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Herbs for Hand Tremors

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Is there anything that can help with Parkinson hand tremors? Will herbs for hand tremors help? Tremors started in my right leg and now have spread to my right hand and arm. I’m trying to remain positive. Neurologist gave me Azilect but hasn’t helped at all that I can tell. 

Thanks

Susan

If the prescription medications you have been taking have not served the purpose that was intended, it may be time to look elsewhere for options. Of course it would be important to consult with your neurologist before proceeding. If one therapy to treat the tremors is not helpful, I think it is smart to consider other therapeutic options.

Herbalists are wonderful resources in this regard. I have interviewed Andrew Bentley, a highly qualified herbalist from Lexington, Kentucky, who provided several possible herbs that address problems with tremors. Andrew was one of the pioneers that was featured in  Pioneers of Recovery.

The particular form of herb that has the potential to help depends on a wide variety of factors. It would be sweet if the answer would be”Take herb X and you are sure to see relief.” The neurological system is far more complicated than most people realize.

The choice of the particular herb to treat your tremor depends on a variety of factors  including your body type and overall metabolic constitution.

If someone has a lot of tremors but no pain, Andrew Bentley explains that:

“A herb that is an anti-spasmodic might help more than if someone is experiencing a lot of pain and rigidity, in which case we might use an entirely separate type of things. Some things are helpful more or less across the board.”

Several types of herbs for hand tremors have been found to be helpful depending on the person and the situation. Barley Malt extract is one that actually helps with the levels of dopamine in the brain. Oat straw is sometimes helpful for tremors. Andrew explains that oat straw usually does not cause drowsiness. A lot of things that are anti-spasmodic also cause sedation. He further explains that :

“Valerian is a much stronger herb for helping to suppress tremors but it does carry some risk of sedation, of feeling more drowsy and so forth especially when people first start taking it. Sometimes that lessons as time goes on. It is a very strong substance when it comes to helping control involuntary muscle movement tremors and involuntary movement of otherwise involuntary muscles. It is a good one for that.

“Passion flower is also one that is helpful for some particular individuals. These are all things that would go into that category of working on tremors.

Last but certainly not least, Aunt Bean has invented a fava bean tincture that offers her profound relief from tremors. You can find detailed information about how she makes her homemade tincture by visiting the Parkinsons Recovery fava bean website:
http://www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Folk Medicine for Parkinson’s

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Barbara Frank is a Holistic Practitioner, Internationally Certified Lymphologist, author of a Nobel Nominated book How To Take 10 Years Off Your Face and Add 10 Years To Your Life Naturally, who uses Folk Medicine as well as purified herbs and natural modalities to help those who want to use her expertise. She started 40 years ago and does telephone consultations for people all over the world and has had an enormous success rate. She grew up with her mother, grandfather and grandmother who practiced Folk Medicine and incorporates a lot of what she’s learned over the years and designs protocols for people based on their symptoms and complaints. This is Folk Medicine at it’s finest. For a full bio go to barbarafrank222.com

Barbara Frank, world renowned Folk Medicine Practitioner and Internationally Certified Lymphologist, whose unorthodox approach to Biblical medical teachings from the bible uses those ancient teachings to change people’s lives so they can get to the state of body that they should be in.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

 

 

 

Herbal Detoxes

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What do herbal detoxes entail? What is involved when it comes to the physical sensations and outcomes? Here is a fascinating email account I received permission to post from Deborah.

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Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Herbal Detoxes

“I’ve been detoxing on herbs for 2 years now so detox pathways feel very familiar. I took 1/3 of my 300 mg dose, used a razor blade to cut the small white pill. Waited an hour to eat a light fruit snack. Fell asleep 9 pm. Awakened 11:45 feeling effervescent bubbling and zapping sensations between stomach and liver back and forth almost gurgling with an intermittent stab of pain lasting only a second. I knew then that the immune boost I got from LDN was working! Then the sensation moved up esophagus this took awhile and then bam center of my brain. Internal brain tremors started as I calmly observed smiling at the work being accomplished. I didn’t have an early or heavy schedule so I just relaxed about sleep. I’ve been detoxing on herbs for 2 yrs now so detox pathways feel very familiar. I took 1/3 of my 300 mg dose, used a razor blade to cut the small white pill. Waited an hour to eat a light fruit snack. Fell asleep 9 pm. Awakened 11:45 feeling effervescent bubbling and zapping sensations between stomach and liver back and forth almost gurgling with an intermittent stab of pain lasting only a second. I knew then that the immune boost I got from LDN was working! Then the sensation moved up esophagus this took awhile and then bam center of my brain. Internal brain tremors started as I calmly observed smiling at the work being accomplished. I didn’t have an early or heavy schedule so I just relaxed about sleep.

