Natural Options that Reverse Symptoms

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Problems with Crowns

Many people have concerns over the possibility metal crowns might be a factor that is contributing to their symptoms. To explore the possibility I might have problems with crowns,  I interviewed Simon King, a chiropractor from a town just north of London, England. During my interview with Simon I discovered that one of my metal crowns appeared to be interrupting the signals that are continuously being exchanged between my brain and my muscles. Simon explained that this problem would lead to serious health challenges for me down the line.

I decided to replace the metal crown. My dentist completed replacement of my problematic metal crown with a non-metal crown. The new crown is called a lava crown which is a type of hand pressed glass material. It is very durable and non toxic.

It has now been four weeks since the replacement. Before I had problems swallowing pills. That challenge has eased considerably. I have no more sore throats or sore gums. I have more energy. I hear more clearly. It doesn’t hurt now to chew food. All in all I would say it was a good decision to replace the metal crown.

If you have an intuition that you might have problems with crowns I invite you to listen to my interview with Simon:

If you are motivated to explore this option further, you can check out a listing of holistic dentists (primarily in the US) who are have special training in the replacement of metal fillings or crowns with non-metalic material. This particular group of dentists call themselves holistic dentists. They are concerned about the potential health problems that metal crowns might be causing for people.

Do we know for sure whether metal in your mouth can cause the symptoms of Parkinsons. There is no definitive research on the matter. Speaking intuitively, my body feels stronger, lighter and healthier now that the metal has been removed from my mouth.

If you have any personal experience with getting metal removed from your teeth, please comment! Some people with the symptoms of Parkinsons tell me that they experience little difference after getting the metal removed. Other people tell me they notice a huge  improvement.

If there is an ounce of a chance it might help, the issue surely merits further investigation. If you have had any personal experience with metal crowns or fillings, please comment!

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Healing Crisis and Parkinsons Symptoms

I was just wondering if you know anything about the “healing crisis” and Parkinson symptoms?

Keep up the great web site.

Victoria

About the Healing Crisis and Parkinsons Symptoms

I see with great interest that you place the words “healing crisis” in quotes. We may have different interpretations of the meaning for a healing crisis. Here is mine.

When issues come to a head, symptoms flare up and become especially challenging. It is the body’s way of sending us a strong signal that something needs attention. The message is:

If you keep on the way you are going, things are going to get worse. Please pay attention.

What causes the crisis? At the top of the list floats two causes I have witnessed often and that I have seen in myself.

1.Negative thoughts recycle continuously through mind tripping. We are not able to turn the channel of negativity off without help.

2. The suppression of feelings which we would prefer to numb and/or ignore.

What symptoms can be expected with a healing crisis? Anything goes here. Think like your body thinks.

How am I going to get her attention here? Do I need to make the existing symptoms dramatically worse so she will notice me? Or, should I manifest new symptoms, pains and discomforts so she will be more likely to notice me?

The Healing crisis and Parkinsons symptoms are tightly connected. The body makes a choice and wham. You feel worse. What happens feels quite horrible of course. You are spun into a desperate state. In the end a healing crisis is a very good thing.

We are afforded the opportunity to make some changes in our lives and urged to take action now because we feel so lousy. A healing crisis makes it possible to move on to the next level. After a long absence, we finally return home to our patiently waiting  soul.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Passionflower for Tremors

The following is a letter I received this week about passionflower for tremors that I have permission to post here. Passionflower is generally used for its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and mild sedative effects, and it is sometimes recommended for conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms, which could indirectly help manage tremors if they are caused by stress or tension.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Dear Robert: Thank you for your wonderful encouraging letters. I got the book Pioneers of Recovery. It is very positive, has helpful information and surely is worth of purchasing. I started to use passionflower for tremors  (10 drops in a glass of water three times / day). It does help with tremors.

I also made massage oil for same using frankincense drops; one drop / 1cc of carrier oil ( I use almond oil). I use it on my neck and arm. It helps. I also use Magnesium powder.

I learned all that from your book. I just studied it a bit more . I am on my way to recover, next step is to detox and get Aquas

Again, Thank you!!

TV, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Isn’t this a lovely email? It certainly made my day. I am practicing receiving, which I believe helps all of us balance our hormones. At first, I wasn’t going to make this public, but then I thought I really need to take this praise in. My hormones are already thanking me.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.|
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Exercise and Parkinsons Medications

Two Questions from Anne about exercise and Parkinsons medications

Is it better to exercise when ‘on’ or when ‘off?’ I am wondering about body’s capacity to remember movements, cadences etc.

I have not seen any studies that have examined the differences of exercise when the medication is fully functional (the “on” state) and when the medication has worn off and symptoms are more evident (the “off” state).

I can report that many people tell me when their symptoms are bothersome (whether they take medication or not), exercise makes a huge difference in alleviating them.

Stress is highly correlated with symptoms. When stressed, symptoms will be worse. Exercise plays a huge role in releasing stress that is carried in the body. So, when symptoms are bothersome, try exercising and see what happens.

The more often you exercise the better you will feel. People tell me that it is far more effective in helping them get sustained relief from symptoms that virtually most of the medications they have tried. When I asked in my annual survey what therapies members of y audience have found helpful in celebrating symptom relief, exercise always floats to the top of the list.

