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What is Parkinson’s?

Erick Bakker BHSc (Comp. Med) ND, RC Hom

What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the central nervous system which causes developing tremors and rigidity that affects movements such as walking, talking and writing.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the central nervous system which causes developing tremors and rigidity that affects movements such as walking, talking and writing. This complaint affects about one in 500 people, with men and women equally being affected. However, approximately 1 per cent of people over 60 have some degree of Parkinson’s, with around 10 per cent of those with the disorder are under the age of 40. So, what are the symptoms and treatment?

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