Parkinsons Recovery

Alice A. Holstein, Ed.D was diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder at the age of 51, which interrupted her career and produced some 12 years of intense suffering with many manic episodes, many hospitalizations, thousands of dollars spent and overall, a bleak prognosis of recovery.  She lives now, as an elder, with a full if careful life of extraordinary wellness despite still being on medication. She has a dramatic story to share about how she developed a revolutionary understanding of mental health recovery which she believes can be at least partially related to recovery with Parkinsons. In her presentation she will explain this potential correlation by first enumerating the comparisons, such as that she too was given a bleak prognosis and told that heavy medication was required. She also understands that Parkinson’s can often produce depression in those who suffer. Her thoughts can help people specifically deal with that diagnosis. Alice believes that illness in general should be treated as a whole person approach---holistically, to include mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social aspects. The medical profession does not proceed in this fashion. She accidentally discovered this more complete framework and has developed specific understandings that may be helpful to those dealing with Parkinsons. She also believes that recovery is partly a matter of developing one’s higher consciousness. Her ideas and words will likely challenge, inspire and encourage the listeners on this broadcast to continue and add to the kinds of things they already are doing to improve their conditions vs. degenerate. Her example serves as a beacon of hope to living a healthier life regardless of one’s diagnosis, going beyond present practices to achieve stronger wellness and increased satisfaction.  Her website is www.aliceholstein.net

Neurons are cells that contain mitochondria. Photobiomodulation energizes neuronal mitochondria, triggering a cascade of beneficial cellular functions. Potential benefits are neuroprotective effects, self-repair mechanisms and enhanced functionality. Vielight’s patented intranasal stimulation technology and microchip LED technology is an innovative tool for brain photobiomodulation developed by Vielight. My guest today is Vielight's CEO Dr. Lew Lim. Intranasal photobiomodulation is the most efficient method for light energy to reach the brain. Different from electrical and magnetic stimulation, photobiomodulation uses light energy (or photons) of specific wave lengths and power density to simulate cellular function.    Vagus Neuro Duo The Vielight Neuro Duo is is the result of years of engineering and research. Clinical research with our technology has produced improvements in cognition, memory and blood flow. The Vielight Neuro Duo comes with both Alpha and Gamma modes. Gamma (40Hz): focus, memory, brain energy.Alpha (10 Hz): relaxation and sleep improvement. Vagus Device Recently introduced is Vielight's Vagus device which enables non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve (VNS) via photobiomodulation (PBM). This device was engineered to enhance brain-gut connectivity.  For more information visit: https://www.vielight.com Enter Coupon Code healing4me to claim a 10% discount.

This podcast constitutes a reading of responses to the 2023 annual Parkinsons Recovery survey. As you will discover, people discover a wide range of therapies, methods and practices that offer them opportunities to celebrate symptom relief. Best of all, 73% of resondents reported they were either better or the same since the previous holiday in 2022.  Robert Rodgers PhD Founder Parkinsons Recovery  https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com Olympia Washington

Robert Rodgers PhD provides a summary of the 2023 Parkinsons Recovery Survey in this presentation. Get ready to be surprised and encouraged at the results. Robert Rodgers PhD Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Martha discusses her recent research on Parkinson's animal models using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce Parkinson's symptoms in mice, a recent Cambridget hypothesis paper on LPS as a cause of Parkinson's and her company's microbiome research connecting to Gram negative, LPS producing gut bacteria.  She also discusses her recent BiotiQuest Sugar Shift clinical trial in diabetes showing the reduction of serum LPS endotoxin over the three month trial.   LPS blog. https://www.marthasquest.com/post/rethinking-parkinson-s-disease-1 Biotiquest Sugar Shift  Clinical trial paper - Metabolic shifting probiotic in Type 2 Diabetes  www.thebiocollective.com Weston Price GcMAF raw milk yogurt

Retired Australian Naturopath and parkinson’s sufferer, Ian Ridgeway will be explaining an unusual and unique therapy that regenerates stem cells using skin patches. When applied to the skin, they use the body's own heat to stimulate certain salts and sugars in nano particle size to reflect very specific light frequencies which then stimulates functions in cells. This is a form of phototherapy, or photobiomodulation. His latest patches stimulates an enzyme called Copper Peptide which activates our dormant stem cells. By the time you reach the age of 60yrs old, 60 – 90% of your stem cells are dormant. Inventor and founder and CEO of the company who sell them has put the technology into a small, affordable easy to use patch that you just place on your skin! David has around 80 patents on the technology and a similar amount of clinical studies using them. He even has worked out a way you can pay for and even make make money sharing with others. Ian, who was was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2019, reports that, So far says he sleeps far better and, can walk without a stick in his “on” times, have far more energy now able to work in his garden and orchard most of the day and his wife has more energy after they both have been using the patches for about 4 weeks of use. To find out more about this amazing technology visit: https://lifewave.com/parkinsonsrecovery The CEO explaining how the science behind stem cell regeneration works: https://vimeo.com/494195804

Caregiver stress can arise when a person is so focused on the needs of the person being cared for that the person's own physical and emotional health are neglected.  Signs of Caregiver Stress: DepressionWithdrawalAnxietyAngerDifficulty ConcentratingChanges in Eating HabitsInsomniaExhaustionDrinking or Smoking Even if you love your care recipient, you may start yelling at them more or have difficulty controlling your temper with other people as your stress levels rise. The Kindness Dialogue differs from all of the standard strategies. It is based on the Enneagram. Type 1: ThePerfectionist Type 2: The Giver Type 3: The Achiever Type 4: The Individualist Type 5: The Investigator Type 6: The Skeptic Type 7: The Enthusiast Type 8: The Challenger Type 9: The Peacemaker All necessary information is free and available on my website: www.the-kindness-dialogue.com

Dr. Christian Hageseth is an 82-year-old retired psychiatrist. His first symptoms of PD started 18 years ago, yet he only started taking L-Dopa 2 ½ years ago. He credits his success in slowing PD—almost to a halt—to his attitude, exercise, and practicing yoga. He directed his local PD support group from 2012 to 2019. During that time, the numbers of attendees went from thirteen to more than one hundred every month.  Today he feels it is critically important for PWPs to avoid spending their time looking for for the next new drug to show up. Instead, he says to live life to its fullest. He reminds us that PD does not appreciably shorten the life span of PWPs. And he also reminds us that medications such as L-dopa do not increase longevity. He has always viewed PD as a challenge, not a curse.

Martha will bring us up to date on the latest Parkinson's Microbiome findings and research and help connect the dots to our environment and increasingly processed and toxic food systems with idea on how to build a healthy microbiome to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's.  She will discuss environmental toxins, diet/nutrition, stress management and exercise as ways to impact the course of your disease and how to build your own health timeline to understand what may be impacting the course of your illness and how to change the trajectory.   Probiotics website: https://biotiquest.com Martha Carlin's My Parkinson's blog https://www.marthasquest.com Website for the Australian distributor: https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au Robert Rodgers PhD Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery

Bill Curtis developed Parkinson’s symptoms at the age of 45 in the year 2000. He  discusses his experience with using ketones and other therapie . Ketone Ester available at: https://www.ketoneaid.com/pr Have questions? Email Frank at: frank@ketonaid.com

Topics that Ross Pelton will discuss include:  Rapamycin: Listeners can order Ross's  book from:  LIfeExtension/com/TOR  or call Life Extension at w1-866-598-6747Diet & Intermittent FastingGut Health & The Microbiome Theory of AgingBoosting Glutathione levelsPEMF & BemerCrystal-free Coenzyme Q10

Dr. Amy Yasko has a PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/infectious Disease from Albany Medical College and has completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships at the Yale Medical center, Wilmot Cancer Center URMC and Pediatric Infectious Disease at URMC. After working in biotechnology for 15 years. Dr. Amy shifted her focus to alternative halthcare. She has a Doctor of Natural Health, is a board-certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, a board certified Holistic Health Practitions and a Felllow of the American Association of Ingegrative Medicine.  Following the completion of her traiing in Natural Health Dr. Amy began giving in -person consultations in Bethel, Maine. This work laid the foundation for the Yasko Protocol over 20 years ago which was created to serve as a guide for individuals to built a personalized map for health and wellness by making choices grounded in science.  In this interview, Dr. Amy Yasko will discuss how the Yasko Protocol can be applied to those with neurological discorders, with a focus on Parkinson's disease. The protocol emphasizes a data driven approach by using the results of non-invasive at-home test kits to help guide individuals on how to best support their unique system with the use of natural supplementation.  https://holistichealth.com https://www.holisticheal.com/getting-started-dr-amy-yasko

Karl Sterling is a neuro-rehabilitation specialist and NASM Master Trainer based in Syracuse, New York, and is the creator of the Parkinson's Regeneration Training ® and NeuroMotor Training ® education programs. While his extensive experience as a rehabilitation specialist includes working with a variety of populations, he primarily specializes in working with clients who have movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, MSA (Multiple System Atrophy), MS, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Autism, and more. Karl travels extensively around the world as public speaker, keynote speaker, and educator in the movement disorder, human movement, and personal growth arenas. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Agile Human Performance, Inc. and owner/CEO of NeuroMotor Training LLC, which currently offer courses worldwide. In his second book, "Parkinson's Empowerment Training" author Karl Sterling goes deep into exploring many areas that will help the person with PD to manage symptoms and improve quality of movement, cognition, memory, and life. Topics include: the power of hope, empowerment, and belief how to maximize neuroplasticity sleep management benefits of using Power Plate and whole body vibration learn about the many roles of dopamine improve memory and cognition "Nutrition in Parkinson's Disease" written by dietitian, Cynthia Lopez www.karlsterling.com

Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, discusses how the prescription drug rapamycin can increase longevity.  The discovery of rapamycin resulted in scientific studies that have enabled scientists to gain a totally new understanding of the aging process and how we might use this new information to improve health and delay the onset of age-related diseases. The topics in this book are collectively one of the most important breakthroughs in the science of life extension that has ever been discovered. The Rapamcyin Story: An interview with Ross Pelton, author of Rapamycin, mTOR, Autophagy & Treating mTOR Syndrome. https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2022/6/rapamycin Rapamycin: A Quantum Leap in Life Extension: Article was published in the Aug. 4, 2022 issue of the Townsend Leter. https://www.townsendletter.com/article/466-anti-aging-and-rapamycin/ Rapamycin: Extending Health Span and Life Span:  Article was published in Integrative Medicine: May 2022. http://imjournal.com/oa/index.html?fid=Pelton Order At:  LifeExtension.com/rapa

Lilian Sjøberg is a Danish coach and trouble shooter, good at seeing patterns, with a masters in biology. For five years, she has collected knowledge about how people around the world get better from chronic diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease, and coached people to get better by reducing stress. Her mission is to spread self-help tools and accessible therapies to all people with symptoms, stress, and diagnoses. https://hopeshortcut.com/information-about-hopeshortcut-online-course/ Lilian has created her online HOPE-shortcut programme, based on this knowledge and experience, which currently consists of a stress test, practical course and coaching sessions: H: get new hope – you can get better, learn a new way of thinking about symptoms; O: observe your symptoms – so you know if your symptoms are decreasing or not -  notice the variation and be aware of which situations that make your symptoms flare up; P: pacify your symptoms, learn about the 4 main strategies that people around the world use to reduce symptoms; E: engage yourself – get extra motivation to start the journey to better health and be persistent;

Csilla Veress ND, Dipl. OM, is primary care doctor at TrueNorth Health Center, in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Veress is a graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Biology, and obtained her medical degree from Bastyr University, where she also finished her masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The focus of her practice and outreach is to educate and inspire individuals to achieve optimal health, through nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She has a regular lecture series at TrueNorth Health Center and does outreach to the community on the impact of whole food, plant-based nutrition, water fasting and lifestyle modification in preventing and treating chronic illness. She is a contributing writer for NPLEX, helping elevate excellence within the ND board examinations. She is an author of the sleep module component of the lifestyle Medicine Core curriculum offered by The American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Veress has written several articles for Health Science Magazine, and her work has been featured on a Netflix documentary. She has been a contributing expert in various summits and podcasts, discussing the importance of plant based nutrition, fasting, sleep, stress management, and lifestyle hacking for optimal health.   Instagram: @drcsillaveressndlac Website: drcsillaveress.com Email: drcsilla@drcsillaveress.com Facebook: @csillaveressndlac

In his second book, "Parkinson's Empowerment Training" author Karl Sterling goes deep into exploring many areas that will help the person with PD to manage symptoms and improve quality of movement, cognition, memory, and life. Topics include: * the power of hope, empowerment, and belief * how to maximize neuroplasticity * sleep management * benefits of using Power Plate and whole body vibration * learn about the many roles of dopamine * improve memory and cognition * "Nutrition in Parkinson's Disease" written by dietitian, Cynthia Lopez Read inspiring stories by: * people living with Parkinson's  * caregivers * doctors * physical therapists * fitness trainers Guest writers include: Sylvie Patrick Russ Parker Alison Klaum Rubén Artavia Alfredo Bozzierre Mike Mitani Melissa Tafoya Dr. Pepe Gonzalez Dr. Lalo Guadarrama Donna Parker Kabugo Hannington Lilia Drew Laura Olmos Ted Byrd Visit www.thepdbook.com and link to Amazon from there

Most people think about Parkinson's disease as being just what it's called: a disease — a distinct clinical entity, which can be treated as a thing to itself. In fact, however, like all the other diseases of aging, it's the result of the lifelong accumulation of specific kinds of cellular and molecular damage that happen to all of us as part of the biological aging process. PD results from specific kinds of aging damage accumulating in key parts of the brain and nervous system, but similar damage accumulates in other aging tissues, causing dysfunction in those local tissues; these degenerative processes get labeled "diseases" when they reach a tipping point and the tissue can no longer carry out its normal function. The good news is that we now have a strategy for preventing, delaying, and one day even reversing Parkinson's and other diseases of aging through the revolution in rejuvenation biotechnology: therapies that directly remove, repair, replace, or render harmless the damage of aging. By clearing out that damage from the tissues, functionality can be restored and youthful health and vigor with it. SENS Research Foundation https://www.sens.org is a 501(c)3 medical research charity that is working hard to accelerate the development of a comprehensive suite of rejuvenation biotechnologies, to bring the benefits as soon as possible to as many people as possible. My guest today is Michael Rae, Science Writer at SENS Research Foundation, and coauthor with cofounder Dr. de Grey of "Ending Aging:" http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312367074 http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01EBAP43C/

Modern medicine uses biochemistry as the science of healing, but research is uncovering that Bioenergetics, an exciting, emerging area of 21st century medicine is a more effective, life-sustaining approach that heals all living systems. Your body is made up of 70-100 trillion cells, and these cells perform thousands of biochemical functions every day. But what controls the biochemistry of your body? Well, we now know that the answer is … Energy. Every living thing on the planet gives & receives energy including the cells in your body! This energy forms fields in your body we call collectively “Body-Field”. Your Body-Field transmits information to your cells’ own energy fields about what biochemical functions to perform and in what order - it is the “information-software” that directs your organism’s “energy-hardware”. When this energy is blocked, the information is also blocked or gets distorted, and your body ceases to function the way it should. https://www.juneva.com

- What is your FAN-C approach to brain regeneration? F- is for functional, A- for assessment, N-for nerve health nutrients, and -C, for cellular regeneration. - What is laser activated and guided stem cell treatments? Our newest addition to treatment, the very exciting very small embryonic stem cells, from our own bodies, get activated using red laser light, and then are given back to the body to help aid it's healing capacity. - Hope:  We are living at an incredible time, with many new procedures showing great promise and most importantly, we are getting real world results. Dr. Gregory Eckel has spent the last 20+ years developing and refining his unique approach to chronic neurological conditions. Dr. Eckel is a highly respected international lecturer, author, and expert in integrative care for neurodegeneration. Co-Founder and owner of Nature Cures Clinic in Portland, Oregon, www.naturecuresclinic.com Click the link below to register for Dr. Eckel's Brain Degeneration Summit: https://braindegeneration.byhealthmeans.com/reg-gift-4/?idev_id=22637

Dr. Mario E. Martinez, a clinical neuropsychologist, established the Biocognitive Science Institute™ in 1998. He developed a theory of mindbodyculture he calls Biocognition to suggests how cognition and biology coemerge with their cultural history in a bioinformational field that seeks maximum contextual relevance. Mario Martinez's theory of biocognitive science proposes that the brain learns to interpret symbols and their biological correlates from cultural contexts. He is the proponent of cultural psychoneuroimmunology (how cultural beliefs affect the regulation of nervous, immune, and endocrine systems). The plasticity of our brain allows for reversals of dysfunctional behavior learned from the cultural reality we weave to perceive our world. Biocognitive Science Institute www.biocognitive.com

Questions Mountain Sage will Address: * Is Recovery Primarily mental or does "getting out of your mind" help? * How does "You do not think till you pull the trigger" apply to recovery? * Why are people who experience Parkinson's symptoms always so active?  * How do you react in public when tremors flare?  *  Is sleep important? * How to you get into the deep sleep that promotes recovery? * How has V2VG (Vet to Vet Group) helped you out? * Does helping others help you when you yourself need help?

This is, to date, the most thorough exploration of the aetiological pathways (causes) leading to diagnosis with Parkinson's disease or similar neuro disorders. John Coleman's new book, Rethinking Parkinson's Disease, explains how and why trauma, toxins and stealth infections create symptoms diagnosed as a "disease", usually then treated without any further investigation into prodromal history, early life, toxic load or the possibility of infection. The major section of this work details strategies to create wellness and reverse the illness processes, much available to patients with little or no cost. There are sections on Western Allopathic Medical treatments (symptom control), Complementary Medical treatments and therapies to avoid. For further Information visit John's website: Return to Stillness For information about the Aquas visit: https://www.aquas.us Your Host Robert Rodgers PhD Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Martha Carlin, CEO and Founder of The BioCollective, Citizen Scientist and wife of John Carlin, an 18 year "veteran" of Parkinson's Disease discusses their journey together to find supportive therapies for better quality of life and her company's development of the probiotic BiotiQuest Sugar Shift.   Martha will discuss her Company's research in the Parkinson's Microbiome, emerging research in gut health and constipation as an early indicator of Parkinson's, and the foundational science behind the Sugar Shift formula.  The BiotiQuest Sugar Shift formula was designed to make mannitol in the gut with eight strains of probiotic bacteria the work together to convert Glucose and Fructose in the body in to mannitol.    https://www.thebiocollective.com/ Research company website https://biotiquest.com/ Probiotics website. For a 25% discount use the coupon code PARKY.  Information on Martha's Parkinsons work