So what about exercise and Parkinsons medications? Think of exercise as better than medicine. The best part is that it is free and can be fun as well.

Are instructions for using aquas anywhere on the web site?

Aquas were designed to be a homeopathic remedy for dehydration. They are recommended by John Coleman, ND, who recovered from Parkinsons. You will find an explanation about the Aquas and instructions for their use at www.aquas.us.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Candida and Parkinsons

When it comes to the cause of Parkinson’s disease, what correlation exists between Candida and Parkinsons Disease?

There is no direct evidence of a connection between candida and Parkinsons, but I personally believe there is a significant link. Thought forms have a pronounced influence on symptoms. When we carry consciously or unconsciously many negative thought forms, it will be virtually impossible to recover.

The little, live critters that reside in our bodies from candida are nourished by negative thought forms. Get rid of the candida and it will be a whole lot easier to dump your negative thought forms. There are marvelous gentle detox programs that can help release candida. Why not go for it?

How much do genetics play in a disease such as PD? I was diagnosed with PD two years ago. I lost a son to suicide and a year later had all of my amalgam dental fillings removed and replaced with porcelain fillings? About 6 months after, I began noticing symptoms that concerned me. My father had PD following a fall where he hit his head pretty hard. He had a long fierce battle with PD for 20 years, and I took care of him for much of that time.

Estimates vary, but 12-17% of people with Parkinsons are found to have a genetic link. Researchers have found over 10 genes that have some link to Parkinsons. There is a lot of interest in one gene in particular.

The question for you is the possibility that you may have taken on the diseases of prior family members out of love.

I am so grateful for the information I have come to read about the possibility of full recovery of PD symptoms by getting the body back into balance. I have enjoyed this site immensely and appreciate the wealth of information it contains, the fact that it is updated continuously and it addresses the cause of Parkinson’s disease.

Thanks for your kind words. That make my day and help to keep my own thoughts positive.

Thank you so much for all you have done to give those of us HOPE where none was thought possible.

With faith anything is possible!

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Books
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Pioneers of Recovery
Five Steps to Recovery

Resources
Dehydration Therapy: Aquas
Parkinsons Recovery Membership
Can-C Eye Drops

Heal Scars Naturally

I agree with your comments about interrupted neural pathways and the lingering effects of scar tissue. You recommend using wheat germ oil as a therapy to heal scars naturally. 

I have had abdominal aortic surgery due to an aneurysm and apply Vitamin E (oil) to the scar by puncturing the capsules.

My question: Is wheat germ oil better for the intended benefit than Vitamin E and if so, why?

Wayne

Both Vitamin E and wheat germ oil help to heal scar tissue. There are a few advantages of using wheat germ oil.

First, wheat germ oil sinks deep into the scar tissue itself. We see the external manifestation of scars on our body, but the scar tissue caused by surgeries such as yours protrude deep inside the body. Wheat germ oil sinks deep into the scar tissue itself. The penetration salience of wheat germ oil is significantly greater than that of vitamin E primarily because the frequency of wheat germ oil is much closer to the vibrational frequency of scar tissue. This is why it is more readily absorbed by the body.

Second, both wheat germ oil and vitamin E are nutrients, but wheat germ oil possesses a greater range and variety of nutrients than vitamin E. Vitamin E is as the label suggests – just vitamin E. Wheat germ oil contains vitamin E in addition to Vitamin A and Vitamin D. It also contains a rich supply of protein. The combination of different vitamins and nutrients is why the vibrational frequency of wheat germ oil is closer to that of scar tissue than vitamin E.

Both Vitamin E and wheat germ oil feed and nourish the damaged tissues so the tissues can heal and rejuvenate. Both are useful as therapies to heal scars naturally. When either one is used in combination with a cold laser, you are likely to have a quicker healing response.

To summarize, both are great to use. You might even consider using both, perhaps applying vitamin E in the morning and wheat germ oil in the evening. The cold laser generates heat deep inside the tissues which is also rejuvenating.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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Family System Legacies

What follows is truly an amazing story about the power of family system legacies as embodied through the connection between a father and son. It is a true testament to the reality that Parkinsons can inspire and motivate in ways that we could have never imagined or anticipated.

Jeff Meyers wrote the following story to me in an e mail last week. He gave me permission to share it with everyone. Get ready to be inspired. I was.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

What’s unique about my story is that my father divorced my mother when I was a very young child and I never saw or heard from him again. I knew nothing about the man.

At age 54 I decided that I wanted to do some volunteering and, being quite familiar with with computers, html, and content editing and writing, I came across an opportunity at the Parkinson’s disease Association of San Diego to update and maintain their website. I continued building the site for 2 years, at which time the executive director offered me a full-time position. Up until I came on the scene, their website had generated a mere $1421 in income. Since being hired 4 years ago, the pdasd.org site, the Tulip Tribute Funds site, and our Annual 5K Parkinson’s Walk & Fun Run site (both of which I created) have generated over $300,000 in income.

