Parkinson's disease in Chinese Medicine is most often a classification of wind, one of a number of detrimental influences on the body. Other major detrimental influences include cold, heat, dryness and dampness. Wind, according to Chinese Medicine, comes on suddenly, attacks the upper part of the body first, causes motions in the body and tends to move about the body. Other Wind conditions are common colds and flu, stroke, Bell's Palsy and now even car accidents. Wind comes from outside forces or interior conditions such as emotions, diet and heredity. For the Parkinson's patient, there is often a "Kidney System" (Shen) deficiency that causes an uprising of wind. It can be compared to the weakened roots of a tree that is causing the upper branches to not be nourished. The Kidney function in Chinese Medicine has a Yang aspect (adrenals) and a Yin aspect (hereditary). As a person ages and the Kidney energy declines the body becomes more susceptible to Wind. Treatment of Parkinson's disease includes both acupuncture and herbs. Some practitioners may utilize "scalp Acupuncture" or needles put superficially on particular points in the head which correspond to the motor areas of the brain. Cessation of the tremors are sometimes seen immediately although a patient must return 1-2 times a week for lasting results. When herbs are given the patient must be seen by a qualified practitioner of Chinese Medicine to determine the correct herbal combination.