Patrick Singleton discusses his experience working with Parkinson's disease using the tools of hypnotherapy, NLP,and Inner Mind Sourcing. Hypnotherapy And NLP access the Subconscious Mind which runs the automatic nervous system. His presentation centers around the profound impact emotions and stress have on Parkinson's symptoms and what can be dome about their impact. http://innermindsourcing.com/ https://santafehypnotherapyandnlp.com

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PADs for Parkinson's is the only nonprofit organization in North America dedicated to the training of dogs for the detection of Parkinson's Disease. Today, PADs supports and maintains 18 dogs in the program. Ranging from Poodles to Pomeranians. Schnauzers to Shepherds. Herding to Hunting. All with the amazing ability to sniff out an odor molecule among hundreds of thousand of organic compounds. PADs has been training dogs for Parkinson's detection since early 2016. Just four months after the discovery of an odor associated with Parkinson's Disease. The PADs training facility is located in the Northwest on San Juan Island. You can visit PADs online at padsforparkinsons.org Robert Rodgers PhD Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Created Movement Lesson™ LLC, a unique therapy method that utilizes a combination of gentle touch through rotational and purposeful movement within the principles of oppositional gravity through counterbalance and rotation to create an individualized and profoundly effective therapy session. What are the 3 main concerns to be active with Parkinson’s. Michelle explains how you can improve your body’s key stabilizers  1. Balance • Walking better • Benefits of Pole Walking • Maintaining an active lifestyle 2. Sleep • Learning how to lie down • Exercises I can do for relaxing my body 3. Speech/Vision • Working the room • How vision will improve every movement in my body • Exercises to improve speech and vision • Exercises to improve breathing with rotation

Our immune system is our best defense against illness. Edwards, who founded the science of BioAcoustics, has determined that with the onslaught of the current pandemic, the body is in dire need of specific nutrients to help counter the Coronavirus. Two critical ones are glutathione and quercetin. A healthy immune system always needs these nutrients - and in the case of the Coronavirus, they are extraordinarily essential. Mattson's compositions contain Edwards' Frequency EquivalentsTM of glutathione and quercetin. There are seven other Frequency Equivalents of substances that boost the effectiveness of the immune system. (Vitamin C, adrenaline, epinephrine, ACTH, and others.) You ingest sound and your body uses this energy. We currently cannot prevent infection by the Coronavirus, but we can help significantly reduce the severity of the disease by building up our immune systems. Finally, embedded in Mattson's music frequencies for emotional clearing and healing. There are frequencies for a dozen flower essences and twelve crystals! The music is profoundly calming and provides a peaceful feeling amidst the tension surrounded by the coronavirus epidemic. When your body is at peace and relaxed, it devotes more energy to the building and repair of your body. Click the link below to access the Frequencies for Defense audios for free or download them.  https://www.coronavirusdefence.org/frequenices-for-defense-immune-stre Soundhealthoptions.com JillsWingsOFLight.com Robert Rodgers PhD Host and Founder of Parkinsons Recovery

Irene Pasternack [http://movebeyondlimits.com] tells us how you can use the Feldenkrais® Method to improve your balance, prevent falls, cope with freezing, maintain facial mobility, speech volume and swallowing, and find greater comfort and ease in day-to-day activities. Irene discusses how Feldenkrais® is useful for treating a wide variety of symptoms that are found in a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. The show includes a short Feldenkrais® lesson to improve posture, comfort and stability in sitting. In addition to making you feel more comfortable, this lesson helps improve the mobility of your neck, head, and eyes, and has a direct impact on your balance in standing. Irene is offering free sessions for persons diagnosed with Parkinson's Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am Pacirfic time on Zoom.  To sign up, go to NWPF.org.

Stochastic Resonance Therapy (SRT) was born in the German city of Frankfurt  when Dietmar Schmidtbleicher developed a new training device for Olympic athletes. Since then, the whole-body vibration device he developed has been studied and shown to be effective in the treatment of Parkinson's motor symptoms. While you may have already heard of the benefits of vibration therapy and Parkinson's, chances are you haven't heard of SRT until now. SRT is different from other types of vibration devices. It delivers randomized and non-uniform oscillations and perturbations to the body, whereas all other devices on the market deliver uniform, sinusoidal vibrations. The random nature of SRTvibrations elicits the automatic stretch reflex in the muscles, which leads to postural adjustments being made in the spinal cord and the cerebellum (the part of the brain that automatically adjusts movement patterns). These adjustments keep the head still and the body upright while on the device. Hundreds to thousands of stimuli are delivered to the spinal cord and cerebellum in a matter of minutes.  In the literature, SRT has been shown to decrease tremor and rigidity, improve postural control and balance, and lead to better gait patterns in Parkinsonian patients. For further information contact: Kyle Harris, MS, CSCS, SRT Zeptoring Cell: 605.454.1418 Email: kyledharris2017@gmail.com Brady Volmering Cell: 989.551.9503

Fred Phillips is an author and former martial arts instructor. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2008. He is my guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio to discuss his journey with this challenging health condition, his philosophy and approach to recovery, and his recovery protocol. Fred was originally a guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio several years ago.  Fred blogs about his experience and can be found at fredphillips.wordpress.com. He lives on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. https://fredphillips.wordpress.com/ Here are the questions Fred answers. 1. For those who may not be familiar with your story could you provide an overview of your experience with Parkinson's 2. What caused you to develop Parkinson's? 3. What has happened since we last spoke? 4. Has your philosophy or approach changed 5. What has been your experience with medication? 6. What does your overall protocol and daily regimen look like? 7. What advice would you offer others experiencing Parkinson's? 8. Have you published any new books since we last spoke? Natural Therapies for Parkinsons: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org

N-Acetylcysteine  (NAC) is relatively inexpensive supplement that supports that body’s natural ability to produce glutathione. Glutathione is one of the body’ most important and effective antioxidants. Persons with Parkinson’s have significant oxidative stress which depletes levels of glutathione. This, in part, explains why they tend to have a significant deficiency of glutathione.    Research studies find that NAC has been effective as a therapy for injuries to the brain in general as well as a therapy for addressing symptoms of Parkinson’s. Dozens of natural therapies are documented at my new online course  What Really Matters https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/what-really-matters/

In September I sent out a one question survey to members of the global Parkinsons Recovery audience. The question asked on the survey was: “Please list below natural therapies that have helped you experience relief from symptoms of Parkinson's disease”  During the radio show today I will provide a detail accounting of the varied and fascinating therapies reported to have been helpful. You will surely be awed, surprised and delighted with  diversity of therapies that are reported to have been helpful. Results from this and previous surveys will inspire the topics I will cover in a new Parkinsons Recovery course offering this 2019 fall titled “What Really Matters.” My new course will preview and discuss in detail the therapies reported to have been helpful to recovery. For more information and to register, visit:L https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/what-really-matters If a therapy helps someone else – it may well be an option that merits your serious consideration! Robert Rodgers PhD Founder Parkinsons Recovery Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me 877-526-4646

Balance issues and falls are not solely a question of muscular strength and coordination. Fall prevention depends on the functional integration of sight, sound and posture. Balance difficulties can be due to impaired eyesight.    What can be done to correct issues with eyesight? Research reveals that the underlying reason for vision difficulties is inflammation. It follows that getting inflammation under control is the key to achieving an improvement in eyesight which in turn can improve balance and reduces the risk of falls.  This interview with Jennifer Jones, a representative of Innovative Vision Products, addresses research by Dr. Mark Babizhayev PhD which resulted in the development of the groundbreaking natural cataract eye drop product called Can-C.  An overview and background of this ground breaking research is discussed, followed by a detailed explanation of the use, application and research that supports the application of Can-C eye drops to reduce inflammation in the eyes and help clear cataracts for 90% of users as found by the research studies.   For more information about Can-C eye drop therapy for eye conditions and to order them visit: https://www.can-c.me

Questions Addressed:   What symptoms does the supplement 5htp address?  Is CBD oil recommended as a therapy for neurological symptoms? Is it safe to take if I am also taking Parkinson's medications? I have tightening in muscles in my arms and shoulders which  makes it difficult to breathe while walking. Has anyone had success  dealing with this problem?I am taking mars venus superfood with minerals and detox lemonade. Has anyone  had success with this protocol? Had anyone ever tried near infrared saunas with any success for Parkinson's symptoms? Please explain and compare the advantages of three therapies: Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy (BEMER), photobiomodulation (Vielight) and Biontology.I have problems sticking with a program of recovery that is helping me feel better. Have you witnessed this type of cycle? Please provide insights in how to getting past this. Why does Parkinson's progress in many Parkinson's patients? Is it psychological or is there an underling disease mechanism at play? Robert Rodgers PhD Founder Parkinsons Recovery Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Natural Pharmcist Ross Pelton discusses the impressive body of research which has focused on PEMF therapies to address a variety of symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson's. Ross offers an overview of the over 10,000 articles and 2,000 clinical trials have been published on PEMF. PEFM medical devices are used daily in over 4,000 European hospitals & clinics but have not yet been accepted as a standard therapy in most US medical settings.  Health benefits of PEMFs are extensive. It results in improved circulation in the body’s 70,000 miles of micro-capillaries. PEMF: Penetrates the body. Causes microcapillaries to contract or pulsate at a faster rate.Delivers more blood supply, oxygen & nutrients to all cells via the 70,000 miles of micro-capillaries in the body.  Virtually everything in the body begins to function better when cells get more oxygen & nutrients….and improved removal of cellular wastes. For more information about recommended PEMF devices contact Ross Pelton:  ross@naturalpharmacist.net