I also video taped our Parkinson’s educational seminars and, while viewing a live presentation through the video camera, I noticed that 2 of the presenters made reference to a Dr. Harold Russell Meyers, M.D. during their presentations. After the event I followed up with the two neurosurgeons, one of whom was very familiar with my father’s work. I did some research online and that’s how I found out who my dad was. My father did the pioneering work in the development of Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS). There was never any mention of him in our family all the years while I was growing up.

Now, isn’t that an incredible story! Who would ever have imagined that I would be “connected” to Parkinson’s–and my father–through this series of events? Life…what a mystery!

When I’d finished the Tulip Tribute Funds website, I told my only sister, who I had just recently heard from in over 40 years since the breakup of the family (her choice) and she revealed to me that she was the only child who maintained any contact with my dad in all the years of separation. Interestingly, she is the only child who ever finished college; in fact she earned 2 doctorates at McGill University in Montreal. She was the one who added the testimonial about Dr. Meyers on the Tulip Tribute Funds site. Hopefully, he’s beaming with pride from somewhere “above.”

It seems that my dad had received 32 honorary doctorate degrees, was a Seniors Olympics Champion sprinter through the age of 84, hung out with the likes of Alan Watts, Buckminster Fuller, S.I. Hayakawa, Alfred Korzybski and many other “high-level” intellectuals of his time. He had achieved many other professional accomplishments throughout his life, but being a father to his 6 children was not one of them. I am very blessed because I have a wonderful son who is so dear to my heart, and we are “best of buds” as the saying goes. Well, such are the possible “hands” one is dealt in life! Indeed the bonds of family system legacies are indeed profound. 

At any rate, here is where we are today…all of us together…fighting the “good fight” to find a cure for PD! I absolutely love the people I’m working with, and to add you to the mix…what a blessing!

Jeff Meyers

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery

Problem with Walking

My Parkinson has been hovering for months now. I have rather rapidly had a problem with walking and have to get help when walking. So now my devoted wife Liz has to get me started by the old Army method “hut one hut two.”

I do have an appointment Feb. 19 with my neurologist. He has had the medicines I’ve been taking gradually phased out.Then on Feb. 19 he will introduce my system to a new and different drug which has some notable success.
My problem is how do I stand (e.g. survive) till then? Sinemet is what I have to rely on till then. (A urologist has me on two drugs to confine urology problems. So far this seems to be satisfactory)


I will appreciate your suggested road to nirvana. My wonderful wife is 81 years old and in July I will catch her.

I have several suggestions for you to consider, though I am not absolutely clear what symptom precisely you want help with. I understand walking is a problem, so let me focus on that symptom.

Suggestion One to Solve a Problem with Walking

Do you have a tennis ball or a rubber ball of any type? When you walk bounce the ball just like you did when you were a boy. Bounce the ball on the ground as you walk. If that doesn’t help – throw it into the air as you walk.

There is also a plastic ball which you find at fairs which has a rubbery string or chain that is attached to the ball itself. You put the rubbery string around your hand and throw the ball toward the ground as you walk (though the ball does not touch the ground). It is great fun – and it helps mobility greatly. (This brilliant suggestions is inspired by Hans from Holland).
Instead of walking with a cane or walker (where people perceive there is an old person attempting to walk) you are bouncing a ball like a child (so people perceive a youthful energy – and so do you!).

Play music while you walk and your problem with walking will improve. Listen with an ipod. Your wife is helping you with the music of her marching orders but she can’t sing every step you take (unless she has tireless vocal cords). Listening to music while you walk is also a great help, especially music that has a beat to it.

Suggestion Two

Nitendo Wii. Ever heard of it? Young people know about it. You play games like tennis which require you to exercise your balance. Buy a wii and try it out. You can always purchase it on a 30 day warranty so if it doesn’t work for you, just return it. Play a game (whatever you are called to play) every day. Have fun. Celebrate improvement in mobility.

Suggestion Three

I have documented interviews with individuals who have confronted problems similar to yours and discovered solutions that worked for them. The compilation of stories is included in Pioneers of Recovery which is available on Amazon.
Hopefully, three times is a charm and one of these ideas will be a winner for you to help solve the problem with walking.

All the best,

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

© 2024 Parkinsons Recovery

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Totally Recovered from Parkinsons

In your travels you have ever met an individual who has totally recovered from Parkinsons Disease?

I am not quite sure what it would mean to be “totally recovered” from Parkinson’s. I do know people who are symptom free.

John Coleman, a naturopath doctor, is symptom free today. He does not describe himself as “fully recovered” and regularly adheres to his own health program. He sees recovery as a life time process which has no definitive ending point. The process ends when we die.

Nathan is also symptom free after engaging in a very focused two year program of recovery. I have interviewed both individuals. Stories of recovery are published in my two Pioneers of Recovery Books.

Pioneers of Recovery: First Set of Interviews with 14 Pioneers: Therapies and Treatments that Reverse Symptoms of Parkinsons

Pioneers of Recovery: Second Set of Interviews with 9 Pioneers: How People with Parkinson’s Disease Reversed Their Symptoms 

John Coleman reports evidence of five other people he has worked with who are symptom free today.

Others who Totally Recovered from Parkinsons

Many people I talk with are holding steady (i,e. not getting worse). An impressive body of evidence comes from people who are getting steady relief from their symptoms. In other words, instead of getting worse, they are getting better little by little.

