Parkinson’s Be Thy Name

It is no small matter really enjoying life for the first time after the kids have gone and all the hustle and bustle is behind you to discover that you have Parkinson’s Disease. It came like a deft thief in the night, no warning, no symptoms except for a slight tremor in the right arm. After dealing with the news and reading everything on the internet regarding Parkinson’s, I thanked God for sending me a reminder, virtually a wake up call to tell me I had another chance.

The next day I booked a ticket to go to America to visit my daughter for six weeks. I didn’t know what to expect from this disease and how long I would wait or explore or experiment with natural remedies, but I was going to try and was going to pack it in during the time I had. Parkinson’s doesn’t kill you the doctor said. Alzheimers does. Not Parkinson’s.  That’s easy for you to say, I said. It’s not you we’re talking about. You’re the one with the calculator in your hand. Funny or not, I took the reminder seriously. I would have to make a note of all my transgressions and repent. I would spend every day doing just what I wanted.  I would stay in my pyjama bottoms and t-shirt the whole day. I would eat ice cream before lunch. Who would be nasty now?

Getting serious

All joking aside, however, Parkinson’s is a serious and debilitating disease. You can’t let it control you. Now more than anything you have to do stretching exercises and go for a walk. Many people do yoga or meditation, but you have to get your body moving.

·                     Crunch and curl your toes when you sit.

·                     Keep your back straight and stand upright.

·                     If you have a nice long passage in the hall – 30 steps or so one way and 30 steps the other way – you can have three or more walks a day, for a total or thirty or forty minutes.

·                     Take small bites and eat slowly when eating and swallowing food.

·                     Eat foods high in seratonin and dopamine such as yams, bananas, nuts and so on.

·                     Do crossword puzzles and play word games to keep your brain active.

·                     Potter in the garden and tend to your plants

·                     Don’t sit in the same position for long. Get up frequently to move around

·                     Read whatever you can about Parkinson’s and let that inspire you

·                     Thank God that your meds are working and you don’t have a fatal disease.

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Parkinson’s Be Thy Name

It is no small matter really enjoying life for the first time after the kids have gone and all the hustle and bustle is behind you to discover that you have Parkinson’s Disease. It came like a deft thief in the night, no warning, no symptoms except for a slight tremor in the right arm. After dealing with the news and reading everything on the internet regarding Parkinson’s, I thanked God for sending me a reminder, virtually a wake up call to tell me I had another chance.

The next day I booked a ticket to go to America to visit my daughter for six weeks. I didn’t know what to expect from this disease and how long I would wait or explore or experiment with natural remedies, but I was going to try and was going to pack it in during the time I had. Parkinson’s doesn’t kill you the doctor said. Alzheimers does. Not Parkinson’s.  That’s easy for you to say, I said. It’s not you we’re talking about. You’re the one with the calculator in your hand. Funny or not, I took the reminder seriously. I would have to make a note of all my transgressions and repent. I would spend every day doing just what I wanted.  I would stay in my pyjama bottoms and t-shirt the whole day. I would eat ice cream before lunch. Who would be nasty now?

Getting serious

All joking aside, however, Parkinson’s is a serious and debilitating disease. You can’t let it control you. Now more than anything you have to do stretching exercises and go for a walk. Many people do yoga or meditation, but you have to get your body moving.

·                     Crunch and curl your toes when you sit.

·                     Keep your back straight and stand upright.

·                     If you have a nice long passage in the hall – 30 steps or so one way and 30 steps the other way – you can have three or more walks a day, for a total or thirty or forty minutes.

·                     Take small bites and eat slowly when eating and swallowing food.

·                     Eat foods high in seratonin and dopamine such as yams, bananas, nuts and so on.

·                     Do crossword puzzles and play word games to keep your brain active.

