Natural Options that Reverse Symptoms

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Access 20 years of research focused on identifying natural approaches, therapies and treatments that offer the opportunity to celebrate relief from the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinsons disease.

Parkinsons Recovery Membership

  • Some days it may feel like recovery is a big lie …
  • Other days it may be easier to numb yourself …

For the past two decades I have focused my research program on identifying natural therapies that offer the promise of reverse the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease. Twenty years ago there were a few natural options that helped but not many. That dismal picture has changed dramatically over the past two decades as a result of Parkinsons Recovery research. 

I have now documented a number of natural therapies that members of my global audience report help them celebrate relief from their symptoms. Sometimes relief is temporary as is the case with medications. Other therapies offer more long lasting relief.

Many of the more successful therapies have been developed or invented recently. Most involve continuing improvements and changes in how they are delivered. Parkinsons Recovery memberships offer updated information about the most promising therapies available to persons experiencing neurological symptoms.     

Get the support and resources you need to recover nowJoin a virtual Parkinsons Recovery Support Group that meets every month and helps members identify steps they can take to reverse their symptoms

  1. The focus is positive.
  2. The intent is to support the recovery of persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. 

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After years of working with persons who have the symptoms of Parkinson’s I have two observations to report. First, most people with Parkinson’s do not realize there are dozens of options that are helping people reverse their symptoms: natural therapies, herbs, alternative approaches, various healing modalities, body work – you name it. Most people are not aware that some people have had a full recovery and are symptom free today.

Second, sustaining the lifestyle changes that are needed on a day to day basis is the true challenge. Many people eventually do figure out what they can do for themselves to feel better – things like eating good food, detoxing their organs and tissues from heavy metals, pesticides and pathogens, coping better with daily stresses and healing traumas in their life. But how do you make these changes a part of your daily routine? It is not easy.

We know for the most part what we should do for ourselves to feel better. But for a variety of reasons – some conscious and some unconscious – most of us find it difficult to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Let’s face it. We all fall off the wagon. We know what little pleasures we have always treasured that are bad for our health. We know if we eat sugar we will feel terrible. We know what happens when we eat foods we are allergic to. We all love to eat comfort food because it makes us feel happy for a few minutes. After the few minutes of bliss we feel lousy. Sound familiar? And we do it over and over again.

 Why are we our own worst enemy?

Because we do not have the day in and day out support we need to stay on track. This is why I have created a membership program that encourages people to maintain a healthy lifestyle so they can manifest their commitment to feel good again and the opportunity to connect with others every month who are also traveling down the road to recovery.

What is a Parkinsons Recovery Membership?

First and perhaps most importantly  I facilitate support group meetings each month with all members. Members from across the globe connect with one another using a telephone or computer. The focus of meetings each month is to discuss recent discoveries about what is helping people reverse their symptoms. Every month we all learn something new and exciting.

I interview people with Parkinsons from all over the world who are getting good relief from their symptoms. I document their stories. As a member, you get to learn about these discoveries.

I interview some people who have fully recovered. I document how they helped themselves become symptom free. As a member, you get to learn all about it.

New treatments are being discovered every month that are helping people with Parkinson’s feel better. I interview the people who are making these discoveries. I document what their approach does and how it works. As a member, you read all about it.

I do not believe for one minute that any one therapy, drug or medical intervention will “cure” Parkinson’s. No “cure” exists today. From what I now understand about Parkinson’s a “cure” that “fixes” all the symptoms of Parkinson’s will never happen in our lifetime.

Factors that cause the symptoms of Parkinson’s are multifaceted. Underlying reasons for symptoms differ from one person to the next, often significantly. Everybody’s situation is unique.

Symptoms are highly individualized. Therapies and approaches that can help you feel a great deal better are connected to the particular factors that are causing your symptoms. What helps you feel better may be of little or no help whatsoever to someone else with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

Membership in Parkinsons Recovery is all about having access to a hub of resources that offer you the information and support needed to feel better. There are so many exciting choices to consider. What are they?

I assemble new options for recovery on the member website. This information captures the latest updates in the same place. I report anything from anywhere that offers a shred of hope.

My goal is to provide the support everyone needs to steer a steady course on the journey down the road to recovery. Everyone has a bad day here and there. Everyone has days that reinforce the belief they will never feel better. Membership offers a healthy choice during the difficult days.

Parkinsons Recovery memberships are open for enrollment at a $10 monthly subscriptions through March 10, 2025.  Clicking on the Subscribe Now Button below to join. 

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Where can you go when you get discouraged?

You can now visit the Parkinsons Recovery member websites. There are twelve (12) different websites that present fresh, updated information either every weekday or every week.

Where can you go when you need the motivation to do what you know helps you feel better?

You can visit the Parkinsons Recovery member websites and encounter new information and support for your recovery every weekday.

Where can you go to be reminded what you need to do today to feel better?

You can visit the Parkinsons Recovery member websites. It is easier to steer a steady and determined course of recovery when you travel together with others who are also on a journey to health and wellness.

I created the twelve (12) unique Parkinsons Recovery member websites to provide …

  • Resources that offer ideas and suggestions about what you can do to feel better.  Everywhere I look – the internet or health care providers or families affected by Parkinson’s – I am overwhelmed with one negative thought form after another. Most people believe Parkinsons is a “degenerative” disease. Once you get it – you are destined to get worse. Guess what? It is not true. I believe words like “degenerative” are prophetic for those who believe they are true. If you believe you are destined to feel worse, you will feel worse. If you believe you will feel better, you will feel better. The secret is out. Our thoughts and beliefs determine our future. My research reveals that the belief Parkinsons is “degenerative”  is entirely untrue. It is possible to feel better. It is possible to find good relief from symptoms. People are doing it now. I have been documenting their stories of recovery.I have not found a large number of persons yet who have fully recovered, but there are people out there who have succeeded. Many others have succeeded in reversing many of their symptoms.

I created the Parkinsons Recovery membership to offer …

  • Hope to every one who has the symptoms of Parkinson’s that it is possible to feel better. What works for someone else may fizzle for you. Then again, it may be exactly what you need to start feeling better. When you begin to feel better, you will have more strength and motivation to do everything that is needed to become healthier with each passing day.

I created the Parkinsons Recovery membership to spread …

  • Stories of people who have successfully found therapies and approaches that offer relief from their symptoms.  Nothing like this exists anywhere. All I encounter out in internet searches is gloom and doom about Parkinson’s. There is no reason to be pessimistic. The body is out of balance. It happens. It simply needs a little extra support to get back on track. What must you do for yourself to make this happen? Opportunities for healing are posted every week on some of the member websites and every weekday on others. It is exciting for members to be part of a growing community of people who are proving to themselves, their families and their health care providers that the most exciting times of their lives are yet to come. The end of life is not around the corner. The beginning has just arrived.

What happens when Peter Graves visits the Parkinsons Recovery member websites? He …

  • Receives a regular update from me every week on recent discoveries that are helping people reverse their symptoms –How do I know what is helping people recover? I am a researcher so some of my discoveries are derived from the research literature. Most, however, come through interviews I have with people with Parkinson’s symptoms who tell me what helps. I document what people say. I talk with national experts (medical doctors, naturopaths, psychologists, physical therapists, counselors, etc.) who explain exactly how their approaches, therapies and treatments work and why they are helping people with Parkinsons. I document these reports.
  • Gets a preview each week of a new technique, therapy or exercise to improve balance and prevent falls. Thanks to the hundreds of interviews I have conducted with people who have amazing and useful suggestions about how balance can be improved and falls can be prevented, I have accumulated an impressive body of great suggestions. Each week, I present a suggestion or idea you will find fascinating. Believe me when I say the suggestions really will help improve mobility if you take them seriously and “run with them.”
  • Experiences new meditations every weekday – People tell me stress aggravates their symptoms. One way to reduce stress is to meditate. There are many different ways to meditate to be sure. One way that works for many people is to listen to guided meditations. You will find a new meditation recorded by me personally every day, 5 days a week. It is a great way to start the day. You will also receive a new long meditation each week. The length varies from 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the week and the topic. Each time you listen to the longer meditation you get to experience deeper and deeper states of relaxation. Meditations help the neural network reprogram itself for health and wellness. People tell me meditations are a fundamental support for their recovery program.
I have so much energy to share and information for people. I know I felt more alive because your information generated new energy on my path of healing. Dave
  • LaughsThe best medicine for helping the body produce dopamine naturally is laughter. It is better than any medication or supplement or herb you can take. Where do you go to find something funny to laugh at every day? You visit the jokes website of course. I think the jokes I post are funny. They make me laugh. I know you will find some of them funny so you will laugh out loud. That is the whole point. That is what gives your body a dopamine rush. I imagine you will discover a joke here or there that you think is stupid or silly or dumb. You may even question my sanity. Great. Laugh at me. It does not even have to be funny. Just laugh. Laugh every day. You will feel better because of it.
  • Exercises the mind Research clearly demonstrates that new neural pathways can be created every day. It is called plasticity. Neural pathways that are blocked and obstructed can create pain and cause tremors. If you are patient, they will rejuvenate themselves. The body has creative ways of healing itself. How does this happen? In part it happens by challenging yourself to solve problems and puzzles. You get a new challenge every weekday. You also get to practice “Mind Work” which involves participating in just about every memory exercise imaginable – from remembering words and numbers to drumming specific rhythms to repeating sentences backward. Every new experience helps carve new neural pathways. Memory exercises are always varied to yield the maximum renewal of neural networks. Doing Mind Work is just like watching Monte Python and just as fun.
  • Gets great ideas for healthy eating –What we put into our bodies has a profound influence on how we feel. Have you been feeling lousy this week? The question that often solves this problem is simple: What have you been eating? If you continue with the same eating habits, you are unlikely to get well. How about trying a different approach? Prepare a dish from a new recipe that uses food that your body needs to sustain health. If you want to change eating habits the opportunity to do so awaits you when you visit the Parkinsons Recovery Eat Well member website. Discover a new recipe that uses fresh, raw foods every day. Challenge yourself to change your eating habits. You will feel better. Be amazed at how good natural foods taste. OK. Maybe you will not find all the recipes to be delicious. But you may be surprised how good real food tastes! Take delight in how much better you will feel when you accept the challenge of preparing and eating a new natural food. Change the eating habits that may be making you ill. You will feel better soon.
I read your Parkinsons Recovery articles every day and it fills me with hope. It has taught me a great deal. I want to thank you. Mike
  •  Exercises the body The research on Parkinsons has converged to a sound conclusion. Exercise helps you feel better. The more you exercise the better you will feel. The membership websites offer a new exercise every day by way of reminding you how important exercise is to your health. The exercise of the week takes 2 minutes. Who cannot take the time out to do a 2 minute exercise every day? The reminder to exercise stares you in the face when you visit the exercise member website. The more you exercise, the better you will feel. This means, exercise every day is what counts. Not every other day. Not every week. Every day. Experiment with new ways of moving your body. Your body will thank you.
Thank you for your time and your beautiful work. Kelly

