Natural Treatment Options

As a ground breaking discovery, far Infrared treatments offer hope for individuals confronting chronic conditions who have not succeeded in finding ways to reverse their symptoms. Below is a 20 minute interview with CEO of Gladiator Therapuetics Bill Grovatt who offers a fascinating summary of the history behind using far infrared technology in new and innovative ways to treat a variety of chronic conditions.

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Gladiator Therapeutics Devices are designed to:

• Stimulate Healing
• Prevent Tissue Necrosis
• Increase Mitochondrial Function
• Improve Blood Flow
• Oxygenate Tissues
• Reduce inflammation

Implications for Chronic Conditions like Parkinsons

Gladiator’s far infrared Technology holds potential for chronic conditions by:

• Improving mitochondrial function
• Reduce neuroinflammation
• Enhance overall cellular health and function, which offers the opportunity to mitigate motor and non-motor symptoms

Research on Far Infrared treatments for Parkinsons

Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2023 Dec 6;45(12):9823-9837. Amelioration of Motor Performance and Nigrostriatal Dopamine Cell Volume Using a Novel Far-Infrared Ceramic Blanket in an A53T Alpha-Synuclein Transgenic Parkinson’s Disease Mouse Model

Abstract

We had attended a Parkinson’s Disease (PD) patient for a non-healing wound who reported a marked decrease in his hand tremor and freezing of gait when his wound was exposed to a ceramic far-field infrared (cFIR) blanket.

Efforts to slow or stop symptoms have resulted in the development and use of dopaminergic drug replacement therapy. Unfortunately, there is a loss of about 70-80% of substantia nigral dopaminergic neurons in patients by the time they are diagnosed with PD, and various dopaminergic drugs provide only temporary relief of their motor symptoms. There are limitations in treating PD with many conventional medications, necessitating a combination of pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological therapy as an essential adjunct to better address the health and welfare of PD patients.

We used male adult A53T alpha-synuclein transgenic mice exposed to a ceramic far-infrared blanket. Motor activity was assessed using the rotarod apparatus, and mouse brains were examined to quantify the fluorescence intensities of the immunostained samples. A53T alpha-synuclein transgenic mice had a significantly shorter time stay on the rotating bar than the wild-type mice (B6C3H). The rotarod performance was significantly improved in A53T alpha-synuclein transgenic mice exposed to cFIR as well as B6C3H healthy wild mice exposed to cFIR.

There was a significant statistical and substantive increase in the cellular composition of the Striatum and substantia nigra of cFIR-treated mice. Improvement in motor performance is seen in PD mice and wild mice and is associated with increases in cell volume in the substantia nigra and striatum after treatment.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Dr. Reg MacDaniel MD is the international expert who offers a fascinating story behind discovery of Acemannan, an extract of the Aloe Vera Plant. In this interview with Dr. Reg, the wide scope of Aloe Acemannan research over the past 40 years is previewed.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Visit the replay link below of a presentation by Kari Skinner who discusses the healing properties of Acemannan. Her focus is on how this extract in particular offers the potential to help persons currently confronting neurological symptoms.

Aloe has Magical Properties of Healing

I recommend this natural treatment option be given serious consideration. It supports the ability of the body to heal rather than simply suppressing symptoms with medicines and supplements for the rest of a person’s life.

For more information visit: alovea.com

Validation of Aloe Acemannan Bioactivity by Independent Researchers and Publications:

1. Annual Reviews of Biochemistry 1985 Vol 54 ,R. Kornfeld, S Kornfeld.  Confirmed the fact that Carrington research for acetylated mannose (Acemannan) was bioactive compound in aloe leaf gel. 9 molecules in ER and Golgi form a domain on all cells in all organs for homeostasis. Probable scope for Acemannan benefits.determied  by this

2.Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2013, J.E. Lewis et.al. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. 69% of patients received improved memory and cognition with no toxicity. CDc-14 stem cells increased, and Brain neurotrophic factor elevated as mechanism of action. Highest level of evidence-based science attained.

3.Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol, 291, 2022, Xueli Tong, et.al. China Research Team. Aloe Acemannan has anti-cancer properties against colon cancer cells. Mitochondria produce caspase that destroys cancer cell protein and causes no harm to normal cells. A historic event. Cancer research sought this property and failed.

4. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Vol. 60, 2020, Khursheed Ali, et. Al. Saudis Arabia Research Team. Aloe Acemannan has anti-cancer properties against breast cancer cells, Mitochondria release caspase 3 and 9, with p-53and bax gene products. Identical MOAs are in China and Saudia Arabia.

5. Solvay International Research producer of chick vaccine that mimics how a human immune system will respond.  Over a million chicks in 10 broiler companies increased viral protection of flock from 60-65% to over 98% by adding a trace of Acemannan. Marek’s virus causing  T-cell lymphoma was eliminated. This is the top cause of loss in broiler industry. Chicks gained more weight on less chow. Human DPT potential is vast in why chicks gained weight on less chow.

6.Fisher Proceedings Vol.3, 2003.  A. Yisrael & M. Morris. Children rejected by state education system as public housing home failures with no academic future improved attitudes and class performance in church academy when a child’s Acemannan formulation was added to diet. Parents began support of education.

7.RFK Jr. Testimony to Congress made into a treatment pamphlet, Chapter 5, Statin drugs assailed for reducing cholesterol but not reducing strokes or cardiac attacks. Israel study in 2000 found that angina was eliminated and atheroma deposits in arteries reduced 30% by drinking pomegranate juice daily for a year.Aloe acemannanhas synergic property for allmolecules in indviduals.

8. Nation Geographic Society Research identified 9 BLUE ZONES where plant-based diets and daily exercise resulted in better health and longevity, Acemannan is combined with numerous plant ingredients and provides a basis for health benefits of BLUE ZONES exist.

9.International Immunopharmacology, Vol 5, 2005, Sun A. Im, et. al   All Acemannan powders do not have the same bioactivity due to processing methods.  The top 5 marketed Acemannans were assayed for molecular weight distribution ranges.  Lorand Laboratories Acemannan excelled at 18 & 22%, 400,000 Daltons and below molecular weight that maximally activates macrophages and the immune system. This is why we use Lorand Labs for superior bioactivity.

10. Australian Center for Complementary Medicine, Report Survey on 2400 Annual Dietary Supplement attendees taking primarily an aloe Acemannan formulation.  29 diseases and degrees of benefit are presented and a list of 47 symptoms with app. 1900 responses and amount of effectiveness are provided.

11,Molecular Biothermy.Vol 3,1991,University of Alabama and Southern Research Inst,, J. Kahlon, et.al.

RNA Interference Mechanism inactivated HIV-1 (AIDS) and Herpes Zoster viruses. FDA drug synergism reported. A genomic RNA audit rejects amino acid transformaion of foreign viral protein synthesis.

12.Fisher Proceeding, Vol.4,2000,Loma Linda School of Medicine, Pediatric Dept. S. Risen,et.al.

Standard Asthma Treatment Combined with Glyco and Phyto Nutrients. Patients showed respiratory improvements at 3months and sustained in 6 months. Exercise tolerance, drug used benefitted.

13. Fisher Proceedings Vol. 2000. Myesthenia Gravis study 80% off all drugs in 12 months.

14. China paper called the Aloe Acemannan Bible. Carrington research from 1980s & 90s is cited and further research performed.  Bone growth of face and regeneration of pulp in abscessed teeth is presented. Bibliography of multiple studies in foreign institutions are listed. Greatest source on aloe acemannan present.in all literature.

15. Fisher nstitute for Medical Research-syllabus.2002.by H.R. McDaniel. Intelligence Quotients (IQs) for 7  Fetal Alcohol  Syndrome (FAS) were <50. Retested following rapid  improvements and I Qs spanned from 80 to over 100. Foster parents had added Acemannan child’s formula to diets. How generation of millions of stem cells was developed and recognized.

This brief video explains my program of recovery and the recovery warranty that comes along with it.

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Enroll Me in Your Recovery Program

Enrollment Includes: 

1. Initial strategy session with me personally to flesh out the potential causes of your symptoms to identify therapies and treatments that will successfully address them.

This is not some surface-level consultation. It is a deep dive into your specific history and situation. We evaluate what you have tried that did not succeed and what did help. We consider new options.  

2. Together we lay out a custom-crafted program of recovery created specifically for your situation.

3. We connect with hour long depth sessions twice a month for six (6) months with a video type interface similar to Zoom or with phone calls if that is more convenient.

