Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition caused by the decreased production of dopamine when the area of the brain which produces the neurotransmitter is substantively damaged. The neurotransmitter, dopamine, is responsible for the communication of electrical impulses that control muscle motion. Although physicians are well aware of why the symptoms of parkinson’s disease occur, they are [...]

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disease of the central nervous system.  This disease affects more than 1.5 million people in the U.S. alone.  Individuals who have idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease can develop several different symptoms over time.  The disease can progress either quickly or gradually over the years which means that people can become profoundly disabled [...]