LIFESTYLE
Parkinson’s disease occurs
when an area of the brain,
the substantia nigra, stops
producing dopamine, an
important neurotransmitter
that is vital for controlling body
movement and emotions.
The main symptoms are
tremors, slurred speech, shaking,
and trouble walking. Sadly, the
main medication available to keep
them at bay, L-dopa, gradually
stops having an effect. There are
also unpleasant side effects.
New research from Thomas
Jefferson University in the
US found that replenishing
the powerful antioxidant
N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC),
led to a significant lessening
of symptoms like tremors, as
well as dementia, depression,
anxiety and hallucinations.
NAC counteracts the effect of
free radicals caused by oxidative
stress while increasing dopamine
in the brain. Available from
compounding pharmacies, it
is safe and affordable, and has
no side effects. It is available
in capsule form (500mg).
In the study, 42 patients with
Parkinson’s were divided into
two groups. The first group
received a combination of
oral and intravenous NAC for
three months along with their
prescribed drugs for Parkinson’s.
The second group only took
their regular prescriptions. Both
groups were given cognitive
and motor function tests. At
the end of three months, they
were tested again. There was no
improvement in the medication-
only group. But in NAC patients,
scores increased nearly 14%.- Johanita Louw has had a lifelong
interest in holistic nutrition. Email
her at [email protected].
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HOLISTIC
H E A LT H
Help for
Parkinson’s
THE
HITCHING
POST
After being a widower for
20 months, and 54 years of
marriage, I am looking for a
companion. Someone who
has the following attributes:
roughly 75 years old; does not
drink, smoke or take drugs;
in good health; has their own
accommodation and transport;
and is willing to travel, camp,
and share my home in Gauteng.
Think I am demanding? Maybe,
but I am all of the above and
much more. Send me your contact
details and I will phone you.
I live on an eco farm.
Hopeful Hillbilly, 1872
Ek is ‘n blanke Christendame,
69 jaar oud en het my goed
opgepas. Is baie lief vir my
skepper, het geen afhanklikes,
en voel baie eensaam. Ek hou
van die natuur, stap, rustige
musiek, en alles wat mooi is. Ek
verlang ‘n Christenman, 70 tot
78 jaar, wat saggeaard is, met ‘n
mooi persoonlikheid en sterk
gees. Geen drinkers, asseblief.
Malie-Oos Rand, 1619
I am an active widower of 75, and
a non-drinker and non-smoker.
My interests include animals,
gardening, reading and music,
mainly classical. I would like
to hear from ladies who share
my interests to some extent.
Pharma, 3201
I’m an empathetic, retired widow
in my 60s, with an admin,
entrepreneurial and creative
career path, a tertiary education
and my own home, and am
looking for a gentleman of good
character and independent means
to share my life. I love animals
of all kinds, humour and music.
I am not afraid of a challenge.
Wait No Longer, 3290I am a healthy lady, born in
Germany and now in my 50s,
a non-smoker, and a writer,
consultant, real estate agent
and designer. I am looking for
a serious relationship with a
good man. I love all animals,
wild and domestic, and have
strong homemaking skills from
my background in architecture
and decor design. I long for the
wide open spaces of Africa.
I hope to find my soulmate.
Deutsche Welle, 3290I am an attractive woman with
blonde hair. I work part-time,
am very active, love music,
and am kind and loving. I’m a
social wine drinker, and enjoy
cooking, and much more.
I’m looking for friendship with a
single man living in Cape Town
or one of the surrounding areas.
He should be in his 60s, honest,
kind, sincere, well-groomed and
a gentleman. Please write to me,
or reply with a contact number.
Cape Town, 7435JOHANITA
LOUW56 farmer’sweekly 30 AUGUST 2019
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