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Alyssa Carto Audience: Patients with or caregivers to those with Parkinson’s Disease A better Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease Neurodegenerative and progressive disease Decreased amounts of dopamine effects the region of the brain responsible for refining motor commands Medicines wear out and have side effects You May Experience these Symptoms Slowness of movement Rigidity Muscle tremors Balance issues Low mood, fatigue, sleep and memory problems Do you have these symptoms? ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST! Your doctor may have some suggestions such as: Types of exercise best suited for you and ones you should avoid. Intensity of exercise Duration of exercise Frequency of exercise Referrals to a physical therapist who can help you create an exercise program. Suggestions on what you should be eating/supplementing with. Tip for exercising with Parkinson’s “Exercise is medicine, Don’t miss a dose!” Always remember to warm up first Something is better than nothing. Make sure you are in a safe and Find an exercise buddy. accommodating environment. Intensity, frequency, and type of exercise are important Tips for Exercising with Parkinson’s cont’d Exercise your facial muscles. If you feel sick/hurt; STOP! Have fun! Types of Exercise Treadmill Training with body weight support Aerobic and resistance training Practice of movement strategies Tai Chi Types of Exercise cont’d Walking Dancing Learning based exercises Yoga classes Benefits of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease Improvement of functional mobility, posture, balance, and gait Symptom management Possible slowing of disease progression Reduced stiffness Benefits of Exercise on Parkinson’s disease cont’d CHECK OUT THE PROOF! Exercise and Your Brain Exercise can help to use dopamine more efficiently Exercise can use dopamine more efficiently by improving the areas of the brain where the dopamine signals are received Nutrition for Parkinson’s Disease: KEY FACTORS Increase Amino acid intake Increase Vitamin D intake Reduce Homocysteine levels Increase Magnesium levels Increase omega-3 fat intake Increasing Your Antioxidant Intake What foods should I eat to increase my antioxidant intake? Fresh fruits Vegetables Protein (Fish, eggs, chicken, beans, nuts and seeds) Avoid sugars, refined carbs, eating irregularly, and avoid strong stimulants such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Increasing Your Antioxidant Intake How can this help me? Helps combat inflammation (a symptom of Parkinson’s disease) Maximizes absorption of nutrients Homocysteine Levels Homocysteine: an amino acid that is toxic if elevated. (Some studies have shown it is elevated in people with Parkinson’s disease.) How can I reduce my homocysteine levels? Folic Acid- Eat foods such as; broccoli, asparagus, or beans. Vitamins B12 and B6- Eat foods such as; Meat, fish, or poultry. Trimethyl-glycine- Eat foods such as; broccoli or beets. SOME OF THESE NUTRIENTS HELP INCREASE DOPAMINE PRODUCTION! Increasing Omega-3 Fats How can this help me? Helps with neuro-inflammation (a feature of Parkinson’s disease) Mood problems Eating fish can help increase omega-3 fats! Increasing Vitamin D Levels Vitamin D is anti-inflammatory Mainly provided by sunlight Can obtain Vitamin D through foods such as; fish, eggs, and cheese. Increasing Magnesium levels Magnesium: a mineral that acts as a natural relaxant. If you have a Magnesium deficiency you may have: Muscle tremors, spasm, or weakness Insomnia, nervousness, or depression High blood pressure or irregular heart beat Constipation Hyperactivity Many people with Parkinson’s suffer from poor sleep patterns. Foods High in Magnesium Pumpkin seeds Salmon Whole grains Legumes Dark green leafy vegetables It may also help to supplement with Magnesium! Conclusion Always check with your doctor first before beginning an exercise program or changing your diet! There are a variety of exercises and diets that can help alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease References Action plan for Parkinson's disease. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2015, from http://www.foodforthebrain.org/nutrition-solutions/parkinsons-disease/action-plan-forparkinsons-disease.aspx Live Well Today. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2015, from http://www.davisphinneyfoundation.org/livingpd/10tools/?gclid=COeOtuHBiMgCFcuQHwodsmUCGA National Parkinson Foundation: Believe in Better. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2015, from http://www.parkinson.org/understandingparkinsons/treatment/Exercise/Neuroprotective-Benefits-of-Exercise Parkinson's Disease Clinic and Research Center. (n.d.). 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