Parkinson’s relief a “SWING” away?

Parkinson’s disease can make daily life incredibly difficult.

The tremors, difficulty standing, and involuntary movements are just a few of the debilitating symptoms that handcuff your daily activities.

And researchers now say the number of Parkinson’s cases could skyrocket to 1.2 MILLION by 2030.

But today, I have some news around Parkinson’s that ISN’T all doom-and-gloom…

Mind you, it’s not a “cure” …

But it doesn’t keep you cooped up inside your house… doesn’t strip you of your activity level… and new science finds it can provide you with REAL relief from the symptoms!

Best of all… it’s fun!

According to a recent study, playing golf is better for the balance and mobility of those with Parkinson’s disease than doing tai chi (which many consider the most beneficial activity for folks with Parkinson’s).

Research has long suggested that getting physical activity is beneficial when it comes to Parkinson’s. But scientists now believe that golf could be the ‘gold standard’ of Parkinson’s-related exercise.

In fact, this study found that people who even practiced their golf swing at a driving range were quicker and more mobile over the long haul than those doing tai chi.

That’s because golf improves one’s balance, mobility, and spine rotation… all of which are affected by Parkinson’s.

But unlike other forms of exercise, golfing also requires slow and fast movements that are extra beneficial for Parkinson’s.

Researchers also like golf because people over the age of 55 tend to love it… and are more apt to play regularly!

If you are already an avid golfer (regardless of skill level), stick with it!

And even though the calendar reads December, you can still take advantage of the sport’s benefits by heading to your local driving range – even during the winter months.

Hitting a bucket of balls is a great way to stay active and mobile. And best of all, you DON’T have to worry about keeping score.

If you need help finding a driving range in your area, check out this handy search tool that will show you all the nearby places where you can hit balls.

If golf isn’t your thing, you can also consider taking spirulina for Parkinson’s. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in both fresh and saltwater… and is believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth.

Researchers believe spirulina contains an anti-inflammatory compound called C-phycocyanin (C-PC) that works to combat the inflammatory response linked to Parkinson’s.

To fighting back against Parkinson’s,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Study Finds. “Golf a more effective therapy for Parkinson’s disease patients than tai chi.” https://studyfinds.org/golf-parkinsons-disease-tai-chi/

Greb, Erik. “A Swing and a Hit? Golf May Help With Parkinson’s.” https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20210308/a-swing-and-a-hit-golf-may-help-with-parkinsons

Parkinson’s Foundation. “Statistics.” https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/statistics