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Parkinson's & Alzheimer's Disease
Both these diseases affect the nervous system and both are degenerative. In Parkinson's disease neurotransmitters fail to transmit messages, affecting motor function. In Alzheimer's disease dementia and senility gradually take over the personality of the sufferer leading to poor memory and disorientation. Carers will need support.
One theory behind Alzheimer's disease is that the brain attacks itself in an over active and misguided immune response. Avoid mercury dental fillings, aluminium, pesticides, and other modern processing agents, which are added to our food as this may contribute to the problem.
Nutrition
Adopt a good diet, free of foods which will harm the nervous system e.g. stimulants like coffee, tea and sugar. Malnutrition is felt to be a large factor in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
Nerve foods like soaked oats, non-active yeast and spirulina will be important
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables all are often rich in anti-oxidants.
Natural Healing
Relaxation methods together with significant exercise, should be pursued.
Use deep body work, reflexology and massage.
Persistent hydrotherapy can be helpful according to the individual.
Intensive cleanses for the kidneys, liver and the colon with the use of juices and organic food will be vital as clearing the liver and colon helps the brain function more effectively; many health workers feels that liver toxicity underpins both these conditions.
Herbs
Herbal nerve foods and tonics must become a daily ritual: skullcap (scientifically proven to repair the myelin sheath that protects the nerves), gotu kola root, vervain leaves, Siberian ginseng root, wood betony, lemon balm leaf and lobelia herb. (St. John's Wort flower could also be valuable, please inquire for suitability.)
Time and again it has been shown that treating the 'shakes' experienced by Parkinson's sufferers with herbal stimulants is effective. In effect the body needs waking up and rebuilding. Prickly ash berries could be considered.
Nerve sedative herbs will help to promote sleep if this is a problem: valerian rhizome in the short term and skullcap herb in the longer term.
Herbal Formulae Suggestions
‘The Green Stuff’ Vitamin & Mineral Food Concentrate .. rich in protein, amino acids, essential daily nutrients, including vitamin B complex to help support and nourish the nervous system.
Nervous System Support Formula
Nerve Stimulant Formula (please enquire)
Tranquillity Sleep Formula … to aid restful sleep and encourage a natural sleep pattern, without drowsiness upon waking.
Ache Away Herb Tea … for gentle pain relief and extra calium to feed the nervous system.
Mellow Moments Herb Tea … to gently unwind, and relax the body.
Chamomile Herb Tea … to relax and aid sleep.
Metaphysical
Parkinson’s Disease (Palsy) represents ‘Paralysing thoughts. Getting stuck. Fear and an intense desire to control everything and everyone.’
Affirmation: ‘I am a free thinker and I have wonderful experiences with ease and with joy. I relax knowing that I am safe, Life is for me and I trust the process of life.’
Alzheimer’s Disease (Dementia) represents ‘Refusal to deal with the world as it is. Hopelessness and helplessness. Anger.’
Affirmation: ‘There is always a new and better way for me to experience life. I forgive and release the past. I move into joy.’
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