Barbara Frank is a Holistic Practitioner, Internationally Certified Lymphologist, author of a Nobel Nominated book How To Take 10 Years Off Your Face and Add 10 Years To Your Life Naturally, who uses Folk Medicine as well as purified herbs and natural modalities to help those who want to use her expertise. She started 40 years ago and does telephone consultations for people all over the world and has had an enormous success rate. She grew up with her mother, grandfather and grandmother who practiced Folk Medicine and incorporates a lot of what she's learned over the years and designs protocols for people based on their symptoms and complaints. This is Folk Medicine at it's finest. For a full bio go to barbarafrank222.com Book Newly Updated: Take 10 Years Off Your Face Without Surgery and Add 10 Years To Your Life Naturally! · Ancient Health & Wellness · Online Store Powered by Storenvy Barbara Frank, world renowned Folk Medicine Practitioner and Internationally Certified Lymphologist, whose unorthodox approach to Biblical medical teachings from the bible uses those ancient teachings to change people's lives so they can get to the state of body that they should be in. ageoldhealthwellness.storenvy.com

Sharry Edwards is providing access of her originating protocols to the populace in order to support the opportunity for Self-health. With that mission in mind, Edwards has created an online, public WorkStation that offers access to thousands of frequency-based biological biomarkers that can provide self-evaluation and create computerized Management Reports at the touch of a few buttons.   This month she is offering Parkinson’s sufferers two valuable evaluations: 1. The opportunity to BioAcoustically determine the root cause of deteriorating muscles and tremors 2. To separate the many health issues that have been erroneously diagnosed as Parkinson’s. https://soundhealthportal.com/parkinsons/ Watch a 30 minute video which includes four persons talking about bioacoustics. One had neurological symptpms. https://vimeo.com/126935179

Dr. Lew Lim discusses his new invention - the X-Plus photobiomudation device and its potential application for symptoms of Parkinsons Disease and Alzheimer's. It can be used in conjunction with the Vielight Neuro Gamma device that many listeners of Parkinsons Recovery Radio have already been using.   Neurons are cells that contain mitochondria. Photobiomodulation energizes neuronal mitochondria, triggering a cascade of beneficial cellular functions. Potential benefits are neuroprotective effects, self-repair mechanisms and enhanced function. Vielight’s patented intranasal stimulation technology and microchip LED technology are innovative tools for brain photobiomodulation. Intranasal photobiomodulation is the most efficient method for light energy to reach the brain. Different from electrical and magnetic stimulation, photobiomodulation uses light energy (or photons) of specific wave lengths and power density to simulate cellular function.    The company, Vielight, has generously offered followers of Parkinsons Recovery a 10% discount off orders of any of their photobiomodulation devices. After 6 months of use, users can return product for an 80% refund. Enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping  cart to claim the 10% discount  at www.vielight.com Robert Rodgers PhD

Since everyone depends on water for our very survival, it makes perfect sense that dehydration can inevitably result in problematic symptoms. Jaroslav Boublik PhD answers a wide variety of questions about the effects of dehydration on your health and what you can do about it. Dr. Boublik's area of research centers around the effects of dehydration and is a co-developer of the Aquas  https://www.aquas.us Here is a short list of the questions he answers: Isn't it possible to get better hydrated by simply drinking more water?Why does the body become more dehydrated as we age?Why is hydration so essential to a detox program?How does taking the following foods help or hinder hydration: salt, energy drinks, coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.How can a person know whether they are dehydrated?What are the issues with the sources of drinking water?What are the issues with structured water products? Can good hydration ... Address the symptoms of diseases?Improve mental clarity?Improve digestion?Soften skin tissue and help us look younger?Help to control a person's body weight? Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://parkinsonsdisease.me

Who was the first person to succeed in reversing all symptoms of their Parkinson’s disease? We obviously cannot know for sure, but naturopath doctor John Coleman, ND, was one of the first - if not the first to reverse his own Parkinson’s symptoms during the mid 1990’s. What is the story behind John Coleman’s recovery? How in the world did he figure out how to heal his neurological symptoms when no one else had succeeded before him?  What therapies helped his recovery? Which ones did not? John answers these and other questions during this remarkable interview with him. This interview with John Coleman ND was originally aired on Parkinsons Recovery Radio in 2010. You will be surprised at his revelations about what made the most difference to the success of his recovery in this interview. John is the author of Stop Parkin’ and Start Livin‘. For more information about the Aquas visit https://www.aquas.us Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

My research over the past decade documents the stories of recovery of many individuals who have been successful in reversing some if not all of their Parkinson's symptoms. More than 70 replays of interviews with these pioneers of recovery are available as replays here on the Parkinsons Recovery radio show page. One early story of recovery was reported by John Coleman who was one of the first persons to successfully reverse his Parkinson's symptoms during the mid 1990s. .  Given his own experience with recovery. Dr. Coleman is in the ideal position to help others traveling down the road to recovery. During this program he discusses and responds to the following questions:     What was most helpful to you in your own recovery process?My wife has been anemic just after experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms. Her iron levels are too low. What steps should she take to remedy this situation? Can I give my mother B12 vitamins for her condition? How does one deal with orthostatic hypotension (or low blood pressure)? I have tried many therapies over the past five years but the Parkinson’s symptoms continue to progress.  What supplements have you found that help the most?How can I get the best movement possible with the least amount of medications?What will carbidopa help and what will it not help? Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Most people believe that Parkinson's disease is degenerative. Is this really true? The annual Parkinsons Recovery survey answers this very question. This program summarizes the findings.   The 2018 survey asks a simple question: have you been better, the same or worse since a year ago. Also discussed were therapies that were helpful. Interested in information about a therapy reported to have been helpful? Dates of Parkinsons Recovery radio show Interviews are listed below that discuss these therapies. This Parkinsons Recovery Radio show website posts more than 11 pages of programs containing about 20 interviews on each page.  To locate the replay of a program listed below, scroll down this page or scroll back pages to locate the date the program listed below was aired. All programs are listed on this website in the order they were aired from 2009 until today. Therapies below are listed in alphabetic order.     Amino Acid Therapy: January 5, 2018 Aquas: August 21, 2016 Ayurveda: July 10, 2013 BEMER- Electromagnetic Therapy February 19, 2018. CBD Oil:  July 19, 2018 Emotional Freedom Technique: August 25, 2015 Exercise: May 22, 2003 Ketone Diet: December 13, 2017 ` Light Therapy (vielight):October 4, 2017 Meditation: September 24, 2009 Niacin Therapy (B1): May 23, 2018 Physical Therapy: June 10, 2010, October 11, 2018, February 18, 2015 QiGong: June 6, 2012, June 15, 2011, May 18, 2015 Tai Chi: August 6, 2009, December 3, 2009 Yoga: July 25, 2014, September 19, 2013 Robert Rodgers PhD Jump Start to Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jump-start-to-recovery

The mouth is subject to various insults that result in compromised areas such as ulcers, cuts, burns, etc.  These can be caused by hot or sharp foods, infections, medical therapy, or disease conditions that may be limited to the mouth, or also affect other parts of the body. The health of the mouth also affects the rest of the body.  The oral-systemic connection continues to be the subject of much scientific investigation.  Conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and others are now known to be associated with the health of the mouth. TheraGel Oral Coating Rinse provides pain relief, protects wounded areas from contamination, and optimizes healing.  It is drug-free and non-toxic and is safe to swallow.  Not only does it provide excellent pain relief, but it can be also incorporated into the oral hygiene regimen to help keep the mouth clean and healthy, and thereby contribute to overall good health. Dr. John Hall is a co-developer of TheraGel, and will discuss the scientific basis behind the development of TheraGel, as well as the many uses and benefits provided by this revolutionary new product. For information about THeragel visit: https://arogalife.com/parkinsons-recovery

Willem Visser is a craniosacral therapist from the Netherlands, currently living in Portland, OR, USA. When he was young, he witnessed two grandparents from both sides of family suffering with Parkinson's disease. Finishing his study as a craniosacral therapist, he wrote a thesis on the work of biomedical engineer Aubrey de Grey. De Grey is known for his view medical technology can prevent human beings from dying from aging, including Parkinson's. Willem researched if and how craniosacral therapy could help with De Grey's proposed strategies. And of course also how De Grey ideas could help PD's. On his blog Willem later wrote about why craniosacral therapy can be of great benefit for Parkinson's. Willem Visser practices and teaches Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki. He also writes about Craniosacral therapy on his blog http://energyisflowing.nl/eng/blog/.

This Q&A special program responds to questions submitted by listeners.  Responses from Robert Rodgers PhD Founder of Parkinsons Recovery refer to previous interviews aired here on Parkinsons Recovery Radio. Dates these interviews aired are listed below.  Scroll down this radio show page to access the free replays of interest. (Note: you may have to skip to a previous page. Each page lists 20 shows). Dates for Radio Show Interviews Apopotosis (Dr. Rollins): 10/17/18 Food Can Fix Things Drugs Can’t (Dr. McAnalley): 9/13/18 Reliable Source of CBD: 7/19/18 Holistic Health (Barbara Frank): 7/23/18 BEMER (Electromagnetic Field Therapy): 2/19/18 Ketone Ester: 12/13/17 Vielight (Photobiomodulation): 10/4/17 For information about the 2018 Update for Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease visit: https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Dr. Rollins discusses the critical role that is played by Apoptosis and why it has a critical influence on nervous system health. Apoptosis is the body’s natural process for repairing, regenerating and destroying damaged cells. He discusses his longtime relationship with Dr. Bill McAnalley who was a recent guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio and founder of Aroga. . Dr. Rollins explains how Aroga products and in particular the Core Pathways, Brain and Nerve Plus and Aloe 1 support and nurture neural tissue health. https://arogalife.com/parkinsons-recovery

Walter Mady discusses the importance of Physical Therapy for the Parkinson's disease patient.    Walter Mady has been a Physical Therapist for 28 years in the private sector.  Physical Therapists are healthcare specialsits utilizing their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercise, and ADL modifications when treating the Parkinson's disease patient.He specializes in manual therapy, orthopaedic physical therapy, and is a specialist in exercise recreationally and therapeuticallyWalter was diagnosed in 2008 with Parkinson's Disease.. He will discuss and stress the importance of nutrition and exercise.