Parkinsons Recovery sponsors an annual survey during each holiday season. Respondents are ask to report since the last holiday season whether they have been feeling better, the same or worse. Responses have been similar over the years. Seventy-five percent of respondents to the survey with Parkinsons symptoms report that they have been either feeling better or have been about the same since the previous holiday season.

If anyone reading this falls into the category of symptom free, please contact me. I would love to interview you!

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

© Parkinsons Recovery

Sugar Cravings

Do you have sugar cravings every day?
Oh no! The most egregious toxin to the body is sugar. 

A wise approach is obviously to stop ingesting sugar.
If you cannot stop eating foods with sugar the chances
of reversing the symptoms of Parkinsons disease
are slim indeed.

The problem with this recommendation is
it is terribly difficult to honor. Why? Sugar
is addictive.

Since I decided to indulge in my
favorite sweet for the holidays –
pumpkin pie – I went into a spot of
low energy and depression.

I am back up and running, though
it always takes a few days. Sound
familiar?

How in the world do you (and I) reduce
sugar cravings that have haunted
us our entire life? We can address
nutritional deficiencies, remove
barriers to healing and strengthen
our immune systems. I will briefly
discuss each strategy.

Eliminate Sugar Cravings By
Addressing Nutritional Deficiencies

First it is important to acknowledge
that sugar cravings mean that you
are not giving your body the nutrition
that is necessary for it to function
optimally. We are certified body
abusers. The abused victim in this case
just happens to be our own body.

You can approach this challenge in
two ways. First, you can set about
to determine what nutritional deficiencies
are contributing to the imbalance. Is it
too little of Vitamin D3, or B6, or B12 or
magnesium or …?

You can ask your doctor to order an
exhaustive series of tests that evaluate
nutritional deficiencies in the body.
Specific prescriptions of vitamin and
mineral supplements will remedy the
deficiencies in time and reduce the
cravings.

This approach works well for some
people. The downside it is expensive,
time consuming and time limited. The tests
have to be repeated again and again to
maintain the balance that is needed.

Second, you can focus your intent and
energy on giving your body all the
nutrition it needs to heal. This means
eating fresh foods that are free of
pesticides and additives.

With this strategy, what does it matter
today whether you are deficient in one
vitamin or mineral or another? If you eat
nutritious, fresh food every day, you
will eventually give your body all the
nutrition it needs to come back into balance.

Assess Barriers to Healing

What are barriers to conquer sugar cravings? Certainly,
food allergies are at the top of the
list for most people. One of my most favorite
foods is whipped cream. I love eating whipped
cream. It makes me happy.

Whipped cream makes my intestines bloat.
My entire digestive system screams out
in pain. My spleen is not a happy camper.
I pay the price for my few minutes of
pleasure for the next 48 hours. And no, I
am not out of the woods yet from eating
pumpkin pie and whipped cream several days
ago.

My body has a strong allergic reaction to dairy.
End of story. If I eat dairy, I pay the price.

Eliminate Toxins Helps Quiet Sugar Cravings

Toxins also pose fundamental obstacles to healing.
Many people do all the right things to heal the symptoms
of Parkinsons but see little result from their efforts.
This is because their bodies are swamped with too
many heavy metals, poisons, pesticides, cleaning
chemicals or other chemicals that rip up the integrity
of their body’s organs.

The solution is to identify the toxins. Then,
adopt a program of cleansing to get rid of them.
The cleansing program should work at a gentle
pace that you body can tolerate. Too much
scrubbing too quickly can create other worrisome
problems.

In this fascinating interview, Dr. Ivy Faber ND discusses
the approach she uses to identify toxins in your body and
selecting the best therapies for releasing them. Click on the link
below to hear my interview with her.

Strengthen your Immune System

Finally, it very well may be that
your immune system has crashed. You will
never be able to fight off sugar cravings. viruses and
bacterial infections unless you can get
your immune system back on track.

There are many very effective therapies which make
use of natural herbs and medicines that can help
build your immune system back up so that your body
will have the overall strength to heal.

Your body will not begin to address neural issues
if infections or viral threats are screaming for
attention. When the body becomes overloaded with
challenges, it prioritizes what problems need to
be addressed first. Infections are at the top of
the list. Neural abnormalities are toward the bottom
of the body’s priority ranking.

Sugar Cravings Summary

Pay attention to the basics and your body
will heal itself. Sugar will no longer be in charge of
your mind or your life. The problems of fatigue,
depression and sleeplessness will become memories
of the distant past.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

© 2024 Parkinsons Recovery

Sugar Cravings

The holiday season is upon us.
Are your sugar cravings up?
The holidays are a great excuse
for indulging yourself in sweats
and other pleasurable pastimes.

I always think so anyway. But
of course, sugar is just as deadly
to your neural networks during the
holidays as it is on your birthday
(unless your birthday falls on the
holidays. Then it is deadlier).

In most cases sugar cravings are
not eating disorders but rather a signal
of hormonal imbalances. If you regularly
answer the body’s call for more sugar,
your symptoms will worsen and you will
feel increasingly lousy.

Let me be clear about the logic here.