Sick and tired of feeling lousy? Determined to find ways to feel better?

Find out the many different ways people with Parkinson’s are getting relief from their symptoms. Hear the stories of people who have fully recovered. Learn about new approaches and modalities from the experts, so you can evaluate whether they are worth investigating further. Challenge yourself to engage new experiences.  Subscribe to the Parkinsons Recovery membership to:

            • Laugh until you cry.
            • Challenge your mind until it hurts.
            • Eat good food until you feel good inside and out.
            • Exercise your body with a two minute exercise until your body tells you it is happy and your muscles exude pleasure.
            • Relax your entire neural system with meditations until your body is flooded with all the dopamine it needs to be fully nourished.
            • Reduce stress by undertaking a new mindfulness challenge posted each week. People with a successful mindfulness practice tell me their symptoms are of little consequence to them.
            • Become inspired by the words of others on the road to recovery with a new quote of the day.
            • Listen to my interviews with the experts from over 200 Parkinsons Recovery Radio shows.
            • Discover new says to improve your balance each and every week on the Walk with Confidence and Ease member website.
I really like what you are doing.John

Parkinsons Recovery Membership Solves Three Problems for People with Parkinson’s

1. Membership provides current information about Cutting edge, natural therapies that are helping people reverse their symptoms.

If you have Parkinsons and have been searching for information about therapies and approaches that offer the possibility of helping relieve your symptoms, you have probably discovered there are endless sources of information about drugs, herbs and therapies that offer the promise of relief. Some of this information is sorely outdated.  Much of it does not specifically relate to Parkinson’s.

The wide variety of choices is overwhelming for everyone, including me! Who can you trust will help? Who are the rip off artists, the scammers and the liars? How can you believe what you read?

Membership at Parkinsons Recovery helps focus your search for answers. I interview people with Parkinson’s who report on their actual experience with a wide variety of therapies and modalities. This is how I get the names of people to interview who are experts in their respective fields. You get the real scoop from the top professionals in their field. You get great ideas from people and places you never imagined existed.

2. Membership provides support and resources to help sustain the daily habits that are necessary to start feeling better.

If you are thinking that membership will offer a pill, therapy, modality or program that will “cure” or “fix” you please do not sign up. If you want someone else to fix you, do not bother becoming a member. It is a waste of your money.

But …If you want to help yourself feel better and are interested in       

    • Learning what helps other people
    • Visiting the membership web site regularly
    • Doing the activities that are offered

Membership at Parkinsons Recovery will become your home away from home, a lifeline of support for your recovery, a place where you will find hope that it is always possible to feel better.

3. Membership offers eternal hope. 

I talk with people all over the globe and hear the same frustration from many people.

“It depresses me to surf the internet about Parkinson’s. Everything is so negative and down beat. There is talk about nursing homes and wheel chairs and walkers. Even the words are depressing, words like ‘degenerative’, ‘progressive” ‘debilitating’, ‘end stage’. Everyone wants to sell me products because I am sick.”

My belief is that anyone can feel better. Anything is possible. Miracles happen every day. Parkinsons Recovery is all about documenting the stories of people who are proving it is possible to feel better.

Warning: If you are looking for good information about nursing homes or wheel chairs, don’t count on finding it at the Parkinsons Recovery membership websites. Don’t waste your money “hoping” to find information about how to help you cope as you become sicker. We are not about helping you cope as you become sicker. We are all about helping you achieve better health so you can get your life back.

Parkinsons Recovery memberships are open for enrollment at a $10 monthly subscriptions through March 10, 2025.  Clicking on the Subscribe Now Button below to join. 

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What Information Do You Discover on the Member Websites?  

              • Monthly Support Group Meetings.
              • Access to the 12 Parkinsons Recovery membership websites.
              • Meditations each week that help your neural networks rejuvenate.
              • Regular reports from me on what helps people get relief from symptoms.
              • Indexing and downloads of Parkinsons Recovery Radio Shows.
              •  A funny joke every weekday.
              • A healthy recipe each week day.
              • A new 2 minute exercise challenge every week.
              • A new mind challenge every day to renew neural networks.
              • A mindfulness challenge each week.
              • An inspirational quote of the day 

            Cost

            Membership subscriptions are available through March 10th. You can cancel your subscription anytime.

            After subscribing you can begin taking advantage of the resources on the member websites immediately. Your credit card will be charged each and every month thereafter.

            The subscription charges will show on your credit card statement from Zero Point Healers which is the LLC for Parkinsons Recovery. 

            Commitment is Key

            My mission is to help people find ways to get relief from their symptoms. People tell me over and over that the information and support on the membership websites is helping them to do just that now. Parkinsons Recovery members are a very special group of people who are committed to figuring out how to get sustained relief from their symptoms. If you want to feel better, a critical step to take is commitment. Why not make a commitment to yourself to feel better today? The sooner you commit to taking full responsibility for your own healing, the sooner you will begin to feel better.

            What is the bottom line?

            I am not a medical doctor. I do not prescribe medicine.  I do not diagnose disease.

                • I do offer hope through the voices of others who have proven through trial and error that recovery is possible.
                • I do offer support which focuses your attention each and every day on everything you need to do for yourself to get well. 
                • I do offer an ongoing connection to a growing community of people who are bound together by the belief that the body knows how to heal itself.

Give your body a chance to heal from the inside out. Subscribe now to jump start your recovery starting today. Opportunity closes March 10, 2025.

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May your recovery unfold effortlessly however you decide to proceed.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
Olympia, Washington
877-526-4646
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

 

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Secrets to Healing: Recovery is Always Moving Toward You

Are Answers are “Out There” Somewhere?

Many people who experience symptoms of Parkinsons Disease engage an aggressive search for ways to reverse them.  Secrets to healing are somewhere “out there” in the universe. The belief is that most of the good answers are difficult to find. The journey for the right answers is much like a treasure hunt for a treasure that is buried in a secret vault – a Fort Knox of sorts that locks up all the answers for reversing Parkinson’s symptoms.

Sometimes the journey involves finding one solution after another. When one solution fails to produce desired results, a new solution or therapy is pursued. Some people chase after dozens of therapies. Results are often disappointing time and time again. The search for answers “out there” is exhausting!

Research can and does make a difference. Being better informed can and does make a difference to recovery. That is why I maintain the massive body of resources on options for recovery on the many Parkinsons Recovery websites I subsidize.

But, there is a downside to a search “out there” somewhere for answers. It activates a continuous infusion of adrenaline. Adrenaline rushes are stimulating. They energize the body into action. The downside to adrenaline rushes is that the body has no energy or resources to produce dopamine. What is needed to reverse symptoms is to maintain a delicate balance of dopamine and adrenaline.

Recovery is Always Moving Toward You

There is a companion approach to a search for answers that offers the promise of marvelous results. Think about recovery as an opportunity that is always moving toward you. It is not something you have to discover by searching long and hard in places far away.

One of the seven secrets to healing a chronic illness like Parkinson’s disease is to
listen to the messages your body is always trying to communicate to you.  The body has a memory of the perfect state of wellness and health. Disease is not the body’s natural state. Health is.  the body is always striving to reverse any disease process that causes neurological symptoms.

