9 Health benefits of cucumber
An article written by *Dr Mercola mercola.com

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated.

However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet.

Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much, much more.

9 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers

1. Protect Your Brain

Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline,1 fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.2

2. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

Cucumbers contain polyphenols called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.3 They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti-cancer properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation:4

"Scientists have already determined that several different signaling pathways (for example, the JAK-STAT and MAPK pathways) required for cancer cell development and survival can be blocked by activity of cucurbitacins."

3. Fight Inflammation

Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes (including cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2).5

4. Antioxidant Properties

Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,6 which provide additional benefits.

For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release—making quercetin-rich foods "natural antihistamines." Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.
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Exciting times as technology catches up with what we work with every day.

CT scans reveal anatomical structures of acupuncture points. A CT (computerized tomography) scan is a series of X-rays used to create cross-sectional images. In this study published in the Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, researchers used in-line phase contrast CT imaging with synchrotron radiation on both non-acupuncture points and acupuncture points. The CT scans revealed clear distinctions between the non-acupuncture point and acupuncture point anatomical structures.

​Acupuncture points have a higher density of micro-vessels and contain a large amount of involuted microvascular structures. The non-acupuncture points did not exhibit these properties.

The researchers note that the state-of-the-art CT imaging techniques used in this study allow for improved three-dimensional (3D) imaging of a large field of view without artifacts. This greatly improves imaging of soft tissue and allowed the researchers to make this important discovery.

The acupuncture points ST36 (Zusanli) and ST37 (Shangjuxu) were shown to have very distinct structural differences than surrounding areas. At the acupuncture points, microvascular densities with bifurcations “can be clearly seen around thick blood vessels” but non-acupuncture point areas showed few thick blood vessels and none showed fine, high density structures. The acupuncture points contained fine structures with more large blood vessels that are several dozen micrometers in size plus beds of high density vascularization of vessels 15-50 micrometers in size. This structure was not found in non-acupuncture point areas.

The researchers note that the size of an acupuncture point “can be estimated by the diameter of microvascular aggregations….” They also commented that other research has found unique structures of acupuncture points and acupuncture meridians using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), infrared imaging, LCD thermal photography, ultrasound and other CT imaging methods. The researchers commented that many studies using these technological approaches have already shown that acupuncture points exist. They note that “the high brightness, wide spectrum, high collimation, polarization and pulsed structure of synchrotron radiation” facilitated their discovery. They concluded, 

“Our results demonstrated again the existence of acupoints, and also show that the acupoints are special points in mammals.”

In another interesting study, researchers used an amperometric oxygen microsensor to detect partial oxygen pressure variations at different locations on the anterior aspect of the wrist. The researchers concluded that partial oxygen pressure is significantly higher at acupuncture points. Above are images from the study measuring the increase of partial oxygen pressure combined with an overlay of the local acupuncture point locations. The images map the Lung, Pericardium and Heart channels and their associated local points. Acupuncture points P7 and P6 clearly show high oxygen pressure levels as do the other acupuncture points in the region.

These measurements are not needled points but are natural resting states of acupuncture points absent stimulation. A truly unique finding, acupuncture points exhibit special oxygen characteristics. 
Acupuncture points and acupuncture channels are scientifically measurable phenomena in repeated experiments.