4. Together we review all the options given the probable cause of your symptoms and focus on therapies that offer the greatest possibility of success. The program of recovery is re-evaluated and adjusted as needed from session to session. 

During our sessions every two weeks we …

• Review your progress since our last session together
• Identify and solve any roadblocks you  confronted
• Refine strategies based on real-world results documented by research
• Help track and celebrate your progress
• Accelerate your progress with options documented by research proven to offer symptom relief 

5. Unlimited email access to me personally so we can always be in touch between sessions.

6. Enrollment in the Parkinsons Recovery® Jump Start to Wellness course is included.

Guarantee

The goal of these bi-weekly sessions for six months is for you to celebrate a relief from your symptoms. If for any reason you do not experience the relief from symptoms you anticipated after six months, 80% of all subscription payments will be refunded. 

Note: As a researcher, not a medical doctor, I do not address issues with prescription medicines. Your medical doctor is the go to person to sort these issues out. We focus on natural options that offer the opportunity to recover.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

What solutions exist for how to increase the effectiveness of Levodopa? I am asked this question often. Many people confront the challenge of having to take more frequent and higher doses of medications like levodopa to treat their Parkinsons symptoms. Most people would prefer to hold down the dosage taken in light of the possible side effects which can become problematic. Dr. Richard Brown MD offers a natural solution for when medications stop working

Solution to When Medications Stop Working

Dr. Richard Brown, MD offers an interesting option that you might well want to discuss with your own doctor. Dr. Brown has had extensive experience treatment persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. My fascinating interview with Dr. Brown follows:

His suggestion, among others, is to begin taking SAM-e, a natural supplement which can be found in health food stores. His research reveals that people who supplement their diet with SAM-e experience

• Lessened anxiety
• Improved sleep
• Enhanced energy
• Relief from depression

Better yet, he finds that when people who take levodopa take SAM-e with their medication the positive response to levodopa is enhanced considerably. His studies show that people have to take less medication less frequently when SAM-e is taken. On periods are lengthened and off periods are shortened.

Studies show that SAM-e:

• Enhances mental focus,
• Sparks new enthusiasm for life,
• Activates pleasures long abandoned
• Renews optimism about the future.

Why? SAM-e nurtures the cell membranes of nerves which Dr. Brown explains is one important reason why it can be so helpful to persons who experience Parkinson’s symptoms.

You may have come across early research on SAM-e which showed it had no effect. Dr. Brown explains that this research involved injecting SAM-e into people’s brains. Since SAM-e has to first be processed by the liver, this approach was destined to fail. The only result was to create harmful acidity in the brain.

For most people taking Parkinsons medications, the effects begin to wear off over time. Dr. Richard Brown has a recommendation for when medications are no longer providing the relief expected.

He suggests taking SAM-e as a supplement may provide a solution to this dilemma.

Research on Sam-e and Neurological Conditions

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

At the 2026 State Games of America, organizers merged two archery tournaments into a single 10 hour day. Anne Abernathy, 73, was the only archer who attempted both. She credits her gold metal in archery to photobiomodulation.

She won both, and posted the highest recurve score of the day of any archer on the field, male or female. Archery asks for exactly what people are told to expect less of with age: sustained attention, precise repetition, composure under pressure.

Anne shot 204 arrows across 10 hours in the heat, and put five of her final six in the gold. Her score rose to 747, up from 735 at her last competition in 2025

The Vielight Neuro has been part of Anne’s daily routine through a year of rehabilitation and her return to competition.

“I would not have attempted a challenge of this magnitude without Vielight.”

A summary os research studies that evaluate photobiomodulation for Parkinsons is available here:
https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/research-on-photobiomodulation-for-parkinsons/

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

What in the world are secrets to living a long, healthy and happy life? Ninety year old Reg MacDaniel MD offers his answer to this most important question. His research has revealed that a natural extract from the Aloe plant called Acemannan provides remarkable healing for a variety of chronic conditions.

What are the best remedies for chronic conditions? Many centuries ago Hippocrates knew the answer to this question:

“Let your food by your medicine and your medicine be your food.”

Food is the best medicine when compared to all the options. It is a natural remedy with no side effects that is more effective than taking dozens of supplements every day.