·                     Potter in the garden and tend to your plants

·                     Don’t sit in the same position for long. Get up frequently to move around

·                     Read whatever you can about Parkinson’s and let that inspire you

·                     Thank God that your meds are working and you don’t have a fatal disease.

http://www.raydajacobs.blogspot.com

Parkinson’s For an early Birthday

This writer was on her way to the travel agent to book a ticket from Cape Town to New Jersey when she stopped off at the doctor’s office for a bit of shaking of the right hand diagnosis when the news she got was that she should have an MRI of the brain and was most likely in the early stages of Parkinson’s Disease. She sat stunned looking at the doctor. She was turning 65 in March and wasn’t ready for anything as intrusive and debilitating as Parkinson’s Disease. She has an active life. She is directing her second film in 2012 and no way had any inkling that she was even ill. For two days she stayed in bed and hardly came out of the room. She booked her ticket. Told the doctor she would not take any medication. She was going to stay six weeks in New Jersey and decide what she should do; take conventional medication or explore the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of going the natural way.

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

We have all seen Muhamad Ali and Michael J Fox on television talking about Parkinson’s and never thought that we might ourselves fall captive to the disease. After five weeks of being away from home and having had time to think, I decided that I was not going to lie down and give in. I had the disease but the disease did not have me. I was in the early stages. I would investigate hemp oil and other remedies and completely change my life. So far I have quit smoking even though I read that nicotine protects the dopamine neurons in the brain. New research has shown that nicotine protects the dopamine neurons in the brain – which may lead to new types of treatment for the disease. Scientists found that nicotine had the potential to rescue dopamine neurons in cultures from normal mice, but not in cultures from mice without the nicotine receptor. Findings suggest that it may be feasible to develop therapies for Parkinson's disease that target nicotine receptors, particularly the alpha-7 nicotine receptor.

Lifestyle adjustments for Parkinson’s sufferers

Think healthy and be positive. Find out about the foods like yams, avocado, nuts, and bananas which are good brain foods as they contain seratonin and dopamine. Drink lots of water as constipation is an issue for some sufferers. No matter how tired you are, do stretching exercises for at least twenty minutes and go for a walk. If you have problems with balance, use a stool in the shower so you can sit. Have handrails where you need them. This writer would appreciate any comments, tips, and suggestions you might have. Do post your stories, comments and opinions so everyone can know what worked for you.

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Human Growth Hormone – Lifesaver or pariah?

There is often a misconception about human growth hormone (HGH) where people believe that HGH is only for children who have not achieved what in their minds is the normal milestone of growth. While this may be true to some extent, HGH is in fact needed throughout your life in order for your body to continue at its optimum and healthiest level. The clinical manifestations of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) vary, depending on when it starts. Children usually present with short stature, while adults have reduced physical performance and impaired psychological well-being. In children therapy promotes linear growth and restores body composition; in adults it improves conditioning and strength, restores normal body composition, and improves the quality of life.

Human growth hormone facts


Hearing the words human growth hormone conjures up visions of European paintings of the Spanish Court 

portraying people with extremely short stature who may have had growth hormone deficiency. In the 1800s, General Tom Thumb used his short stature to his advantage and was part of a circus. He is someone who may have had growth hormone deficiency. Today science has evolved and we know more about HGH. HGH acts as a runner throughout the body, rejuvenating digestion, reproduction, growth, and sexual desire. A good book to read is one by Dr Ikram Abidi, MD, Mastering the Master Hormone: Your Ultimate Grow Guide to the Human Growth Hormone. Anyone contemplating using HGH should satisfy themselves and read more about it. What is sure is that HGH levels start to drop dramatically after the age of thirty and boosting your HGH level can make a huge difference in your life.

Knowing your facts

You should always read up on supplements you are considering taking for the first time to determine the ingredients of the product, whether it is something that you can take, and speak to a pharmacist about the benefits as well as the disadvantages of human growth hormone. It is good to be skeptical. What we do know is that iIn middle age the pituitary gland starts to slowly reduce the amount of growth hormone it produces and it is up to the individual if he or she wants to continue using HGH to stave off old age. For adults who have growth hormone deficiency, injections of HGH can increase bone density, increase muscle mass, decrease body fat, and increase exercise capacity, all of which can make a huge difference in the quality of life. If you eat well, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, drink enough water, it all helps to maintain a good life.