An Overview

What it is?

Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system-influenced movement condition. Symptoms appear slowly and can begin with just one hand with a scarcely detectable tremor. Shaking is normal but is often followed by rigidity or slow motion.

In the initial stages of PD, your face will show little or no feelings. You really couldn’t swing your arms when you walk. Your language can softly or be slurred. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease deteriorate over time as the diagnosis evolves.

Though the condition of Parkinson’s cannot be healed, drugs will relieve your symptoms dramatically. Your doctor will sometimes propose surgery to regulate and enhance those brain areas.

No One Definitive Cause of PD

No biomarkers or target assessments are available that say you have Parkinson’s. However, medical specialists have shown that there is a growing correlation between a constellation of variables.

Parkinson’s disease is potentially caused by a combination of genetic and environmental effects. Around 10% of genetic causation is formed.” The inheritance pattern is dominantly inherited by a gene mutation in which you may receive one mutated gene from either parent or a combination of two. (in which each of your parents giving you a copy of a mutant gene)

Parkinson’s condition has been the topic of several trials but the clinicians aren’t exactly sure what the cause is. Although researchers recognise that trouble sometimes begins in a certain area of the brain, they do not know where precisely.

Though several studies have been conducted, doctors are still unaware of the precise cause of Parkinson’s disease. We now know that once you get the disorder, it happens with any of your brain cells.

Cells that produce the chemical dopamine begin to die in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain. Dopamine plays a vital role in the body. It functions as a messenger, reminding another part of your brain anytime you wish to shift a body part.

As the cells that produce dopamine begin to die, the dopamine level decreases. When it falls below a certain level, you lose control of your movements and develop Parkinson’s symptoms.
Nobody understands what causes certain cells to die. Scientists say it’s the product of the genes and climate communicating in an unfathomable manner.

Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease

Age: is an important factor. Aging is the most significant risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. The average age at which the disorder presents itself is 60 years old.

Gender: Parkinson’s disease is more likely to occur in men than women.

Genetics: Individuals with an infected parent or sister have a risk to experience Parkinson’s for nearly two years. In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been a large range of experimental data on evolution or new mutations that have made the diseases simpler.

Environmental Causes: Medical experts say environmental factors can contribute to activating Parkinson’s condition. Exposures to agricultural chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides were all involved and investigated for clarified connections with Vietnam-era exposure to the agent orange; as well as heavy metalworking with detergents and solvents. However, it is impossible, due to environmental exposures, that the majority of those who contract Parkinson’s disease do so.

Head trauma: Repeated blows to the head — imagine boxers like Muhammad Ali — raise one’s chances of having Parkinson’s disease, but we don’t know for sure if it affects the disease at this time. Not everybody who experiences head trauma develops Parkinson’s disease, and we can’t tell for sure if the nature, severity, or intensity of the injury raises your risk.

Genes: What Are Their Roles?

Your genes serve as an instruction manual for your body. If one of them changes, your body will respond in a different way. This may indicate a higher risk of contracting a certain illness.

Several genetic mutations will marginally increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. In about 1 out of every 10 cases, they play a function.

It doesn’t mean you’ll have Parkinson’s whether you have one or more of these improvements. Some will, but many will not, for reasons that physicians do not understand. It may be related to the climate or other genes.

What Role Does the Environment Play?

It’s difficult to pin down the environment. That’s partly due to the fact that it occupies a lot of ground. It contains anything that isn’t in your genes, including where you live, what you consume, toxins you’ve been subjected to, and more.

Not only that, but the consequences of something in your environment take years to manifest. So far, experts have a lot of leads but no smoking gun. So you might have people living or work in an environment with chemicals linked to Parkinson’s, but all of them don’t get it.

According to a few studies, Parkinson’s disease is linked to:

• Agent Orange was a pesticide used to burn trees and fields during the Vietnam War.
• In agriculture, pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides are used.
• Some metals and chemicals, such as manganese, lead, and trichloroethylene, are used in processing (TCE).

These may be affected by where you work, what you do for a living, or whether you have been in the military. These contaminants can also leach into well water, which is another way they can damage you.

It’s a complicated picture, but you might be more likely to develop Parkinson’s based on:

• Age: Since it mostly impacts people aged 60 and over, the risk rises with age.
• Family history: Whether a mom, brother, or sister has it, you’re a bit more likely to have it.
• Employment: Some occupations, such as farming or factory work, will expose you to chemicals related to Parkinson’s disease.
• Race: It is more prevalent in white people than in other races.
• Serious head injury: If you hit your head hard enough that you lose consciousness or miss things, you might be more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life.
• Gender: Men get it more than women. Doctors are baffled as to why this is happening.
  Where you live. People in rural areas tend to get it more often, which may be linked to agricultural chemicals.

