What are the risk factors that may cause Parkinson’s disease? And what are the ways to prevent it?
?? Check facts and advice from experts. Prof. Dr. Rungroj Pittayasiri, Head of the Center of Medical Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Group Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Parkinson’s disease has a variety of causes. It is caused by genetic and environmental factors that come together just right.
When looking at “risk factors” there are risk factors that can be corrected. with risk factors that cannot be corrected
A risk factor that cannot be corrected is increasing age.
Risk factors can be corrected . Examples that are obvious are insecticides (insecticides) and pesticides. (Pesticide)
In addition, there are many other small risk factors such as environmental pollution that can be prevented and corrected.
Prevention of Parkinson’s disease
The first people to be concerned are those working with the use of toxic insecticides.
Exposure to insecticide toxins Pesticid
e toxins mainly cause the cells that produce dopamine to deteriorate and die.
When dopamine decreases The patient’s main problem is tremor. Movement is slow, stiff and difficult to walk. Therefore, people who use insecticide poisons must take special precautions.
1. Working with pesticides Direct pesticides What is recommended is the matter of wearing protective equipment. Let’s look at the opportunity to receive these various toxins, such as through breathing, through the skin, or sometimes there may be splashes into the saliva.
The important thing is to wear complete protective equipment. Whether it is a mask to protect the face and head Coveralls to protect one’s skin or anything like that.
Consideration must be given to preventing people around us from being exposed to these various toxins as well when completing tasks related to the use of toxic insecticides. pesticides You should shower and wash yourself thoroughly before starting to eat or return home with your family. Because sometimes we may be a
risk factor that brings these toxins back to our homes.
2. Do not work closely with insecticide poisons. pesticides Some people think that if they do not work related to agriculture, there will be no risk. But at present there are quite a lot of indirect risks.
One indirect risk prevention regarding food and eating, such as washing vegetables and fruits, makes it a habit. or even choosing to buy food from various places
Holistic health care for the body
Taking good care of your body as a whole is one factor in preventing Parkinson’s disease.
1. Food care Good Foods for Brain Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Most refer to the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet often includes whole grains, five-colored vegetables, olive oil, and relatively little red meat. It’s a concept I want everyone to incorporate into their daily diets. This is not to say that everyone must eat a Mediterranean diet. But applying it will be useful.
2. Exercise The important thing is to be enthusiastic. constantly moving
Every
hour, 1 in 3 needs to move (move your body every 20 minutes)
In addition to moving all day There must be a variety of exercises. And exercise isn’t just about running.
3. Sleep: Hours of sleep are important.
At least it is recommended to sleep before 11:00 p.m., which is about 7 hours of sleep. Sleep for as long as possible. Watch for symptoms of sleepwalking problems. Do you have sleep apnea, snoring, frequent urination at night? These are the quality of sleep involved.
Prevention is the best treatment.
Currently, Parkinson’s disease has mechanisms to delay or even prevent it. Evidence is mounting that those protective factors are important. ‘You have to make it a habit and do it continuously.’
Sometimes we may not see that. ‘Prevention is important’ because it hasn’t happened yet. Everyone hopes it won’t happen so they don’t do it. or may not have considered
Eating good food is beneficial. Exercising regularly And good sleep and good hygiene are very important. It will help prevent and/or help delay
Parkinson’s disease. Including other diseases, it has good results as well.
Avoiding risk factors is important in reducing your chances of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Interview by Peeraphon Anutarasothi
Arranged by Khomsthanon Sukajjasakul
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Source: Thai News Agency