Of course it depends on what food we are talking about here. The typical American diet acidifies the body which leads to chronic illnesses like Parkinsons. The ability to buffer acidity is exhausted by the young age of 45.

Worse, acidic bodies significantly reduce oxygen levels. Without sufficient oxygen circulating through the body, chronic illness can not be reversed.

Dr. Reg has played a central role in identifying and extracting a substance from the aloe vera plant (Acemannan) that boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation. Both issues are well known to be a cause of chronic conditions.
Acemannan is a star player in cellular synthesis. It forms a membrane that promotes cell harmony and balance, a state known as homeostasis. 

Dr. REg devotes all of his time and energy to spreading the word about the health benefits of Acemannan and organizing studies to evaluate its effects.

There is no doubt about it. The most effective medicines with no side effects are derived from plants. Extracts from certain foods heal a variety of conditions including Parkinsons and Alzheimers. They do not address neurological symptoms specifically but provide support for the body’s ability to heal from the inside out rather than suppressing symptoms temporarily.

We all know on some level that the aloe plant heals burns and cuts, but the health benefits from a specific extract derived from Aloe turn out to be far greater than wound healing alone.

Researchers have named this extract Acemannan. Its health benefits are considerable including it …

• Reduces inflammation
• Has a molecular structure similar to a mother’s milk which offers support needed by newborns to thrive
• Helps regulate the immune system by stimulating one that is under-active and depressing one that is over-active
• Supports the function of a healthy gut
• Repairs cellular damage
• Facilitates the creation of new stem cells
• Stimulates the production of glutathione

As a natural food the extract of Acemannan from the Aloe plant has no documented side effects.

Visit the replay link below of a presentation by Kari Skinner who discusses the healing properties of Acemannan. Her focus is on how this extract in particular offers the potential to help persons currently confronting neurological symptoms.

Aloe has Magical Properties of Healing

I recommend this natural treatment option for Parkinsons be given serious consideration. It supports the ability of the body to heal rather than simply suppressing symptoms with medicines and supplements for the rest of a person’s life.

For more information visit: alovea.com

Research on Acemannan

Pharmaceutics. 2023 Jul 9;15(7):1913. A New Biomaterial Derived from Aloe vera—Acemannan from Basic Studies to Clinical Application

Abstract

Aloe vera is a kind of herb rich in polysaccharides. Acemannan (AC) is considered to be a natural polysaccharide with good biodegradability and biocompatibility extracted from Aloe vera and has a wide range of applications in the biomedical field due to excellent immunomodulatory, antiviral, antitumor, and tissue regeneration effects.

In recent years, clinical case reports on the application of AC as a novel biomedical material in tissue regenerative medicine have emerged; it is mainly used in bone tissue engineering, pulp–dentin complex regeneration engineering, and soft tissue repair, among other operations. In addition, multiple studies have proved that the new composite products formed by the combination of AC and other compounds have excellent biological and physical properties.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

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Parkinsons Recovery®
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Traditional mouthwashes are thin liquids, filled with alcohol and harsh chemicals that burn the mouth. Alcohol destroys the good bacteria needed to digest food. For these reasons a natural remedy for gut problems is not mouthwashes that contain alcohol.

SUVIA is entirely different. SUVIA isn’t just another mouthwash. It is a daily oral care RINSE designed to support a healthier mouth.

It all comes down to the hydrogel difference. A hydrogel is a three-dimensional network of polymer chains that retain massive amounts of water—often up to 99% of their weight—while maintaining a solid or gel-like structure

• SUVIA forms a protective shield. Swishing it creates an ultra thin, hydrogel film. You won’t see it, but the film stays in place, adhering to oral tissue to manage any discomfort. It also protects wounds.
• SUVIA is made of 100% natural food ingredients made from aloe vera, xylitol, cinnamon, clove, and thyme and water. No alcohol. No synthetic chemicals.
• SUVIA creates the conditions for optimal healing. Unlike mouthwashes, it does not numb the mouth. Instead, it manages pain while maintaining the moist environment required for optimal wound healing.

