Today (April 11) is ‘World Parkinson’s Day 2022’. Parkinson’s is a brain disorder and mostly this problem occurs in old age. Even today, there is a lack of proper information among people about this serious disease. On ‘Parkinson Day’, many programs, campaigns are organized to increase awareness about this problem among the people. This year ‘World Parkinson Day’ is being celebrated under the theme ‘Integrated Health Care’. In this disease, movement is affected due to damage to specific brain cells of the brain. There is tremor in the hands and feet. The muscles get tough. There are difficulties in maintaining physical balance. Due to the development of such problems, it is also called progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Although there is no cure for this, but proper diet and consumption of certain types of foods can make it easier to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
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symptoms of parkinson’s disease
parkinson.org Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) neurons in a specific area of the brain, called the substantia nigra, according to a report in . Talking about its symptoms, its symptoms usually develop slowly over many years. Due to the diversity of the disease, the appearance of symptoms often varies from person to person. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be:
- tremors in the extremities, mainly at rest
- sluggishness or bradykinesia
- stiffness in limbs
- problems with balance while walking
- Posture related problem
- Insomnia
due to parkinson’s disease
There is still a lot to be known about the exact reasons why Parkinson’s occurs. Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s, the treatment options vary. This includes medicines and surgery. Parkinson’s disease is not fatal, but complications of the disease can be serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease is rated as the 14th cause of death in the US due to complications of Parkinson’s.
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Manage Parkinson’s with a healthy diet
Hindustantimes.com According to a report published in, this disease can be managed by making some changes in the diet. There are many types of foods, which can control the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Foods rich in antioxidants, fish oil, things rich in vitamins B1, C, D should be given to the person suffering from this disease to eat. Several studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce nerve inflammation, increase neurotransmission, and prevent neurodegeneration. If patients suffering from this disease are given to eat omega-3 fatty fish or omega-3 supplements, then a lot of benefit can be achieved. Also, these people should not be given to eat more sugar, salt, processed foods, high cholesterol foods, dairy products like cheese, low-fat milk, curd, saturated fat etc. These patients have problem in swallowing and chewing, so do not give meat to eat.
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