Our Take

Ayurveda has effectively clarified the cure for the disorder showing signs of Parkinson’s disease.
At Elite Ayurveda, you will get a custom-made expert-curated individual care package to help you live a healthy and happy life.
Meet our lead specialist, Dr. Adil Moulanchikkal, who has helped many people transition from disease to health.

Get more information on the disease and its Ayurvedic treatment here- COMPLETE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PARKINSON’S & RELATED DISORDERS

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Autism is not a genetically engineered disability that will stay fixed in a child’s body for the rest of his or her life. Understanding the factors influencing the symptoms of Autism can be achieved by paying attention to and recording the environment surrounding and before accidents in a different way. Sensory breaks will assist your child in refocusing and regrouping.

Figuring out your child’s needs

There’s a lot of literature into how people with autism lack a so-called theory of mind, which means they don’t realize you’re a different person with different needs than they do. That may be valid, but teachers, parents, and experts often lack an understanding of what has come to be known as the child’s theory of sensation and perception.

You don’t understand why a flickering light bulb strikes her like a bolt of lightning and what influences it to act so, and a doorbell ringing sounds like a thousand church bells. You don’t understand why a kid has to tap his foot and sprint around the classroom to avoid falling out of his chair. And you don’t realize that yogurt, because of its smooth texture, might be one of the only foods that don’t make your daughter’s mouth feel like it’s full of pebbles.

Your child is likely having as much trouble finding out your needs as you are with hers. She may not know that you’re having a rough day, so try to be less needy today. Since he can’t read your boredom cues, he may talk incessantly.

Read more- FROM WHAT AGE CAN A CHILD SHOW AUTISM SYMPTOMS?

Search for the hidden meaning

Many of your child’s acts can seem to be illogical—they don’t seem to serve any particular reason. Your kid, on the other hand, does not smear poop all over the walls on purpose to make you weep or upset. Assume for a moment that your child is sending you coded messages about things that are important to him, and your task is to crack the code so you can “read” the messages.

You may be able to catch signs you didn’t see before and find a more successful way to support your child if you pay attention to these acts differently. Taking this approach will also help you respond more thoughtfully to these “abnormal” habits, meaning that you don’t unwittingly perpetuate them by rewarding your child for actions that irritate you.

Instead of seeing the behavior as “negative,” consider how the context, or environment, is out of line with your child’s needs and what you can do to address it.

External Environmental Factors

Some elements of your child’s life can be modified, while others cannot. A well-intentioned action, such as a teacher popping a candy in your daughter’s mouth to keep her quiet, inadvertently rewarding her for being noisy in class, maybe the root of the issue.

Figuring out what the issue is may often be enough to get you to take action. Your refrigerator will still make humming noises, but if you notice that it is disturbing your hearing-impaired son, you can assist him in setting up a quiet study area.

You may notice a discrepancy in what is expected of your child and what he /she is capable of

• Sensory stimulation

If your child is overwhelmed by too much sensory input, he can act out destructively. Jimmy is a talented young man with a strong desire to learn. He does, however, have a classmate who cries for hours every day. Jimmy is driven over the edge by the sound and emotional weight of the weeping, making it impossible for him to focus and understand. His mother has noticed this and is attempting to place him in a less disruptive classroom.

• Social triggers

Maybe your daughter has realized she doesn’t have any friends, so recess is especially difficult for her. It’s possible that talking to her teacher and even her peers would help. Tell them about your daughter’s concerns and ask for their assistance. Children may be mean to one another, but they can also be very transparent and accepting of one another. Make an effort to connect with their better natures. Don’t assume they’ll know how to treat your child; instead, teach them, and you may be surprised at how supportive her peers become

• Communication problems

Perhaps your son is upset because he is unable to communicate—either about the painful reflux in his throat or the question he wants to answer on the blackboard. Instead of talking, you might use images, sign language, or a keyboard. Experimentation and a great teacher will make all the difference in this situation.

• Interests

Perhaps your child is bored because the teacher or the subject matter isn’t interesting. If your son’s preschool class is studying dinosaurs this year and he’s intrigued by machines, the instructor may be able to steer the discussion in his direction by spending some class time explaining the machines used to research dinosaurs or dig up their bones.

Internal Environmental Factors

You will have to concentrate on the following points while deciphering the triggers of autism.

• Sources of pain:

 Examine the teeth, reflux, gut, broken bones, cuts and splinters, wounds, abscesses, sprains, and bruises for any potential causes of pain. Any actions that seem to be localized may be a sign of pain. If he prefers to sit curled up in a ball or drapes his stomach over the arm of the sofa, his stomach may be hurting.