Your body is giving you important information every day. Perhaps your intuition tells you to stop dying your hair or stop using a particular shampoo or stop using laundry detergent that is toxic. Perhaps you always tend to discount the instincts about recovery that you get every day. When you begin to trust these instincts you may marvel at how much better you begin to feel.

  • Finding natural ways to die your hair is not a solution that is “out there.” It is right here!
  • Finding a natural shampoo without toxins is not a mysterious solution that is “out there” somewhere. It is right here!
  • Changing your laundry detergent is not a task that can be performed only by a rocket scientist.

You can do it – right now.

The reality is that recovery is staring you in the face every day. Your job is simple. Pay attention. Act on any and all intuitions that you get when you listen to your body.

The body has all the resources it needs to maintain the delicate balance of adrenaline and dopamine. You usually have to make some life style changes to give the body the support it needs. When the body has the resources it needs to maintain balance, symptoms will melt like an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.

The answers have been staring you in the face all along. They are not “out there.” They have always been moving toward you.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Seven Secrets to Healing

Rock Solid Walking

Are you interested in rock solid walking? Are you sometimes anxious because of a fear you might …

  • Freeze
  • Trip
  • Stumble
  • Fall

When these fears rear their ugly head the possibility of falling, freezing, stumbling and tripping becomes even more likely. Ugh! Many practical solutions to mobility challenges do exist. I have documented what people with Parkinson’s report helps their walking to become rock solid.

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Rock Solid Walking Online Course

Selected for inclusion in this comprehensive online course are the most useful tips, strategies, therapies and suggestions I have documented during the past decade and a half. Many are taken from the wisdom of guests on Parkinsons Recovery Radio.

I want everyone to know about the many proven techniques, therapies and strategies that offer the promise of reducing the troubling consequence of falling, freezing and tripping. It is high time to stop worries about having to make visits to hospital emergency rooms because of broken bones, sprains or muscle tears.

Rock Solid WalkingThe strategies, suggestions and tips for walking have been taken from the wisdom of two primary sources: individuals with Parkinson’s symptoms and knowledgeable health care professionals. Radio show guests reveal how they have succeeded in improving their own gait, walking pace and overall stability.

Rock Solid Walking Online CoursePhysical therapists and other health care professions who work with persons with Parkinson’s symptoms offer practical suggestions that they use with their patients. .

Connection mind with body

 

 

Ease of mobility is derailed when there is a disconnection between the mind and the body. This course covers how to restore this connection.

Fundamentals of Rock Solid Walking

The Fundamentals
Discover tried and true strategies that make it possible for walking to be balanced, centered, stable and safe every time.

Rock Solid Walking Feet

Feet
Feet need to be flexible and malleable for walking to be rock solid. Locations of rigidity in the bottom of your feet give important clues about why mobility is compromised.

Vision affects Walking

Vision
Sometimes a limitation or obstruction of peripheral vision accounts for mobility challenges. Other times it is a question of where you look when walking.

grounding affects rock solid walking

Grounding
A reason for falling, tripping and freezing is a lack of grounding. The human energy field that supports the physical body is top heavy. Discover ways to balance and center the energy field.

Exercises to make walking rock solid

Exercises
Simple exercises are discussed that address specific problems with mobility including poor posture, rigidity, freezing and shuffling.

Mindfulness improves gait and balance

Mindful Walking
Studies report that becoming mindful promotes walking that is rock solid. Become totally aware of the “now” experience rather than regretting the past or worrying about the future.

How to Kick Start Rock Solid Walking

How to Kick Start Mobility
Practical Suggestions for How to Kick Start Mobility Challenges

Music improves gait and balance

Sound Therapy
Research shows that listening to music that has well defined beats and rhythms facilitates a steady and reliable pace of walking.

Light therapy improves gait and balance

Light Therapy
Light can have an immediate effect on effortless mobility. For some people, wearing glasses that allow a specific color to dominate vision shifts walking from being awkward to effortless.

The online Rock Solid Walking course is accessible using any phone or computer.

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Spine issues affect gait and balance

Spinal Decompression
Problems with mobility can be caused by compression in the spine which can be corrected with a series of chiropractic adjustments.

Break Down Movements for Rock Solid Walking

Break Down Each Movement into its Component Parts
Any movement can be broken down into its component parts which make up the whole. Focus on the parts – not the movement taken as a whole. .

How to train for rock solid walking

Solution for Tick Tock Walking
Re-train your body to remember how to walk with evenly paced, evenly distanced strides.

Vibration therapy improves gait and balance

Stochastic Resonance Therapy
A new invention from Germany adds a critical feature to vibration therapy by delivering the frequency of the vibrations randomly.

Energy Healing centers the body to make walking rock solid

Chakra Healing
Watch a demonstration of a brief chakra healing using the voice to emit sounds that open up the energy flow through chakras.

Magnesium relaxes tight muscles

Solution for Rigidity
Magnesium is a muscle relaxant and one of the best therapies that offer relief from rigidity and stiffness..

Trauma is the underlying cause of gait and balance problems

Underlying Cause of Gait Difficulties
What really lies as the foundation of mobility challenges? Answer: Trauma locks up the muscles and freezes flexibility

Dancing makes walking rock solid

Dance Your Way to Success
The Tango – among other dances – helps maintain balance and centeredness. It is also fun and energizing.

Some walkers worsen gait and balance

Issues with Walkers
Are you considering using a walker to prevent falls? Select one that supports good posture rather than destroying it.

Accessing memories can make walking rock solid

Access Memories to Facilitate Rock Solid Walking
When struggling with large or small movements, recall an activity of the past that involved doing a similar movement effortlessly.

Yoga improves gait and balance

Yoga
Consistent practice of yoga helps make rock solid walking a reality

Guess what vitamin improves gait and balance

One Vitamin that Helps Maintain Balance and Prevent Falls
You may need to take more than you realize to get the benefit expected!

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Robert Rodgers PhD

Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

2024 Parkinsons Recovery Survey Results

 

This is a detailed report from responses provided by persons with Parkinson’s symptoms who responded to the 20242024 Parkinsons Recovery Survey Results Parkinsons Recovery Survey. The two minute survey asks two questions.

First, how have respondents been feeling since the previous holiday season one year ago (better, same, worse)

Second, what therapies have offered them symptom relief.

Listen to my reading of responses that reveal a huge range of therapies, methods and activities that offer symptom relief.

Bottom line: Many people believe that all persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are destined to degenerate over time. As with the results of previous years, findings from 2024 soundly refute this false belief.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2024
Parkinsons Recovery

Jump Start to Recovery

 Steer a Steady Course on the Road to Recovery from Parkinson’s Disease

In small part, recovery from Parkinson’s disease is about medicines, supplements, exercise and good food.

In large part, it is about our own thoughts that declare we cannot heal, stress that soars to new heights every day, anxiety that seems to never lift, toxins that eat away at tissues and even infections that destroy cells.

The Jump Start to Recovery Course offered by Parkinsons Recovery founder Robert Rodgers PhD convenes 8 classes on Mondays and Thursdays during January 2025.

Regular Tuition $148
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Let me ask you a few questions. Do you want to…

  • Erase negative thinking that does not serve the best interests of your recovery?
  • Discover what is causing your symptoms?
  • Explore natural treatment options that reverse your symptoms?
  • Manage your anxiety?
  • Release past trauma?
  • Connect with others who experience similar symptoms?

In short, do you want to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Want to do that in 2025?

Jump Start to Recovery provides the resources and support needed for a successful journey down the road to recovery.  This 2025 course includes:

  • Eight (8) live sessions with me as your instructor
  • No need to travel anywhere. Connect from your home or office using a telephone or your computer 
  • Classes convene Mondays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon pacific time USA during January 2025
  • Free access to replays and notes for all classes 
  • Every question answered during each class no matter how long it takes 
  • Personal connection  with me and all other students during each class 

Lillian comments on Jump Start to Recovery

Jump Start to Recovery Launches Monday January 6th, 2025     

Since 2004 I have been conducting research on the factors that cause Parkinson’s symptoms and natural therapies that offer the opportunity of reversing them. After two decades of research, I have integrated my discoveries into the eight Jump Start classes. Included will be recent discoveries that are revolutionizing  how neurological conditions can be successfully reversed.

Jump Start to Recovery is the whole enchilada!  Because ongoing support is essential to recovery, the course also includes personal instruction and support from me personally during each of the classes with replays and notes always available.

These sessions were very helpful as far as truly understanding Parkinson’s disease. To me it’s like a mystery movie playing out in your body and your job is to solve that mystery by trying everything you can to find answers as your body give you clues. The class helped a lot with my anxiety which was a very big problem for me. I still have it but now I seem to be able to control it better. Also I especially enjoyed listening to what the others had to say about the different things they are doing to help their symptoms. Jeannette

In short, Jump Start to Recovery offers a wealth of resources I have identified over the past two decades that have been helping people reverse their symptoms.

Why not set the intention to formulate a personalized recovery program that supports a successful journey down the road to recovery in 2025?

Most participants have to miss a session or two because of other pressing commitments. All classes are recorded and available for replay at a later time.

