Parkinson’s is a movement disorder caused by the loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. According to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s, including about 1 million in the United States. Parkinson’s is especially common in people over 50. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often…

Last time we looked at how n-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help detox the body of harmful substances from mRNA vaccines (see link below). This time we look at the potential breakthrough that NAC could offer to Parkinson’s Disease sufferers. Professor of integrative medicine and nutritional sciences (Marcus Institute), Dr Daniel Monti reveals the dramatic changes in…

Parkinson’s is now the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease and the fastest-growing degenerative neurological disorder, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.  “The world’s fastest-growing brain disease is largely manmade,” Dr. E. Ray Dorsey, the David M. Levy professor of neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, said in a statement. “The principal causes are…

Parkinson’s disease has been a rare disorder for most of human history. Yet a combination of aging demographics and byproducts of industrialization may have created a Parkinson’s pandemic, according to a 2018 review of studies in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that disability and death due to…

A mom diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at 44 has shared the lesser-known symptoms, including loss of smell, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and intolerance to sugar and beer. Donna Marshall, 54, said the side effects, which started in her mid-20s, included a loss of taste and an inability to drink caffeine. Marshall underwent deep brain stimulation surgery in the…

While Parkinson’s disease is known to affect movement, balance, and coordination, sometimes patients also develop Parkinson’s disease dementia. People with this condition can experience a disturbing condition called sundowning, which typically begins in the late afternoon and lasts into the night. Affects Up to 80 Percent of Parkinson’s Patients According to the Weill Institute for…

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton announced on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11 that she has been diagnosed with the disease but is “feeling good and staying strong.” The 54-year-old took to Twitter to share a video revealing her diagnosis and the ways in which the disease has impacted her, but insisted she is doing well and urged…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s. This brain disorder usually comes on slowly. You may notice a tremor in your hand, for example, or that you are slurring your speech or feeling a little bit slower than usual. It’s a progressive disease, which means that as time goes on,…

Someone is diagnosed with the condition every four seconds. New research finds common virus infections are linked to developing a degenerative brain disease. But experts also have different opinions. Common Virus Infections Associated with Neurological Disease Risk: Study “We are seeing mounting evidence,” Heather Snyder, Alzheimer’s Association vice president of medical and scientific relations and who holds a…

Worldwide, disability and death due to Parkinson’s disease are increasing faster than for any other neurological disorder, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Parkinson’s could be treated with an inexpensive over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine if a new phase 3 trial is successful. Current Treatment Limited to 2 Drugs Parkinson’s disease is…