• Seizures:

 Some actions, particularly those that seem strange, unmotivated, abrupt, or out of nowhere, maybe the result of seizures. If you’re worried, keep a clear record of what you see, ask your child’s teachers and therapists if they’ve seen anything similar, and talk to your doctor about it.

• Food allergies and sensitivities:

 Identify any food allergies or sensitivities that your child may be experiencing. Diarrhea within a few hours of consuming a specific food, as well as red, flushed cheeks or ears, may all be indicators of an allergy. When parents exclude such items from their child’s diet, many parents claim that their child’s flapping or repetitive activities disappear. An elimination diet will reveal whether or not those foods cause discomfort or irregular behaviors.

• Fatigue, hunger, or thirst: 

Your child may become irritable if he or she is hungry, tired, or thirsty, just like everyone else. Unusual behavior may be explained by a lack of sleep or a cold. Her irritability may be caused by a chronic disease or a low-grade infection. If your child has a habit of being cranky at certain times of the day, see if offering a slice of fruit at that time makes a difference.

• Emotions: 

Rage, depression, fear, and anxiety may all affect one’s actions. Parents who are going through a divorce, a health scare, a work change, or a transfer may believe that everything is fine and that their child has no reason to be worried. But if you’re concerned about anything, chances are your child is, too—especially if he doesn’t have the power to do something about it or even express his concerns.

• Co-ordination Problems

Stress and behavioral disorders may be exacerbated by a lack of coordination. Grade school gym class can be overwhelming, as anyone who has ever been selected last or near last for a team knows. The limited-time allocated for locker room changes or bathroom breaks can add a lot of tension if your child has trouble undoing buttons or zippers. Negotiating a packed corridor between classes can be overwhelming if you walk awkwardly.

Stabilization, regulation, and sensory interruptions

Once you have addressed your child’s physical needs, it’s time to consider sensory and emotional regulation. Your child’s sensory experiences are probably very different from your own. She is likely easily overwhelmed by information coming in through some senses, perhaps upset by loud noises, and isn’t getting enough input from the senses responsible for self-awareness and regulation.

In school, you learned about five senses: taste, smell, sound, sight, and touch. Two more senses are important to understand your child: the vestibular sense, which controls balance, and proprioception, or the sense of one’s body in space. In many people with autism, some of the information from these senses is too much, too little, or distorted, leading to feelings of terror, pain, or disengagement.

To overcome the confusion, your child needs help stabilizing his senses. Author Judy Endow, an adult with autism, recommends sensory breaks—moments during the day when your child can fill sensory needs.

Sensory activities

What type of sensory break does your child need?

Observe your child and see what they gravitate to when they do repetitive behaviors. That might give you some clues as to what sensory activities help them regroup. Depending on your child’s needs and strengths, a sensory break might include:

• spinning
• rocking
• doing push-ups against the wall
• rubbing something with texture
• wearing a weighted vest or blanket
• listening to music
• sucking through a straw
• chewing something crunchy
• taking a visual break in a quiet environment
• using an assistive technology

Exercise can also help to relax the nervous system and teach physical self-control. Team sports that involve advanced ability and social interactions are generally not a good idea, but depending on your child’s age, abilities, and fears, going to the gym or the pool, rolling a ball around the floor, or going for a family walk or run may help relieve stress and satisfy sensory needs.
According to one report, the value of proprioceptive knowledge lasts about two hours, so your child can need a sensory break like this every two hours or so. Some children need much more regular stabilization. Of course, each child is special, and their needs are likely to move regularly. Judy addresses the desire to collect sensory information both proactively—before a problem arises—and reactively—when something is causing her discomfort throughout the moment.

Our Take

The goal of therapy is for your child to develop enough self-awareness to know when they need to stabilize, self-regulate, and take a sensory break—and to know how to do these things. Then, regardless of their issues, they will manage better in the world.

At Elite Ayurveda, we address all these issues with internal and external medicines as and when required which is a custom-made treatment plan. 

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The world inside the World- Autism

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What is Autism?

Autism is a complex disease that involves communication and behaviour difficulties. It is also considered an autism spectrum disorder. A wide variety of symptoms and competencies can occur. ASD may be a small problem or a disorder that in a certain facility requires full-time treatment.

Read- The Three Core Symptoms of Autism

Inability to communicate

The inability to communicate with others is the main feature of autism. They are impeded in their comprehension of other people’s thoughts and feelings. In this case, it’s difficult for people to understand because of their inability to express themselves verbally or through body language, as well as the absence of facial and other mannerisms.

Learning difficulties

Autism people can have learning difficulties. They will grow their skills irregularly. They may have difficulty communicating, but, in painting, music, math or memory they are exceptionally fine. As a result, assessments of interpretation or problem solving may be particularly successful.

How is autism caused in a child?

When an infant is born with autism, there are many causes that play a part.

