For people who use Glutathione therapy, 1,400 milligrams daily with saline is typical. In most cases, patients would be provided with an IV drip three times a week for ten minutes each session. This way, the medication can get into the bloodstream slowly and effectively. There are also other forms of Glutathione to include supplements and liquid but for Parkinson’s disease, IV Glutathione is the only method that works. In addition, some doctors prefer to add in various types of amino acids and milk thistle to make the treatment even more effective.
Most anti-nausea medications can worsen the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or interfere with the benefits of Parkinson medication. Some of the most common anti-nausea drugs, e.g. metoclopramide (Reglan), promethazine (Phenergan) and prochlorperazine (Compazine) block the body’s chemical dopamine receptors. These are the very receptors that most Parkinson medications seek to activate. Taking anti-nausea drugs while also taking Parkinson medications means that you’re taking a drug and its antidote at the same time. They cancel each other out. However, one anti-nausea drug, ondansetron (Zofran), works on a different chemical receptor and avoids this problem.
Although massage therapy is not to be considered a cure for Parkinson’s disease, it can offer valuable therapeutic symptom relief. Many people suffering with this disease experience severe muscle pain and tightness, which can be alleviated with manual therapy. If you are already working with, or are thinking of working with a client who has Parkinson’s disease, make certain you are aware of ALL medications they may be taking, as there may be serious massage contraindications present. Many medications prescribed for those with Parkinson’s disease often have side effects that can deter certain forms of massage from being performed. It is also important when working with these clients that you maintain close contact with their physicians.
Other tips and nutrition for people with Parkinson’s disease may include drinking plenty of liquids, drinking between bites to make swallowing easier, or add sauces to foods to make chewing and eating easier, eat sour candy or fruit chews to increase saliva in your mouth to help make chewing easier as well and consult a doctor about any special concerns or problems.
This particular illness may be difficult and you cannot rely solely on medications because often times they may do you more harm than help you with your condition. But with practicing physical therapy for Parkinsons disease and adopting other natural methods, you are one step forward to taking control of your condition.
