HELLO ABDUL,
You mentioned,
-slowness of movement-bradykinesia
-tremors in feet
-excessive sleepiness
-weakness
-difficulty focusing
-normal blood and sugar tests
-suspected Parkinson's disease diagnosis by your MD
-you suspect vitamin b12 deficiency
COULD THIS BE SOMETHING OTHER THAN PARKINSON'S DISEASE?
it's a good question because Parkinson's like symptoms can sometimes be caused by other conditions, such as
-VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY= can mimic PD with numbness, weakness, fatigue, and cognitive fog. But you said your blood test are normal- so B12 may already have been ruled out
-HYPOTHYROIDISM
-NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS
-ESSENTIAL TREMOR
-MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS
-HEAVY METAL TOXICITY
-DEPRESSION-RELATED PSYCOMOTOR SLOWING
however, if your neurologist has diagnosed Parkinson's disease based on clinical signs like resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability, then it's important to take that seriously.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine- producing neurons in a part of the brain called the substantial nigra.
Typical early symptoms
-slowness of movements
-resting tremor
-muscle stiffness
-sleep disturbances
-changes in handwriting
-soft voice
-depression, fatigue, or focus issues
In Ayurveda it is primarily a vata disorder, particularly Kampavata- characterised by involuntary movements, tremors, rigidity, slowness, and sometimes cognitive decline. there's degeneration of nervous tissue, leading to vitiation of vata dosha.
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) KAPKACCHU CHURNA= 3 gm with warm milk twice daily after meals for 6-12 months
=natural source of L- DOPA, improves dopamine; reduces rigidity and tremor
2)ASHWAGANDHA EXTRACT CAPSULE= 1 cap twice daily after meals with warm milk for 6-12 months
=strengthens nerves, reduces anxiety and fatigue, adaptogenic
3) SARASWARISHTA- 15ml+ equal water twice daily after meals for 6 months
=classical nervine tonic , improves speech, memory, tremor ad mental clarity
4) SMRITI SAGAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily with saraswarishta for 3-6 months
=classical formulation for neurodegenerative conditions
5)BRAHMI VATI(GOLD)- 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3-6 months
=enhances memory, alterness, reduces mental fog
6) MAHAKALYANAKA GHRITA- 5ml in warm milk at bedtime for 12 months
=deep nervine nourishment reduces tremors and promotes sleep
7) EKANGAVEERA RASA- 1 tab twice daily after meals with ghee for 2-3 months
=for tremors , rigidity , neural control - strong vata pacifier.
ADVISED TO GO FOR PANCHAKARMA FOR BEST RESULTS
- OIL MASSAGE- mahanarayan taila- daily= stimulates circulation, relaxes stiffness
-SWEDANA= post massage= relaxes muscles, reduces rigidity
-SHIRODHARA= brahmi oil/kshherbala for 2-3 times/week = calms mind, improves sleep, stabilises tremor
-NASYA= ksheerbala taila 101 daily= improves brain functions, speech, smell, balance
-MATRA BASTI = 60 ml of dhanwantaram taila alternate days for 15 days= the most effective treatment for your disease
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
-warm, freshly cooked meals
-cooked grains like rice, wheat, oats
-moong dal(soli green gram)- light ad nourishing
-cows ghee- improves nerve function an digestion
-sesame oil- best for vata balance
-steamed/boiled vegetables like pumpkin, carrots, beets, spinach
-warm milk at bedtime
-nuts and seeds= soaked almonds, walnuts
-sweet fruits= banana, mangoes, grapes, papaya
-herbal teas= ginger, cinnamon, fennel
FOODS TO AVOID
-cold dry or stale food
-excess raw salads and raw fruits
-fried and spicy food
-cold drinks, ice cream
-coffee and carbonated beverages
-processed food and fast food
-excess pulses like chana dal, toor dal
YOGA AND PRANAYAM
these helps with motor control, balance, relaxation, and mood
-Tadasana= improves posture and balance
-Vrikshasana= enhances coordination and steadiness
-Trikonasana= promotes circulation and flexibility
-Shavasana= reduces stress and tremors
-Anulom-Vilom= balances the nervous system
-Bhramari pranayam= calms mind, helps focus
-Deep belly breathing= reduces anxiety, improves lung function
20-30 minutes daily is ideal. practice slowly and gently
SLEEP AND ROUTINE
-go to bed before 10 pm
-avoid screen time before bed
-use warm sesame oil to massage feet before sleep
-wake up early with the sun
-avoid long day naps-may increase kapha and dullness
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
-walking 30 minutes daily- slow pace, stable ground
-Tai Chi or Qigong- very effective nearly parkinsons
-hand and facial exercises- to maintain mobility
-Continue conventional medication like Levodopa, if prescribed
-check B12, D, thyroid levels again if symptoms overlap
-repeat neurological exams every 6 months
-track tremors, mobility, sleep ,energy , cognition
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA