Archive for March, 2008

Energy Drinks: Can it Cure Parkinson\’s Disease?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Ma Ku asked: Treating Parkinson's disease with caffeine, as discussed in medical research, has started many heated conversations. I can't help but think that caffeine has a high cost, even if it does help. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, ...

What are 3 common factors in people without parkinsons disease?

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

jennlutt72 asked: Parkinson's disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting over 1 million americans. Scientists already know being over age 50, MPTP, and several genes make it more likely somebody will develop the disorder. They also found several factors that are more common in people without ...

Can Caffeine in Green Tea Cure Parkinson\’s Disease?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Ma Ku asked: Once a medical study was published on the application of caffeine for treating Parkinson's disease, it stirred up a lot of controversy. However, in my opinion, caffeine cannot help without causing harm. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book ...

Now I have a problem and would like to know if anyone else has this disease , I have parkinsons,?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

awesome Granny asked: I was wondering if anyone else has this disease, I just diagnosed with it. how do you handle it. do you worry about it. I'm in the early stages so the dr. says, but I'v been experiencing the symptems for the past 6 years and thought I ...

Parkinson’s Disease – Prevention & Relief for Sufferers

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Sacha Tarkovsky asked: The compound we are going to discuss in this article is showing not only great promise in the prevention of Parkinson’s disease, it can also help suffers feel better. It’s cheap, part of the natural food chain and has been medically proven to help. So what is it ...

Do you, or anybody close to you, have Parkinsons?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Maureen S asked: My husband has now had Parkinsons for two years. Shaking of the hands and mouth. It doesn't seem to be progressing very fast, but I am noticing that his short term memory is going and that he is getting slightly confused. He is taking pills, but I ...

I have a friend who has Parkinsons, she likes to read but cannot hold the book?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Jacob A asked: Is there a device made that will hold the book for her? Answers are greatly appreciated. If you know of such a device please state where it can be found or where to look. Thank you.Nicholas

Early Warning Signs of Parkinson\’s Disease – What to Look For!

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Jeremy Parker asked: Parkinson’s disease develops when the neurons of the substantia nigra in the brain become progressively damaged and depleted. However the first signs of Parkinson’s disease are not obvious until about 80% of these neurons, that are responsible for the production a neurotransmitter called dopamine which helps ...

what are the chances i have parkinsons disease?

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Steve asked: im 17 i have tremors allll the time.. headaches alot 5 minute attention span the psychiatrist or psychologist i cant remember said its like my brain is asleep my memory is terrible i have scheurmanns disease which makes me kind of humped over..which is supposidly a symptom of parksinsons i get dizzy alot and ...

Have Parkinsons and low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadednesss anyone with similar problem?

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Johno asked: I have parkinsons and low blood pressure affects me. When I am sitting it is normal 120/70 but falls to 80/40 when I stand up. I feel light headed and dizzy all day and even forced to sit down during chores or standing for a while. ...