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What is Parkinson's disease?

  What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a “progressive disorder of the nervous system,” according to the Mayo Clinic, that primarily affects a patient’s movement. It often starts with a small tremor in the hand or muscle stiffness and gets worse over time. There is no test for Parkinson’s, so it is occasionally misdiagnosed. Parkinson’s patients often have trouble walking and talking. Symptoms include slowness of movement, a loss […]

Cinnamon could fight Parkinson's: Spice found to be source of chemical that can help protect the brain

Liver converts spice into sodium benzoate – used to treat neural disorders Chemical enters the brain, protects neurons and improve motor functions Could potentially be one of the ‘safest approaches to halt Parkinson’s’ Cinnamon could be a secret weapon in the battle against Parkinson’s disease. Scientists have found that the spice is the source of a chemical that can protect the brain. Our liver converts cinnamon into sodium benzoate, an […]