Symptoms usually begin after age 55 and can include, for example, sleep and cognitive problems, tremors, etc.
Little-known causes
According to the Pasteur Institute, the causes could be genetic or environmental. Aggravating environmental factors are: exposure and intoxication to pesticides and chemical pollutants, manganese intoxication and the significant presence of mercury, aluminum or copper in the brain.
Do solutions exist?
Still according to the Pasteur Institute, “no known prevention measures exist against Parkinson’s disease because of the uncertainty surrounding its exact causes. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce risks.”
In the healthy lifestyle, medicinal plants are part of it, integrating them into our daily lives. They are not the miracle solution to stop anything. On the other hand, they contribute to prevention.
Some useful medicinal plants
To calm nervousness, there are two plants that are particularly effective. Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) is the appropriate plant, because it will calm tension and relax the nervous system. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), helps you sleep better and control your nervousness.
The antioxidant and neuroprotective effects help protect the brain. The two recommended plants are: ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba ginkgo), Who notably improves blood flow in the brain, and valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), a natural sedative that helps you get back to sleep and rest the brain.
A young burdock plan.
PHOTO: Ariane Gleize
To eliminate toxins, which may be due to accumulation of heavy metals in the body, diuretic, hepatic and detoxifying plants are recommended.
For example, garlic (Allium sativum), algae (Chlorella, Fucus vesiculosus) and coriander (Coriander) help eliminate heavy metals. As for dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and burdock (Arctium lappa), they will support the work of the liver, to eliminate all these toxins.
How to take your plants?
They can be taken in capsules, powders, mother tincture or infusion. They will be effective if taken daily and over several months, depending on the person.
Therapeutic dosages are adapted to each person by your herbalist or healthcare professional.
It should be noted that many supplements, vitamins and herbs can interact with medications treating Parkinson’s. It is important to consult a health professional beforehand.
Alternatives
All activities that relax the body, such as regularly practicing meditation, yoga and breathing exercises, will help reduce tension and nervousness.
To prevent Parkinson’s, a healthy and balanced diet supports the immune system and stimulates cognitive abilities.
Foods rich in antioxidants (blueberries, nuts, kiwi, carrot, pumpkin) help reduce inflammation and have calming effects on the nervous system. Foods rich in tyrosine (green beans, parsley, mushrooms, leafy vegetables, almonds, sesame and pumpkin seeds, nuts, eggs, chickpeas, etc.) also have an antioxidant action, and will therefore help slow down cellular aging. .
In conclusion, each person will have their own needs. For good prevention, a healthy diet, an adapted lifestyle, the use of medicinal plants will certainly be wise to integrate into your daily life.
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