My father has Parkinson’s disease. I have been trying to have him eat a healthy diet and to exercise. I think it is overall just good for him given his limitations at this time. I also heard that it is helpful for the Parkinson’s itself. If that is true, it would help me convince him to listen to me.
A healthy diet, high in fiber, and low in saturated fat and carbohydrates is good for general health, including heart and colon health. Exercise is also beneficial for health in general. It has beneficial effects on cholesterol, weight, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps Parkinson’s disease – you are correct. A study from 2009 showed that Parkinson’s patients who went on a bicycle for an assisted ride had less of their usual Parkinson’s symptoms, with less tremors, and easier movement. So yes, please continue to help your dad feel better with diet and exercise.
Expert: Cleveland Clinic
To learn more about exercise and Parkinson’s, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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