Common Causes of Parkinsonism
- Long-term use of certain psychiatric medications.
- Head trauma or nervous system injury.
- Degenerative changes linked with aging and vāta aggravation.
- Toxin exposure affecting brain tissue.
- Underlying neurological disorders beyond Parkinson’s disease.
Symptoms of Parkinsonism
- Tremors in hands, arms, or legs.
- Slowness and difficulty initiating movements.
- Muscle stiffness and postural imbalance.
- Reduced facial expression or soft speech.
- Fatigue, mood swings, or memory difficulties.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Parkinsonism
- Pañcakarma therapies like basti for vāta balance.
- Śirodhārā and abhyanga for calming nerves.
- Herbs such as aśvagandhā, kapikacchu, and brahmī.
- Diet rich in ghee, warm foods, and easy digestion.
- Yoga, prāṇāyāma, and mantra meditation to stabilize mind-body coordination