Dr. Hageseth dates his first non-motor symptoms to 2004 when his sense of smell disappeared. In 2008 he developed severe constipation which he has had ever since. In 2011 he saw the emergence of a tremor in his right hand which progressed over the following year to involve his entire right side. It went on to include stooped posture, shuffling gait, and problems with balance. A neurologist confirmed his diagnosis in 2012. He tried three different medications over the next four months but discontinued each one due to side effects or lack of efficacy. His neurologist gave him one piece of advice: EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE. A year later many of his symptoms had regressed. He attributed his improvement to the intensity of his exercise and taking up yoga. He established his first website: Sweating Out Parkinson’s Disease. He intended to encourage other PWPs to follow his example. By 2014 he was doing so well that he had a DAT scan to confirm the diagnosis of PD. It was positive. Over the last year and a half, he explored why more people aren’t doing better with PD. It was then that he started to examine how the mind may influence the course of PD. Exercise is the key to living a full life with PD, But if the mind does not believe the degree of improvement that exercise can achieve. Then improvement will only go so far. Because of the problem of dyskinesia developing after five years on levodopa, he thinks newly diagnosed should pursue a program of great intensity and focus and manage their minds, so they realize they can live with PD and not require levodopa.Visit: www.shiftpdmind.com  Youtube Channel

My Guest today is Bill McAnalley PhD, a passionate scientist whose research focuses on developing natural products that help sustain and nurture health.  He is both a National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health Fellow and Grantee. Dr. Bill discusses various approaches for stopping the various causes of Parkinson’s disease by inhibiting: Oxidative stress: Parkinson’s patients are in a state of oxidative stress caused by the increase of free radicals.Neuro-inflammation: Neuro-inflammation is involved in an important cascade reaction in neuronal degeneration.Abnormal protein aggregation: Misfolded and aggregated proteins play a key role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease.Neuronal apoptosis: Parkinson’s is caused by the premature death of dopaminergic neurons from abnormal apoptosis activation. Dr.  McAnalley’s research has explored the underlying factors that contribute to the causes of diseases like Parkinson’s. He subsequently formulated a novel approach for addressing them. His revolutionary discoveries have been used to foirmulate a series of unique natural food supplements that support healing to occur from the inside out. For further information about Dr. Bill's company and the various natural products offered visit: https://arogalife.com/parkinsons-recovery

How Natural Medicines Help Parkinson's Disease. Barbara Frank uses Folk Medicine and Nature's Medicines To Help Parkinson's Patients. barbarafrank222.com

After researching companies that sell CBD oils for several years now, I finally have found a company that I feel confident recommending. CTFO lists their CBD oils at prices that are as much as 70% less than other companies. CTFO sells high quality CDB oils that have a high concentration of 1500 mg. Best of all, this company offers a 60 day full money back guarantee.  CTFO sources hemp from Industrial Hemp farms that produce some of the richest, CBD Hemp in the USA. Our CBD is completely isolated through CO2 extraction & crystal precipitation & is of the highest grade, pesticide free, Non-GMO hemp in the world. These Industrial Hemp Farms are fully compliant with the State Department of Agriculture regulations & are large US distributors of Hemp, rich in CBD, CBG, CBC, and CBN. CTFO is committed to having the highest quality, lowest priced products on the market. Brad Jeffs, a representative of the company, answers a series of questions about CBD in general and the company in particular.  Visit the following website for further information and details  https://parkinsonsrecovery.myctfo.com/ Shipments now available to USA, Canada and several Europeon countries

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a systemic disease with motor and non-motor deficits. In July 2011, we treated a 47-year-old man affected by spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2). In this patient, fatigue as well as motor symptoms improved after parenteral high doses of thiamine (also this was our proprietary research). Therefore, we formulated the hypothesis that in some inherited and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, the pathogenesis of the symptoms could be linked to a focal thiamine deficiency due to a dysfunction of the circulation of thiamine in the intracellular space or to structural enzymatic abnormalities. We thought that this dysfunction could be responsive to high-dose thiamine. Furthermore, PD has also been related to mutations associated with SCA2. Applying the same approach to the PD the observed results were nothing short of startling and never previously described in literature.    Visit Dr. Antonio Costantini's You Tube Channel:  Dr. Antonion's email address: Costantini Antonio [carapetata@libero.it] Videos of Dr. Costantini's patients: https://www.ultimaedizione.eu/videos-parkinsons-patients-treatment/

Questions answered by Leonie Hibbert, a developer of the Aquas and asked by your host Robert Rodgers PhD, founder of Parkinsons Recovery: How do I know I am dehydrated? What are symptoms of dehydration?I drink water all the time but I am still thirsty all the time. Why is this?How can taking a few drops of Aquas every day help hydrate the body? Would it help to increase the number of drops I take every day? Isn't more better?How did you determine what ingredients to include in the bottles? If I am a man - can I take the female Aquas or vice versa?If someone is very ill, can they take the  Aquas and if so, how many drops should they take? What are the side effects of detoxing from getting better hydration?How do you know the Aquas work?How long does a bottle last? Why can't I solve the problem of dehydration by simply drinking more water?Why do so many people with Parkinson's symptoms take Aquas?  Will Aquas help people with diabetes?Why do you recommend a break of 2 days every week when taking the Aquas? Are the Aquas FDA approved?How do you know the Aquas are safe? Who manufactures the Aquas?Is a doctor's prescription required for the Aquas? Will the Aquas help with dry skin? Do I have to take the Aquas with apple juice?Is it ok to take the Aquas with breakfast? For further information about the Aquas visit: htps://www.aquas.us

Balance issues and falls are not solely a question of muscular strength and coordination. Fall prevention depends on the functional integration of sight, sound and posture. Balance difficulties are often due in part to impaired eyesight.    What can be done to correct issues with poor eyesight? Research reveals that the underlying reason for vision difficulties is inflammation. It follows that getting inflammation under control is the key to achieving an improvement eyesight, which in turn improves balance and reduces the risk of falls.  This program offers a general overview of the the cause of impaired eyesight and previews research by Dr. Mark Babizhayev PhD which resulted in the development of the groundbreaking product called Can-C formulated by Dr. Babizhayev and his colleagues.  An overview and background of his ground breaking research is discussed, followed by a detailed explanation of the use, application and research that supports the application of Can-C eye drops to reduce inflammation in the eyes.  For more information about the Can-C eye drops  therapy for eye conditions and particularly cataracts, visit https://www.can-c.me

A mild gut disorder may play a role in the cause of Parkinson’s Disease. Neurologist Stasha Gominak MD discusses how to use a simple vitamin regimen to fix both the gut and Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Stasha Gominak MD received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her Neurology residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From 2004 to 2016 she had a busy general neurology practice where she became fascinated with issues connected with sleep disorders. She published several pivotal articles about the global struggle with worsening sleep and possible causes and solutions.

Dr. Stasha Gominak MD received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her Neurology residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From 2004 to 2016 she had a busy general neurology practice where she became fascinated with issues connected with sleep disorders. She published several pivotal articles about the global struggle with worsening sleep. Since 2016 she has divided her time between teaching the public about sleep and teaching clinicians the RightSleep© method of sleep repair.

Research on pulsed electromagnetic field therapy reports a series of positive outcomes including modulation of inflammation, reduction of discomfort, promotion of tissue repair and regeneration, improvement of cardiac functions, reduction of fatigue, acceleration of recovery from accidents and support of detoxification. These positive outcomes might clearly have a positive benefit for persons diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A German technology known as the Bemer is now in widespread use in Europe but is little known as a therapy in the United States and Canada. My guests today - Natural Pharmacist Ross Pelton and Randy Hood, answer questions about the history, use and research behind the Bemer as a type of pusled electromagnetic field therapy currently available in some countries.   For more information visit: http://robert-rodgers.bemergroup.com/en-US Financing is available that spreads payments over 6,12 or 24 months making purchases of the BEMER PRO affordable. For additional information, orders and to locate a practitioner in your locality, email: robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

Many people hold the belief near and dear to their heart that Parkinson's disease is "degenerative." Is this really true? Has anyone out there actually reversed their symptoms and if they have, how did they do it? The radio show today answers these questions. First, I report results of a holiday survey which asks persons diagnosed with Parkinson's disease whether they were better, the same or worse now when compared to the holiday season a year ago.As you will discover by listening to a detailed discussed of the results, a vast majority of respondents reported they were better or the same relative to one year ago. In other words, the first answer to the question is no. Parkinson's is not "degenerative" for many people. OK. What did people do to get better? I report and  discuss each answer to the second question in the survey: What therapies were helping? You will be excited to learn that there are dozens of therapies that are making a big difference for people currently experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.  Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Marty Hinz MD, known internationally for developing an amino acid protocol, will address the following questions during the program today: :  What is the primary cause of Parkinson’s disease?What the most effective Parkinson’s disease treatment?What is carbidopa?Why is carbidopa used?How does carbidopa deplete vitamin B6?What happens when vitamin B6 depletes?

