists (http://www.nimh.org.uk/).

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once again, it is important to stress that a discussion group like this

is not a place to get a "cure" for anything, let alone a serious brain

disorder like Parkinson's (PD)

 

any treatment is part of a holistic approach that includes diet, herbs,

supplements, drugs and lifestyle changes

while it probably isn't possible to completely reverse PD (at least i

haven't seen it), it is definitely possible to halt or slow its

progression - claims of success should be carefully scrutinized,

because "success rates" can mean anything from minor to major

improvements

 

in Ayurveda PD is called kampavata, and is as the name suggests it is

primarily a disorder of vata - thus therapies that help to reduce vata

generally will be helpful in PD

 

one thing i would caution is going on to l-dopa too soon - it appears

to be a one way ticket to dyskinesia

there are a number of herbs that can potentiate the body's own

production of l-dopa, and foods that are naturally rich in l-dopa such

as fava beans - herbal sources include kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) and

astragalus - however, i would avoid the very strong kapikacchu extract

that is standardized to >15% l-dopa until much later in the disease,

when synthetic L-dopa is prescribed by the doctor

 

besides this, i would recommend a number of herbs to strengthen the

brain, including ashwagandha, brahmi, mandukaparni, amla, bala etc., as

well as herbs to protect it from the oxidative damage that plays a role

in neuronal degeneration, e.g. haridra, guggulu, bhumyamalaki, arjuna,

and shilajitu etc. - half-sweet antioxidant fruits such as blueberries

and raspberries, or guava and mangosteen, as well as vegetables such as

garlic, onion, and leafy green vegetables are all important to eat to

protect the brain - i also use some chinese herbs as well, such as

reishi, astragalus and various ginsengs - organic, clean and pure foods

and water is essential - avoid sweets and refined foods

 

important supplements includes vitamins A,B,C,and E, minerals such as

iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium and selenium, and special

accessory nutrients such as coenzyme q10, omega 3 fatty acids, alpha

lipoic acid and grapeseed extract

 

topically, formulas such as balashvagandha taila as abhyanga and/or

shirodhara

 

of special note: hyperglycemia seems to be an issue in the progression

of PD, and thus sweets and refined foods should be avoided - this is an

important issue when later on protein is restriction is implemented to

ensure the proper uptake of l-dopa- i have had patients where chronic

hyperglycemia appears to be a causative factor in the development of

the disease, but in whom its really to late to prevent it because the

patient is on a high carb diet because of l-dopa

 

 

best... todd caldecott Caldecott

todd

www.toddcaldecott.com

 

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