Parkinson's disease, a disease that sounds like a scary, is not invincible. Although modern medicine cannot cure Parkinson's disease, we can delay the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life through some small habits in daily life. Today, I will share with you the self-management methods of Parkinson's disease in the vernacular of traditional Chinese medicine, which is "five Parkinson's disease self-management methods that are useful or not, just do it".
We need to know what Parkinson's disease is all about. To put it simply, Parkinson's disease is caused by a problem with the cells in the brain that produce dopamine, resulting in a decrease in dopamine secretion, which causes a series of symptoms, such as trembling hands and feet, muscle stiffness, and sluggish movement.
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Try to protect these dopamine-producing cells
Let them make the most of their limited lives. How? That is to maintain a regular routine and good living habits. Experts point out that bad lifestyle habits such as staying up late for a long time, eating irregularly, and overworking will accelerate the death of dopamine cells. Therefore, we should try to avoid these behaviors and give the body enough time to repair itself.
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We need to pay attention to dietary conditioning
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Parkinson's disease is related to liver and kidney insufficiency and stagnation of qi and blood. Therefore, we should eat more foods that can nourish the liver and kidneys, promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, such as black sesame seeds, walnuts, red dates, longan, etc. At the same time, we should also avoid eating some foods that may aggravate the condition, such as greasy, spicy, and irritating foods. In addition, experts suggest that increasing protein intake appropriately can help dopamine synthesis. Therefore, we can eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and milk.
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We need to do proper exercise
Although people with Parkinson's disease may have limited mobility, proper exercise is essential. Exercise can help us improve muscle stiffness, improve coordination, and also improve blood circulation, which helps with the synthesis and distribution of dopamine. Exercises recommended by experts include walking, tai chi, yoga, etc. Of course, we must pay attention to safety when exercising to avoid falls or injuries.
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We have to keep a good attitude
The impact of mood swings on Parkinson's disease cannot be ignored. Studies have found that long-term anxiety, depression and other negative emotions can accelerate the death of dopamine cells and aggravate the development of the disease. Therefore, we should learn to adjust our mindset and maintain an optimistic and positive mood. We can relieve stress by listening to music, watching comedy, chatting with friends, etc., or we can relax our minds by meditating, taking deep breaths, etc.
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We have to go to the hospital regularly for check-ups and treatments
Although we cannot cure Parkinson's disease, through drugs and other treatments, we can effectively control the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life. Experts suggest that patients with Parkinson's disease should go to the hospital at least once every six months for a comprehensive check-up in order to keep abreast of their physical condition and adjust their treatment plan.
In the face of Parkinson's disease, we should not sit idly by, but should actively take various measures to delay the progression of the disease as much as possible and improve the quality of life. Although these five methods may not be a direct cure for Parkinson's disease, as long as we stick to it, we will definitely see results. Remember, no matter what the outcome, we should never give up hope because life is always full of possibilities.
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