Chinese Medical Institute
References:
Chenglin, Liu, Wang Xiaohu, Xu Hua, Liu Fang, Dang Ruishan, Zhang Dongming, Zhang Xinyi, Xie Honglan, and Xiao Tiqiao. "X-ray phase-contrast CT imaging of the acupoints based on synchrotron radiation." Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena (2013).
Author Affiliations:
1. Liu Chenglin, Wang Xiaohua, Xu Hua; Physics Department of Yancheng Teachers’ College, Yancheng, China.
2. Liu Fang, Dang Ruishan; Anatomy Department of Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
3. Zhang Dongming, Zhang Xinyi; Synchrotron Radiation Research Center of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
4. Xie Honglan, Xiao Tiqiao; Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility of Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Shanghai, China.
5. Minyoung Hong, Sarah S. Park, Yejin Ha, et al., “Heterogeneity of Skin Surface Oxygen Level of Wrist in Relation to Acupuncture Point,” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2012, Article ID 106762, 7 pages, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/10a6762.
6. Yan X H, Zhang X Y, et al. Do acupuncture points exist? [J]. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 54 (2009):N143–N150.
7. Zhang Y, Yan X H, Liu C L, et al. Photoluminescence of acupuncture points “Waiqiu” in human superficial fascia [J]. J Lumin. 2006, 119-120:96-99.
8. Julia J. Tsuei, Scientific Evidence in Support of Acupuncture and Meridian Theory: I. Introduction. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine. 1996, 15(3):58-63.
9. Li Lei, Yau To, Yau Chuen-heung. What Is the Origin of Acupoint. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 2012, 10 (2):125-127.
10. Song X J, Zhang D. Study on the manifestation of facial infrared thermography induced by acupuncturing Guangming (GB 37) and Hegu (LI 4) [J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion. 2010, 30(1):51-54.
11. Liu P, Zhou G Y, Zhang Y, et al. The hybrid GLM‒ ICA investigation on the neural mechanism of acupoint ST36: An fMRI study [J]. Neuroscience Letters, 2010, 479: 267-271.
Fei L, Cheng H S, et al. The experimental exploration and the research prospects about the material basis and the functional characteristics of the meridian [J]. Chinese Science Bulletin, 1998, 439(6):658-672.
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Quantum Physicists have researched tirelessly the origins of matter.

Initially it was thought that the molecule was the smallest form of matter. This was soon rejected with the discovery of the atom and following that the particle.


Still searching they have been led to the realization that in order to find the true origin of matter they must look beyond just material substances, and begin to explore the field of energy. 

Their research into energy and search to identify the appearance of matter led to the latest revelation within the world of Quantum Physics, the "String theory".

As a result of a perfect mathematical calculation, that in over 40 years has not be proven wrong, Physicists have determined that the shape and structure of the matter we perceive is actually made up of tiny vibrating filaments called strings.

Vibrations caused by sound... concluding that matter as the ancient civilizations claimed is created by sound.

Vibrational therapies - voice, vibration, energy, working at the quantum physics level make the molecular changes that we notice by 'feeling more energetic' or 'better' at the completion of each of our Fusion Therapy sessions. 

"The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence."  Nikola Tesla 

What we've always thought and believed to have had a strong possibility of being true, 'that vibration effects and change our DNA'.

A Russian research team led by biophysicist and molecular biologist Pjotr Garjajev has proved sound and vibration caused by sound can transform DNA.

Unlike Western scientists they refused to accept that the 90% of our DNA referred to as junk DNA held no value and in an effort to prove this they paired linguists with geneticists to study the impact of vibration and language on Human DNA.

What their research uncovered was completely unexpected - they discovered that human DNA stores data like a computer's memory system, with our genetic code using grammar rules and syntax just like human language!

It appears that all human languages are simply verbalizations of our DNA and perhaps even more astounding was the discovery by the team that living human DNA can be changed and rearranged with spoken words and phrases simply by using the right frequency.

The work of Pjotr Garjajev and his team provides scientific evidence as to why the mantra's and chanting used by the Yogis and Rabbi's throughout history have such a powerful and positive effect on human beings - Our DNA is inherently programmed to respond to language (which is essential sound and vibrations)

Dr. Pillai says: "This gives hope that by manipulating sounds we can all reach the highest intelligence."  Dr. Pillai

This Russian research, scientifically assists us to appreciate how  affirmations, subconscious training, hypnosis, Neuro-Kinesiology, Brain Gym, Vibrational Healing and the like can have such strong effects on the human mind and body. This gives us further great hope for the future!

For more on this article, please read below.......

Scientists Finally Admit There Is a Second, Secret DNA Code Which Controls Genes

THE MIND UNLEASHED on 24 January, 2014 at 09:16

The fascinating and recent discovery of a new, second DNA code further lends credence to what metaphysical scientists have been saying for millennia — the body speaks two different languages.

Since the genetic code was deciphered in the 1960s, researchers have assumed that it was used exclusively to write information about proteins.

But biologists have suspected for years that some kind of epigenetic inheritance occurs at the cellular level. The different kinds of cells in our bodies provide an example. Skin cells and brain cells have different forms and functions, despite having exactly the same DNA.