  1. Sugar cravings are triggered by hormonal
    imbalances.
  2. The symptoms of Parkinson’s are triggered
    by hormonal imbalances.
  3. There is very likely a connection between
    the intensity of your cravings for sugar and
    the severity of your symptoms.

Sugar cravings suggest that the signaling
system in the body has been short circuited.
When we are tired or depressed — sounds
like the holidays, eh? — our blood sugar
and serotonin levels are too low.

Serotonin is the perfect quick fix for
feeling warm and cozy again. The body
lets us know it needs an immediate
serotonin boast. Sugars and carbohydrates
are the perfect quick fix. They release a
brief burst of serotonin.

Unfortunately, the burst of euphoria is
short lived. Sugar cravings always return.
We eat more sweets to get a serotonin hit.
Remember, this is a sure bet to fix the
problem of being down in the dumps.

Over time, larger doses of sugar are needed
to sustain a tolerable level of serotonin
in the body. It is a downward slope headed
for the valley of depression, disease and
illness.

Why does this happen? The body begins to
produce more and more insulin in response
to the artificially high level of sugar
that is mainlined into the body from the
sweet cravings. As levels of insulin
rise, the body’s resistance to the effects
of insulin increases.

A vicious cycle is born. Increased insulin
resistance causes insulin levels to rise
higher and higher which in turn trigger
stronger and more frequent cravings for
sweets.

Another cause of sweet cravings is adrenal
fatigue which is created by sustained levels
of stress and trauma. Most people with the
symptoms of Parkinson’s have adrenal fatigue.
For some it is a chronic condition. Adrenal
fatigue also signals to the body that it
needs a sugar hit.

I suspect that anyone with the symptoms of
Parkinson’s is especially susceptible to the
seductiveness of sugar and the attraction of
sweets during the holidays.

So you say, so what? What in the world do
I do about it? I have the answer, really.

Sugar cravings are a tough addition
to break. It is not a question of
exerting will over desire. It is a
problem rooted in hormonal imbalances
in the body The solution involves
addressing hormonal imbalances.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

© Parkinsons Recovery

Parkinson’s and Stress

I was diagnosed with PD 8 years ago. I completely agree that
the major cause is related to stress and stress hormones.
Dealing with Parkinson’s and stress is the key.

Can the body be convinced to produce dopamine after its total
depletion?

Has any body been convinced and by what means?

I would be grateful to receive some help and advice for myself
and other PD sufferers in Lithuania.

Responses

Here are my responses to your questions in the
order they have been asked:

Can the body be convinced to produce dopamine after its total
depletion?

I believe the body can always heal itself when given the
proper support and nutrition. Yes, the body does
know how to heal itself. It just needs a little help
from time to time re-remembering how.

I am well aware that most medical professionals frame the
the cause of Parkinson’s solely in terms of a dopamine
deficiency. If there is a severe head injury this is
probably a meaningful and useful frame of the problem.
But for a vast majority of people with the symptoms of
Parkinson’s, the problem is far more complicated
than a simple deficiency of dopamine. There are over
40 hormones in the body which are out of balance.
Dopamine is only one among these 40 interrelated
hormones that are out of balance.

Has any body been convinced and by what means?

The good news here is yes! Some people are symptom free
today. Many people are finding good relief by a wide variety
of modalities and approaches.

I have learned that there is considerable variation in what
works for people when it comes to addressing Parkinson’s
and stress..There is no universal list of things you
can do that will guarantee that you will feel better. It really
depends on the specific factors that happen to be causing your
symptoms.

I have spent the past year interviewing people who have
fully recovered or who are finding ways to get
relief from their symptoms. I will soon be launching a
Parkinsons Recovery member website where all of this
incredibly fascinating information will be posted.

I would be grateful to receive some help and advice for myself
and other PD sufferers in Lithuania.

There are a wide variety of natural methods you can
use to get relief from the effects of stress. The idea
behind all of these methods is to release fear that is trapped
at the cellular level so our bodies can produce neurotransmitters
and reduce the production of stress hormones. Strategies that
are useful on a daily basis are:

Meditation
Relaxation
Walking
Sitting
Dreaming
Singing
Sleeping
Listening to music

Body therapies are also useful in this regard.
If you click on the link below, do a search
for craniosacral therapists in Lithuania. Three were
listed when I did the search, though only one had
contact information.

https://www.iahp.com/pages/search/index.php

Essential oils can be very effective, as can Emotional
Freedom Technique (EFT). I will soon be posting an interview with
an aroma therapist who explains how essential oils can
provide great release from the effects of stress. I recently
wrote a newsletter with a link showing the effects of
EFT on veterans of war.

Breathwork can also be very powerful. This involves continuous
breathing (in and out) for a period of 5 minutes or longer.
We bury the effects of stress on our bodies by not breathing.
When we do breathwork, we release the effects of stress that
has been trapped in our bodies, sometimes for decades.

These are just a few of the approaches that you can do
yourself. They are safe and noninvasive.

With a little experimentation, you should be able to
discover the methods, techniques, therapies and modalities
that work for you. Use them daily and you will gradually
see relief from your symptoms.