The Jump Start to Recovery Course offered by Parkinsons Recovery founder Robert Rodgers PhD convenes 8 classes on Mondays and Thursdays during January 2025.

Regular Tuition $148
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Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for putting the jump start program in the place. I am experiencing great benefits from your knowledge as well as the experiences of others. 
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 8 months ago by a neurologist. Not believing her, I drove 2 1/2 hours for a second opinion by another neurologist that specializes in movement disorders. It was confirmed. Beyond a reasonable doubt, they said. I accessed your materials within one month of the diagnosis. I refused medication and put together my own program, with the help of your materials.


I want you to know that this week alone, my neurophysical therapist, my acupuncturist, and my cervical chiropractor, have all said no way, no way, do you have Parkinson’s Disease! They all three have many clients with PD. Whether I actually had it or just the symptoms does not matter. I am on the road to recovery! 
The best is yet to come!

Nancy

Purpose of Jump Start to Recovery

The good news about Parkinson’s disease is that it is possible to feel better and celebrate relief from symptoms. Jump Start to Recovery demonstrates what other people with Parkinson’s have done for themselves to feel better.

Everyone knows some things that can make a difference. Eat healthy food. Exercise. Reduce stress. Maybe you do this. Maybe not. Jump Start to Recovery introduces fresh ideas and approaches that are making a huge difference to the quality of life for people who currently experience Parkinson’s symptoms.

The Jump Start to Recovery experience helps you discover what you can do for yourself to feel better. You read the last sentence correctly. Jump Start to Recovery is all about putting you in the drivers seat of your own recovery. It is not about convincing you to buy into any particular therapy.

More and more people are reversing their symptoms, but the path to success differs for everyone. Given the complexity of this particular neurological condition, there will never be a single magical solution that will fix the problem for everyone.

Jump Start to Recovery helps you figure out for yourself the natural therapies that will offer you the best opportunity for returning to your natural state – the state of balance and health.

  • My mission is to help you steer a steady course on the road to recovery.
     You are the one who heals.
  • My role is to facilitate your process of recovery.
     You are the one in control.
Hi Robert,
Now that our Jump Start to Recovery program has completed, I want to thank you. Your knowledge and  skill in guiding us through each session was very helpful and appreciated. You affirmed my feelings that I need to learn to trust my gut instinct and maintain control over my own healing journey.

Thank you for making time to respond to every one of my emails when I was looking for information. I’m looking forward to having ongoing access to all the resources you are posting.

All the Best,
Ann

It goes without saying that the 2025 Jump Start to Recovery course will not offer a quick fix or “cure”.  Given the complexity of the factors that contribute to the symptoms of Parkinson’s, it is highly unlikely that any single “cure” will ever be found.

I do believe it is possible for each person to discover opportunities to get great relief from their symptoms and lead a full and productive life. My research has revealed that many people’s lives are enriched beyond measure after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Some  are symptom free today. Others are successfully traveling down the road to recovery,

Grateful…yes, that is the word for the Jump Start To Recovery. The opportunity to share and reflect in a neutral space, a place where awkwardness crumbled in the mind’s inner core to be awakened on a new path for discovery.  
Dave

What Helps Reverse Parkinson’s Symptoms?

Find out by enrolling in the Jump Start to Recovery course. You get to take the journey with other participants who are also committed to their own healing.

The Jump Start to Recovery Course offered by Parkinsons Recovery founder Robert Rodgers PhD convenes 8 classes on Mondays and Thursdays during January 2025.

Regular Tuition $148
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Many people use prescription medications to control their hormones. This works well for some people and not so well for others. Jump Start to Recovery introduces various options that capitalize on natural therapies and approaches that facilitate recovery. My goal is to help you heal yourself from the inside-out by learning how to reset the delicate ‘thermostat” your body uses to balance your body’s hormones.

Hi Rob: 

Your program provides extreme value in guiding me through the process I had already embarked on. The guidance you provide as well as the guidance the other participants provide through their stories is rock solid spot on , so my body confirms.  Allowing to feel the old pains – getting presented where they come from , processing and synchronizing the mind and body and … releasing the old energy captured in my body after that is on my daily menu – all comments provide confirmation of what I am going through. All is part of the process.

Medication camouflages the real ‘feeling it’,  processing it and cleaning it up – therefore I can imagine that when people take medication it is hard to help them heal, as the experience remains hidden. Until also max medication can’t cover it up any longer – The area where medication does not yet or not anymore camouflages the symptoms is the area where the work lays. That’s where the nasty bits stick up their ugly heads, asking and yelling to be felt, recognized and healed. 
So grateful that I was given the techniques to handle the phenomena that then arise, through the guidance received from many, as a preparation for the release process which is now intensifying, and the relief that that brings afterwards – every time again.So grateful for folks like yourselves!! Just had to let you know.
Grateful regards,
 Hans

Can I Participate If I Take Medications?

Heavens yes! Medications are simply one of the many options that many people pursue to get relief from their symptoms. Many participants in our Jump Start to Recovery Programs currently take medications of one type or another. Methods that improve the efficacy of medicines and make it possible for them to last longer will be addressed in the course.

Hello Robert,
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your Jump Start Program. I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to it. I learned so much and now have so many options to explore and research. Thank you so much
Janie

Can a Family Member Participate?

Yes indeed.  Family members are always welcome in all of the classes. They play a critical role in the recovery process.

Thank you so much for a wonderful seminar, full of a lot of practical ideas to help oneself, and most importantly your genuine care and concern for everyone. May Our Lord continue to bless your work with Parkinson’s and instilling hope and the positive approach that this does not have to be a life sentence. God bless you always,
Mary and Jeff

Reasons to Register for Jump Start to Recovery

Jump Start to Recovery does not replace the critical role of your doctor and other health care providers. It is critical that you consult with your doctor before starting any natural therapy that is introduced through the Jump Start to Recovery course.

Past experience has shown that best results come from gently nudging your body to do the intricate work of balancing hormones. Short term remedies do produce awesome results for a few weeks or months. Jump Start to Recovery is all about helping you discover ways of nurturing your body so that you enjoy long term relief of symptoms.

I got the diagnosis from the neurologist last year in May and made the choice not to take medication. I started to do my own research. I changed habits (still do), started to heal traumas and now I am healing my gut. So, your Jump Start program is a great welcome and a big confirmation that I am on the road (my road) to be recovered. Recovery is my goal. Thank you for this wonderful Jump Start.
Marie-Laure
Netherlands

Stress and trauma aggravate the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Sometimes trauma from the past – even in childhood – can be so horrific that it remains contained and stuck in your physical body. Trauma from the past can literally be lodged in your tissues. Reduce ongoing stress by releasing traumas.

There are gentle ways to release unresolved trauma. When stress and trauma are released from the body, it becomes possible to return to a familiar state for the body – a natural state of balance and harmony. The body’s natural tendency is toward health and wellness, not toward disease. At Jump Start to Recovery we introduce a variety of powerful methods that gently nudge the body to remember how to maintain the delicate balance of hormones and sustain overall health.

Lay a Fresh Foundation for Recovery

Much of my research over the past two decades involves identifying the therapies and treatments that help people with Parkinson’s celebrate relief from their symptoms. I know a great deal about what helps because people with the symptoms of Parkinson’s tell me what helps them.

What lies at the foundation of the symptoms? Some researchers believe genes lie at the foundation. I enthusiastically applaud their work. Other researchers believe chemical and hormonal imbalances lie at the foundation of symptoms. I enthusiastically applaud and support this stream of research. Still other researchers focus on developing new drugs and surgeries. I too enthusiastically applaud and support this work.

I center my attention on an entirely different approach – the identification of what is causing the symptoms. Once the cause has been identified, appropriate therapies can be pursued to reverse  symptoms.

Thought forms also lie at the foundation of the symptoms. Thoughts which bring up fears, anxieties and stress will inevitably wreak havoc on a sensitive neurological system. When we churn a hamster wheel of negative thoughts day in and day out, physical discomfort and disability will inevitably persist.

When destructive thoughts are dismantled and replaced with a new foundation of thoughts that serve our highest and best good, recovery becomes possible. This is when correcting all imbalances in the body happens.

Entanglements in family systems can also impede recovery. Once identified, these entanglements can be cleared.  Clearly entanglements is also an important focus of Jump Start to Recovery programs.

Learn about Natural Approaches and Methods for Releasing Toxins and Viruses

Viruses and toxins also contribute to the symptoms of Parkinson’s. There are a wide variety of natural and safe approaches that can be used to release toxins and viruses from the body.  Jump Start to Recovery offers explanations of natural approaches that facilitate the release of toxins, bacteria and viruses that clog up the neural networks. Many people are unaware that they are being re-exposed to toxins from every day exposures.

Jump Start to Recovery Course Tuition

The Jump Start to Recovery Course offered by Parkinsons Recovery founder Robert Rodgers PhD convenes 8 classes on Mondays and Thursdays during January 2025.

Regular Tuition $148
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The Path to Recovery Starts with Jump Start to Recovery 

There is no doubt about it. People feel better when they are not stressed and when they take control of their own health. Jump Start to Recovery is informative, interesting, fun and stress free. Learn what you need to know to feel better at Jump Start . Have fun doing it. Why wait?