I have been searching for therapies that can offer people relief from symptoms of Parkinson's disease for 12 marvelous years, but have never been so enthused about two new therapies that have just been available in 2017. One is light (or photobiomodulation) therapy. The other is a new ketone ester. For further information about photobiomodulation therapy, visit:  https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/photobiomodulation-therapy For information about the new Ketone ester, visit: https://ketoneaid.com/pr. When the show first aired, a website address was announced to pre-order the new ketone ester as it is currently in a production phase Due to an extremely high demand, the opportunity to pre-order the ester is no longer officially open. However, the CEO of KetoneAid.com, Frank Llosa, has generously agreed to allow members of the Parkinsons Recovery community to pre-order a supply which will likely be available for shipment in March, 2018.  You can pre-order by emailing Frank directly: Frank@ketoneaid.com. Be sure to mention you heard about the new ester here and would like to place a preorder. nThere is currently no way to pre-order on any website I suspect the problem in the near future will be availability, so if this calls out to you are a viable option, I would suggest submitted a pre-order even though the product is not yet available to ship.  Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Mr. Curtis developed Parkinson’s symptoms at the age of 45 in the year 2000. He  discusses his experience with ketones and other therapies today.   Trainer Bottles of the Ketone Ester available at: https://www.ketoneaid.com/pr Have questions? Email Frank at: frank@ketonaid.com

Dr. Jennifer Kessmann speaks on Functional Medicine, an approach to medicine that has been around for a number of years. It began with Dr. Jeffery Bland's motivation to look at medicine in a different way.   Now the field of Functional Medicine is ever expanding and a center at the Cleveland Clinic  has opened its doors for care.  It is becoming more widely accepted and parts of functional medicine have been integrated into a wide variety of disiplines in medicine.

My guest today is Warren Kramer who is an internationally recognized macrobiotic counselor, educator and cooking instructor. For the past 30 years, he has studied and lived the macrobiotic way of life. Warren teaches the macrobiotic approach to health and wellness, including principles of food selection and preparation, exercise, work and personal relationships. Thousands of people throughout the world have transformed their health through the application of macrobiotic principles.  Macrobiotics is an orderly approach to diet and lifestyle.   Warren will discuss what exactly is macrobiotic practice and why it is so powerful in improving one's health.  The second part of the interview will specifically cover how to tailor the macrobiotic approach to address Parkinson's disease.  Warren will discuss what foods are best to avoid and to incorporate as well as natural home remedies and lifestyle factors to consider using.. www.macrobioticsnewengland.com

Neurons are cells that contain mitochondria. Photobiomodulation energizes neuronal mitochondria, triggering a cascade of beneficial cellular functions. Potential benefits are neuroprotective effects, self-repair mechanisms and enhanced function. Vielight’s patented intranasal stimulation technology and microchip LED technology is an innovative tool for brain photobiomodulation invented by Dr. Lew Lim, my guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio today. Intranasal photobiomodulation is the most efficient method for light energy to reach the brain. Different from electrical and magnetic stimulation, photobiomodulation uses light energy (or photons) of specific wave lengths and power density to simulate cellular function.    A 2015 study using subjects with dementia found there was significant improvement after 12 weeks of use involving increased function, better sleep, fewer angry outbursts and less anxiety. These encouraging results have been followed by a series of ongoing studies. The company, Vielight, has generously offered followers of Parkinsons Recovery a 10% discount off orders of the Vielight Neuro Gamma which retails for $1749. After 6 months of use, users can return product for an 80% refund. Enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping  cart to claim the 10% discount  at www.vielight.com As of the end of May 2018, 61 Neuro Gamma devices were purchased by listeners in October 2017 who claimed the 10% discount with coupon code healing4me. Only 5 units have been  returned. This evidence suggests effectiveness of thie device to be good for approximatey 9 out of 10 users.     Robert Rodgers PhD Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Dr Gair will be sharing the exciting new studies that show how cold laser therapy can be beneficial for patients with Parkinson's in various stages of the disease. Cold laser, also known as "photobiomodulation", is beneficial by stimulating improved function of the mitochondria, stimulating neuronal stem cells, increased ATP production, increasing brain derived neurotrophic factor, dampening inflammation, promoting nitric oxide and glutathione production, modulating immune activity, and slowing the progression of the disease. The best thing about this therapy is that when the appropriate laser is used there are virtually zero side effects, and it can be part of a program of functional neurological rehabilitation under the care of a trained professional or can also be done at home by the patient on a regular basis. This therapy can also be used preventively in patients with a genetic predisposition for the disease as well. The device, XLR8, uses two laser diodes and was developed by Erchonia, a leader in developing low level laser technology as treatment for various medicial conditions.There is a $1000 discount to the laser if, when ordering, you tell the agent your have been referred by Parkinsons Rrcovery.    www.erchonia.com

The Parkinson Café provides social, cultural and intellectual interaction for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Monthly events, which run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October thru April, have been planned in upstate New York since 2009 and in Florida since 2012. Founder Lynn B. Schramek obtained a Federal trademark in 2013 and has a model for expanding the program throughout the United States. www.parkinsoncafe.org

Fred Phillips is an author and former martial arts instructor. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2008. He is my guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio to discuss his journey with this challenging health condition, his philosophy and approach to recovery, and his recovery protocol. Fred blogs about his experience and can be found at fredphillips.wordpress.com. He lives on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. https://fredphillips.wordpress.com/ Fred discusses his answers to the following questions:  1. How long you have you been experiencing symptoms 2. What is your philosophy and approach 3. Why did you choose to recover naturally 4. What symptoms do you experience 5. What is your recovery protocol 6. What has been your greatest challenge 7. What advice would you offer others experiencing a health challenge Show host is Robert Rodgers. PhD, founder of Parkinsons Recovery and author of Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Here is a short list of some of the questions I answered in Part IV of my Q&A program today concerning the causes and treatments for symptoms of Parkinson's disease. How can I go about reducing the dosage of medications I take? They are not working for me.I want to know more about the Aquas.What can I do for Restless Leg Syndrome?What is the best way to control excessive shaking?What about amino acid therapy as a treatment for Parkinson's symptoms?How can I stop my intercostals from contracting, worsening by 3 am and awakening me at night?What about parasites, worms, and smaller creatures like mold, fungus, staph infections, etc. What role do they play if any? Additional Parkinsons Recovery Resources  The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership Treatments for Tremors Seven Secrets to Healing Robert Rodgers PhD Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Here is a short list of questions I answered during the program today:  What are the best techniques to reverse Parkinson's?Are probiotics and prebiotics helpful?What about juicing to remove heavy metals like lead? How about taking mucuna for tremors?Is there anything that will stop my tremors?Where does one start when deciding to travel down the road to recovery? What about taking lots of supplements to address the symptoms?I am doing all of the therapies that people say will calm tremors but they continue to increase. Is  ketogenic diet useful to address Parkinson's symptoms or are there other diets that are better? I am confused. There are so many opinions out there!  Additional Parkinsons Recovery Resources Discussed During the Program The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership Treatments for Tremors Seven Secrets to Healing

The following are some of the questions and issues discussed during the program today: Is eczema common to Parkinson'sDoes low dose Naltrexone replace the need for carbidopa/levodopa? What can be done about dementia?How can I become more independent?Would surgery I had 18 months ago contribute to my Parkinson's symptoms? What is the cause of tremors?Why does vibration reduce Parkinson's symptoms?Can stiffness in the neck contribute to symptoms?What about stem cell therapy as an option? What can be done about freezing and falling?    Additional Resources Discussed During the Program The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership

Today I answer questions and address topics listeners have asked me to discuss. Here is a short list of some of the questions and topics I address:  Using a nutritional approach to healing Parkinson's I now have a healing crisis every 4 days followed by good days.What does this mean?More about LDN for treating symptoms please.What about Mannitol as a treatment for Parkinson's symptoms?How can I reduce tremors in my left hand and foot and in the upper, inner and left side of my head?When will the 2017 updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease be available? What about amino acid acid therapy as a therapy?  Additional Resources discussed: The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease Consultations with Robert Rodgers PhD

Tom House, PhD, is a former major league pitcher and currently the throwing coach to dozens of MLB pitchers and NFL quarterback, including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan. Diagnosed with Parkinson's about five years ago, Tom brings all his experience as an athlete, coach, and sports physiology researcher to a daily program for Parkinson's patients. The most important thing to Tom? Daily exercise. The name of his program? "Just Do Something Every Day." www.justdosomethingeveryday.com Just Do Something Every Day combines the FocusBand wearable brain frequency measuring device with a mobile app, creating a neuro-physiological daily exercise program. It's well known that exercise is one of the best medicines for Parkinson's. Exercise allows the remaining dopamine in the brain to be used more effectively, leading to longer "on times." Neurofeedback allows the user to "train" the brain to be in a better state during exercise, making the exercise more effective. More effective exercise means better results, creating longer on times. Tom's goal: create an inexpensive, non-invasive program that can help every single person with Parkinson's.

