Information and facts on Tardive dyskinesia

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Tardive dyskinesia maybe a permanent side effect of drugs used to control schizophrenia and other psychoses. This late-developing (tardy, or tar-dive) complication consists of annoying, mostly uncontrollable movements (dyskinesias). Symptoms may include repetitive blinking or sucking, slow twisting of the hands, or various movements of the face and limbs. It can cause serious social embarrassment to particularly vulnerable individuals. Several different theories have been proposed for the development of tardive dyskinesia. According to one, long-term treatment with anti-psychotic drugs causes the brain to become overly sensitive to the neurotransmitter dopamine, resulting in abnormal movements. According to another theory, imbalances among different neurotransmitters can cause or aggravate symptoms. And yet another theory states, the problem may arise in part from damage to the brain caused by free radicals generated by schizophrenia treatments. All of these theories may contain some truth. However, just discontinuing medication that caused TD normally does nott help, and can even make the dyskinesia worse, as well as the underlying schizophrenia. Drugs such as L-dopa and oxypertine may improve TD but present their own significant risk of side effects.

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
Multi-vitamin & mineral supplement  10 contains B vitamin complex B6 and Niacin , vitamin E , vitamin A, vitamin C , zinc, which all are helpful in both the treatment and prevention of dyskinesia. A daily supplement provides nutrition required for general good health and well being.
vitamin E 10 an antioxidant, works to neutralize free radicals in the body. If the free-radical theory of tardive dyskinesia is accurate, it makes sense that vitamin E might help prevent or treat the condition. In the early 1990s,
Niacin  9 vitamin B3 works with other B vitamins for brain and nervous system health
vitamin C 8 helps with general health and healing
Lecithin 8 helps the body produce choline that is a building block of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
vitamin B6 9 helps with brain function 

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

 

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.