The true cause of the hormonal imbalance in
Parkinson’s lies with an overabundance of stress hormones:
It obviously will take time to convince the body otherwise
-to produce dopamine.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

© 2024 Parkinsons Recovery

Can Emotional Freedom Technique Reverse Parkinsons

What about Using Emotional Freedom Technique to address symptoms of Parkinsons? Can Emotional Freedom Technique reverse Parkinsons symptoms? 

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a fundamental form of energy healing. I personally do not place it in the same category as acupuncture which requires that you see a licensed acupuncturist and involves placing needles in the body (although acupuncture too is a form of energy healing).

From the work on EFT I have seen, it is a safe and noninvasive therapy which you can administer to yourself and is a gentle approach for re-programming the energy pathways in the body.

Visit this link for information about using EFT: https://www.palaceofpossibilities.com/ You do not have to be a psychologist to do this on yourself!

Look over the training information and see what you think. Ask your own body the question! Your body knows the answer. Everyone responds differently to different therapies. EFT may not work for you. Then again, it may work miracles!

I have personally never known anyone who has had a negative experience with EFT, but be sure and check out the research yourself.

EFT has been around for quite a while and it has grown in acceptance every year. It is safe and easy to learn. Best of all, you do not need a practitioner to administer it.

In answer to the question that has been asked  – Can Emotional Freedom Technique reverse Parkinsons – I would advise that you always use your intuition. If it feels right to do EFT, give it a try. If it does not feel right, look elsewhere. I like EFT because it is easy to do. Anybody can do it on themselves anytime of the day or night. You can see whether it is helping relatively quickly.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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Parkinson’s Symptoms and Medications

My Parkinson’s symptoms and medications are going on with me now for
4 months and the strongest is my slowness of movements,
speech and the way my face looks so sad. Today I just felt
fatigued and some feeling in my brain like a flush or a wave of slowness.

I am seeing a neurologist for the second time for
further evaluation. I have yet to be formally diagnosed
with Parkinsonism. In a small corner in my mind I carry
he thought that these symptoms are temporary and it is
not Parkinson’s. Do others that you may know of have
similar symptoms like my self that turn out not to be Parkinson’s
and they are well again?

Thank you for letting me update you on what is going on
with my health. I am reaching out as far as I can for help
and guidance on all I can do. My life has changed l00%
this past 4 months.

I was taking SAMe for three months for depression.
It elevated my mood and I was feeling 80 percent better
so I stopped taking it one week ago. I weaned myself off
in a week.  Now I am wondering if stopping SAMe is
the reason I do not feel so good now.
Are you familiar with SAMe?

Well – you have been on a roller coaster these past few months.

The question you ask is: Do I know of people who have symptoms like
yours who have been able to recover or feel better?

The encouraging answer is yes! I interview people all the time with symptoms
like yours – give them any name you wish – who have figured out ways to feel
better.I just finished an interview with John Coleman, a naturopath doctor
from Australia who had Parkinson’s in 1995 but who has fully recovered today.

You can hear a replay of his interview by clicking on the link below:

About Parkinson’s Symptoms and Medications

I personally believe there are two basic ways to
approach problems like yours.
First, many people
spend a great deal of energy and time trying to figure
out what
is wrong. From my experience, this approach
tends to sustain a great deal of
fear and makes sure that
you will experience the symptoms of Parkinson’s because
fear triggers hormonal imbalances in the body.

The second approach is to say – OK – my body is giving
me some information. It is working perfectly – as it always does.
It must be the case that my body needs something I am not
giving it – perhaps good food, exercise, mind challenges,
levity, relaxation, detoxing, etc., etc.). With this approach
a person can begin to
make some changes in their life and
eventually turn their health around. It does take
time and trust. 

As for tests revealing problems with lesions and tumors and
cancers and – you name
it – my personal feeling is (and remember
this is only my personal feeling) – everyone has
things like this
in their bodies. Everyone has cancers in their body at one time or
another. Most people have lesions of one type or another. Etc.

Clearly it is a good idea to get things checked out by doctors
and consider their
recommendations. Medicine sometimes
works miracles for people.

The challenge for anyone in a situation like yours is that
if you spend most of your time focusing your
attention on
what is wrong with your body – if those thought
forms
dominate your thinking – you will be guaranteed to manifest
something wrong.
Our thoughts create our reality.

As for the drug you asked about – I stay away from making
any comments about
drugs since I am not a medical doctor
and I am not qualified to do so. 

I am hoping for good news from the doctors for you…

All the best,

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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Listing of Bowen Therapists in the USA

A website that provides a Listing of Bowen Therapists in the USA
is provided below.

John Coleman ND recommends Bowen therapy
as an effective way to release trauma and stress from tissues in
the body as one way of finding relief from the symptoms
of Parkinson’s.

Bowen therapy originated in Australia, but
there are many therapists who are trained in
Bowen therapy who practice in the United States.

If you click on the link below you can do a search of
Bowen therapists by region. This is a very useful resource
because it gives the level of training for each therapist
and their phone number to call for further information. 

 Bowen Therapists in the USA 

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

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Living Well With Parkinsons

Do external interventions (supplements,
massage, cranial sacral therapy, body
work, etc.) undermine the body’s ability
to function? How does one go about living
well with Parkinsons?

These questions hinge on the very essence
of healing. What can we do to support the
body’s natural ability to heal itself and
what are we doing to undermine it?