Fine Art Photographer Alan Babbitt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003 with a nasty hand tremor – just what a STILL photographer needs! After struggling to compensate for the shakiness, he had an epiphany. He realized he could use the tremor (and other movements) as an art technique – leading to a large body of work he calls “Un-Still Photography: The Art of Motion Within a Still.”  “But what really got shook up was me,” Babbitt continues. “Turning my tremor into something useful was an incredibly empowering game changer - boosting my confidence, mood and energy. It freed me up and allowed me to reach new levels of creative expression. But best of all, the fun and joy of photography came back. All thanks to that pesky Parkinson’s tremor! Is that weird or what? The damn disease has given me a terrific gift!” See Alan’s Un-Still Photography at http://www.abproductions.com

My guest today is Dr. Donald Rhodes MD who I had the pleasure of interviewing every day for a week in his Houston Texas clinic. This interview presents several key segments of these interviews. Dr. Rhodes is the inventor of VECTTOR treatments, a gentle form of electrostimulation designed to stimulate nerves to augment the production of certain essential nerve chemicals throughout the body. The end goal of his therapy is to infuse cells that have been starved of oxygen.  VECTTOR treatments are painless, noninvasive, and are showing encouraging results in diseases exacerbated by oxidative stress. People experiencing the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease have reported positive results from giving themselves Vecttor treatments on a daily basis. The basis of this therapy stems from the science of acupuncture, reflexology, physiology, and cellular physiology. Dr. Rhodes is a former foot and ankle surgeon, has spent his career studying the effects of electrostimulation on the body. He has successfully treated patients from all over the world in his Houston clinic in South Texas. Additional information about the Vecttor treatments is available on his website at www.vecttor.com

John Pepper, author of Reverse Parkinsons Disease, is not a doctor. He is a Parkinson’s Patient with 51 years of experience. These are the actions, which have helped John reverse his symptoms.  Regular Energetic Exercise  Learn how to Take Conscious Control of all movementsManage Stress LevelsAdopt a Positive Attitude John Pepper discusses his discoveries as he has journeyed down the road to recovery in his marvelous book: Reverse Parkinsons a

Looking for therapies that are free to do and result in much desired benefits. Here it is!    What Doesn’t Kill Us by author Scott Carney traces our evolutionary journey back to a time when survival depended on how well we adapted to the environment around us. Our ancestors crossed the Alps in animal skins and colonized the New World in loin cloths, seemingly impervious to the elements. Modern humans have lost their biological link to the environment. Now we hate the cold. We suffer from auto-immune diseases. Many of us are chronically over weight. What Doesn’t Kill Us uncovers how just about anyone can reclaim our species’ evolutionary strength by reimagining how our bodies fit into the world and then slowly conditioning ourselves to unfamiliar environments. Scott will share the stories he has included in his new book of individuals who currently experience symptoms of Parkinson‘s disease.  Scott's Website: www.scottcarney.com

Since appearing on this show last fall, Dr. Hageseth has consulted with scores of what he calls Parkinson’s People (PPs).  PPs consist of Person’s with Parkinson’s (PwPs), caregivers, interested family and many different professionals. Overall PPs are dissatisfied with allopathic medicine, but dissatisfied or not, many take medications with considerable benefit. The majority feel their neurologists do not take enough time with them or discuss other options with them. The Internet abounds with alternative approaches, but sadly, most offer little data or studies to support their claims. I have interviewed several PPs who tried different treatments but with no success. Holistic medicine should have a ‘W’ at the start of the word. Allopathic medicine helps, but it has its difficulties. I envision Wholistic medicine to include allopathic medicine and a healthy dose of Alternative Medicine as well. The following quotes sum up my approach to PD Don't battle PD . . . challenge it - better yet, dance with it. Do not resign yourself to PD, accept it and get on with your life. Only you can engage your BodyMind to bring about self-directed neuroplastic change that will rewire your brain. BUT it's not up to your neurologist, IT'S UP TO YOU!

Stress and trauma lurk behind most diseases, including Parkinson’s. John O’Dwyer has authored a book which describes a number of modern energy balancing methods for dealing with emotional stress, trauma and other imbalances. He will discuss energy healing and ways to reduce stress and trauma, often permanently. Some energy healing techniques you can do yourself and others can be done with a practitioner. Most doctors are not familiar with these forms of healing, even though some of them were actually developed by doctors. Energy healing has been used to reverse ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, PTSD and other serious conditions in some individuals. John O'Dwyer's website: http://www.chichoices.com Video of John O'Dwyer's presentation on Releasing Pain and Emoitional Stress at the Santa Fe Parkinsons Recovery Summit.

Natural Pharmacist Ross Pelton discusses a recent discovery that has identified an enzyme (ME-3) that enbables the body to produce glutathione naturally.  Discovery & importance of ME-3Glutathione’s multiple functions in PD  Studies on oxidative stress in brains of Parkinson's disease patientsAutopsy studies on brains of PD patients which report low levels or total absence of glutathioneIntestinal permeability link to autoimmune & neurological diseases: importance of probioticsNew research on Glutathione as an important and reliable BioMarker of aging For information about the Reg'Activ Liver Detox that contains the MED-3 enzyme that Toss Pelton discusses in this interview l visit Glutathione for Parkinsons

Many people hold the belief that Parkinson's is "degenerative" which means that people who have been diagnosed will exhibit a decline in their health every year. Listeners answered a three question survey to test out this assertion.  Findings are announced today. Is everyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's really getting worse? You will be excited to hear the results. I also read the inspiring statements from people who answered the survey regarding what they are grateful for.  Need continuing support for your recovery? Become a Parkinsons Recovery Member.

Tom O’Bryan provides a powerful and cogent examination of the mechanisms underlying this modern-day epidemic, with over 80 million people affected by autoimmunity in the US alone, including top celebrities like Selena Gomez who suffers from Lupus and Michael J. Fox, the well known face of Parkinson’s Disease. A broad spectrum of life altering disorders, Autoimmune Disease includes diseases such as Hashimotos Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritated Bowel Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, and conditions such as chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and memory and cognitive dysfunction. The list is alarmingly long, and all tolled, adds up to the 3rd leading cause of death in the nation. For information about the probiotics Dr. O';Bryan recommends, visit: Dr. O'hhira's Probiotics

Chronic illness, by definition, is a failure to heal in spite of interventions. When embarking on a healing journey with any holistic modality, we must first ask, “Can I count on my body to heal itself when all is said and done, after all the effort and expense?  Holistic modalities work with the body to facilitate healing, but ultimately it is your body’s innate self-repair ability that determines whether you get well. Today’s chaotic environment is increasingly taking a toll on what we have always taken for granted: our vital ability to self-repair.  Without it there can be no healing.  Our “Innate intelligence” is a function of the Human Body Field, the “computer” that controls the physiology of the  of the body. Through the work of Master Acupuncturist Peter Fraser, who spent 30-years mapping out the quantum electrodynamic structures of the Human Body Field in detail, we now have the science to assess and rebuild the compromised HBF from the ground up. My guest is Margaret Wilson who is a practitioner of this technology, NES Health. For more information about her work and NES Health visit http://biophotontherapyusa.com/biophoton/biohoton.htm

There is a strong view among adventurous healthcare professionals that Parkinson’s disease is not a distinct, separate “disease”, but one possible set of symptoms arising from one or more causes that create a degenerative process. Other “diseases” that may arise from these causes include Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Multiple System Atrophy, Motor Neurone Disease/ALS, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes, certain cancers, and many others. When viewed in this way, likely causes become clearer and treatment options widen dramatically. Modern research is now showing significant benefits from “folk medicine” and “old wives’ remedies” like food choices, appropriate hydration, dancing, singing, gentle detoxification activities, self-love and meditation. Let’s look at Parkinson’s disease as a set of symptoms, discover the individual pathway that led each person to this point, and deal with the causes to create wellness. John Coleman ND is author of Stop Parkin' and Start Livin'.  Visit his website: www.returntostillness.com.au For information about the Aquas visit: www.aquas4life.com

Dr. Christian Hageseth, a 75-year-old retired psychiatrist has had PD for 5 ½ years. He tried three medications briefly early in his illness, but stopped due to side effects and expense. The day after his diagnosis he started studying yoga and now practices it daily. For exercise he does what he calls Mindful Power Walking and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT, also called Tabata). Finally, he has studied Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and meditates for 45 minutes each morning. He has fewer motor symptoms that are less severe since the time of his diagnosis. Last year he hiked up a 14000-foot mountain peak in Colorado. When meeting people for the first time most cannot tell he has PD. He now feels it’s his mission to train other Persons with Parkinson’s (PwPs) how to reduce their medications, reduce some motor symptoms, and live a fuller life. His program is called Integrating the BodyMind.  www.sweatingoutpd.com

The limbic system is a complex set of structures in the mid brain that includes the hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala and cingulate cortex.It has been described as the “feeling and reacting brain”. It is responsible for the formation of memories and is constantly determining our level of safety. The Limbic System assigns emotional significance to everything we smell, see, hear, feel, and taste. It is known as the seat of social and emotional intelligence and is the brain’s anxiety “switch”. It is closely integrated with the immune system, the endocrine system and the autonomic nervous system. When not functioning properly due to injury or impairment, the limbic system becomes hypersensitive and begins to react to stimuli that it would usually disregard as not representing a danger to the body. This results in inappropriate activation of the immune, endocrine and autonomic nervous systems that can lead to varied and seemingly unconnected symptoms. My guest is Annie Hopper who is the founder of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System and author of the book Wired for Healing. The focus of the program is to effectively teach participants how to self-direct neuroplastic changes in the limbic system that normalize threat mechanisms in the brain.  This allows the brain and body to move out of a state of survival and into a state of growth and repair, where healing can take place.