Fever kicked in for about a minute then gone! Zapping and bubbling continued moving arm, shoulder started tremoring furiously then stopped, then back to liver, stomach, another momentary fever and I fell asleep again. Woke 4:45 ran to bathroom with diarrhea.​ Went back to bad this time explosive diarrhea. Showered and cleaned lay down again feeling crazy head sensations, center the to ears, sinuses then skull. No more sleep just rest. The detox pathways just covered areas covered by vagus nerve, which interfaces with parasympathetic control of the heart and digestive tract. Oh yeah sensations went to my heart and a slightly longer fever persisted then faded. Don’t feel great this morning but ready to continue this battle to recover, thinking of possibly reducing dose to 75 mg as I’m not in a hurry. Recovery is a journey not a race and if too many pathogens are killed the toxic load is too much for the body to release. In that case it just recirculates through the body spreading more disease and we don’t want that!So why so many pathogens in my body? In a word trauma. From the age of eight and up I have had many episodes of disassociation. Where fear exacerbated by abusive circumstances of which I had no control had me(my consciousness) completely leave my body. This is when the immune system turns off and the body stores the trauma in a cellular level. Only to repeat it over and over. The immune system went into shock and now as pathogens move thru the body, the way they do, the immune system asleep at the wheel allows pathogens to start nesting eventually to take over if not reversed.”

Deborah

Rhodiola for Parkinsons

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Rhodiola for Parkinson’s Disease

Mechanisms of Action

The therapeutic potential of Rhodiola for Parkinsons disease can be attributed to several key mechanisms:

  1. Antioxidant Properties: Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Rhodiola contains several bioactive compounds, including rosavin, salidroside, and tyrosol, which have potent antioxidant properties. These compounds can help neutralize harmful free radicals and reduce oxidative damage to dopaminergic neurons, which are critically affected in Parkinson’s.
  2. Neuroprotective Effects: Research suggests that Rhodiola may exert neuroprotective effects by enhancing the brain’s resistance to stress and supporting cellular health. Studies have indicated that Rhodiola can promote the survival of neurons and prevent neurodegeneration, which is crucial in the context of Parkinson’s disease.
  3. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Chronic inflammation is another factor contributing to Parkinson’s progression. Rhodiola’s anti-inflammatory properties can help mitigate inflammation in the brain, potentially slowing the progression of the disease.
  4. Dopaminergic Support: Parkinson’s disease is marked by a depletion of dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for motor control. Some animal studies suggest that Rhodiola might help support dopaminergic activity and improve motor function, though more research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.

What is Rhodiola Rosea?

Rhodiola rosea, commonly known as “golden root” or “arctic root,” is a perennial plant that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it helps the body adapt to stress and maintain homeostasis. Rhodiola is renowned for its ability to boost energy, enhance mental performance, and alleviate fatigue.

Clinical Evidence on Rhodiola for Parkinsons

A few studies have explored the effects of Rhodiola on cognitive function and mood disorders, which are relevant to Parkinson’s disease management. Some research has found that Rhodiola can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, which are commonly experienced by Parkinson’s patients.

Below is a followup correspondence I received from Aunt Bean who reports on still another natural options that is providing some people with symptom relief.

Hi Robert…a friend of mine with PD who is also only doing fava beans and Mucuna for her PD symptoms has started on Rhodiola and her husband said it has really made a difference in her health already…more energy, walking faster, etc….yeah…praise God , it is not just my imagination with my symptoms…..so   coooooool !!!

Aunt Bean

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
www.parkinsonsdisease.me

 

My Old Energy Has Returned

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I was diagnosed early stage PD last January and have been on Sinemet ever since. I wasn”t seeing any definitive response to the med which my doctor saw as troubling, suspecting that might mean I had Parkinson’s plus… a grimmer diagnosis that simple Parkinsons. We worked up to 7 pills per day, which is a lot to start off with. The good news is that my old energy has returned.  

I felt better but honestly I myself wasn”t 100% sure it was because of the meds, because by that time (now i was 6 months post dx) I had gone beyond the shock and initial depression I had experienced upon initial diagnosis and was heavily into alternative treatments… (acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, exercise, twice weekly yoga, rest, meditation, Reiki, etc). reading your book was extremely helpful and inspiring. Facing my own deeper negative thought patterns was critical… particularly the belief that i wasn”t really ever going to recover.

My old energy has returned. Although I am not symptom free I do feel better as I learn how to take charge of my health more and more every day. Slowly I have come to believe in my capacity to recover. What a journey!

2 months ago I started gradually reducing my daily Sinemet from the peak of 7 pills to now 3, ramping it down half a pill per week. I plan on continuing this as long as I feel well, intending to get off it altogether several more weeks from now. Obviously I am pleased with this development, and recognize there will likely be more hurdles to overcome as I go forward. the point is I am ready for the challenge.

Dan

Thanks to Dan for giving me permission to post his update here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

 

Tiebetan Healing for Parkinson’s

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Question:

Have you ever heard of Tiebetan Healing for Parkinson’s? It is an herbal pill. If so, do you recommend taking it?

Response:

I have heard no feedback about this particular herbal product from anyone.  From a reading of the website, it  apparently is a combination of herbs that are configured to rejuvenate the neural system in the body.  

I should add that I am not a medical doctor, so I am not qualified to make recommendations with regard to supplements or medicines.  I would love to interview anyone who has had an experience with using these herbs. 

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com