Complementary approaches to assist in living with these disorders Both current and proposed future treatments for these disorders Theoretical models of degenerative neurological diseases Thus the site primarily focuses on discussion of: This section of the site is focused primarily on the provision of information and news about Parkinson's Disease, but along the way the application of these biopsychosocial and functional contextual approaches to other neurological disorders will also be mentioned occasionally, Moreover, I believe the principles and values of these approaches have much to offer to treating and managing chronic illnesses in general (see also). This site also discusses the potential contribution of functional contextual approaches to the broader understanding, treatment and management of Parkinson's Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Given the multi-factorially determined nature of PD and other degenerative neurological diseases it will be argued here that approaches that are needs-based, rather than purely biomedical, such as broadly biopsychosocial approaches, are essential to understanding not only the etiology of such diseases, but to the understanding of what treatments are best, and how they can be best "delivered", with the patient's being fully informed and fully involved in determining effective intervention. These factors can include exposure to environmental elements such as pollutants and pesticides, or environmental stressors or types of “adversity”, including psychosocial stressors, abuse, trauma or emotional disturbance It is likely that individuals differ in their susceptibility to these various factors, possibly due to genetic differences. One recent theoretical of the etiology of PD that I find appealing is that of Schwamborn ( Schwamborn, 2018) which proposes that PD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with an initial disturbance in neurological development, caused by exposure to an initial factor, being one of a variety of possible types, with eventual manifestation being triggered by a second factor. While it has been proposed that traumatic stress is one factor that can play a contributory role in the development of Parkinson's in some people (and hence why it is included on this site), it is important to consider other factors that may play a role in its etiology, and in its overall management and treatment, as well as the general principles outlined in the disclaimers below. Despite Parkinson’s Disease having been the focus of medical observation and modern research for more than two hundred years (indeed, the contribution of diet to reducing the prevalence of Parkinson's has been suspected for thousands of years ( Pamukova, 2018), its etiology remains an enigma. Its symptom profile and progression differ between individuals. In recent years it has been noted that it is particularly the non-motor symptoms which can most adversely affect quality of life and aspects of disability. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, so-far incurable, neurological disease involving motor (e.g., bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural impairment) and non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, fatigue, dysautonomia, cognitive impairment, and pain). On this site the primary emphasis is Parkrinson's Disease, with which I was diagnosed in 2016. ![]() Such diseases include Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Friedreich's ataxia Huntington's disease Lewy body dementia Parkinson's disease and Spinal muscular atrophy. Treatments may help improve symptoms, relieve pain, and increase mobility. Degenerative nerve diseases can be serious or life-threatening. Sometimes the cause is not known - "idiopathic" - this is typically the case with Parkinson's. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function.
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