Parkinson's Disease

Parkinsons disease is caused by the very gradual deterioration of nerve junctions. These junctions are situated at the base of the brain and affect muscle control and movements of the body. Tremors begin in a hand or limb when the muscles are at rest. Parkinsons disease may be compared with the disease kampavata described in Ayurveda texts.

Causes

The cause of Parkinson's disease is unkonwn and significance of genetic factor is still debated.

Symptoms

• Tremors in extremities
• Mental slowness
• Slowness in movements
• Small hand writing
• Depression
• Tiredness
• Rigidity in muscles
• Aching limbs

Ayurvedic Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Parkinsons is known as kampavata in ayurveda. In old age vata dosha is more predominant in the body. This vata relocates in the brain and dries up the brain cells leading to tremors and instability. Parkinsons disease reflects massive vitiation of vata which occupies almost all channels of body. Weak digestive fire, disturbed digestion and presence of toxins (ama) are generally obsereved in the patient at gastrointestinal as well as cellular levels, which provide conducive environment for vitiation of vata. Digestive herbs, in conjunction with nerve tonics are administered to restore digestive function both in the gastro intestinal tract and at a cellular level. Specific diets and regimen are advised.