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Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is caused due to defectiveness in the nuero transmission . The etiology of the disease is unknown. The vulnerability to PD is from the age of 55. Alzheimers disease, dementia, MND etc is also caused by degeneration of central nerves. Each of these diseases is related to the degeneration of specific lot of nerves.
The concept of unknown etiology is even stated in the texts of Ayurveda .Even though the name of the disease has not beeen conferred in those ancient times, they had a great visionary on the type of neurological diseases even in those times. The concept of parkinsonism begins with the group of symptoms explained while pertaining to the abnormal functioning of vata ( a humour )
The characteristics of PD are distal pill rolling tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and postural instability (at a later stage). This apart, comorbid depression is felt in around 50 percent of the patients.
Ayurveda & Parkinson`s Disease
Ayurveda offers a palliative support during the course of the disease.The concept of vata (humour) vitiation being the cause of PD , the treatment principles are mostly designed to pacify the vitiated doshas. The therapies like Abhyanga (massage) and sudation therapy can be effective in helping the muscles to regain their lost strength and overcome the rigidity .
siro Vasthi and Sirodhara treatments have proved effective for PD. These therapies are very effective in nervous stimulation as well. Rajathabhasma helps controlling the rigidity and improvement of mental health.
Ayurveda for Medical Tourist with Parkinson`s
Foreigners suffering from Parkinson`s Disease should expect a course of treatment to last 27 days.
A typical plan would include the following treatments depending on your condition:
- Abhyanga followed by steam bath
- Vasti( introducing decoctions as enema )
- Siro vasti
Ayurveda has holistic approach in treatment and so the enviroment and regimens followed during the treatment plan is an important accompaniment to the medicine itself.
Main Sections of Ayurveda Guide
- Ayurveda Guide Homepage
- What is Ayurveda
- What Makes Ayurveda Unique
- How Does Ayurveda Work
- History of Ayurveda
- Treatment Names in Ayurveda
- Treating Your Condition
- What is Panchakarma
Subsidiary Sections of Ayurveda Guide
The Body & Health in Ayurveda
- The Three doshas - Vata, Kapha, pitta
- More About Humors (Energies) In Human Body
- Prakruti(CONSTITUTIONAL NATURE)
Diseases & Treatments
- Causes Of Diseases
- Diagnosis In Ayurveda
- Ayurveda Treatment
- Ayurveda Health
- Treatments & Relevant Diseases
- Uncommon Diseases, Causes & Treatements
- Common Diseases & Home Remedies
- Vertebra & Ayurveda
- Massage Methods
- Massaging The Posteroir Aspect
Historic Elements of Ayurveda
Doctors, Hospitals & Resorts
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- Resorts specialising in Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic Treatments, Medicines & Suppliers
Related Therapies
Pregnancy & Post Natal
- Massage During Pregnency
- Pregnancy Therapy
- Remedies For Common Infancy/Child Ailemnts
- Babycare Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy For General Diseases
- Ayurveda Conquers Heart Diseases & Bids Good-Bye To Bye-Pass Surgery
Ayurveda in Everyday Life
- Ayurvedic Dresses & Dress Materials
- Vastu Shastra- Ayurveda & Architecture
Studying & Courses in Ayurveda
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