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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Tremors and meat consumption

Over the several years of my seeing patients with various medical problems,I have come across tremors which are so resistant to treatment.tremors can affect the hands,face eyelids,head.
This is essential tremor,different than Parkinson's.
Some research shows it is related to Harmane,which is a potent tremor producing Beta carboline
alkaloid found in muscle foods like beef,chicken,pork.Cooking the meat increases this concentration.
The temperature meat is cooked,the time meat is cooked all affect Harmane concentration.
Barbecuing,panfryingproduce highest amounts.
Now,so what can we do?
First changing to a more vegetarian diet is an easy answer.
Medications like Beta blockers don't help much.
Can detox help?
Yes,try to eat organic fruits and vegetables.
I have seen Magnesium ,a good salt of mag can help reduce tremors.
In early stages I have seen Acupuncture treatments can help reduce tremors,though it may need several treatments.
Parkinson's disease and tremors is a different disease though I think diet has a great role to play in it.

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