Genetic disorder

At this time, the vast majority of research into genetic causes of autism is focused on pregnant women and pregnant women’s health but it is thought that some environmental exposures during gestation may be associated with autism.
Families who wish to benefit from special education services such as accommodations for children with autism must only go through licensed practitioners, rather than non-physicians and quacks. 

 However, it is true that children who reside in urban areas and have a greater chance of getting diagnosed with autism, even if we account for socio-economic status. While some experts have asserted that these regions may have higher levels of environmental toxins, this may not be a factor in their higher rates of autism incidence

Autism is becoming more prevalent in children than it was in previous years. There could be new numbers because there have been more changes in how it is diagnosed, rather than an increase in how many kids have a disorder.

Read- What exactly is autism and what causes it?

What specifically causes autism?

We understand that there is no single cause of autism. After gathering all of the evidence that has been done, research shows that it develops from a variety of potential causes like genetic, prenatal, postnatal, perinatal, and epigenetic factors. 

1. Genetic factors

Research shows us that autism is usually running in families. Changes in some genes add to the possibility of autism developing with an infant. When a parent has one or more changes in these genes, they can transfer to an infant even if the parent is not autistic).

Most times such genetic modifications occur naturally in a developing embryo or in the sperm and/or egg combined to make the embryo. Again, the rest of these modifications in the gene are not autistic. They just raise the chance of trouble.

Read- IS GENETIC RELATED TO AUTISM

2. Environmental factors

In the research, it has been discovered that some environmental factors appear to be associated with or related to autism regardless of a person’s genetics, but this research shows just the effects of the ones where genetics is a factor.

Increased risk

1. Advanced parentage (either parent)
2. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth (e.g., extreme prematurity [before 26 weeks], low birth weight, multiple pregnancies [twin, triplet, etc.])
3. Pregnancies apart by less than a year

Decreased risk

1. Folic acid-fortified prenatal vitamins can be taken before, before, and after conception, as well as during birth.

No effect on the risk

Vaccines

For each family, there is a unique experience of getting an autism diagnosis, the time period in which it corresponds with the timing of their child’s vaccinations. Even as scientists conduct an extensive research over the past two decades on whether there is a link between childhood vaccinations and autism, research on vaccines is ongoing.

This investigation has reached the conclusion: Vaccines don’t really cause autism.

Epigenetics

Autism can be caused by epigenetic processes. Epigenetic variations arise as a result of chromosomal histone alteration or DNA base modification, rather than DNA sequence changes.

Environmental factors, such as diet, medications, and mental stress, are known to influence such changes. Imprinting on the genome can also play a role in ASD. Another example of epigenetic control of gene expression is genomic imprinting.

The epigenetic modification(s) in this case allow the offspring to express either the maternal or paternal copy of a gene, but not both. Via epigenetic pathways, the imprinted gene is silenced.

Prenatal environment

Various risk factors increase the likelihood of autism development, including advanced age in either parent, significant diabetes prior to or during pregnancy, and any bleeding, and the use of psychiatric medications by the mother.

Though these cases of autism are very rare, there is a strong association between birth defects during the first eight weeks of pregnancy and autistic children.

Perinatal environment

Some perinatal and obstetric disorders have been linked to autism. Low birth weight and gestation period, as well as hypoxia during childbirth, were found to be related obstetric conditions in a 2007 study of risk factors.

There is no evidence of a causal connection in this association. As a consequence, there may be an underlying cause for both autism and these related conditions. While there is increasing evidence that perinatal air pollution is a risk factor for autism, this evidence has methodological flaws, such as a limited number of studies and a failure to account for possible confounding factors.

Postnatal environment

Postnatal contributors to autism have been suggested, including gastrointestinal or immune system defects, allergies, and medication, infection, certain foods, or heavy metal exposure in children.

These risk factors have only empirical data and have yet to be verified by credible research.

BOTTOM LINE

Early care is crucial

Doctors, parents, and researchers all have varying perspectives on what affects autism and how to better treat it.

However, there is one factor to which everyone agrees: early and intensive action is effective. It will make all the difference for children who are at risk or who show early signs of being at risk.

But don’t give up hope, regardless of your child’s age. Treatment will help your child cope with the disorder’s symptoms and succeed in adulthood.

Our Take @ EliteAyurveda

Expert physicians at EliteAyurveda seek to use a range of therapies, such as Panchakarma and herb-based medicines, to help autistic children and young people heal in time. Given the fact that no modern approach can guarantee full recovery from autism, Ayurveda has a long history of assisting autistic patients to cope to a large extent.

EliteAyurveda strives to replicate the roots of Ayurveda, resulting in incredible success and huge smiles on patients’ faces.

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The Factors Influencing Autism Symptoms

FROM WHAT AGE CAN A CHILD SHOW AUTISM SYMPTOMS?

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