Discover more about SUVIA here: Suvia

SUVIA manages pain/discomfort and protects oral wounds from further irritation and contamination to promote optimal healing from a variety of conditions including …

• Dentures
• Braces & Appliances
• Cold Sores
• Fever Blisters
• Canker Sores
• Implants
• Brushing and Flossing
• Post Dental Work
• Eating and Drinking Injuries from hot or sharp food
• Any other issued that cause pain, discomfort or blood in your mouth

Conclusion

A reason people have gut problems and constipation that defy resolution centers on problems that reside in the mouth, not the digestive system itself. Heal problems in your mouth to celebrate a natural remedy for gut problems. And when the gut is back on line, neurological symptoms should gently resolve.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Good evening Robert. I’ve been reading these great books written by a guy named, Robert Rodgers, PhD…have you heard of him? I want everyone to know about how energy healing calms tremors  or at least that has been my experience. 

I was reading about energy healing, amongst a myriad of protocols and treatments suggested in your top ranked book Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease. I proceeded to type in a google search: energy healing in Hollywood for free.

Long story short…there is a spiritual community that is literally 5 minutes from where I live, and every Tuesday night, they welcome people for 1/2 hr hands on energy healing…cost: zero.

They train these healers and it’s all very legit. So I called, made an appointment and Tuesday night I went. Sat erect in a chair with my hands on my legs. My right hand tremor was very apparent. 10 minutes in, my fingers stopped shaking…my thumb continued. Then, at 15 minutes…my entire hand stopped shaking for the duration of the session, and it didn’t come back till I was outside. Amazing! Energy healing calms tremors.

The best news is that they suggested me coming every Tuesday night indefinitely!!
Robert, it’s true…

The best things in life are free!!

Blessings, Marsha

I am guessing you have likely never heard about redox signaling molecules. A search on the depository of medical publications (pubmed.gov) reveals that more than 400 studies have been published in the first six months of 2026 alone. Over 7,300 studies have been published overall. This is a recent discovery that has attracted the interest of hundreds of researchers across the globe. I want you to know more about it too!

As is evident from my presentation above, I am excited about the potential for redox signaling molecules to offer welcome relief from neurological challenges.

Get all of your questions answered in several ways. First, visit https://www.recoverwithredox.net. Complete the contact form and a representative from the company will contact you to answer all of your questions.

Second watch this marvelous presentation on redox signaling by Alan Noble who really is the first person who recognized the value of this technology to bring the body back into balance and harmony.

https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/redox-signaling/

Third, watch this short 6 minute youtube video that demonstrates how redox signaling has a quick impact on reducing inflammation in the brain.

What success have users had from using redox signaling? A website offers interviews with individuals who report positive experiences. Visit: realredoxresults.com. Enter the password redox for access to the interviews.

In summary, I recommend you take this option under serious consideration. It has clearly helped many people and offers the opportunity to help you too.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

This brief post explores the connection between trauma and Parkinson’s disease. An idea that has been floating around for decades is that we are stuck with the genes we are born with. Some people are lucky and some unlucky. If we have a gene that predicts cancer – it is likely we will get cancer. If we have the genes that are disposed to Parkinson’s disease, we are likely to develop the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Some of us are dealt a lousy hand in life.

What circumstance switches a gene on or off? The answer will fascinate you. It is trauma! Research shows that the tendency toward post traumatic stress (which exhibits symptoms similar to those of Parkinsons) are passed down to the next generation. Children of holocaust survivors pass down a predisposition of stress and anxiety to their offspring.

You may have always thought that there have been no significant traumatic events in your life that could account for the degree of stress and anxiety that you currently experience. When you have heard me talk about the critical role of stress and trauma in affecting Parkinson’s symptoms, you may well have dismissed my argument. Recent research clearly shows that the origins of stress can reside in the experiences of ancestors.

How could traumatic events influence whether genes are turned on or off? Simple. When something cataclysmic happens to people they will say that they are not the same person. You may well have heard yourself or friends say the same thing. There it is my friend.

This post explores why high dose thiamine therapy can offer symptom relief from some persons diagnosed with Parkinsons.The good news of the day is that there may well be a simple solution to debilitating symptoms of Parkinsons for some individuals.

Some medical professionals endorse high dose thiamine therapy as a treatment for Parkinsons. Studies have reported that Thiamine (which is the technical term for Vitamin B1) tends to be deficient in persons experiencing neurological symptoms. The deficiency in part is due drug depletions from certain medications used to treat Parkinsons.

Beriberi is a disease of the nervous system which is also due to
a deficiency of Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Thiamine is needed to
breakdown food into glucose. It is also found in neural tissues.

