Ayurvedic approach for PD

[Farooqji]

Found this worth sharing

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[RainbowKolibri]

I’ve read this article - the most in-depth and fascinating pd related article I’ve personally read

[Boscoejean]

This article is somewhat less complicated but one of the herbs suggested is ashwaghanda which can conflict with several medications even though it may not have a problematic interaction with most Parkinson medications.

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Ashwagandha interactions:

Yes, ashwagandha can interact with some medications, including:

Blood pressure medications

Ashwagandha can lower blood pressure, so taking it with medications for high blood pressure can cause blood pressure to drop too low.

Blood sugar medications

Ashwagandha can lower blood sugar levels, so taking it with medications for diabetes can make blood sugar levels too low.

Immune system medications

Ashwagandha can increase immune system activity, so taking it with medications that decrease immune system activity can decrease the effects of those medications.

Sedative medications

Ashwagandha can cause sleepiness and slowed breathing, so taking it with sedative medications can cause breathing problems or too much sleepiness.

Thyroid hormone medications

Ashwagandha can increase thyroid hormone levels, so taking it with thyroid hormone medications can require careful monitoring by a doctor.

Liver medications

Ashwagandha can harm the liver, so taking it with medications that can also harm the liver can increase the risk of liver damage.

Pregnant women should avoid ashwagandha, as it may induce abortion at higher doses. Ashwagandha can also produce an allergic reaction or other unpleasant side effects in people who are allergic to or sensitive to nightshades, which include potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant.

You should always tell your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider about all medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, and keep a list of the information.

[00Mark]

Interesting stuff, thank you. I wonder what results he has with the Ayurvedic approach.