Antioxidant-rich foods

Eat deeply colored foods like leafy greens, berries, and carrots.

ORGANiC

Eat as often as possible to avoid toxins.

POSITIVE MINDSEt

Focus on maintaining a positive attitude, and create a Gratitude List regularly. (See the book resources on www.balancedbites.com.)

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Manage stress to keep systemic inflammation low. Develop a guided meditation practice, or begin to practice Qi Gong. Practice meditation, biofeedback, Tai Chi, and/or guided imagery for deep relaxation.

DETOX

Consider detoxification methods for heavy metals (particularly mercury).

MENTAL EXERCISES

Practice mental exercises to keep the brain active and engaged, such as reading, puzzles, games, and anything else that is mentally stimulating and enjoyable.

HYDROTHERAPY

Try hydrotherapy, a water-based pain relief physiotherapy treatment.

MASSAGE

(For Parkinson’s Disease specifically) Get gentle massages, look into the Feldenkrais method and find a practitioner.

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GLUTEN & DAIRY

100% of the time. See here the “Guide to Gluten”. Avoid dairy for potential morphine-like effect that is promoted by casein/casomorphin.
(Butter and ghee are okay.)

STARCHY CARBOHYDRATES

Maintain a total carbohydrate intake of around 50g per day. Measure and create a food journal if necessary to keep track.

RESTAURANTS/DINING OUT

Avoid damaged and manmade fats most often used in restaurant foods.

SWEETENERS, CAFFEINE

These can all provoke blood sugar fluctuations and systemic stress.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, NICOTINE & MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)

These are products that require detoxification and/or may have some neurotoxic effects.

HARSH CHEMICAL CLEANING OR HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Opt for gentle, natural alternatives, such as soap nuts for laundry, vinegar and water solutions for counter top cleaning, and baking soda and peroxide for cleaning and whitening surfaces, laundry, teeth, etc.

TYRAMINES

Contained in fermented foods if you are prone to migraines.

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