Supplements for Brain Function: What Helps and What Doesn’t

Pills, supplement bottles, a clock, and wooden blocks spelling "BRAIN" arranged together, representing supplements for brain function.

In today’s fast-paced world, many people seek ways to improve memory, focus, and overall mental performance. As a result, supplements for brain function have become increasingly popular. Marketed as “smart pills” or “nootropics,” these supplements promise enhanced alertness, better cognitive performance, and even protection against neurological diseases. But do these claims hold up to scientific […]

5 Effective Treatment for Essential Tremor

Treatment for Essential Tremor, healthcare professional assisting elderly patient with walker

Many people live with shaky hands or trembling voices and wonder if it’s just nervousness or aging. But when the shaking gets worse and begins to affect daily life like holding a cup of tea, writing, or buttoning a shirt, it might be essential tremor (ET). The good news is that while there is no […]

Do You Need Lifelong Treatment for Essential Tremor? What Patients Should Know

Illustration of an elderly man experiencing hand tremors, highlighting the need lifelong treatment for essential tremor.

Living with essential tremor (ET) can feel overwhelming at times, especially when shaking in the hands, head, or voice interferes with everyday activities. One of the most common questions patients ask their Neurologist or Movement Disorder Specialist is: “Will I need lifelong treatment for essential tremor?” The answer isn’t the same for everyone. Some people […]

સવારે અને સાંજે લક્ષણોમાં કેમ ફરક પડે છે?

Parkinson’s symptoms affecting posture and facial expression in an elderly man

પાર્કિન્સન સાથે જીવતા ઘણા લોકો એક ગૂંચવણ અનુભવતા હોય છે: “હું સવારે વધુ ખરાબ કેમ અનુભવું છું, અને પછી થોડું સારું કેમ લાગે છે?”અથવા ક્યારેક વિપરીત “સાંજ સુધી લક્ષણો કેમ વધી જાય છે?” આવા રોજિંદા ફેરફારો ખૂબ સામાન્ય છે. દિવસના અલગ સમયે પાર્કિન્સનના લક્ષણોમાં ફેરફાર કેમ થાય છે તે સમજવાથી ચિંતા ઓછી થાય છે અને […]

Why do Parkinson’s symptoms feel different in the morning and evening?

Parkinson’s symptoms affecting posture and facial expression in an elderly man

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease notice something confusing: “Why do I feel worse in the morning but slightly better later?”Or sometimes the opposite “Why do my symptoms increase by evening?” These daily changes are very common. Understanding why Parkinson’s symptoms vary at different times of the day can reduce anxiety and help improve treatment […]

What is Included in Your Written Medical Summary?

Written medical summary showing laboratory report and doctor’s notes during consultation

After a neurology consultation, many patients ask an important question: “Will I receive everything in writing?” A Written Medical Summary is more than just a prescription. It is a clear, structured document that explains your diagnosis, findings, and treatment plan in simple language. It helps you understand your condition better and share accurate information with […]

લખવું, ખાવું કે ચાલવું – કઈ બાબતમાં વધુ અડચણ આવે છે?

Writing difficulty in Parkinson’s shown through small and shaky handwriting on paper

પાર્કિન્સન રોગ સામાન્ય રીતે કોઈ અચાનક અથવા નાટકીય ઘટના સાથે શરૂ થતો નથી. તે ધીમે ધીમે રોજિંદી જીવનમાં ફેરફાર લાવે છે. ચમચીથી ખાવું, રૂમમાં ચાલવું અથવા પોતાની સહી કરવી જેવી સરળ અને સ્વાભાવિક લાગતી ક્રિયાઓ ધીમે ધીમે પ્રયત્નસભર બનવા લાગે છે. જો તમે પાર્કિન્સન સાથે જીવતા હો, તો કદાચ તમે પોતાને પૂછ્યું હશે: “મારા માટે […]

Writing, eating or walking – what troubles you the most?

Writing difficulty in Parkinson’s shown through small and shaky handwriting on paper

Parkinson’s disease does not usually begin with a dramatic event. Instead, it slowly changes everyday life. Simple tasks that once felt automatic like eating with a spoon, walking across a room, or signing your name may start to feel effortful. If you are living with Parkinson’s, you may have asked yourself: “Which activity is becoming […]

Can I get a second opinion from Dr. Mitesh?

Patient discussing condition during a second opinion from neurologist consultation

Receiving a neurological diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Whether it is Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, chronic headaches, memory issues, or an unusual movement problem, many patients quietly ask themselves:“Should I take another opinion before starting treatment?” The answer is simple seeking a Second Opinion is not a sign of distrust. It is a responsible and informed step […]

પાર્કિન્સન સાથે કઈ રોજિંદી પ્રવૃત્તિ સૌથી વધુ મુશ્કેલ લાગે છે?

Daily activity of choosing and folding clothes becoming challenging for a person living with Parkinson’s disease

પાર્કિન્સન રોગ સાથે જીવવું માત્ર હાથ-પગમાં કંપન અથવા જડતાની વાત નથી. ઘણા લોકો માટે સાચી મુશ્કેલી તો રોજિંદા જીવનની નાની-નાની પળોમાં દેખાય છે એવી સરળ બાબતોમાં, જે પહેલાં આપમેળે થતી હતી. શર્ટના બટન લગાવવાથી લઈને રૂમમાં થોડું ચાલવા સુધી, દૈનિક પ્રવૃત્તિઓ ધીમે-ધીમે મહેનતભરી અને કંટાળાજનક બની શકે છે. આ બ્લોગમાં આપણે જાણશું કે પાર્કિન્સનમાં કઈ […]