 

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder of Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
Olympia, Washington
1-877-526-4646

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1: My Preoccupation with What’s Shaking

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 1: My Preoccupation with What’s Shaking.

I began my Blog because of the long quiet among friends, family and me as I addressed my condition. I wanted those close to me to know how I was doing and for them to gain encouragement from my evolution. In doing so I stacked the deck to expect continued progress. 

Parkinson’s Disease has been called “as the gift that keeps on taking.”  Yet, for all that it takes I am enhanced for having it. 

And while the work is hard – and not always pretty – dealing with PD has made me more complete; a person I like more and am content with. But yes, the work is hard. 

This Blog is for me. It helps to organize my thoughts in a useful context. The plan is to make this a regular journal. In time, others may find this series of reports can be useful for them too. 

This is part of my effort to make sense of the changes that are taking place. My objective is to forestall the natural progression of the condition and establish strategies to get the best from it. 

I can be a better person while living with a condition that may be destroying my brain. Since there’s no hiding from it, I elect to embrace it. And since PD is relentless, then I will be too.

I am enjoying success with the program Rosie and I, and my health care team have put together. It’s a mix of traditional medicine and alternative approaches. I have good specialists supporting me. Some of my physical symptoms are reduced from a year ago. The emotional and cognitive limitations that are becoming more present can be successfully managed. “Parkinson’s in Remission” is a real possibility. Many different  years-ago metrics have improved.

My outlook is a well-managed positive one. Being upbeat in the face of challenge is a gumbo of gratitude, confidence, faith, good humour, and the choice to be happy.    

To consolidate and reinforce this, I reflect on my  simple pleasures. My list is intended to go beyond the sunsets-and-puppies pleasures that everybody shares and focus instead on deeply personal, specific pleasures of mine that celebrate and strengthen the sensation of being me. I include the following list of pleasures I am grateful to enjoy. 

Parkinson’s can’t take this.

 

 

2 My Five-Step Program.

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 2: My Five Step Program

Starting with an upbeat mindset, my What’s Shaking Five-Step program includes excellent nutrition, 15-plus hours physical fitness training every week, Parkinson’s-targeted physio, and not automatically adding more prescription drugs (my pharma load is 25% less than two years ago). 

There’s a lot of learning in each of these steps (and lots of trial by error too) but with this plan I continue to see progress.

I reject the notion that I’m retired. I have a career’s worth of work ahead of me. Learning about myself. Learning about medicine and the warren of health care approaches. Continuous measured improvement of my five-steps. Learning and practicing and refining healing modalities – both conventional and natural, even mystical. Always moving forward. And seeking opportunities where my direct experience may benefit others, and vice versa. Sharing the lessons learned from this peculiar gift.

The work starts with getting in my own face…How healthy do I want to be? 

If on the one-to-ten scale it’s a number I can be proud of, then I need a big  vision. “Training” must be a total lifeforce devotion, not a twice a day lifestyle diversion. All-in commitment vs. sort-of miscellany. 

3 Reawakening a Zest for Life

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 3: Reawakening a zest for life, while making do with less – and not wanting more.

That’s the thought I had when this picture was taken. I prepared (aka “trained”) for this week in Barbados and was determined to vigorously participate in all resort activities; every nibble was going to be a shark’s bite. That was my schtick.

We had a wonderful holiday. I especially love this photo because it depicts my body in a state of joy, disengaged from the limitations of my head. The week away was all of that.

Not to say everything was perfect. There was brain fog, stumbles, and Parkinson’s disquiet that collided with best intentions for fun and frolic. The verdict wasn’t always in my favour. I was sometimes left shaking and disappointed, wishing I could’ve been better in the moment. And so, the journey continues.

My newly acquired hard knocks are contrary to the usual principles of training. Weren’t we taught the longer and harder we train the more stamina we develop? Shouldn’t I be able to build a reservoir of energy I can spend recklessly during a vacation blow-out? Pre-Parkinson’s, sure. Now, maybe no. No, definitely not.

As you may have guessed, for all my preparation I over-indulged while on holiday. Nothing embarrassing unless you count the five weeks of sluggish recovery from exhaustion, and associated opportunity cost.

It’s been an important lesson about Parkinson’s-as-adversary: momentary improvement doesn’t foretell long-term success. This is a close cousin to a favourite platitude, “never take a victory lap.” This isn’t how I expected to feel after a week in paradise. What went wrong?

4 I’ve never excelled at moderation

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 4: I’ve never excelled at moderation. Which is hilarious.

I don’t want to be a shuffling drooling addled old fart. Not yet anyway. The responsibility for that is mine. The expectations are mine. Getting into my grill is like a return to the drawing-board and refocusing the plan.

My zest-for-life reawakening needs to be bigger than goofing in a pool. Having yielded to excess – and paid a price in relapse – I’m ready to do what it takes for the best total health possible. This sounds almost gullible, yet I’ve got some fundamental self-management choices to make, each with significant repercussions, not just in Parkinson’s disease management, but that apply to continued good health in the prevention and cure of most chronic ailments.

What exactly did I learn?

  1. I can’t play peek-a-boo with Parkinson’s. If PD doesn’t take a day off (and is always progressing), then I can’t either. A larger commitment requires a more complete focus.
  1. If medication is essential to successful self-management, then why would anyone knowingly limit its effectiveness with body chemistry fluctuations caused by poor eating, booze, and lifestyle high jinks? Face it, how healthy do you really want to be? 
  1. Being nonchalant about body chemistry invites scorn from some of the people I rely on the most – including myself…sort of are-you-crazy (?!) scorn. It’s not good to piss off the fan base.
  1. Making do with less and not wanting more is a wonderful philosophy. It’s got significant currency and broad relevance. It’s “Sustainability” in bumper sticker form. Make it a mantra.
  1. Embrace gratitude. Holiday travel to exotic locales with good friends and wonderful experiences is a gift that warms the soul forever. In the face of challenge celebrate what fortifies the fight.

Getting better with Parkinson’s may be therapeutically (theoretically?)  impossible based on current science and the published literature. 

Being better with Parkinson’s is within my realm. I’m glad for the opportunity to examine this more closely and the feeling of greater determination that has come from it. 

5 Living my life, not the disease

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 5: Living my life, not the disease.

“Jay, you’re living your life, not the disease,” said a medical team member at my pre-summer check-in. That’s a mantra disguised as a compliment. I take great pleasure from that observation and am propelled forward. 

So, I ventured on the squash court for the first time in 30-years. I was no Jahangir Khan for sure. But I didn’t embarrass the club or my host with my performance. And at least the following days’ muscle stiffness was not  rigor mortis. Since then, I’m playing regularly…line up ten guys my age on a squash court and ask which one has Parkinson’s. You won’t pick me! 

I visited family on my first unaccompanied transcontinental trip in ten-years  with Parkinson’s. Well worth the effort; just the effort was strenuous. Travel is a marvel – and you can’t beat the welcoming arms of family at your destination – but the literal people-packing logistics are a coordinated effort to exploit or aggravate brain damage. It’s a challenge for those of my ilk.

Further to this, students of the Parkinson’s condition will recognize a concern about impulse control. In some cases, the interaction of the disease and medication will produce potentially embarrassing “impulse control” side effect issues, like gambling,  excessive carnal desires, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and so forth. I face the prospect of impaired impulse control with big time apprehension.

So, I signed up for an online seminar on the topic. My first. It was a support group for those with hideous experiences to bare. Like the person who admitted he is compelled to disrobe completely each time using a toilet. 

He can recount it now with humour recalling people’s reactions to a wrinkled nudist in a public restroom. Ha-hah, right. It strikes fear of imminent humiliation for me. 

Laugh all you want, but while shopping at Nordstrom last month I was spooked I’d wander out of the change rooms naked. I was so preoccupied with not presenting myself nudus nudum, that I locked myself out of the change room. My clothes were inside. “…ROSIE?!”

Kaleidoscope Chart

6 Parkinson’s Kaleidoscope

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 6: My Parkinson’s Kaleidoscope.

My other first is my beginnings of a “Parkinson’s Kaleidoscope” to help chart progress on the Parkinson’s journey. Where am I on this supposed progressive, degenerative voyage?

I’m aware of the random course my Parkinson’s symptoms appear to take. There’s no clear or predictable path to the journey. All sorts of different external factors affect change in Parkinson’s symptoms. Call them externalities. The externalities are not variables easily measured and they defy predictability. Each symptom  can be affected differently by externalities like emotional state, routine, current sense of self, level of exercise, nutrition, family status and feelings of support, among others.  

The current state and status of these relationships can’t be depicted as a histogram or a bar chart. I wish it were a periscope in which I could peer from great depths to see what lies ahead. The reality is more like looking into a kaleidoscope. 

So, I’m forced to make sense from an imperfect device…a kaleidoscope. To start building the basic viewfinder there’s got to be  an inventory of symptoms. 

Here’s mine – remembering that Parkinson’s cases are like snowflakes…no two are the same, they are merely a collection of similarities classified as “Parkinson’s”. This my snowflake…

I’m working to make sense of the journey and will have more thoughts on the Kaleidoscope in future Blogs.