NO SUCH THING AS JUNK DNA

The human genome is packed with at least four million gene switches that reside in bits of DNA that once were dismissed as “junk” but it turns out that so-called junk DNA plays critical roles in controlling how cells, organs and other tissues behave. The discovery, considered a major medical and scientific breakthrough, has enormous implications for human health and consciousness because many complex diseases appear to be caused by tiny changes in hundreds of gene switches.

As scientists delved into the “junk” — parts of the DNA that are not actual genes containing instructions for proteins — they discovered a complex system that controls genes. At least 80 percent of this DNA is active and needed. Another 15-17 percent has higher functions scientists are still decoding.

Recent findings in the journal Science may have big implications for how medical experts use the genomes of patients to interpret and diagnose diseases, researchers said.

The genetic code uses a 64-letter alphabet called codons. Dr Stamatoyannopoulos with co-authors were stunned to discover that some codons, which they called duons, can have two meanings. One describes how proteins are made, and the other instructs the cell on how genes are controlled.

The newfound genetic code within deoxyribonucleic acid, the hereditary material that exists in nearly every cell of the body, was written right on top of the DNA code scientists had already cracked.

CONTROLS GENES

Rather than concerning itself with proteins, this one instructs the cells on how genes are controlled.

Its discovery means DNA changes, or mutations that come with age or in response to vibrational changes within the DNA, may be doing more than what scientists previously thought.

“For over 40 years we have assumed that DNA changes affecting the genetic code solely impact how proteins are made,” said lead author John Stamatoyannopoulos, University of Washington associate professor of genome sciences and of medicine.

“Now we know that this basic assumption about reading the human genome missed half of the picture,” he said.

“Many DNA changes that appear to alter protein sequences may actually cause disease by disrupting gene control programs or even both mechanisms simultaneously.”

These two meanings seem to have evolved in concert with each other. The gene control instructions appear to help stabilize certain beneficial features of proteins and how they are made.

The discovery was made as part of the international collaboration of research groups known as the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements Project, or ENCODE.

The Russian biophysicist and molecular biologist Pjotr Garjajev and his colleagues explored the vibrational behaviour of the DNA. The bottom line was: “Living chromosomes function just like solitonic/holographic computers using the endogenous DNA laser radiation.” This means that they managed for example to modulate certain frequency patterns onto a laser ray and with it influenced the DNA frequency and thus the genetic information itself. Since the basic structure of DNA-alkaline pairs and of language are of the same structure, no DNA decoding is necessary.

While western researchers cut single genes from the DNA strands and insert them elsewhere, the Russians enthusiastically worked on devices that can influence the cellular metabolism through suitable modulated radio and light frequencies and thus repair genetic defects.

We realise that it is entirely normal and natural for our DNA to react to frequency. 

Garjajev’s research group succeeded in proving with this method: Chromosomes damaged by x-rays for example can be repaired in Garjajev’s research group. They even captured information patterns of a particular DNA and transmitted it onto another, thus reprogramming cells to another genome. So they successfully transformed, for example, frog embryos to salamander embryos simply by transmitting the DNA information patterns! This way the entire information was transmitted without any of the side effects or disharmonies encountered when cutting out and re-introducing single genes from the DNA. This represents an unbelievable, world-transforming revolution and sensation! All this by simply applying vibration instead of the archaic cutting-out procedure! This experiment points to the immense power of wave genetics, which obviously has a greater influence on the formation of organisms than the biochemical processes of alkaline sequences. 

Sources: 
themindunleashed.org
washington.edu
preventdisease.com
sciencemag.org
secretpowersoundsdecoded.com

Author: Michael Forrester, counselor and a motivational speaker for corporations in Japan, Canada and the United States.

Ever wanted to be able to communicate with the body directly confirming or challenging your own intuitions? Ever wanted to be able to balance structurally, emotionally, nutritionally and energetically all at the same time? Then this is the course for you. It's a fun, hands on workshop with oodles of amazing techniques for yourself and others. 

Learn:
            * Simple 'Muscle test' others - bio-feedback to ask the body for information. (Lie detector).
            * Simple 'Muscle test' yourself - helpful for choosing foods or home products you may be  
               sensitive too.
            * Simple meridian massage for general health
            * Simple Chakra balance for preventative health
            * Simple Acupressure points for health
            * Goal setting using your unconscious mind help rewrite a basic program
            * Five minute daily tune-up for you and your families aiding with management of simple to 
               moderate stress. 

