1. How I manage Parkinson’s
Salmaan ali Shareef, Sept 2010

2. Motor and Non-Motor signs of Parkinsons
Motor Signs Four main symptoms are associated with movement Non-Motor Signs Cognitive dysfunction, sleep disturbances, impaired smell or vision, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, bladder problems and depression
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3. Non-Motor Symptoms Significant
These non-motor symptoms can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and ability to carry out daily responsibilities
These symptoms can make us give up
Whereas an active engagement to manage the disease, is necessary to improve the quality of our lives
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Bio tec genes
Neurochip
Physical exercises
Medicine
Quality of life
Mental exercises
Surgery
Food
Soft ware games
Salmaan ali Shareef, Sept 2010

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Physical exercises
Quality of life
Mental exercises
Food
Soft ware games
Salmaan ali Shareef, Sept 2010

6. About Physical Exercises
Demanding, challenging but play it safe
Engaging, creative such as dancing with music
Research has shown that activities that are engaging and creative enhance nerve connections
Since I don’t do enough, I am a moving target at home
Sports
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Walking
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8. Table Tennis – great fun
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Mental Fitness
Again creative, engaging and regular
Mind games keep dementia at bay
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Stimulating the mind
Mathematics
Literature
Learning to play an instrument
Drawing and painting
Yoga
Writing poetry
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12. A scene in Shigar valley
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Nutrition for PD
Water – prevents dehydration & improves constipation
Nuts (walnuts and almonds) – good source of protein, fibre and Omega 3
Low fat yogurt – high in calcium and protein, helps in digestion
Berries – such as “falsa” and “annar”
Green tea – antioxidant
Water
Salmaan Ali shareef, Aug. 2010

14. Salmaan Ali shareef, Aug. 2010
Nutrition for PD
Water – prevents dehydration & improves constipation
Nuts (walnuts and almonds) – good source of protein, fibre and Omega 3
Low fat yogurt – high in calcium and protein, helps in digestion
Berries – such as “falsa” and “annar”
Green tea – antioxidant
Water
Salmaan Ali shareef, Aug. 2010

15. Rapid progress in research = hope
Yeast offers clues to Parkinson's disease
Critical 'traffic engineer' of the nervous system found
Researchers have identified a critical enzyme that keeps traffic flowing in the right direction in the nervous system-a feat that could pave the way for new treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disea
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Rapid progress
Research Targets Protection of Nerve Cells in Parkinson's
Scientists at John Hopkins have demonstrated on mice that certain drugs protect nerve cells from the deadly effects of Parkinson's disease.
Breakthrough In Cure For Parkinson's Disease
Johns Hopkins researchers have just discovered two drugs that work to prevent Parkinson's disease in mice that were genetically engineered to carry the disease.
Salmaan ali Shareef, Sept 2010