If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you may feel lost and confused. After all, this is a serious condition that can seem quite scary and complicated. However, there are many treatments available to help you manage your Parkinson's disease, including some holistic treatment options. Holistic treatments are treatments that take the whole person into account (body, mind, and soul). They are also often called alternative medicine or alternative treatments. These treatments can be used alongside your conventional medical treatments to help you manage your condition and to feel better in spite of it. Here are some of the holistic treatments available for Parkinson's disease.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an often misunderstood holistic treatment. People generally don't understand its foundations and its health benefits. However, it is one of the best holistic treatment options for people with Parkinson's disease. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. It is a type of energy medicine, meaning that it focuses on the flow of energy in the world and throughout the interior of the body. This treatment recognizes that energy flows along energy lines or meridians to keep the body healthy and in balance. Injuries, chronic and acute illnesses, and even stress can affect the flow of energy in the body, leading to negative symptoms and consequences. 

Acupuncture uses small needles that are inserted into specific points along those energy lines. This stimulates an influx of energy to specific parts of the body. The exact acupuncture points used for your Parkinson's will depend on your symptoms. Symptoms range from the known motor symptoms to mental health issues like depression and anxiety and everything between. So, the energy points used will vary based on your chief complaints to your acupuncturist. 

Yoga

Yoga is another great holistic treatment to help manage Parkinson's disease. Many people are somewhat disconnected from their bodies. Because they do not pay enough attention to it, this can result in problems. For people with Parkinson's disease, in particular, yoga can help with muscle strength and suppleness to help support the body. It can also help with flexibility, which is a big issue for those who have Parkinson's. Parkinson's causes rigidity of the muscles. So, increasing your suppleness and flexibility is vital. 

If you start a consistent yoga practice early on in your diagnosis and you stick to it, you will find that you can somewhat stave off the progression of your muscle rigidity issues. 

Now that you know a few holistic treatments to help with your Parkinson's disease, you can schedule appointments and give them a try right away. For more information, contact a company that offers holistic treatments.