Dr. Leia on Acupuncture for Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Question for Dr. Leia: My brother-in-law who is 60 years old, was just diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Is there any info on parkinson's disease treatments or ways to work through this that you can suggest? I have found so little info on treating symptoms and signs of PD and I don't know where to find accurate information. I want to help him, as he does not want traditional medicine due to side effects. Can you help me?

Dr. Leia's Answer: Dear Brenda, you might like to try Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It may sound a bit strange to our Western ears, but Acupuncture works upon balancing the body's energy using a force called Chi or Qi. It is a form of medicine which has been around for thousands of years, and Western medicine is just beginning to acknowledge that there is some validity to it.

Find a licensed Acupuncturist in your area and ask if he/she has had any experience with treating Parkinson's Disease or any other neurological types of disorders. In some instances, Acupuncture has been shown to decrease or control the symptoms of the disease, and the best part of it is that Acupuncture works best if the patient is not taking any chemical drugs or is taking a minimum number of drugs. However, most patients opt to combine the best of Oriental medicine with Western science, and there may be a place and time for the use of both types of medicine

In the beginning, though, it is best to err on the side of the least invasive type of medicine and proceed from there as needed. Good luck in your endeavors helping your brother-in-law with alternative Parkinson's Disease treatments.

By Dr. Leia Melead

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By Sam
2009-04-29 09:33:18
 

Dr. Leia: My father-in-law has the beginning stages of Parkinsons Disease. So far it seems to have affected his hands and lower arms as far as the shaking. Is there any herb or vitamins to help with the tremors? He is 91 and still very active but this shaking is getting him down. Thank you so much for any help you might give.

 
By Dr. Leia
2009-04-29 09:37:12
 

Hi Sam, even though research is in it's early stages for using Coenzyme Q10 to help alleviate Parkinson's Disease symptoms, it does appear promising. Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, as it is called, has been shown to decrease symptoms as much as 44%, as shown in one study. CoQ10 needs to be given in high doses, as much as 1200 mg. per day in order to effect a reduction in Parkinson's symptoms. You can print out this special report and take it to your father's doctor for approval and perusal. Should Parkinson's patients take CoQ10? Please note that there are many brands and doseages of CoQ10 and that all may not be created equal. When looking for a brand, please go with the brand with the purest ingredients, not a whole lot of fillers, and from a reputable company. Remember, the highest doses at 1200 mg. per day, appear to work better than the lower doses. And remember to tell his doctor that you are contemplating using this supplement.

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