My summer of firsts includes my first-ever effort at a series of short stories. I have no desire for a public career as children’s author, but I can see this becoming a private love affair of mine. I have (will have) some hesitation in sharing. Because I’d like it to be good.  But to be good, it will need to be vulnerable, emotional and personal, and we already know what I think about getting naked in public! Let’s see how this goes.

7 Do Fun Stuff

The following series of Blog posts come from Jay Whiteside in Toronto, Canada where he keeps in touch with family and friends in a series of newsletters he’s named as ‘What’s Shaking’.  Jay has edited highlights from ‘What’s Shaking’ for us to hear firsthand how he is managing his Parkinson’s symptoms which were first discovered over ten years ago. He kindly gave me permission to post seven of his episodes here.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Episode 7: Millie & Grampy Do Fun Stuff.

“The shoes of two Penticton hikers now relaxing after a busy day in the Okanagan wilderness. 

If you look closely, you may notice Tickleberry ice cream drippings, the official energy food of the region.”

Chapter One – Introduction: On the Trail Together

Millie, a spirited toddler with unstoppable curiosity, and her Grampy, Jay, a towering figure  whose wealth compounds in rich life experiences, have started a tradition of real and pretend fun stuff. Jay, who at 70 lives freestanding of Parkinson’s Disease, finds joy in these adventures, fuelling an offbeat perspective on the stories each trail tells. 

Despite a reserved nature, Jay’s dashing vitality and charming demeanor make him a well-liked figure in the community.

Their journeys are filled with exploration, laughter, and occasional goofiness, all strengthened by the bond of adoring grandfather and adorable granddaughter. As they navigate the rugged terrain, they create memories, each step building their spirits with shared delight. 

Today’s hike was no different, a mix of stunning vistas and dusty detours, including a stop for Tickleberry ice cream that produced more than just a sweet smackerel of tasty goodness.

As Millie padded along the path, her tiny shoes mirroring the confident long strides of her Grampy, the world was full of endless possibilities. Jay’s heart swelled with pleasure, and a hint of melancholy, knowing that his condition might one day limit these precious adventures. For now, he revels in the moment, each hike a chapter in their unfolding story.

Years into the future, Jay imagines Millie at the age when she can fully appreciate the wisdom and tales he longs to impart. He envisions her as a young woman, cool grey eyes flashing bright with interest, and gentle heart open to the world. A halo of soft red curls dancing in the wind.  Her sense of resolve being foremost in a confident demeanor. By then, his Parkinson’s might have advanced, making the rigorous hikes of today a dear memory. Yet, in his mind there is always now, and he crafts his letters and stories for her, weaving the threads of their experiences into a forever cuddle.

“Millie,” he would say in those future letters, “remember the time we stood at Munson Mountain, the wind whispering secrets only we could hear? Or the way the Okanagan Lake sparkled like a thousand diamonds just for us? Those moments are stamped in our soul for all time.”

Back in the present, they reached a lookout point where the valley spread beneath them, a montage of vineyards and orchards. Jay lifted Millie onto a rock, steadying her as she pointed eagerly at a distant sailboat. “Boat!” she called, her eyes wide. Jay laughed, the sound rich and warm, echoing across the landscape. “That’s right, Millie. A boat. One day, you’ll sail the world.”

In these quiet moments, Jay hoped that their hikes would be more than just physical journeys. He wished for them to become a bedrock of Millie’s childhood memories, a source of comfort and inspiration for the years ahead. As they started their descent, Jay whispered a silent prayer: to cherish each step, each laugh, and each precious moment they had together, building a gift of love and adventure that would endure, even when the hikes themselves could not…

Millie & Grampy Do Fun Stuff is the result of encouragement from family and friends to capture real moments in verse. I will be happy to blame/credit those same people for any strong response to the author’s work…and of course at this stage the work is still, as the lawyers in the family would say, in furtherance thereof. LOL.

Dogs with a Nose for Parkinsons

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
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

Photobiomodulation for Parkinson’s Disease

Photobiomodulation for Parkinson’s Disease

Finally! I have been eagerly waiting to learn results of a 3 year Australian photobiomodulation for Parkinson’s disease study that examined the impact of light therapy (using Vielight.com devices – 10% coupon code healing4me – as a treatment for persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Results are now published.

Documented reductions in Parkinson’s symptoms far exceeded my expectations. Measures of mobility, cognition, dynamic balance and fine motor skill for the 12 Parkinson’s research subjects were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with photobiomodulation treatment for 12 weeks and up to one year.

Many individual improvements were above the minimal clinically important differences, the threshold judged to be meaningful for participants. Individual improvements varied but many continued for up to one year with sustained home treatment.

The design of this study was eloquent. Participants were assessed for mobility, fine motor skills, balance and cognition before treatment began, after 4 weeks of treatment, then after 12 weeks of treatment and then at the end of the home treatment period.

Researchers drew the following conclusions:

“PBM (photobiomodulation) was shown to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for a range of clinical signs and symptoms of PD. Improvements were maintained for as long as treatment continued, for up to one year in a neurodegenerative disease where decline is typically expected.”

The abstract of the study follows:

BMC Neurol. 2021 Jul 2;21(1):256. Improvements in clinical signs of Parkinson’s disease using photobiomodulation: a prospective proof-of-concept study. Ann LiebertBrian BicknellE-Liisa LaaksoGillian HellerParastoo JalilitabaeiSharon TilleyJohn MitrofanisHosen Kiat

Abstract

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure and few treatment options. Its incidence is increasing due to aging populations, longer disease duration and potentially as a COVID-19 sequela. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been successfully used in animal models to reduce the signs of PD and to protect dopaminergic neurons.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of PBM to mitigate clinical signs of PD in a prospective proof-of-concept study, using a combination of transcranial and remote treatment, in order to inform on best practice for a larger randomized placebo-controlled trial (RCT).

Methods: Twelve participants with idiopathic PD were recruited. Six were randomly chosen to begin 12 weeks of transcranial, intranasal, neck and abdominal PBM. The remaining 6 were waitlisted for 14 weeks before commencing the same treatment. After the 12-week treatment period, all participants were supplied with PBM devices to continue home treatment. Participants were assessed for mobility, fine motor skills, balance and cognition before treatment began, after 4 weeks of treatment, after 12 weeks of treatment and the end of the home treatment period. A Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was used to assess treatment effectiveness at a significance level of 5%.

Results: Measures of mobility, cognition, dynamic balance and fine motor skill were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with PBM treatment for 12 weeks and up to one year. Many individual improvements were above the minimal clinically important difference, the threshold judged to be meaningful for participants. Individual improvements varied but many continued for up to one year with sustained home treatment. There was a demonstrable Hawthorne Effect that was below the treatment effect. No side effects of the treatment were observed.

Conclusions: PBM was shown to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for a range of clinical signs and symptoms of PD. Improvements were maintained for as long as treatment continued, for up to one year in a neurodegenerative disease where decline is typically expected. Home treatment of PD by the person themselves or with the help of a carer might be an effective therapy option. The results of this study indicate that a large RCT is warranted.

The Future of Medicine has Arrived

Click on the link below to hear my interview on Parkinsons Recovery Radio with Dr. Lew Lim, CEO of Vielight photobiomodulation devices. This interview was conducted before publication of the photobiomodulation Parkinson’s study.

The future of medicine rests with innovative therapies that utilize light and sound to bring the body back into balance and harmony. 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
  • Enhanced functionality.

Results of this photobiomodulation Parkinson’s study affirm these expectations.

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Vielight Warranty

Use any of the Vielight devices for up to six months. If you do not celebrate the relief in symptoms expected, you can return the device for an 80% refund. The company, located in Toronto Canada, obviously has confidence that users will be delighted with the result. Use coupon code healing4me to claim a 10% discount when ordering. https://www.vielight.com.

Call them to get your questions answered. Their staff are incredible.
1-877-355-8012 (Main line). Phone-in hours are from 9 am – 5 pm EST, Monday to Friday.

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

 

 

Healing Sounds of Your Body

Sounds are the most potent therapy that has the potential to heal from the inside out. What are the healing sounds of your body?

There are a multitude of ways the frequencies of sound are delivered to the body for healing. The most effective is also the method never used by most people.

Does this method require the purchase of a device that delivers the sounds?

No

Does this method require appointments with medical professionals?

No

Is this method costly?

Duh no. It is free.

What is it? Cup your hands over your ears to hear the healing sounds of your body. These are the healing sounds of your body that bring all of your systems back into balance.

Conclusion

The sound of our body creates a rich tapestry into our health and emotional state. By listening to the natural sounds of our body when we cup our hands we receive the frequencies that heal us from the inside out. No medicines or supplements required. No cost need be incurred. When you listen to the sound of your body, take a moment to appreciate the symphony within. Your body is always communicating with you. Are you listening?

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Holistic Healing

  • How long does it really take to become symptom free with holistic healing?
  • Can I feel better if I embrace a holistic healing approach designed to reverse my symptoms?
  • Is it really possible for anyone to become symptom free?
  • I do not want to experience pain in my recovery process. Doesn’t pain mean I am doing something wrong?

