Change in speech could be first sign of Parkinson’s disease.

The effects of Parkinson’s disease—like tremors, difficulty standing, and involuntary movements—are all symptoms you can SEE.

And even those visible signs can be difficult to pinpoint!

But a group of European scientists have honed on a clue that detects Parkinson’s BEFORE it sets in… and could set up a better path for living with—or STOPPING—the disease…

You just need to LISTEN.

A study in the journal Applied Sciences recently reported that a group of Lithuanian researchers determined that one of the FIRST Parkinson’s signs to watch for is a change in SPEECH.

Physical changes are the most noticeable symptoms. BUT these almost always manifest when the disease is already in its advanced stages. This is part of what makes detecting and treating Parkinson’s so difficult.

However, this latest study shows that people with early-stage Parkinson’s tend to speak more quietly… and their speech is monotonous, slower, and more fragmented.

The study noted that these speech changes can be very subtle at first, and even difficult to detect with the human ear. But, as Parkinson’s progresses, the research team found that a patient’s speech becomes:

• MORE impaired,
• has MORE noticeable stuttering and slurred pronunciation of words,
• and leads to the LOSS of pauses between words.

There’s no cure for Parkinson’s, so there’s no magic wand that will reverse the disease even if speech changes are detected.

However, the study noted that this is an important step in EARLY INTERVENION – which can dramatically IMPROVE the life and well-being of folks with Parkinson’s.

The team that led this study will continue to examine the role of speech in Parkinson’s prevention and intervention—with the hope of even developing a mobile app that folks can use to monitor these changes.

In the meantime, there are natural remedies that can help you can live a full, fruitful life with Parkinson’s.

Take tartary buckwheat extract for example. Studies have found that compounds in this unique buckwheat extract can help stimulate your body’s natural process of cleaning out toxic cells linked to Parkinson’s.

If you have a family history of Parkinson’s, or are beginning to experience Parkinson’s-like symptoms, be sure to have a conversation with your doctor about a treatment plan.

To attacking Parkinson’s early,

Sarah Reagan

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Sources:

Solis-Moreira, Jocelyn. “This noticeable symptom may be the first sign of Parkinson’s disease.” https://studyfinds.org/first-sign-of-parkinsons-disease/