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Research Information that our members find interesting
This page is research that our members have found interesting. Since research is, by its nature, preliminary, we are not recommending that you try any thing that you read about here. Rather we suggest that you discuss any questions you have about these articles with your doctors and therapists. (Some of these are great articles from the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, but their content might also be of interest to those of us with dystonia.)
Acupuncture
Antibiotic as possible neuroprotector?
Torsin A-modifying drug
(note this is preliminary research and does not imply you try taking this, as serious consequences may result.)
Brain: understanding how it works (and doesn't in movement disorders)
Every Action has a Beginning and an End (and it is all in your brain)
Dance Benefits
Research on Dance Program in England
Dystonia research studies
Researchers Discover First TorsinA Chaperone Protein
Exercise
Exercise May Limit the Effects of Parkinson's
Exercise Protects Against Parkinson's
Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson's
Tai Chi offers gain for Parkinson's
Genetics
Genome Sequencing to find the Appropriate Medication
U. of Illinois - Chromosome breakpoints contribute to genetic variation
Glutamate
Glutamate Research - How glutamate can create problems
Relationship to Acetylcholine and Dopamine
Massage Therapy (Parkinson's)
Meditation
Article about meditation
Music Therapy
Nutrition
Natural Help for Arthritis and Parkinson’s Disease: Curry Spice and Grapes
Parkinson's Research
Sleep
Role that Dopamine Plays in Sleep
