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Parkinson’s Disease

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Aside from medication, there are several strategies for persons living with Parkinson’s disease to improve their health and well-being, retain physical function, alleviate symptoms, and improve their quality of life. The most important of them are regular exercise, a balanced diet, keeping hydrated, and getting enough sleep. But what about alternative therapies? Integrative treatments, such as yoga, massage, nutritional supplements, and other movement modalities, have sparked interest in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease throughout the years. Although the judgment is still out on some of them, several nonmedical methods of treatment have a lot of potential. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that produces unintentional or uncontrolled movements such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination. Symptoms normally appear gradually and progress over time. People may have trouble walking and communicating as the condition advances. They may also have mental and behavioral changes, sleep…