On Parkinsons Recovery Radio I interviewed John Coleman, ND. John is a naturopath doctor from Australia who was diagnosed with an advanced stage of Parkinson’s in 1995, but is symptom free today. Here is a replay of my interview with him where is also discusses his 12 steps to recovery.
Below are questions from members of the Parkinsons Recovery audience that John answers:
1. I live in Brazil and my mother, 81 years old, was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. She has Polycythemia Vera too. I would like to know if I can give her B2 Vitamin (riboflavin), 20mg/three times daily, with no risk of increase her hematocrit (actual level is 46).
2. My wife has been slightly anemic for over 5 years, just after she was afflicted with PD. Her hemoglobin, iron content and % saturation have been all below the minimum recommended range, despite valiant efforts to increase it, like taking iron pills and eating iron rich foods. Her Dr says that taking FE pills is not efficient, as it is poorly absorbed. Apparently, a lot of PD patients have this problem. What steps should she take?
3. How do you deal with the orthostatic hypotension? I take florineff and midodrine. I hate them – side effects are horrendous.
4. I have tried almost every therapy and treatment over the past five years, but that darn PD still seems to progress. This included two stem cell treatments, UCB by IV out of the country…. Improved over the first six months, but them benefits faded away! What supplements have you fond help the most?
5. Could you tell me – have you come across very many people who can link their Parkinsonism to taking Lipitor?
6. How can I get the best movement possible with the least amount of meds?
7. What will c/l dopa help and what won’t it help? What can I expect to be improved?
8. Are there any preventive measures my Mum (who has Parkinsons) should be taking with regard to the swine flu?
9. What are the 12 steps to recovery that you recommend that support the recovery process?
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Can I have the complete 12 steps recovery program sent to my email so that I can read it over and over again for me to understand it very well?
It is easier for me just to read messages or tips on how to recover from Parkinson disease especially the 12 steps recovery program from Dr.JOHN COLEMAN rather than blog on radio for I can’t follow on this.
Hi: I believe you are referring to John Coleman’s (ND) 12 step program. Here is his website address:
http://www.returntostillness.com.au/
His program is called Parkinsons Recovery Program.
I am just Parkinsons Recovery. John is the person who has developed the 12 step program.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease