Category Archives: Degenerative Diseases

Parkinson’s Disease, Lymphocytes and Vitamin C

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. The pathological hallmarks of PD include the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta and the presence of Lewy bodies. Increased oxidative stress in the brain has been hypothesised to contribute to the neurodegeneration and neuronal dysfunction in PD. There...
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Parkinson’s Disease: Diet and Complementary Therapies

One area that I am particularly interested in is Parkinson's Disease. Over the last two years I have had the pleasure of working with several clients diagnosed with either early or late onset Parkinson's. Despite the condition being progressive, there is much value in delaying progress. This being so, science has started to examine the possible...
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Motor Neuron Disease

Currently, I have the pleasure of working with a patient diagnosed with motor neuron disease. This experience has taken me on a journey of what it means to live life every day, and to be thankful for every little win I am awarded. This article is written in thanks. What is Motor Neuron Disease? Motor...
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Memory

How is your memory? Are you constantly forgetting information? Are you often unable to recall basic principles? Perhaps you have a flagging memory. The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, currently the most common form of dementia, has increased progressively over the past 100 years. Scientisits have shown that high circulating levels of total homocysteine (an amino acid, often...
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