Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease in which neurotransmitters no longer function properly and motor functions gradually decrease. Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic dementia that causes great distress for those around the patient; it is sadly on the increase. The patient becomes forgetful and disoriented, has mood swings, and becomes less and less able to walk, eat, and function normally. Some practitioners feel that the mercury from dental fillings is drastically increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Aluminum from cooking pots and utensils is also suspected to be involved. Another theory is that the brain attacks itself in an overactive and misguided immune response. Mercury, aluminum, pesticides, and processing agents added to food are also felt to contribute. I have reason to believe that the bowel and liver have a huge effect on both of these diseases; when these organs and systems are cleared, I have seen fundamental changes take place.
Refer to adopt a good diet, free of foods that will harm the nervous system, such as stimulants like coffee, tea, and sugar. Malnutrition is felt to be a large factor in both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Nerve foods like soaked oats, nonactive yeast, and spirulina will be important.
Eat antioxidant foods.
Nerve sedatives will help to promote sleep: valerian root in the short term and skullcap leaf in the longer term.
Nerve relaxants and tonics must become a daily ritual. Use equal amounts of gotu kola herb, vervain leaf, wood betony leaf and flower, lemon balm leaf, lobelia leaf, and St. John’s wort flower.
Time and again it has been shown that using herbal stimulants to treat the shakes experienced by Parkinson’s sufferers is effective. In effect, the body needs waking up and rebuilding.
Intensive cleanses for the kidneys, liver, and colon with the use of juices and organic food will be vital, as clearing the liver and colon helps the brain function more effectively. Many health workers feel that liver toxicity underpins both of these conditions.
Relaxation methods, together with significant exercise, should be pursued.
Use deep bodywork, reflexology, and massage.
Persistent hydrotherapy can be helpful, according to the individual and the caregiver’s time and abilities.
This Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases Treatment article is taken from :
The complete home guide to herbs, natural healing, and nutrition / Jill Rosemary Davies.
