If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson\u2019s you know its effects such as the onslaught of shaking, the deterioration of muscles, and issues with walking or even getting out of a chair. These issues continue to progress and it seems there\u2019s nothing you can do about it. After reading and researching several articles, I found one that I thought worth passing on as it dealt with solutions! Over the past several years more and more is being learned about Parkinson\u2019s and how to battle or slow down its progress on the human body. Helping slow it down can be something as simple as fasting. When the human body senses a lack of nutrients it automatically starts to produce more AMPK which is a powerful protein (Activated Protein Kinase or Adenosine Monophosphate- activated protein kinase) that makes your body feel youthful and go into survival mode. AMPK assists and protects your brain from the attacks brought on by Parkinson\u2019s. AMPK is triggered when your body doesn\u2019t get enough food and AMPK production levels also slow down as you age. So fasting doesn\u2019t mean to go days without eating.\u00a0Fasting means regulating when you eat. Dr. Al Sears recommends eating your meals on the following schedule to promote your AMPK levels.<\/p>\n
1) Eat breakfast at 10:00AM.![\"Screen](\"https:\/\/americanretirementadvisors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2016-07-15-at-9.09.06-AM.png\")
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2) Eat lunch at your regular time.<\/p>\n
3) Complete dinner by 6:00 PM This gives your body a 16-hour window to fast and promote healthy AMPK levels.<\/p>\n
If this schedule does not appeal to you, there is a natural ingredient you can purchase and use on a daily basis to assist your AMPK levels. Asian Tea G.pentaphyllum can be purchased at health food stores. Dr. Sears recommends about 150 grams daily. Boil water and let the leaves steep for 10 minutes. There is also Dr. Sears PACE workout that will deplete glycogen during a workout and your AMPK production will increase. All three of these will assist you with protecting your brain against Parkinson\u2019s. For additional information on how to help yourself, go to Dr. Sears website at; http:\/\/www.alsearsmd.com\/catalog or email Dr. Sears directly at AlSearsMD@email.AlSearsMD.com<\/p>\n