Ayurveda, Parkinson's and Brain Health

[Guest guest]

Ah! This is great; a group for Ayurveda. I've been looking for

something like this for quite a while.

 

I was wondering if you all could help me w/ a couple of quick questions:

 

1) Does anyone know if there are any case studies about Ayurveda and

Parkinson's? Unfortunately my dad has the disease, and I'm trying to

figure out if there are " alternative " treatments out there.

 

2) On a side note, I'm thinking of starting a web-based service for

folks based around the idea of maintaining one's brain health through

a variety of lifestyle changes (such as Ayurveda), and I would love

your feedback. The survey should only take a few minutes. Thanks in

advance!

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LDKviG4e9My0fBtsJ1ewQw_3d_3d

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

[Guest guest]

Yes, there are many cases of Parkinson's cured by Yoga, Pranayam and Ayurveda as

recorded by Swami Ramdevji. You can read all about such cases with names and

addresses in the book on " yog in synergy with medical science " . The book is

available at Patanjali Chikitsalaya outlets in various cities and towns in

India.

 

S.M.ACHARYA,

Nature Cure & Spinal Rehab Centre,

155 St. Patrick's Town, Pune 411013,

Ph: +91-20-26870204, Cell: 91-9422314693,

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Friend,

Controlled and supervised administration of Mucuna Pruriens (containing L-Dopa)

may be of interest as an alternative treatment of your dad. You know our body

uses the naturally-occurring compound L-Dopa to produce an important brain

chemical known as dopamine, which is an instrumental factor in determining

movement, mood and sexuality. When the brain lacks enough dopamine,

Parkinson’s disease results. Primarily characterized by a slowness in the

initiation and execution of movement, this syndrome is also marked by motor

stiffness and easy fatigability as well as mental disturbances including slowed

thinking, mild dementia, and depression. Dopamine itself isn’t useful in

treatment because it’s too large a compound to cross the blood-brain barrier.Â

Its precursor, L-Dopa, though is small enough to pass through this membranous

barrier unimpeded.

   With its high concentration of L-Dopa, Mucuna has been used for

generations in India to treat Parkinson's disease. What’s most interesting

about the Mucuna bean is that the other substances that it contains may well

potentate the delivery of L-Dopa and make it even more effective than when using

it by itself, as researcher have already demonstrated in animal experimentation.

In a a randomized, controlled, double blind crossover trial published on Journal

of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, the clinical effects of levodopa

L-dopa/carbidopa (LD/CD) are compared with two different doses of mucuna

preparation. Eight Parkinson's disease patients were given with single doses of

200/50 mg LD/CD, or 15 and 30 g of mucuna preparation in randomised order.

Compared with standard LD/CD, the 30 g mucuna preparation led to a considerably

faster onset of effect (34.6 v 68.5 min; p = 0.021), Mean on time was 21.9% (37

min) longer, peak L-dopa plasma

concentrations were 110% higher and the area under the plasma concentration v

time curve (area under curve) was 165.3% larger (p = 0.012). The rapid onset of

action and longer on time without concomitant increase in dyskinesias on mucuna

seed powder formulation suggest that this natural source of L-dopa might possess

advantages over conventional L-dopa preparations in the long term management of

PD.

There are not enough case studies on Mucuna nevertheless clinical scientists in

Western countries are beginning to seriously take a look at the potential

benefits of mucuna pruriens herb in a number of conditions including Parkinson's

disease.

Beside Mucuna some ayurvedic metalic preparations especially Makar Sanjivani

(containing processed mercury and gold) along with Panch Karma support is fount

useful by theauthor in the long term alternative management of Pakinson’s

disease in elderly patients.

Mukesh Jain,

mjainbhilai

 

 

Dr Mukesh D Jain MD

Panch Karma & Yoga Division,

Sanjivani Wellness Center Bhilai 490023 India

Visit us at http://www.sanjivaniwellness.org

[Guest guest]

" smartmirror1 "

Hari Om !,

I have gone through the article posted by Dr Mukesh D Jain MD,

Panch Karma & Yoga Division,Sanjivani Wellness Center Bhilai 490023,

India and it gives a clear explanation on Parkinson. May I suggest

a few medicines to be taken for a longer period ?

 

of course, addition of a

few 'praanaayaams', especially 'Kapaalbhaati' & 'Anuloma-Viloma',

will help quickly to control-over 'parkinson'.

 

Kindly note down the medicines for `Parkinson (Kampavaat in

Sanskrit)' -----

 

A. Before Breakfast & Dinner :

 

01. Makardhwaj - 2 units

02. Ekangaveer Ras - 10 units

03. Praval Pisti - 10 units

04. Swarna Maakshika - 5 units

05. Rasraj Ras - 2 units

06. Amrita Sat - 10 units

 

………. Mix all the SIX medicines (only ratios are given, hereabove )

and keep in a glass-bottle. Take `one gramme by weight' from this

mixture with one tea-spoon of HONEY or luke-warm water daily in the

morning & evening (Empty Stomach)…………… or atleast one hour before the

meals. ……..take for, minimum, four to five months.

 

B. After Breakfast & Dinner :

 

01. Trayodashanga Guggulu

02. Chandraprabha Vati

03. Medhaavati

…………. Take TWO tablet(s) each of these three medicines with luke-

warm milk or water, two times a day, after meals ………. Continue for a

few months, please !

 

C. If weakness in body persists, Take `Shilajeet' (Capsules or

tablets or liquid) with milk in the morning alongwith the medicines

quoted under item `A'.

 

D. If there is PAIN in fingers or hand or legs, take TWO tablets

of `Peedaantak Ras' alongwith the medicines quoted under item `B'.

 

MOST IMPORTANT, consult an `Ayurvedic Expert' nearby your place of

residence before you start ...... AND have faith in GOD !

 

With best wishes,

Swami Brahmavidyananda Saraswati

A Hindu Sannyasi from Rishikesh, India

 

 

 

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I was wondering if you all could help me w/ a couple of quick

questions:

 

1) Does anyone know if there are any case studies about Ayurveda and

Parkinson's? Unfortunately my dad has the disease, and I'm trying to

figure out if there are " alternative " treatments out there.