The answer is tied to identifying what we
need to  heal. A bare bones answer is:
nourishment, touching, connection
with others, feeling of safety, sense of
accomplishment and belonging.

The body needs a well established
group of vitamins mineral and
nutrients. Without them our cells
die and our energy depletes. They make
Living well with Parkinsons a reality.
If we are deficient in any one of the essential
nutrients, our bodies let us know
they are unhappy with troublesome symptoms.

Vitamin B6. For example, the body
is not designed to manufacture Vitamin
B6 internally. If it has a vitamin B6
deficiency, the body will enthusiastically
welcome a B6 supplement. B6 supports
the body’s natural ability to balance
hormones.

Stress. We need to feel safe and secure in
the world. If we are spinning about
in fear all the time, our bodies pump
out adrenaline continuously which
alters the balance of hormones.

Any intervention that invites a release
of stress and trauma from the tissues
of the body (e.g: medication, centered
prayer, energy healing) supports the
body’s natural capacity to heal.
Releasing fear and trauma re-establishes
a sense that it is safe to be here on the
earth.

Toxin Removal. Interventions that help
the body release toxins and pathogens
are always welcome. They unclog
obstructions in the neural pathways and
cleanse the waste that has been trapped at
the cellular level and that is lodged in the
digestive track, liver, kidneys and spleen.

Co Q10.The body can become confused
about interventions that override one or more
of its primary responsibilities. Consider
one example: Co Q10. The body manufactures
CoQ10 on its own. Research on Parkinson’s has
suggested that some people with Parkinson’s may
have Co Q10 deficiencies. The idea here is to
put Co Q10 directly into the body.

This may very well be a wonderful and very
smart thing to do. You may feel a lot better
because of it.But a possible and logical
consequence is for the body to ever so
gradually disassemble its ability to produce
Co q10 on its own steam.

When a manufacturing production line is
closed down, it takes a great deal of effort
to bring it back on line. Isn’t this also
what happens with skills that we develop?
If we do not use them, we gradually
lose them.

Another way to approach a
Co q10 deficiency is to give
the body Vitamin C. If the body
has sufficient quantities of vitamin C,
it has a much better chance of
being able to produce Co Q10 on
its own – no supplement needed.

Dopamine. Let’s cut to the quick and address
dopamine. Prescription medications have saved
some people’s lives. Sometimes
it is the best choice a person can make.

I do not think the important question
is whether to begin taking prescription
medications or not. Nor is the important
choice whether to take prescription
medications or  herbs substitutes
for dopamine. The key question turns on
a commitment to support your body with
the nutrients it needs to heal

Support for Living.

I believe the most important
choice is to do everything necessary
to bring all systems of the body back
on line. The systems need to be readied
for a marathon. If you have symptoms
that are troublesome it is a sign that
one or more systems in your body
are limping along.

I believe a plan that works well for the body
is to work on strengthening all of the basic
building blocks of the body to make living well
with Parkinsons a reality. They consist of …

  • eating well (which means fresh food)Â
  • eliminating toxins
  • eliminating pathogens (including bacteria and viruses)
  • releasing trauma
  • strengthening the immune system
  • moving lymph out of the body through exercise
  • having fun
  • laughing
  • challenging your mind

It may be the case that to do justice to
everything on the list every day, certain
hormonal deficiencies will need to be
supplemented: Perhaps dopamine,
perhaps co Q10 or whatever. This of
course is what medical doctors are trained
to help with.

As long as you focus on bringing
all of the systems and organs in your
body back on line, your body will reach
a point when it will be able to
manufacture most – if not all – of the
essential hormones you need without
any outside intervention. Then again,
sometimes infusions of certain
hormones are needed over the long
term.

The best intent is to support
the body so that it can do as much
work in producing the hormones
itself as possible. Set a new vision
of the future for yourself. Consider
the possibility that instead of having
to take more and more medication
or supplements in the future, you
will be able to gradually and ever
so gently be able to maintain or
even reduce the dose of your
current medications.

Why is that? Because all of the organs
systems in your body are now healthy
so there is enough energy and resources
to manufacture the hormones your
body needs. Sure it takes time to bring
every system back on line. Who is in
a big rush here?

Remember that any changes you
make to the dose and/or timing of
your medications should only be
taken in close consultation with
your doctor.

I am fully aware than most people
wind up taking more medications
over time. I would like to consider
a different future to manifest living
well with Parkinsons.

The body knows how to heal itself.
Give it a chance to heal and be
pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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What Therapies Do Not Offer Symptom Relief?

I was curious about what
approaches and therapies John Coleman ND
tried – and he experimented with
many modalities – did
not help him. So I asked him:
What therapies do not offer symptom relief
From Parkinsons?

John Coleman, ND, was diagnosed
with Parkinsons in 1995. After
experimenting and trying
a wide variety of healing modalities
he is symptom free today. He answers
my question by discussing the therapies
that were not helpful to him during his
journey down the road to recovery.

There were a lot.
In general, any form of body work
that was firm or hard. Deep
tissue massage, sports massage –
those sorts of massages – created
extra pain. Vigorous therapies
like chiropractic and other
manipulative therapies also
tended to increase my
symptoms and create pain.