These are the questions members of my audience have been asking for many years. I have included below a clip with my interview with Howard Shifke who addresses all of these questions. He succeeded in becoming symptom free by embracing holistic healing.

If you have been asking any of these questions, please listen to this clip of my interview on Parkinsons Recovery Radio with Howard Shift. He addresses them all.

Howard’s Website and Blog:

As Howard so eloquently explains,  holistic healing for Parkinson’s disease focuses on addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just the physical symptoms. Here are some of the approaches involved with this natural approach to healing from the inside out.

1. Nutrition

  • Balanced Diet: Emphasize whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Foods rich in antioxidants, like berries and leafy greens, may help combat oxidative stress.
  • Hydration: Staying well-hydrated is essential for overall health.

2. Exercise

  • Physical Activity: Regular exercise can improve mobility, balance, and overall quality of life. Activities like walking, swimming, and cycling are beneficial.
  • Strength and Flexibility Training: Yoga and tai chi can enhance flexibility, balance, and mental well-being.

3. Mindfulness and Stress Management

  • Meditation and Mindfulness: Practices can reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
  • Breathing Exercises: Techniques like deep breathing can help manage anxiety.

4. Massage and Bodywork

  • Therapeutic Massage: Can help reduce muscle tension and improve circulation.
  • Acupuncture: Some people find relief from symptoms through acupuncture treatments.

Bottom Line to Holistic Healing

Is it really possible to become symptom free if a person confronts symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Howard Shifke’s answer is – simply put – yes. Does it take time and patience? Yes. Will you get discouraged? Yes. Will you want to give up? Yes. Will it be worth it in the end even if it seems to take forever to succeed. Yes indeed.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

 

Declaration of Independence for Parkinsons

My invitation for you this week is to sign and post a declaration of independence for Parkinsons. Many people (myself included) have throughout much of our life looked outside of our inner wisdom for answers.  We have referred to the experts, persons in white coats or fancy suits or dresses, individuals with fancy initials beside their name, initials like PhD, MD, ND … You can list for yourself the assortment of initials that you have seen listed beside people’s names who you have sought consultations from. My own list fills up two sheets of paper.

Because power was acceded to others, we, you, I and many others gave up our own sense of independence, our own ability to make decisions that are in our best and highest good.

Loss of control is the underlying frustration that underpins symptoms of Parkinson’s. The secret to recovery is to take control back. And why wait? Do it now.

Clearly it makes good sense to seek out advice from the experts.  To see what people recommend is often a wise and smart course of action.  Yet many of us, and I say again myself included, have many times wanted someone else to fix us, to make it all right.  In so doing, we acceded our power, our inner wisdom and our ability to know what is right for us.

It is one thing to say that the body knows how to heal itself. That is certainly a mindful statement.  It is also one thing to be sensitive to the signals that our body sends to us.

Yet, it is also easy to slip out of that mindful space and to seek relief without checking in with our bodies; without asking whether or not this is in fact what our body truly needs in order to come back into balance and harmony.

Your body, my body, any body contains limitless wisdom.  We have the power and the ability to know what is in our best interest.  Becoming mindful of that wisdom is the key to recovery. Our body is the one and only resource that knows what is best for us.

Declaration of Independence for Parkinsons

I invite you on this day and this hour to print out the declaration of independence below, sign it, then post it on your refrigerator or your bathroom mirror. Read the declaration out loud to yourself for 21 days. If you happen to neglect to read the statement, start the count of 21 days all over again. It is time to honor the body’s ability to heal from the inside out.

You can print a copy on this post: Copy of Declaration of Independence for Parkinsons 

In the beginning, one cell was formed inside the womb of my mother that captured the wisdom of all that I am today. The wisdom of one is 10 billion times seven fold  today as I am equipped today with a mind to organize my thoughts, a heart to evaluate them and a voice to express them.

At this time and this hour I declare my mind, heart and voice to be independent of any and all control over the health and well being of my body.

I acknowledge the miracle of life itself.

I celebrate the ability of my body to rejuvenate despite any and all limitations I currently experience.

I see limitless possibilities to manifest any and all of my dreams.

I cast off any and all limitations for recovery I have imposed on myself and imposed by others.

I assert the independent responsibility to decide what actions are in my best and highest good.

I acknowledge that the conditions which foster imbalances in my body are complex and multi-faceted.

On this day I ask for and openly receive healing.

I pledge from this day forward to listen to the wisdom of my body.

I commit to take any and all actions that are needed and necessary to bring my body back into balance.

I welcome the opportunity to transform bad habits that have been making me ill.

I refute the oppressive and dehumanizing claims that recovery is not possible.

I accept and welcome full responsibility for the health and wellness of my body.

I acknowledge that a therapy or treatment that helps one person may not necessarily be helpful to others or myself.

I commit to continue my journey down the road to recovery with the intention to persevere despite any and all setbacks and challenges I encounter along the way.

By affixing my signature below, I join with others who honor the power of the body to heal itself as I restore, rejuvenate and regenerate the inner wisdom of my body to heal itself.

_____________________                     _______
Signature                                                       Date

To Register for the Healing from the Inside Out Online Course visit:
Healing from the Inside Out

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

 

 

Light Therapy for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

As summarized in my video below, studies have reported promising results using photobiomodulation light therapy for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).  Posted below are short abstracts of a selection of studies that focus on traumatic brain injury. Anyone with a TBI challenge should take this option to facilitate recovery seriously.

To put this in perspective, photobiomodulation (previously known as low level laser therapy) was little known five years ago. Researchers who explore its application to a wide range of health conditions has skyrocketed over recent years.

Included  below small sampling of the dozens of studies that recommend photobiomodulation as a treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Research Studies on Photobiomodulation Light Therapy for TBI 

J Neurotrauma. .2023 Feb;40(3-4):210-227. Photobiomodulation in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Photobiomodulation is a therapeutic modality that has gained increasing interest in neuroscience applications, including acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). Its proposed mechanisms for therapeutic effect when delivered to the injured brain include antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Eighteen published articles were identified for inclusion: seventeen pre-clinical studies of in vivo animal models and one clinical study in human patients. The available human study supports safety and feasibility of Photobiomodulation in acute moderate TBI.

This systematic review provides substantial meta-analysis evidence of the benefits of PBM on functional and histological outcomes of TBI.

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Cells. 2024 Feb 23;13(5):385. Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery with Photobiomodulation: Cellular Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Future Potential. Lew Lim

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze transcranial photobiomodulation which employs specific red to near-infrared light wavelengths to modulate brain functions, as a promising therapy to address TBI’s complex pathophysiology in a single intervention. This study reviews the feasibility of this therapy, firstly by synthesizing PBM’s cellular mechanisms with each identified TBI’s pathophysiological aspect. The outcomes in human clinical studies are then reviewed.

The findings support PBM’s potential for treating TBI, notwithstanding variations in parameters such as wavelength, power density, dose, light source positioning, and pulse frequencies. In summary, transcranial PBM represents a multifaceted therapeutic intervention for TBI with vast potential which may be fulfilled by optimizing the parameters.

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J Lasers Med Sci. 2022 Dec 13:13:e65. Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series

Abstract

Introduction:
This study intended to evaluate the safety and possible therapeutic effect of photobiomodulation among patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: Eleven participants who were diagnosed with TBI after full neurological examination and MRI evaluation by a board-certified neurologist completed five to eight 20-minute sessions

Results: All patients enrolled in this study protocol were able to tolerate the study procedures. Nine out of eleven participants had clinically significant improvements in GRC score (? +2). Neuropsychological testing and mood questionnaire outcomes also suggested a positive therapeutic effect.

Conclusion: This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the safety and potential efficacy of photobiomodulation as a non-invasive clinical intervention for individuals with TBI.

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Ageing Res Rev. 2023 Jan:83:101786. Can transcranial photobiomodulation improve cognitive function? A systematic review of human studies

Abstract

Background:
Transcranial photobiomodulation has been studied for over a decade as a possible cognitive intervention.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation for enhancing human cognitive function in healthy adults and remediating impaired cognitive function in adults with cognitive disorders.

Methods: A systematic literature search from three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) was conducted from 1987 to May 2022. The cognitive function being evaluated included learning and memory, attention, executive function, language, and global cognitive function.

Results: Of the 35 studies identified, 29 (82.9 %) studies reported positive improvement in cognitive functions after tPBM. All nine studies on participants with subjective memory complaints, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia, showed positive outcomes. Seven (87.5 %) studies on traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients also showed positive results.

Conclusions: Photobiomodulation seems to improve cognitive function

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Photomed Laser Surg. 2018 Nov 28. Pulsed Transcranial Red/Near-Infrared Light Therapy Using Light-Emitting Diodes Improves Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognitive Function in Veterans with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series

Abstract

Objective: This study explored the outcome of applying red/near-infrared light therapy using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) pulsed with three different frequencies transcranially to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Veterans.

Background: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using LEDs has been shown to have positive effects on TBI in humans and animal models.

