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Does anyone know of a natural substance for anxiety dealing with PD? Landry

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Sorry, no, but if anyone does, I'd like to know too!

Blessings,

Carol <><

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salon

me too

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eh110575

Most people, or some may not like the answer to the question but is endomorphins! I used to run a lot and nothing soothed my nervounous or anxiety like some form of exercise. I first noticed this in high school playing football in 1966. I was a lot more calmer and at ease after football practice, also tired. If you look in the PD literature it mentons time after time the importance of exercise. I am sure there are lot of experts out there that will verify this. But that is not the only benefit of exercise, there are many! And I know we all past some of these exercises but find one that you can do?

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It is in the line of exercise I guess, about a yea ago I stared doing woodworking, I needed to do something. Anyway I found having something constructive to do made a world of difference

. Just doing the finishing sanding was like a drug, or therapy. Time passed unbelievably fast, I felt so much better. I'm a different person now, I have something to look foward to and my wife has all kinds of cutting boards, some new cabinet doors, new wood counter top. Bestb of all is feeling like I can do something again. I think anything we can do to work our bodies and our brains will reduce the anxiety. I don't have tremors so woodworking isn't to dangerous, yet, but it has been real therapy for.me. no chemicals added. I don't know how long I can do it but i'm 61 now with luck who knows 10, 15, maybe 20 years. As long as I can anyway. Plus I sell somethings at alocal farmer's market, bringing in a little money doesn't hurt either.

Good luck good health

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TRY St John wart or Nettle tea and dark Chocolate .

yours EXPORT .

An absorbing hobby will combat most stresses I used to love to walk miles but cannot now

I have taken to my old hobbies of woodwork and art and although at times it can be frustrating

it has a most calming effect

Get a hobby not drugs!

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Kadie57

Try lavender oil it needs to be 100 % oil I use it on my Arms for cramps apply directly to the cramp but easy does it a little goes along way, because it is natural it does not bother my sinus or smell. Then I use Peppermint oil on my wrist for energy...it works for me now I think if you do a search for oil therapy that will help. Have the best day a parkie can have and then do it the next day also. Blessings KADIE57 (p.s I have slept thru the night for 1 week now since using this)

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Kadie57

Always check with your doctor before using anything new! stay safe!

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PatV

I find valerian is calming. Also check out aromatherapy. And above tips on exercise and spending time with real people!

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Anemone

Exercise, quiet, tai chi, yoga, stretching, and xanax.

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landman

Pot

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silvestrov

Try 5htp and here is an article that may help: naturalnews.com/035931_5-HT...

Plus don't forget that St. John's Wort is a MAO inhibitor and check that fact against the other drugs you are taking.

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Landry

Tks Guys....

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Hello Landry,

Take curcumin every day. It has been shown to increase both serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitter levels. This spice is a wonderful healing agent and will benefit you in so many ways. I suggest that you check with your neurologist first before taking it to ensure it is compatible with your Parkinson's medication.

Norton

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Landry

Tks.....I will ck into this.

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Toadma

I've used holy basil tea. It has other names, I can't recall right now. I'ts been used in India for ages. When I was hypervigilent after a number of family crises, I started having adrenaline rushes out of the blue. This tea really helped, but so so did a remedy from my homeopath.

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