9.30 to 4pm
$150
Certificate course. 
27 Bruce Street, Nedlands, Perth Western Australia.
Includes: hand outs, morning & afternoon tea.
Contact us now to register :-)

Your instructor is Lee-Anne MacLeod
Fusion therapist, Neuro-Kinesiologist, International Trainer in may varied areas.

Clinically helping pregnant women and their unborn child. Some simple, safe things you can use.

Working with & balancing a Mother and her unborn infant is one of the most rewarding experiences I can ever be blessed with as a therapist. 
The energy of both, when balanced seems 'magnified' and 'magical', if that makes sense.

My experience now with countless clients using Integrated Healing (IH) & Neuro-Kinesiology, is that the balance process is always a shared one with Mum & baby, often with a different correction and support needed for baby to Mum. 

It's so gentle and appears to come from an 'unconditionally loving' bond where each soul appears to be more deeply settled and connected. It's a real privilege to witness and help them to facilitate. 

With this level of balancing therapy, even the most predictively, difficult birth, seems to always go off without a hitch. I call this 'Magic'. 

The level of grace, health, bonding, ease of feeding and joy acknowledged by the mother consistently lets me know how important this early work can be for the greater outcome. (... and I get lots of precious new born cuddles!! Life can't get better that that!) 

I have many, many incredibly touching stories about working with Mum’s and their precious foetus over the years.
 
To be able to assist a woman, often from preparing her body before pregnancy, throughout the full term of her pregnancy and for a quick healthy recovery, glowing and bouncing back with vibrance and energy. To witness the result of a healthy baby and complication free birth is priceless. I feel so blessed. 

Some simple, safe and effective techniques you can use:
1. Reduce your stress. Your baby feels what you feel and can be impacted by chronic stress or anxiety.
              Place the flat palm of your hand across your forehead. Hold gently for 1 to 2 minutes while 
              you take long slow breathes.
2. Rub in a clockwise direction around your belly (navel) with the flat or your hand five to ten times 
              to help relax these tight muscles. This also helps calm your over active baby.
3. Drink plenty of water to help you and your babies development.
4. Get plenty of rest. Put your feet up for a period of time each day to help with swollen ankles and 
             aching legs.
5. Enjoy your pregnancy. It's a precious time for you to grow and bond with your baby so sing freely, 
             dance freely and laugh loudly. This all helps your health and your baby too.
6. Allow plenty of 'nesting time' a month or more before the birth. This is important on all levels for 
            you both.
Again, thanks to source, IH and Neuro-Kinesiology for these effective, natural therapy systems.

With great health, energy and a touch of magic.
Lee-Anne MacLeod

What is Heart and Brain Coherence? 

When we refer to coherence, we are talking about a mental, emotional and physical state – where the mind, heart and nervous system align and function in a higher degree of balance and harmony. 

On a personal level, being in coherence translates to: smooth heart rhythms, clear mind, balanced emotions and spiritual connection. IHM’s Director of Research, Dr. Rollin McCraty states, "coherence is the energetic alignment and cooperation of all of our systems." 

Generally, these systems – cardiac, brain, nervous, hormonal and immune among others – are a reflection of your personal coherence, also known as heart coherence. The more coherent you are the better your systems function. 

It benefits our mental, emotional and physical well-being to learn to increase and sustain a state of coherence. This doesn’t always happen naturally in our complex modern world without us making some genuine effort. IHM and GCI have developed simple techniques that we can use throughout our day to help increase our coherence. If you’d like a coherence-building refresher, look for a link farther down. 

Emergence of Social and Global Coherence
Keeping our personal coherence ratio up has many benefits but it also has a positive effect on the people around us – family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, etc. 

As individuals in groups increase their personal coherence, a new state emerges that we callsocial coherence. This increased care of coherent groups and organizations can expand intoglobal coherence. 

Today, scientists at the Global Coherence Initiative and others around the world believe energetic fields which all human beings possess can be potentially connected to benefit all of humanity and the earth itself. 

Moreover, McCraty and HeartMath founder Doc Childre write, "Of the many new scientific perspectives that emerged from the 20th century, one of the most profound is that the universe is wholly and enduringly interconnected and coherent. Complex living systems, including human beings, are composed of numerous dynamic, interconnected networks of biological structures and processes."         The Global Coherence Initiative www.glcoherence.org.