Some people with Parkinsons celebrate a welcome improvement in symptoms after getting high dose B1 therapy from their doctor. Others have not.

The original source that recommended high dose B1 therapy is Dr. Anthony Costontini. You can listen to my interview with him here where he details his reasons for recommending this simple treatment.

https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/high-dose-thiamine-for-parkinsons-disease/

How can you know whether high dose B1 therapy might be helpful for you? A good clue is whether you experience the symptoms associated with Beriberi disease which are similar to some of the symptoms of Parkinsons.

Beriberi Symptoms of the Nervous System

• Tingling or loss of feeling in the hands and feet
• Muscle weakness and pain in the legs
• Difficulty walking or loss of balance and coordination
• Lower leg paralysis or foot drop

Do you experience any of the symptoms above? If so, high dose thiamine therapy might just provide the relief you seek. I suspect this is why some people celebrate such welcome relief because they are deficient in vitamin B1. Consider discussing this treatment option with your doctor.

Research on B1 Deficiencies and Beriberi Disease

Curr Nutr Rep. 2026 Jan 29;15(1):8. B Vitamin Deficiencies and Associated Neuropathies

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review examines both historical and recent evidence to clarify the current understanding of the relationship between B vitamin deficiencies and neuropathies.

Recent findings: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency can lead to neurological disorders such as beriberi and Wernicke’s encephalopathy, conditions with significant prevalence and mortality rates. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is crucial for DNA synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, and myelin production, with its deficiency leading to neuropathies and cognitive disorders. Excess vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), rather than deficiency, appears to be associated with neuropathy.

Takeaways/conclusions: Vitamin B1 and B12 deficiencies are linked to classic neuropathies, while the connection between vitamin B6 deficiency and neuropathy is less clear, though excess B6 is associated with neurotoxicity. Nutritional deficiencies are less common in developed countries but remain significant in developing nations. In developed countries, factors like alcohol consumption, bariatric surgery, and metformin use are increasing these deficiencies in clinical practice.

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Med Princ Pract. 2026;35(1):18-24. An Overview of Beriberi

Abstract

Beriberi is a nutritional disorder caused by thiamine deficiency. Classically, Beriberi presents in two primary clinical forms: “wet” Beriberi, which features heart and circulatory system impairment, and “dry” Beriberi, which causes polyneuropathy.

Polyneuropathy is damage to peripheral nerves which are located outside your brain and spinal cord. The condition usually starts in the feet and hand and causes numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Although it is an easily treatable condition, it is often misdiagnosed and can be life-threatening if not promptly recognized and managed. The diagnosis of Beriberi is performed by the signs and symptoms of the disease and can be confirmed by thiamine deficiency identification or by therapeutic testing.

Immediate thiamine administration in the presence of clinical manifestations of the disease is recommended. Overall, 100-300 mg daily doses are enough to improve symptoms.

Robert Rodgers Phd
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Connection between Processed Food and Gut Health

What makes a difference between people who recover from Parkinson’s disease and those who do not? Eating a healthy, clean diet plays a leading role. Processed food destroys gut health.

• People who eat processed foods with toxic additives tend flop with their recovery
  
• People who eat live, organic unprocessed diets thrive with their recovery.

Diet is key.

In my over 1,000 discussions with persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I have encountered many who are well aware of this truth and make valiant efforts to clean up their diets, but with only partial success. Why is this?

They are addicted to those diet colas and ice creams and other processed foods. The following research will offer a compelling reason why the addictions have to be overcome for recovery to manifest.

Processed Food Destroys Gut Health

There are “good” and “bad” bacteria in the gut. The many different strains of good bacteria are necessary for healthy digestion. The bad bacteria and more virulent strains can gobble up the good bacteria.

Many people eat relatively clean diets but little nutrition is absorbed because the bad bacteria are in charge of their digestion. Good bacteria is lacking and even absent in some. Unfortunately the result is constipation and a variety of other digestive challenges for many persons who experience Parkinson’s symptoms.

Recent evidence indicates that the “bad” bacteria are beginning to dominate the “good” in research samples that have been studied. Why is this?

Researcher Robert Britton PhD from the Baylor College of Medicine and his colleagues wanted to know why the more virulent strains like clostridium difficile or C.diff (which is horrible, life threatening infection) were becoming so much more prevalent and knocking out the good bacteria.

