Turmeric is a popular spice made from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin and has a distinctive yellow color. This native Southeast Asian member of the ginger family has been used as an herbal remedy for thousands of years.
The holiday season invariably means holiday parties with alcohol. For people with Parkinson’s, alcohol can affect everyone differently. Some people with Parkinson’s choose to avoid alcohol because it doesn’t mix well with their medications, and they can be more sensitive to hangovers. Some people with PD report they still drink moderately and enjoy it. I found nothing in the literature other than recommendations from naturopathic sites which indicates alcohol affects the central nervous system and should be used with caution. Continue reading “Should You Drink Alcohol If You Have PD?”