Nutrition
Diet and Pesticides – Interesting Reading from Dr. Becky Farley
AMAZING! Dr. Greger does it again. A wonderful example of how diet can be protective against pesticides that may cause DNA mutations that trigger PD and other diseases. The flavonoid phytonutrients in berries appear to interfering with the build up and clumping of the alpha-synuclein protein that leads to cell death. If you read or watch…
Read MoreWhat Toxins Are In Your Environment?
Toxic chemicals are part of our everyday life. They are in the air: car pollution, air fresheners, cleaning sprays, perfumes. They are in our foods: pesticides when growing, pesticides and wax coatings to keep our vegetables “fresh”. How do we reduce our exposure to these chemicals? 1. Buy non-toxic or environmentally friendly cleaning supplies Many…
Read MoreEveryone Poops…Unless you have Parkinson’s!
People with Parkinson’s have a high risk of chronic constipation due to slow and rigid bowel muscles. Lack of dopamine in the brain impairs control of the movement of these muscles. Certain medications can also cause constipation. Symptoms of constipation include straining while on the toilet, inability to make a bowel movement, 3 or fewer…
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