Methods: Twelve symptomatic military Veterans diagnosed with chronic TBI >18 months post-trauma received pulsed transcranial photobiomodulation using two neoprene therapy pads containing 220 infrared and 180 red LEDs over 6 weeks.

Results: Photobiomodulation significantly improved neuropsychological scores in 6 of 15 subscales (40.0%; p < 0.05; two tailed). SPECT analysis showed increase in rCBF in 8 of 12 (66.7%) study participants. Quantitative SPECT analysis revealed a significant increase in rCBF in this subgroup of study participants and a significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment.

Conclusions: Photobiomodulation using LEDs shows promise in improving cognitive function and Cerebral Blood Flow several years after TBI.

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Front Psychol. 2024 Jun 17:15:1378570. Can transcranial photobiomodulation improve cognitive function in TBI patients? A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction:
Transcranial photobiomodulation is a non-invasive neuromodulation technology which has become a promising therapy for treating many brain diseases. Although it has been confirmed in studies targeting neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s that photobiomodulation can improve cognitive function, the effectiveness of interventions targeting TBI patients remains to be determined. This systematic review examines the cognitive outcomes of clinical trials concerning photobiomodulation in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review, following the PRISMA guidelines. The PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched before October 31, 2023.

Results: The initial search retrieved 131 articles, and a total of 6 studies were finally included for full text-analysis after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Conclusion: Results showed improvements in cognition for patients with chronic TBI after photobiomodulation intervention. The mechanism may be that photobiomodulation increases the volume of total cortical gray matter, subcortical gray matter, and thalamic, improves cerebral blood flow, functional connectivity, and cerebral oxygenation, improving brain function.

About Vielight Photobiomodulation Devices

The company, Vielight, has generously offered followers of Parkinsons Recovery a 10% discount off orders of any of their devices including Neuro Gamma device. Enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping cart. The website: www.vielight.com 
Do not hesitate to call the company. They always provide four star service and are happy to answer all of your questions. 1-877-355-8012 (Main line). The company is located in Toronto Canada.

Warranty

Vielight is so confident in its new product that you get six (6) months to try out their newly invented photobiomodulation therapy. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you can return it for a 80% refund. I have never heard of a company that is so confident in their product that such a generous warranty can be extended. They obviously have high confidence in their new invention.

Experience of hundreds of members of my audience is certainly positive. Nine out of ten users retain their units. Only one out of ten return them to claim the 80% refund.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Declaration of Independence

To succeed with a recovery program it is critical to take control over your recovery. Below is a declaration of independence I recommend you endorse by applying your signature below.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Declaration of Independence

In the beginning, one cell was formed inside the womb of my mother that captured the wisdom of all that I am today. The wisdom of one is 10 billion times seven fold  today as I am equipped today with a mind to organize my thoughts, a heart to evaluate them and a voice to express them.

At this time and this hour I declare my mind, heart and voice to be independent of any and all control over the health and well being of my body.

I acknowledge the miracle of life itself.

I celebrate the ability of my body to rejuvenate despite any and all limitations I currently experience.

I see limitless possibilities to manifest any and all of my dreams.

I cast off any and all limitations for recovery I have imposed on myself and imposed by others.

I assert the independent responsibility to decide what actions are in my best and highest good.

I acknowledge that the conditions which foster imbalances in my body are complex and multi-faceted.

On this day I ask for and openly receive healing.

I pledge from this day forward to listen to the wisdom of my body.

I commit to take any and all actions that are needed and necessary to bring my body back into balance.

I welcome the opportunity to transform bad habits that have been making me ill.

I refute the oppressive and dehumanizing claims that recovery is not possible.

I accept and welcome full responsibility for the health and wellness of my body.

I acknowledge that a therapy or treatment that helps one person may not necessarily be helpful to others or myself.

I commit to continue my journey down the road to recovery with the intention to persevere despite any and all setbacks and challenges I encounter along the way.

By affixing my signature below, I join with others who honor the power of the body to heal itself as I restore, rejuvenate and regenerate the inner wisdom of my body to heal itself.

_____________________                                                                                _______
Declaration of Independence Signature                                                       Date

Groundbreaking Discovery for Autism

I have exciting news about a groundbreaking discovery for autism. It can be reversed.

For more information about the Vielight Duo photobiomodulation device visit: https://www.vielight.com/devices/vielight-neuro-duo-brain/

A 10 percent discount is available with coupon code healing4me. If your child does not show the improvement anticipated after 6 months of daily use, you can return the Duo device for an 80% refund

Ground Breaking Discovery for Autism Using  the Vielight Neuro Duo 

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As the world’s only transcranial-intranasal brain photobiomodulation device, the Vielight Neuro Duo is the result of years of engineering and research.

Groundbreaking discovery for autism research with the Vielight technology produced improvements in cognitionmemory 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.

Summary for the  Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Study 

Children (BASEL). 2022 May 20;9(5):755. Transcranial Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Retrospective Study

Data were reported and analyzed for 21 children, 13 males and 8 females with an average age of 9.1. The age range is 5 to 15 years old. The study was conducted over six months in the home setting.

Participants used the Vielight Neuro Duo with its two protocols, the Alpha 10 hertz protocol and the Gamma 40 hertz protocol.

Both Alpha and Gamma protocols were administered each day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Each session had a duration of 20 minutes, during which children were involved in stimulating activities such drawing, coloring, reading, playing games or doing homework.

Findings

After 6 months, transcranial-intranasal photobiomodulation was associated with:

  • reduction in ASD severity, as shown by a decrease in CARS scores (p < 0.001).
  • reduction in noncompliant behavior
  • reduction in parental stress
  • reduction in behavioral and cognitive rigidity
  • improvement in attentional functions and in sleep quality.

These remarkable improvements not only enhanced the lives of the patients but also greatly reduced stress among their parents, as measured by the SDAG scale, creating a more peaceful and effective environment for growth.

How Photobiomodulation Reverses Austism

How does the Vielight Neuro Duo photobiomodulation device work? It emits an optimal irradiance, amongst the highest in the industry with the 810 nanometer wavelength to penetrate the skull and reach the brain, transcranially and intranasally. The Vielight Neuro Duo’s design specifically targets the Default Mode Network to improve connectivity between its nodes.

The default mode network is crucial in understanding autism. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have been observed to have alterations in their default mode network, contributing to difficulties in social interactions and understanding others’ perspectives.

Research has revealed that atypical connectivity within the default mode network underlies the characteristic challenges in social communication and repetitive behaviors seen in autism.

The two different pulsing modes, Alpha and Gamma have complementary effects.  The alpha protocol promotes relaxation, reducing rigidity and improving sleep. The gamma protocol boosts cognitive functions which facilitates improved focus and attention.”

Safety and Future Directions

From a safety perspective the treatment has been well-tolerated with minimal side effects, making it a safe option.

Front Neurol. 2024 Apr 26:15:1221193. Transcranial photobiomodulation in children aged 2-6 years: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial assessing safety, efficacy, and impact on autism spectrum disorder symptoms and brain electrophysiology

Abstract

Background: Small pilot studies have suggested that transcranial photobiomodulation  could help reduce symptoms of neurological conditions, such as depression, traumatic brain injury, and autism spectrum disorder.

Objective: To examine the impact of photobiomodulation on the symptoms of Autism in children aged two to six years. (The study listed above is based on older subjects 5-15 years in age).

Method: This study ran a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial involving thirty children aged two to six years with a prior diagnosis of ASD. Pulses of near-infrared light (40 Hz, 850 nm) noninvasively were delivered to selected brain areas twice a week for eight weeks, using an investigational medical device designed for this purpose. We used the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) to assess and compare the Autism symptoms of participants before and after the treatment course. Electroencephalogram data during each session were collected from participants who tolerated wearing the cap.

Results: The difference in the change in CARS scores between the two groups was 7.23 (95% CI 2.357 to 12.107, p = 0.011). Seventeen of the thirty participants completed at least two EEGs and time-dependent trends were detected. In addition, an interaction between Active versus Sham and Scaled Time was observed in delta power (Coefficient = 7.521, 95% CI -0.517 to 15.559, p = 0.07) and theta power (Coefficient = -8.287, 95% CI -17.199 to 0.626, p = 0.07), indicating a potential trend towards a greater reduction in delta power and an increase in theta power over time with treatment in the Active group, compared to the Sham group. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the condition (Treatment vs. Sham) in the power of theta waves (net_theta) (Coefficient = 9.547, 95% CI 0.027 to 19.067, p = 0.049). No moderate or severe side effects or adverse effects were reported or observed during the trial.

Groundbreaking Discovery for Autism Conclusion:

Findings of these two studies taken together indicate that photobiomodulation is a safe and effective treatment for Autism. The Vielight Neuro Duo offers a groundbreaking treatment for Autism.

For more information about the Vielight Duo photobiomodulation device visit: https://www.vielight.com/devices/vielight-neuro-duo-brain/

A 10 percent discount is available with coupon code healing4me. If your child does not show the improvement anticipated after 6 months of daily use, you can return the Duo device for an 80% refund.

Call Vielight to get answers to your questions. The company is located in Toronto Canada: 1-877-355-8012 (Main line)

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

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