... Those patients with fast progression of the illness were defensive and depressed. So at the end those who fought back and had good emotional control lived longer and didn't suffer from the symptoms. The psychophysiologic gastrointestinal reaction includes, mucous colitis, chronic gastritis, and duodence ulcers. Peptic ulcers ... at keeping their EEG's on the alpha wave, and they maintain peaceful, meditative states of mind. In other experiments, people learned to control their heart rhythms and degree of blood flow through different parts of their body. By achieving this, they did the s...

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... neurons, nerve cells, in a part or the brain called the substantial nigra gradually die. These cells normally produce dopamine, a chemical that helps relay messages between areas of the brain that control body movement. The death of the cells leads to abnormal low levels of dopamine, and causes difficulty in controlling muscle tension and muscle movement both at rest and during periods ... . Parkinson's is slightly more common in men than women. So far, scientists have not determined the reason why some people develop this disease and others do not. Some experts blame a process called ox...

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