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| Modified on May 28, 2025
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A diagnosis of cerebral palsy is one of the last things anyone wants to hear, but even if you or someone you love has heard those words, there is something you can do about it. While there is no actual cure for cerebral palsy, early diagnosis and progressive treatment can drastically improve the quality of life for everyone. Some of the best natural treatment options, also known as complementary and alternative medicine, include Echinacea, fish oil, acupuncture, and a number of other forms of therapy.

What Is Cerebral Palsy?

The commonly held definition for cerebral palsy is that it is a condition or disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture. The condition is caused by an issue that interrupts typical develop within the forming brain. Most cases develop prior to birth; however, signs and symptoms typically occur during infancy or the preschool years.

Common indicators of cerebral palsy are directly linked to developmental progress as well as motor movement. The condition causes generally impaired movement that is linked with exaggerated reflexes, cycling floppiness and rigidity of the limbs and trunk, involuntary movement, unusual posture, and unsteadiness when walking. Some individuals even experience difficulty with sucking, swallowing, or eating, and may have speech impediments or language issues.

The condition is caused by an abnormality or disruption in brain development. Common factors that contribute to unusual brain development include random mutations in genes, maternal infections, fetal stroke, lack of oxygen, infant infections, and traumatic head injury.

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Cerebral Palsy?

While there are no actual cures for cerebral palsy, natural remedies can help support brain and muscle function. Likewise, a number of therapies use holistic approaches to treat CP. Some of the best treatments for cerebral palsy include Echinacea, fish oil, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

1. Echinacea

MyChild Cerebral Palsy Foundation emphasizes the importance of complementary and alternative medicine for treating cerebral palsy. Supplements are one branch of this form of treatment, and Echinacea is one of the most effective. This herbal remedy helps promote effective blood circulation throughout the body as well as initiates better neural communication. Echinacea also helps soothe spastic muscles to reduce pain and encourage muscle movement. To begin treatment, try 20-40mg of Echinacea by mouth daily.

2. Fish Oil

Fish oil is an important source of omega-3 fats. These fats line the neural passageways and initiate more effective nerve communication and responses. Omega-3s also encourage the development of healthy brain tissue. You can take a fish oil supplement by mouth every day.

3. Acupuncture

Research has also identified the importance of different forms of therapy for treating CP. Acupuncture is an ancient form of therapy and is considered an effective complementary medicine for cerebral palsy. Depending on its use, acupuncture offers pain relief as well as the reduction of inflammation throughout your body. The practice can also help restructure different parts of the brain and improve muscle use and development.

4. Physical Therapy

WebMD also notes that physical therapy is an important treatment for CP. Physical therapy centers on strengthening the muscles throughout your body so you are more able to control them. A treatment called constraint-induced movement therapy is also often used to encourage patients to develop the less-functioning muscles.

5. Ginger

Another treatment option backed by research is the use of ginger. Ginger is considered a circulatory herb that helps improve blood flow or circulation. By improving blood flow throughout the body, ginger also boosts the oxygen levels in the brain and increases available nutrients to cells. Look for ginger in a capsule form or simply use the herb in tea or as a cooking spice.

Keep reading below to discover more complementary and alternative treatments for supporting cerebral palsy care.

References:
Cerebral Palsy: Treatment Overview - http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/cerebral-palsy-treatment-overview
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - http://cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/complementary-and-alternative-medicine/
Diseases and Conditions: Cerebral Palsy - http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/basics/definition/con-20030502
Therapy for Cerebral Palsy - http://cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/therapies/

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Ted's Remedies

Posted by Molly (BC, Canada) on 03/14/2025
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I wanted to share an update on my son's progress. He has just completed Stage II (circulation) of Ted's protocol. His intelligence is pretty shocking at this point. I had educated him in music theory and math, and I believe the DMSO has helped him to synthesize the information from when he was younger (he's almost four now). Two nights ago he announced that he was playing a minor third on the piano and correctly identified the interval (remembering from a music game we played once about two months ago). His math skills are also much improved. He rarely makes mistakes in addition and subtraction at this point, whereas two weeks ago he made many more mistakes.

I realize that I gave him magnesium L-threonate thinking that it was related to threonine, which I apparently got wrong, but I stumbled upon an amazing adjunct to Ted's protocol. I HIGHLY recommend anyone seeking to reduce spasticity immediately start taking it. It is the only form of magnesium that penetrates the blood brain barrier and it eliminated my son's spasticity in less than four days. It was the only supplement we gave him at first, so it's certain that there was no overlap with the other nutrients in the protocol.

We began the protocol in early January, and my son's motor skills regressed when the spasticity disappeared because he relied so heavily on his tone for stability. Now a little over two months later, he is able to sit, assisted walk, and weight shift with apparent ease. His progress is astounding his therapists.

I have been trying to share the remedy with other moms (and even tell me own family about the impact the protocol has had) but few people believe a magnesium supplement would have a greater benefit than a prescribed procedure (like SDR/PERCS).

Astragalus Root

Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 09/25/2017
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I am reading portions of Stephen Buhner's book, "Herbal Antivirals" and came upon mention of a study about the use of astragalus root for children with cerebral palsy. I found the study he mentioned online.

http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYQY200803009.htm

In short, astragalus root injections were found to have a significant (positive) effect on behavior, motor skills, social skills and daily skills in children with cerebral palsy.

This study, I believe, took place in China. I don't know that astragalus root injections would be able to found in most places. But I do know that if I had a child with cerebral palsy, I would be using astragalus root in some way.

I have found it to be quite a wonderful herb to improve the immune system, especially in my children. But I think it must be doing more than that for children with cerebral palsy.

Stephen Buhner's dosing recommendation for adults with a chronic condition is 3 T. of astragalus root powder three times a day! It is used as a food in China and has been used for hundreds of years for health.

I have given 1/4 teaspoon a day to a 4 year old to prevent Lyme disease (and it seemed to prevent everything else as well - he had such a healthy season on that!) And I would feel comfortable giving a good bit more than that.

It can be added to soup, rice, oatmeal. It is mild tasting. Tincture is easy to dose as well, it can be added to water or juice and is quite palatable.

~Mama to Many~


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