Parkinson's Disease

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate professional advice. Please check labels and consult your pharmacist if you take medication. 

A diet rich in enzymes, nutrients, and antioxidants is always the first place to begin. Take the time to eat slowly and chew foods thoroughly to optimize digestion.

A Balanced Alkaline / Acid Diet

• Drink 7-10 glasses of spring or filtered water. Chlorine in tap water and inorganic minerals in well water can contribute to degenerative diseases.
  
  
• Create a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming with fresh veggies, fruits, raw seeds, nuts, beans, lentils, and gluten-free whole grains.
  
  
• Organic foods are the safest way to nourish yourself and avoid unnecessary chemicals and pesticides – a wise investment!
  
  
• Animal products are concentrated and digest best when proceeded by highly alkaline food such as a salad. It can help to have animal protein no later than lunch and do not combine with heavy starch such as potato, bread, or pasta.

• Have 1-3 tbsp of hemp, chia, or ground flax seeds for essential fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, and protein.

• Caffeine has a neuroprotective effect. Have 1-2 cups of organic coffee or green tea daily. Green tea is lower in caffeine but contains powerful antioxidants and l-theanine, an amino acid that promotes mental clarity.

• Eliminate alcohol, refined sugar and flour, and all processed or fried foods.

• High cooking temperatures create advanced glycation end products and acrylamides.

Supplements - Elevate nutrition from adequate to optimal

• Bio-Strath – a fermented wholefood tonic that provides critical nutrients, helps balance pH, improves digestion, concentration, and stress tolerance.
  
  
• Vitamin C – antioxidant, promotes regeneration of nerve tissues.
  
  
• Vitamin D is nature's anti-inflammatory, essential for calcium utilization.

• Magnesium threonate supports the brain, nerve, and muscle functions and is necessary for the assimilation of nutrients and the elimination of waste.
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• Omega 3 fatty acids – double up on label dosages for one month to enhance brain and nerve function and decrease inflammation.
  
  
• Probiotics – correct pH, improve digestion, and promotes mental wellness (gut-brain connection).