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- 1. ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR NEUROLOGICALDISORDERS PRESENTED BY MRS. KHUSHNASIB ASSO PROF
- 2. Neurological disordersaffect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, resulting in a wide range of symptoms including motor dysfunction, cognitive impairments, and mood disturbances. While conventional treatments (medications, surgery, rehabilitation) are the first line of therapy, many patients explore alternative or complementary therapies either to enhance outcomes or reduce side effects.
- 3. 1. Mind-Body Therapies These therapies focus on the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and behavior, and the ways in which emotional, mental, social, and spiritual factors can directly affect health.
- 4. Yoga & Meditation •DisordersBenefited: Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke recovery, anxiety in neurological patients •Mechanism: Reduces stress, enhances neuroplasticity, improves balance, flexibility, and mood. •Evidence: Studies show improved motor control in Parkinson’s patients and reduced fatigue in MS.
- 6. Biofeedback Biofeedback therapyuses sensors to provide real-time, non-invasive feedback on physiological functions, helping individuals learn to control involuntary bodily responses like muscle tension, heart rate, or brainwave activity to manage neurological conditions Disorders Benefited: Migraine, tension headaches, ADHD, epilepsy Mechanism: Trains patients to control physiological functions (e.g., brain waves, heart rate). Tools: EEG biofeedback (neuro feedback) is used particularly in epilepsy and ADHD.
- 8. Guided Imagery &Hypnotherapy Disorders Benefited: Chronic pain in neurological disorders, anxiety, insomnia Mechanism: Alters brain perception of pain, reduces stress responses.
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- 10. HYPNOTHERAPY ( CLINICALHYPNOSIS )
- 11. 2. Nutritional andDietary Interventions Ketogenic Diet Disorders Benefited: Epilepsy (especially drug-resistant), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Mechanism: Alters brain metabolism, stabilizes neuronal activity. Evidence: Widely accepted in pediatric epilepsy; emerging data in neurodegeneration.
- 14. Anti-Inflammatory Diets (Mediterranean,Whole Food Plant-Based) Disorders Benefited: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS Mechanism: Reduces neuroinflammation, oxidative stress.
- 16. Supplements & Nootropics •Examples:Omega-3 fatty acids, curcumin, vitamin D, magnesium, B-complex, ginkgo biloba •Mechanism: Neuro protection, improved circulation, anti-inflammatory effects •Note: Should be supervised; interactions with medications are possible.
- 18. Physical & Movement-BasedTherapies Physical Therapy & Tai Chi Disorders Benefited: Parkinson’s, MS, stroke, neuropathy Mechanism: Improves mobility, reduces fall risk, enhances muscle coordination.
- 20. Qigong Disorders Benefited:Stroke, Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue, MS Mechanism: Enhances mind-body awareness, improves energy flow (Qi), reduces stress.
- 22. 4. Traditional andHerbal Medicine Ayurveda Disorders Treated: Epilepsy (Apasmara), Parkinson’s (Kampavata), dementia Modalities: Panchakarma, herbal preparations (e.g., Brahmi, Ashwagandha) Evidence: Some herbs show neuroprotective and adaptogenic properties.
- 24. Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) Includes: Acupuncture, herbal medicine (e.g., Ginkgo, Ginseng) Disorders Benefited: Stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, neuropathy Mechanism: Modulates nervous system, improves circulation, balances "Qi"
- 26. Energy Therapies Reiki& Therapeutic Touch Disorders Benefited: Chronic pain, anxiety in neurological disorders Mechanism: Subtle energy healing; evidence is largely anecdotal and limited.
- 28. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS) [Alternative/Adjunct] Disorders Benefited: Depression, Parkinson’s, post-stroke rehabilitation Mechanism: Non-invasive brain stimulation to improve neuroplasticity.
- 30. 6. Art, Music,and Expressive Therapies Music Therapy Disorders Benefited: Parkinson’s, stroke, dementia Mechanism: Enhances cognitive and motor functions, mood regulation Evidence: Music can activate multiple areas of the brain simultaneously.
- 32. Art Therapy &Dance Therapy Disorders Benefited: Dementia, stroke, autism, PTSD Mechanism: Stimulates creativity, enhances neural pathways, improves emotional expression.
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- 35. 7. Cannabinoid-Based Therapies Medical Cannabis (CBD, THC) Disorders Benefited: Epilepsy (e.g., Dravet syndrome), MS (spasticity), chronic neuropathic pain Mechanism: Modulates endocannabinoid system; anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects Caution: Must be used legally and under medical supervision.
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