Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive brain disorder that affects about seven to 10 million people worldwide. The majority of these cases are men.
It can be genetic, while some are caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins, industrial pollutants, manganese, and more. A traumatic brain injury can also increase your risk of it. But one of the most common risk factors for this disease is pesticides.
In fact, a recent finding has shown that the pineapple pesticide, which contaminated milk production in Hawaii, is associated with it. Read more in this report by Maggie Fox on NBC News:
Pineapple Pesticide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
A pineapple pesticide that made its way into milk in Hawaii also made its way into men’s brains, and those men were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, a new study finds. Read more…
Although there are ways to treat the symptoms to make the lives of people living with it as normal as possible, there is no cure for PD. At least for now. Healthcare professionals all over the world are doing their best to make that cure happen.
You can naturally protect yourself from this disease, though. For instance, drinking coffee or tea has shown positive effects to the brain, as well as increasing your physical activities, and eating more whole foods rich in vitamin D. Avoid foods that are high in cholesterol, as they are associated with a heightened risk of PD.
This pineapple pesticide incident should serve as a warning to everyone. Exposure to too much chemicals increases the risk of a variety of diseases, including cancer.
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