 

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​                             Seven Year Case Study
                   “WHEELCHAIR TO DANCING”
                              PARKINSON DISEASE

By Lee-Anne MacLeod

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive, degenerative, non-fatal neurological condition, which affects the control of body movements. It is not contagious and there is no firm evidence to suggest that it is a genetic condition. Symptoms result from the progressive degeneration of neuronal (nerve) cells located in the substantia nigra (middle area of the brain). This causes a deficiency in dopamine, a chemical neurotransmitter (messenger) necessary for smooth, controlled movements. The symptoms of Parkinson's appear when about 70 per cent of the dopamine-producing cells in the body cease to function normally. 

The Basal Ganglia, in the caudate nucleus, are neurons that liberate the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh).  Although the level of ACh does not change as the level of Dopamine (DA) declines, the imbalance of neurotransmitter activity  » too little DA and too much Ach, is thought to bring about most of the symptoms.

Symptoms that may be assisted with Kinesiology & Brain Gym®:
•Muscle Rigidity and Tension
•Tremors
•Motor Movements   »  Fine & Gross
•Poor Concentration & Memory 
•Speech, Communication and swallowing problems.
•Vision – Poor tracking  »  Reading becomes difficult
•Coordination and Balance
•Anxiety and Stress levels   »  Depression   »   Dementia
•Positive Thinking and Self Esteem
•Energy levels, Overall well-being
•Freezing leg movements, coupled with the “run away“ body
•Illegible Hand Writing
•Proprioceptions

Water 
Water is vital at all times, but even more so when brain function is reduced due to disease.

Some Kinesiologic Techniques Assisting with Symptoms
Brain Gym®:
•Brain Buttons to aid blood & oxygen supply to the brain.  Supports smooth eye teaming and tracking.
•Earth & Space Buttons aids brain /body connection – centering, bodies orientation in space & circulation of Cerebral Spinal Fluid.
•Cross Crawl – sitting or standing. Brain communication between right & left hemispheres supporting brain/body co-ordination.
•Hook-ups settles anxiety and aids with memory, thought processing and problem solving.
•Thinking Caps helps with auditory processing and switches on and improves listening and hearing abilities.
•Core Activation - gently rock right and left. This increases hemispheric communication, improving proprioperception, coordination and balance.
•Lengthening Movements – Calf Activation, Calf Pump, Arm Activation with facilitated passive support.

Vision Gym™ (Visioncircles movements):
•Bracelets increase blood and lymph circulation, increases mobility and reduces pain to hands, arms, feet and legs.
•The Three Pumps increase lymph circulation, body flexibility aiding with reducing muscle ‘rigidity’.
•Wake-Ups Points increase blood circulation to facial muscles while relaxing vision and clarity.

General Kinesiology
•Lymphatic Massage increase lymph flow with improved health while reducing muscular pain and ‘rigidity’
•Spinal Reflexes help stimulate the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
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TFH & PKAWA The Touch For Health and Professional Kinesiology Asociation of Western Australia
OPEN DAY CONFERENCE – 6 MAY 2006

The cause of Parkinson's Disease (PD), is suspected in some cases to be reflected in the family history of the disease. The Substantia Nigra to the Basal Ganglia, where the release the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA), degenerate in PD is degenerative.  Also, the Basla Ganglia, in the Caudate Nucleus, are neurons that liberate the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh).  Although the level of ACh does not change as the level of DA declines, the imbalance of neurotransmitter activity - too little DA and too much ACh - is thought to bring about most of the symptoms.

In PD patients, involuntary skeletal muscle contractions often interfere with voluntary movement.  For instance, the muscles of the upper limb may alternately contract and relax, causing the hand to shake.  
This shaking, called 'tremor', is the most common sympton of PD.  Also, muscle tone may increase greatly causing rigidity of the involved body part.  Rigidity of the facial muscles gives the face a mask like appearance.  

The expression is characterized by wide-eyed, unblinking stare and a slightly open mouth with uncontrolled drooping.

Motor performance is also impaired by 'bradykinesia' (brady = slow), in which activities such as shaving, cutting food and buttoning a shirt take longer and become increasingly more difficulty as the disease progresses.  Muscular movements are performed not only slowly but with decreasing range of motion, or 'hypokinesia' (hypo = under).  For example, handwritten letters get smaller, become poorly formed and eventually become illegible.   Often walking becomes too difficult and patients are confined to a wheelchair and then eventually bed with severe body pain, cramps, loss of language and then eventually, the immune systems becomes so weak that death follows from varied causes or infections.

