Parkinson's Disease

Learning to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be a challenge if you’ve just been diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disorder. With 50,000 people being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year in the U.S., thousands of individuals are just beginning to learn what to expect, what things to avoid, and what types of food to eat to manage Parkinson’s. Eating the right foods, combined with medication and healthy habits can help you manage symptoms such as rigidity, tremors, postural instability, and dystonia among others to improve quality of life. Here are some eating guidelines on what to avoid or alternatively, which foods to best manage Parkinson’s disease with. Support brain, heart, and body health Do : Vary your food. Eating different types of food will ensure that you consume the essential vitamins and minerals that you need to manage Parkinson’s disease. Increase your fiber intake. Consuming high-fiber vegetables and other food aids digestion, eases constipation,