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Presentations Day 1 (Parkinson's, Malaria, Headaches)

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What neurotransmitter is of special concern for Parkinson's disease patients?
dopamine
What are some potential risk factors to consider for Parkinson's disease?
drug induces, family history/genetics, head injury or trauma causing inter cranial pressure
What are some useful plants for Parkinson's disease and how can they help?
Velvet bean - contains levodopa which is converted into dopamine in the brain

Fava bean - crabidopa allows for higher amounts of levodopa to enter the brain

Turmeric - curcumin stops breakdown of dopamine

Jadwar - increased dopamine D2 receptors
What are some conventional medications that are potentially useful to treat Parkinson's?
COMT-inhibitors (Entacapone and tolcapone)

MAO-B inhibitors (Selegine and rasagiline)

Anticholinergic agents (benztropine and trihexyphenidyl)
What are some lifestyle modifications that may be considered for someone with Parkinson's disease?
acupuncture
medical marijuana
physical therapy
Can you explain the basic details of the vector and the parasites that cause malaria?
How many globally are at risk of malaria?
threatens half of the world population
What was presented as one of the most useful plants in India for malaria?
Kurchi
Adusa
???
What are some considerations that are made for what drug should be administered to someone with a malarial infection??
type of species causing the infection

region where infection occurred

drug resistance

health of patient

allergies to medications

pregnancy

type of malaria (uncomplicated vs severe)
What are preventative strategies primarily based on for malaria?
Avoidance of the vector (insect repellents, mosquito nets, bed nets, vector control, etc.)\
Integrative preventative measures (insecticidal nets, habitat elimination)
Which gender seems to be more affected by headaches regardless of age?
females
What are the main types of headaches from which people may suffer?
Tension
Migraine
Cluster
Stimulant-induced
What are some plants that may help someone who suffers from headaches?
Feverfew
Butterbur
Guarana
What are a couple of conventional methods used to treat headaches?
Rx drugs (Imitrex, Axert, Frova)

OTC drugs (aspirin, Naproxen, Excedrin, Ibuprofen, meds combined with caffeine)

surgeries (for cluster headaches)
What are some complementary/integrative health measures that may help someone prevent headaches or manage the pain associated with headaches?
Dietary changes (rice, cooked green yellow and orange veggies, cooked or dried non-citrus fruit, water)

acupuncture
yoga
exercise
meditation
sleep
Tai chi

spinal manipulations
massage
biofeedback
PT
OT
stress management
What are some dietary constituents that may trigger headaches in sensitive individuals?
Dairy Products
Chocolate
Eggs
Citrus fruits
Meat
Wheat
Nuts and peanuts
Tomatoes
Onions
Corn
Apples
bananas
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