Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease new, natural treatments

There are over 153,000 people in the UK currently living with Parkinson's, and the effects its symptoms can have on daily life are enormous. While there is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, increasing numbers of patients who have been unable to manage their symptoms with licensed, conventional options are now turning to plant-based approaches for additional relief. While these options aren’t suitable for everyone, according to self-reported patient surveys, natural Parkinson’s treatments have been able to benefit sleep, pain, tremors, and low mood for patients with Parkinson’s.

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1 in 37

People are estimated to be affected by Parkinson's disease. Every 2 hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with it.

26%

Of patients who responded to a Parkinson’s UK survey revealed they have used natural, alternative treatments to relieve their symptoms.

60%

Of those who have not tried plant-based Parkinson’s treatments said they would consider these options, says Parkinson’s UK data.

4%

Of patients are diagnosed before the age of 50, and men are 1.5 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s than women, says Parkinson’s Foundation.

Symptoms

Mental health concerns

Mild memory or cognitive issues

Pain

Rigidity or stiffness

Sleep problems

Slowness of movement

Speech issues

Tremors

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.

Treatment options:

Unfortunately there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but its symptoms can be treated using a number of different drugs and medications, as well as therapies like speech and language therapy, or in extreme cases, surgery, such as deep brain stimulation.

Amantadine

Anticholinergics

Apomorphine

COMT inhibitors

Dopamine agonists

Levodopa

MAO-B inhibitors

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Can natural therapies be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s?

Because plant-based Parkinson’s products were only made available in the UK in 2018, clinical investigation into their benefits are still ongoing, and although there have been promising findings, research in this area it still limited. 

Currently, patients who have been unable to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s using conventionally prescribed licensed treatments, may be considered eligible for plant-based, alternative approaches to Parkinson’s treatment at Releaf. 

This is because real life evidence, such as responses to patient surveys, have displayed positive findings for the use of natural chemicals in the treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms, such as pain, tremors, poor sleep and low mood. These treatments may be able to aid those who have been unable to manage these symptoms with conventionally prescribed options. 

While clinical investigations are still ongoing, it's important that plant-based Parkinson’s treatments are closely monitored by qualified healthcare professionals. 

At Releaf, our team of specialist doctors can adapt or adjust the concentration and  formulation of natural treatments, to best suit each individual patient, and can recommend dosing routines that won't disrupt day to day activities. 

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