The fine and gross motor controls of the hands help to grow the brain.  This brain growth occurs specifically on the surface of the brain (cerebral cortex) as well as certain anatomical areas of the hippocampi structures, the corpus collosum and the cerebellum.  Science has proven that the growth of myelin occurs with improved procedural memories.  When the myelin thickens on the axon sheaths, chemical changes occur and the master steroid called Pregnenolone is produced.  This is part of the Steroidogenesis process that helps to maintain homeostasis within the brain.  The brain has the ability to create new neurons in a process called Neurogenesis. There is now much evidence to support that the brain has much greater plasticity than previously recognized.This is encouraging news for anyone dealing with mild cognitive impairment. People dealing with Parkinson's  can be inspired to become more proactive with the issues of doing certain brain exercises that can help to rewire both hemispheres. One of the tenets of the Whole Brain Power system is to work on ambidexterity with handwriting drills and to also work on mirror writing.  This exercise is called "Da Vinci writing."  It is one in which the practitioner writes from right to left with cursive penmanship.  The other ambidextrous drill is to bounce a golf ball off a mallet and to do so with either hand.  People with Parkinson's seem to make tremendous strides in these areas where initially they had coordination problems.

This program is an interview with naturopath doctor John Coleman from Australia who, to my knowledge, is one of the first persons to successfully reverse his own Parkinson’s symptoms.  John offers his answers to the following eight questions which were previously submitted by members of my listening audience.   My wife has been anemic just after experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms. Her iron levels are too low. What steps should she take to remedy this situation? Can I give my mother B12 vitamins for her condition? How does one deal with orthostatic hypotension (or low blood pressure)? I have tried many therapies over the past five years but the Parkinson’s symptoms continue to progress. Treatments included two stem cell treatments and other treatments out of the country. There was an initial improvement over the initial 6 months, but these benefits faded away.  What supplements have you found that help the most?Have you seen a connection for many people of Lipitor (a statin drug developed to reduce levels of the “bad” cholesterol) with Parkinson’s symptoms? How can I get the best movement possible with the least amount of medications?What will carbidopa help and what will it not help? What was most helpful to you in your own recovery process? John is author of Stop Parkin' and Start Livin' Information about Aquas: www.aquas4life.com

When you your doctor answers the question: "What can I do to feel better?" by saying - "Drink more water" Do not laugh. Your doctor is probably right. Dehydration becomes a serious issue for most people as they age. For whatever reasons, the body's mechanism for signalling thirst and distributing water to the cells becomes compromised with the aging process.  Many people who currently experience Parkinson's symptoms take Aquas which were formulated to hydrate the body. John Coleman, ND, says that the Aquas were instrumental to his own recovery from Parkinson's.  Jaroslav Boublik,PhD, one of the original developers of the Aquas, answers questions about the Aquas during the radio show today.  For more information about the Aquas visit: www.aquas4life.com

Are you taking all the best medicines and supplements for your Parkinson's symptoms and doing the exercises recommendedby the experts and yet not seeing a reversal of your symptoms? I have a good guess for you about why. You may be dehydrated. Simply put, your body cannot take in the nutrients nor discharge the toxins if there is not enough water in your body.  When you your doctor answers the question: "What can I do to feel better?" by saying - "Drink more water". Do not laugh. Your doctor is probably right. Dr. Boublik is my book of experts is the international expert on water and hydration. His research centers around the effects of dehydration. Dr. Boublik answers questions about the effects of dehydration on your health and how you can realistically address the problem such as:  Why do we get dehydrated as we age? Why is hydration so important to eliminate toxins?  If I add such substances to my diet such as - salt, energy drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol, colas, milk - will I be better hydrated? What are the symptoms of dehydration? Is drinking structured water a good idea? Can good hydration reduce Parkinson's symptoms?  Will better hydration enhance mental clarity? Jaroslov Boublik is also one of the two amazing developers of the Aquas (www.aquas4life.com) a homeopathic treatment for dehydration.

When I launched my research program in 2004 to investigate the causes of Parkinson's disease and the natural therapies that help reverse them, I thought my research would target perhaps one or two causes and one or two natural therapies that would address them. What I discovered did not fulfill my initial expectation. There are not just one or two causes and there are not just one or two therapies. There are many of each. During the show today I highlight the ten secrets I have discovered for recoverying from Parkinsons disease successfully. The secrets were all an inspiration for the creation of the Parkinsons Recovery Jump Start to Recovery Course. http://www.jumpstart.parkinsonsrecovery.com  Robert Rodgers PhD Parkinsons Recovery

Lyle Gibson is a life-long resident of Burlington, Iowa who is author of “A Lifetime in Motion: Lessons Learned From a Student of the Game(s)”.  He was a baseball player, tennis pro, a Boston Marathoner and local high school baseball and tennis coach.  He won over 400 games as a high school baseball coach and has always had a thirst to be in motion and with this developed into a very competitive individual.    He is featured in the “cover” stories in the latest “Live it!” magazine put out by the Iowa Parkinson Association .  He has been interviewed on the “Paula Sands Live” television Show in the Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois), has had several radio and newspaper interviews and spoken to over 30 groups. His book is full of true stories of his life in sports as a player and as a coach and the “life lessons” learned from those experiences. The final (unplanned) chapter deals with his diagnosis of Parkinson’s approximately two years ago and the changes in priorities and the new life lessons he has learned from it. He discusses the faith, the importance of family and friends and the open-mindedness that is necessary to continue to lead a meaningful, productive life.  He also tells people of the importance of exercise to both healthy individuals and more importantly those with some type of an affliction.

Richard Melvin discusses his accidental discovery of having Parkinson's disease and how his father's experience with standard Parkinson's medications influenced his decision to treat the disease with (alternative) nutritional supplementation. In addition to giving detailed information about specific therapeutic vitamins, minerals, herbs and amino acids, he will  talk about possible causes of the disease that are currently being investigated by scientists. In response to experiencing Parkinson's disease symptoms,he rendered 2 oil paintings entitled: 'Monochrome Epiphany" and 'Neural Tree".  Olfactory dysfunction is an early symptom  of Parkinson's and both paintings have a limited or monochromatic color scheme which symbolizes his temporary loss of the sense of smell.   Richard Melvin's website: www.richardmelvin.com Open the first three comments below for a detailed summary of Richard's presentation which includes links to the relevant research. He uses many technical terms which are all spelled out in the three sequential comment sections below.

Bal-A-Vis-X is a series of Balance/Auditory/Vision eXercises, all of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. Using sand-filled bags and racquetballs, the exercises address visual tracking deficiencies, auditory imprecision, impulsivity, balance and anxiety issues. Some exercises combine bags/balls with feet patterns. More than half can be done while seated. Requiring multiple thousands of mid-line crossings in three dimensions, exercises are steadily rhythmic, each executed at a pace that naturally results from proper physical techniques. Bal-A-Vis-X is a carefully modulated system of exercises that become increasingly complex OR simplified/modified for those with the most severe special needs. The youngest to use the program on a regular basis is three. The oldest thus far is 105. Website:  http://www.bal-a-vis-x.com/ Books: Bal-A-Vis-X: Balance/Auditory/Vision eXercises for Brain and Brain-Body Integration, 2nd edition 2014 Resonance: Elise and Other Bal-A-Vis-X Stories, 2007 Cues: for Learning and Teaching in Flow

My guest is Charlotte Clarkson one of the founders of Libre. Libre is an American owned company that produces high quality CBD products at affordable prices! Growing up in Boulder Colorado exposed Charlotte to healthy lifestyles and alternative healing. Her hands on experience with CBD comes from working in a dispensary, which has now blossomed into her career of creating unique, CBD infused products. For information about CBD and Parkinsons Disease visit:CBD and Parkinson's

Since Noel Batten overcame several serious health issues himself as a teenager and then became qualified as a natural practitioner, he dedicated his life to helping others overcome what he calls “muscular rigidity” disorders such as  Parkinson’s disease and MS. His treatment is based on 3 findings documented by Dr. James Parkinson while treating patients and carrying out autopsies on Parkinson patients who passed away. These 3 facts can be found in Dr. Parkinson’s book “An Essay On The Shaking Palsy” and how to get this historic book, along with Noel’s explanation on these 3 facts can be obtained from Noel’s website www.ParkinsonsDiseaseCure.com Noel has been treating Parkinson and MS patients with his unique approach, since 2005 and he has numerous “before” and “after” success videos on his website, of patients he has treated, some who have walked away from wheelchairs in a matter of only days. Noel’s message to people listening to this interview, is that if you have any symptom attributed to Parkinson’s disease, for example: - stiffness, numbness or tremors, you will ultimately find that they are caused by some type of muscular-skeletal abnormality. Dr. James Parkinson explains in his book that the two most common abnormalities are problems at the C1 vertebra at the very base of the skull and spinal curvature.

Dr Daniels MD will discuss her experience with Parkinsons patients and how she has seen the disease change over the past three decades.  Topics she will discuss are: What led her to the methods she uses today.  The ineffectiveness of the drugs.  Dangers of the medicines Her perspective is that the disease is not inevitable.  Candida Cleaner Report:  vitalitycapsules.com/candida Discovery Session: http://vitalitycapsules.com/discovery-session-2 Vitality Capsules: http://vitalitycapsules.com

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease three years ago. Don McCammon developed his own compound to treat his symptoms. He has been symptom free for 2 1/2 years.  Don wrote an article describing his discovery. The name of the compound he developed is Syncolein. It is a natural product that does not require a medical prescription. What is the main ingredient in his forumlation? It is Mannitol. What in the world is Mannitol? Listen to the show to find out!  For further information and to get your questions answered, email Don at: donmccammon@gmail.com