Parkinson's disease explained
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, degenerative, non-fatal neurological condition, which affects the control of body movements. It is not contagious and there is no firm evidence to suggest that it is a genetic condition. Symptoms result from the progressive degeneration of neuronal (nerve) cells located in the substantia nigra (middle area of the brain). This causes a deficiency in dopamine a chemical neurotransmitter (messenger), necessary for smooth, controlled movements. The symptoms of Parkinson's appear when about 70 per cent of the dopamine-producing cells in the body cease to function normally. By then, the progression of the disease is significant.

A common disease
It is estimated that approximately one to two people per 1,000 of the population have Parkinson's, with the incidence increasing to one in 100 over the age of 60 years. In Australia, there are approximately 40,000 people with Parkinson's disease, with one in seven sufferers being diagnosed before the age of 50 years. Approximately 500 new cases are diagnosed in Victoria every year.

Physical symptoms vary among individuals
The type, number, severity and progression of symptoms varies greatly between individuals. No two people are affected in the same way. Some of the main symptoms are:
Tremor (shaking)
Rigidity (muscle stiffness)
Bradykinesia (slowness of movement)
Freezing
Stooped posture
Shuffling gait
Micrographia (small handwriting)
Lethargy, fatigue and/or pain.

Causes are unknown
At present, there is no known cause of Parkinson's disease and therefore the condition is termed 'idiopathic'. Research is being conducted worldwide to investigate possible causes, including:
Pesticides, toxins or chemicals
Genetic factors
Head trauma
Personality types.

How is Parkinson's typically commonly managed? 
These systems are aimed at improving the patients quality of life.
Parkinson's is managed by:
Drug therapy and/or medication
Neurosurgery
Multidisciplinary therapy (for example physiotherapists, dietitians, counsellors).

Things to remember
Parkinson's is a manageable condition.
The symptoms of Parkinson's vary in number, type, severity and progression.
No two people will experience the condition the same way, so management will also vary. 

Parkinson's Disease
Shaking, stiffness and slow movements are symptoms of a condition called Parkinsonism. Parkinson's Disease is the most common type of Parkinsonism. Other causes of Parkinson's Disease include exposure to certain chemicals or drugs, head injuries and possible infections.

Is there a cure?
While there is no known cure, there are ways to manage many of the symptoms. Parkinson’s is not fatal and is not a mental illness.

What is the treatment?
The main treatment for Parkinson's is drug therapy. The best treatment program includes a combination of therapies, self-help programs, activity and diet. As the disease is slowly progressive, there may be little interference with normal activities for several years. A wide variety of drugs are available which don't cure, but make movement easier and prolong functional life for many years.

Where to get help
Your doctor
Neurologist
Parkinson's Victoria Tel. (03) 9551 1122
Support groups
Movement disorders programs
Community services at your local council
The Independent Living Centre Tel. (03) 9362 6111
OR Our Fusion of Natural Therapies

Where carers can get help
All of the above
Carers Association of Victoria (03) Tel. 9650 9966
The Brain Foundation Tel. (03) 9882 2203

References 
1. Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition 1997
2. Parkinson's Syndrome Society of Queensland
3. U.S. National Library of Medicine - MEDLINEplus
4. Central West PD is a great Web site
5. Better Health Victoria
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Joyce’s Story - 80 years young with Parkinson’s Disease

Stay happy and vibrant,
Lee-Anne MacLeod 

Acupuncture Point Stomach 36 or 'St36' is great to assist vitality, chronic fatigue, general tiredness, digestion, post surgery, lack of endurance and frustration caused through exhaustion.  It helps get 'your system moving' and may help with constipation too.

A really great point to know for us and our family.

To find this energy point, place your finger tip four finger widths below the outside/front of the knee, just on the side of  your shin bone.  When you flex your feet up and own a few times, you'll feel a muscle move. St36 is just underneath this muscle. Press into this point firmly for up to two minutes. This requires deep pressure unless it's sore. It will often be sore if your body is struggling. So it's nice to do in any case for health maintenance.

This point can be used several times a day to discover it's greatest health benefits.  

Stay happy and well,
Lee-Anne MacLeod :-)