Living with a serious illness can make it hard to lead a normal, healthy life. Parkinson’s disease is a life-changing condition that affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. While it doesn’t
have a cure as of now, Ayurveda offers inclusive options to manage symptoms to lead a better life. Find out details about Parkinson’s disease, Ayurvedic tips to manage the health of such patients, and Patanjali products for the same.
All About Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s, as a neurodegenerative disorder, progresses and typically affects movement. It happens due to the loss of dopamine-creating neurons. No specific tests identify the condition, and it becomes known with medical background information and neurological checks.
The motor symptoms include stiffness in the muscles, tremors in the resting hand, slow movement, and postural unsteadiness. The non-motor signs include mental and mood changes like anxiety and depression, physical changes like sleep issues and smell loss, and facial issues like a low voice.
In India, Parkinson’s is a rising chronic disorder with around five to seven lakh patients and accounts for around one-tenth of the world’s patient population. It also occurs due to issues such as genetic factors and environmental factors, including high levels of pesticides.
Ayurveda calls Parkinson’s Kampavata. It is due to an imbalance of Vata Dosha, which manages the neurological workings. Ayurvedic treatment helps with easing the symptoms. Let us know simple tips to manage the disorder, and Patanjali products for the same.
4 Ayurvedic Tips to Manage a Patient’s Health
Diet: Patients should eat to balance the Vata Dosha, like nutritious, warm and light to digest food, and with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Include whole grains like Barley, Rice, and Wheat, fruits like Amla, Grapes, Jackfruit, Pomegranates and Berries, vegetables like leafy vegetables and drumsticks, healthy fats and oils like Ghee and sesame oil, protein-rich foods like nuts and a lot of water, coconut water, and herbal drinks. Avoid processed, high-protein, dairy and raw/cold food.
Herbs and Spices: Ashwagandha has adaptogenic and neuroprotective goodness to lower stress, muscle rigidity, and good nerves. Guduchi has high levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and protects nerve cells. Brahmi works as a nerve stimulant and for good mental functioning. Turmeric has high levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps boost brain health. Ginger boosts digestive health and balances Vata Dosha. Garlic, with its antioxidant properties, helps manage any oxidative harm to neurons.
Therapies: Oil body massage or Abhyanga calms the nerves and muscles and makes them strong. Head oil massages manage Vata Dosha imbalances via the brain. Panchakarma therapies like Nasya or Nasal therapy and Virechana or Healing Purge aid in making the nervous system strong and lower any toxins or Vata inequities, respectively.
Lifestyle: Include light exercises like Yoga and Pranayam to keep flexibility and balance. Options like walks and swimming work for motor working and movement. Meditation allows the mind to de-stress, while daily healthy sleep keeps the system relaxed.
Patanjali offers Ayurvedic products for the patients’ health. Divya Neurogrit Gold 20 N (13 Gms) has great neuroprotective effects to manage dopamine fusion and lowers stress. It has elements like Giloy, Ekangveer, Rajat Bhasma, and Jyotismati.
Divya Vishtindukadi Vati (22 Gms) has the power of Ayurvedic ingredients like Shudhha Kuchila, Betelnut, Black Pepper, and Tamarind. It works to manage nerve-related troubles like Parkinson’s, sciatica, and paralysis.
The Divya Mahamash Taila (100 Ml) has the goodness of ingredients like Sesame, Ashwagandha, Vidari Kand, Punarnava, Gokhru, Mahameda, and Mulethi. Use it for body massage to stimulate and strengthen nerves, boost muscle tissue strength and reduce muscle rigidity.
Finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease will take time. Meanwhile, follow Ayurveda and its suggestions, along with using Patanjali’s Ayurvedic products to manage symptoms and health.