These horribly nasty bacteria love to eat some of the nastiest “bad” additives used to extend the shelf life and moisture of processed foods like diet colas. One of the worse culprits is the sugar trehalose which the bad bacteria loves to eat.

The bottom line:

Continue to eat any processed foods and diet colas and your digestion will implode. Constipation will persist. Long term prognosis is the worst imaginable.

When and if you fall off the wagon and drink that one little diet cola or eat that “delicious” processed brownie you will pay a dear price. Recovery ain’t happen’ for you my friend.

I do understand why it is difficult to break addictions to eating processed foods. There is always an underlying emotional attachment to them. But, if you have set the intention to reverse whatever symptoms you currently experience that are associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, you do not have a choice.You have to eat a 100% clean, organic, unprocessed food.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Caloric restriction is a lifestyle modification in which the amount of calories ingested is reduced to a significant amount without resulting in malnutrition. The studies posted below conclude caloric restriction is beneficial for Parkinsons.

Caloric Restriction Mimetics offer a way to get the benefits of calorie restriction without the difficulty of strictly limiting food intake. These compounds act in ways similar to actual calorie reduction by activating cellular cleanup without requiring severe dietary limits.

The compounds are similar to actual calorie reduction by activating cellular cleanup without requiring severe dietary limits.

Key examples include spermidine (found in mushrooms) and resveratrol (found in grapes and berries). They mimic fasting, boost cell repair and offer potential treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinsons. They also improve glucose metabolism found to be an issue associated with symptoms of Parkinsons.

Summary: Caloric Restriction is Beneficial Parkinsons and show compelling promise as a natural therapy for all neurodegenerative conditions.

Why Caloric Restriction Matters

Neuroscience. 2025 Feb 16:567:235-248. Mechanisms and early efficacy data of caloric restriction and caloric restriction mimetics in neurodegenerative disease

Abstract

Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) have been prevalent for more than a decade, and the number of individuals affected per year has increased exponentially. Among these NDDs, Alzheimer’s disease, which causes extreme cognitive impairment, and Parkinson’s disease, characterized by impairments in motor activity, are the most prevalent.

While few treatments are available for clinical practice, they have minimal effects on reversing the neurodegeneration associated with these debilitating diseases. Lifestyle modifications and dietary choices are emerging and promising approaches to combat these disorders.

Of the lifestyle changes that one could adopt, a major habit is caloric restriction. Caloric restriction is a lifestyle modification in which the amount of calories ingested is reduced to a significant amount without resulting in malnutrition. However, maintaining such a lifestyle is challenging.

As alternatives, certain compounds have been recognized to mimic the effects produced by caloric restrictions. These compounds are called caloric restriction mimetics (CRMs). Among these compounds, some have been designated established CRMs, namely, resveratrol, metformin, and rapamycin, whereas several other candidates are termed potential CRMs because of a lack of conclusive evidence of their effects.

The potential CRMs discussed in this review are quercetin, chrysin, astragalin, apigenin, curcumin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and NAD⁺ precursors. This review aims to provide an overview of these CRMs’ effectiveness in preventing neurodegenerative disorders associated with aging. Moreover, we highlight the clinical relevance of these compounds by discussing in detail the results of clinical trials on them.

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Curr Nutr Rep. 2024 Dec;13(4):691-700. Effects of Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting and Their Combined Exercise on Cognitive Functioning: A Review

Abstract

Purpose of review: The impact of dietary habits on cognitive function is increasingly gaining attention. The review is to discuss how caloric restriction (CR) and intermittent fasting (IF) can enhance cognitive function in healthy states through multiple pathways that interact with one another. Secondly, to explore the effects of CR and IF on cognitive function in conditions of neurodegenerative diseases, obesity diabetes and aging, as well as potential synergistic effects in combination with exercise to prevent cognitively related neurodegenerative diseases.

Recent findings: With age, the human brain ages and develops corresponding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy, which in turn trigger cognitive impairment. Recent research indicates that the impact of diet and exercise on cognitive function is increasingly gaining attention.

The benefits of exercise for cognitive function and brain plasticity are numerous, and future research can examine the efficacy of particular dietary regimens during physical activity when combined with diet which can prevent cognitive decline.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®