Parkinson's Disease affects movements like walking, talking and writing.
It is a loss of the nerve cells in the part of the brain called substantia Nigra which produces a chemical called DOPAMINE.
Dopamine sends messages to parts of the brain to co-ordinate movement.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that controls movement and balance, (a neurotransmitter is a messenger sent from one nerve cell to another).
In Parkinson's the cells of the Substantia Nigra degenerate and can no longer produce enough Dopamine.
A drug which is used to treat Parkinson's is called levodopa which the brain uses to make more dopamine.
Causes of Parkinson's are unknown however researchers have recorded factors as being Genetic and Environmental, genetic due to a gene called parkin and environmental being due to toxins like pesticides.
The Parkinson's Society advocates as well as traditional treatment methods for sufferers to try alternative therapies like Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, Hypnotherapy and Meditation to help with relaxation and stress relief.
In fact they have on the web site a whole document listing numerous therapies as suggestions.
Research has found that during MEDITATION the chemical called DOPAMINE is released and an increase of 65% and been recorded and an increase in EEG theta activity, a characteristic feature of meditation.
All participants reported a decreased desire for action during meditation, along with heightened sensory imagery.
Regular meditation acts as a constant repetitive stimulus and certain permanent changes develop in the nervous system.
The neuro-transmitters and neuro-modulators may stimulate growth of dormant or latent neurons to develop and it is suggested that the brain may develop new connections and plasticity resulting in the capacity to think, to rationalize, and react in a different way to the sensory input than what has previously been expected.
If you are a sufferer of Parkinson's Disease or a member of your family then this article will hopefully bring some new insights for you and perhaps you will consider the benefits of regular meditation and have a go for yourself.
Scientists are constantly making new amazing discoveries as they study the brain and how alternative therapies have an excellent future in the treatment of many diseases.
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