Excessive intake of nutritional
supplements tended to have no
effect or make me nauseous or
simply be a waste of money. I
had to be very careful about
homeopathic remedies because
the normal approach in selecting
potencies and frequencies seemed
to aggravate me where a very
gentle, a very cautious approached
worked.

Many counseling modalities helped.
Psychiatry did not. I am sure there
are good psychiatrists out there,
but I saw four and none of them
helped me at all. Antidepressant
therapy did not work.

I choose not to take pharmaceuticals,
but other forms of herbal, vitamin
homeopathic remedies for depression,
but I realized I actually was not
depressed. I was certainly anxious,
but the antidepressant therapies were
just no good for me.

I needed to be active and proactive
in my approach. In answer to your question –
What therapies do not offer symptom relief?

  • Anything that was too hard, too vigorous, too
      enthusiastic did not work.
  • Gentle, cautious, loving therapies worked.
    

John offers a powerful 12 Step
Parkinsons Recovery Program
that is designed for anyone with
Parkinson’s who is looking for
ways to celebrate relief from their
symptoms.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

© Parkinsons Recovery

Natural Remedies

I am 52 years old and I have been
experiencing Parkinsonian symptoms
for over a year now. I am interested
in knowing all about natural remedies.
I went to a neurologist and he said I did show

early stages of parkinsons i.e. trembling
in left foot, cramped/small handwriting,
left hand has trouble touching thumb
to middle finger at a fast pace; I feel I
talk slower; I have constipation
(I thought the constipation was from
my acid reflux condition) and I recently
fell into a depression cause of some
events in my life…

I am taking SAMe now for three weeks
and feel somewhat better but not l00%…
I am scheduled to see this neurologist
again in September to see if my condition
is true and or progressed and at that time
he will discuss taking medication for
Parkinson’s.

I am praying that these symptoms I
am experiencing are due to another
situation like menopause and or my
depression/stress.

I am reaching out to you for any input
on where I am at and also any natural
remedies I might start doing now to
improve my health and well being.

Thank you for sending in your question
to Parkinsons Recovery. You will find
my newsletter, this blog and our website
contains information and resources that
offer many choices you can consider.

You will always find cutting edge information
posted on this blog. The newsletter
covers a wide range of topics, all
related to natural remedies.

I document natural remedies people report
have helped them, so we are very
practical in our approach here. Our
mission is to provide you with a
wealth of information about natural
approaches and remedies so you
can make the choices that are
right for you.

I interview people with Parkinson’s
on Parkinsons Recovery Radio
who tell me what has worked for them.
And, I also interview experts in their
various fields (e.g.: process psychologists,
physical therapists, herbalists, craniosacral
therapists, Neural Linguistic Programming
experts, biofeedback therapists, acupuncturists,
etc., etc.) who tell me about how their
respective modalities can potentially help people with
Parkinson’s feel better.

The good news is that I hear
reports every week from
people with Parkinsons who are
feeling better. You can too, though
you will have to make some
changes in your life.

Speaking generally, the natural
approaches that people tell me offer
relief from symptoms are: a healthy
diet, daily exercise, detoxing heavy
metals and other harmful substances
that reside in the body, awareness of
what stress does to the body, release
of traumas, meditation, laughter,
social contact and dedication to a purpose
in life.

The theme at Parkinsons Recovery is
to emphasize health and well being rather
than to dwell on “disease.” We believe
the body knows how to heal itself. It just
needs a little help remembering how sometimes.

Welcome aboard.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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Exercises Suitable for Persons with Limited Mobility

I need a listing of exercises suitable for persons with
limited mobility. John Coleman, ND, has exercises for those who

have limited mobility and for those who are a bit
mobile. He has about 15 pages of exercises in his
book Stop Parkin’ and Start Livin’.

Which ones are suitable for a mobile person and
how many or how long should a mobile person
exercise?

I asked Dr. John Coleman the question about exercises
Suitable Persons with Limited Mobility. Here is
his answer:

Mobile people need to exercise to the extent of
their ability without causing exhaustion. All the
exercises in the book are suitable, plus walking,
swimming, cycling, Pilates, Yoga, light weights,
NIA (dance exercise), etc. She needs to set
goals with regard to her strength and flexibility,
and see an improvement each month. If not,
she can up the ante and increase her exercise.”

“If she finds any particular movement difficult,
then that is the one to practice the most. The
harder it is, the more we practice it.”

You may want to check out
www.parkinsonsrecoveryprogram.com
and see if this is your cup of tea.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

© Parkinsons Recovery

How Can I find a Craniosacral therapist?

How Can I find a Craniosacral therapist?
Do you know of any upper cervical adjustment clinics in Costa Rica?

Or cranial adjustment therapy?

I was told I have Parkinson’s and told I don’t.
I am going to Costa Rica to heal.

And need all your advice.

Sincerely,
MA

I have located the names of two therapists.
The names and addresses have been forwarded
to you in a private email correspondence.

The best place to find a therapist
internationally is to go to the International
Association of Healthcare Practitioners website:
https://www.iahp.com/pages/search/index.php

There are many excellent training programs
for craniosacral therapists in United States
and Canada who work overseas.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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