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Photobiomodulation Parkinson’s Study

August 28, 2024 / / 8 Comments

Photobiomodulation Parkinson’s Study Results Released

Finally! I have been eagerly waiting to learn results of a 3 year Australian photobiomodulation Parkinson’s study that examined the impact of light therapy (using Vielight.com devices (10% coupon code healing4me) on symptoms of persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Results have finally been published.

Documented reductions in 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 difference, 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, after 12 weeks of treatment and 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 Future of Medicine has Arrived

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

I predict 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 and
  • Enhanced functionality.

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

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I predict Dr. Lim’s new invention promises to set health care in new and exciting directions and has the potential to offer far reaching benefits to persons experiencing Parkinsons symptoms.

After listening to this interview, I am even more optimistic about this therapy for Parkinsons and other conditions including mental fog and dementia. Be sure to listen to my interview with Dr. Lim posted at the top of this post. I believe Dr. Lim is a true pioneer who has invented medicine of the future which uses light.

Intranasal photobiomodulation is the most efficient method for light energy to reach the brain. Different from electrical and magnetic stimulation, photobiomodulation uses light energy (or photons) of specific wave lengths and power density to simulate cellular function.

Dr. Lim is an engineer and a Doctor of Natural Medicine with additional diplomas in Medical Neuroscience and Business and Accountancy. He obtained his degrees and diplomas from the University of California at Berkeley, University of Sheffield, Duke University, Quantum University and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK.

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About the Vielight Photobiomodulation Device

The company, Vielight, has generously offered followers of Parkinsons Recovery a 10% discount off orders of any Vielight devices including the Neuro Gamma and Duo devices. 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.

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. The opportunity to try it out for minimal risk makes the investment easy to make.

Are Medicines or Supplements no Longer Working for You?

If the answer is yes to this question, what treatment options remain? There is, of course, Deep Brain Stimulation available as an option and focused ultrasound, but I am well aware many of you prefer not to pursue this treatment option. It is my hope and prayer that photobiomodulation therapy will become a natural option that supports the therapeutic effect of medicines and supplements such that the dosage does not have to be increased or even can be reduced under close supervision of your doctor.

About the Vielight Photobiomodulation Device

The company, Vielight, has generously offered followers of Parkinsons Recovery a 10% discount off orders of their Vielight 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.

www.vielight.com

Be sure to enter the coupon code healing4me on the Vielight shopping cart to claim your Parkinsons Recovery 10% discount. Please also email me your experience with using it after a month (or longer) of use.

Research on Light Therapy from MIT

The following video previews recent research at MIT that explains why light therapy offers a promising opportunity to reverse dementia associated with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

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I hope many of you will try this therapy out and let me know the result. It is not a permanent “fix” to be sure, but neither is medicine. I am attracted to this option because it is noninvasive and inexpensive over the long term when you consider it can be used for a lifetime and by all members of the household.

Photobiomodulation Mechanism

Photobiomodulation Parkinson's Study

Visible red and near infrared light energy stimulates cells to generate more energy facilitating self-repair. The healing takes place within the mitochondria through an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase. This enzyme accepts and converts the light (or photonic) energy into cellular energy (ATP) and other gene transcription factors leading to cellular repair and regeneration.

Will Photobiomodulation Therapy Interfere with My Daily Life?

No. You are welcome to receive the therapy while working, reading or doing anything really. Dr. Lim, the inventor, recommends that people with more serious health issues such as Alzheimers might be advised to do the therapy at night while going to sleep. The treatment duration lasts only 20 minutes.

Photobiomodulation Parkinson's study

Photobiomodulation Therapy while Working

Summary

Claim a 10% discount when ordering when you use the Parkinsons Recovery discount code of healing4me. The website to order is https://www.vielight.com

  1. Get 6 months of use to see if it offers symptomatic relief or not.
  2. Risk is reduced 80% since you can return the device within the 6 month period after purchase for an 80% refund of the purchase price.
  3. Everyone in the family can use the therapy.

Vielight obviously has confidence in their product which is a very encouraging sign. I have never heard of any company that offered a 6 month warranty. You can purchase any of the Vielight devices from the Vielight website or by calling them.

Photobiomodulation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

An assembly of recent research studies that report very favorable outcomes using photobiomodulation for traumatic brain injuries is presented here:
https://www.alzheimersrecovery.com/photobiomodulation-for-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi/

Robert Rodgers PhD
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
Olympia Washington
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
877-526-4646

What follows is an email I have permission to post regarding the photobiomodulation gamma device from Vielight. As with any therapy, do your due diligence in deciding whether this therapy is right for you.

“I want to let you know my wife’s experience so far with the Vielight gamma device.

We received the device on 1/25/18 and started using the device per Dr. Lim’s instructions 6 days on 1 day off. It took about 3 weeks to start seeing benefits. The benefits have been clearer head, more confident, better balance(hasn’t fallen since 1/15/18 with prior multiple falls weekly), better gait, much less threshold challenges, and has been able to reduce medication by about a third.

A little history about my wife, she has had Parkinson’s since 1995. Per her neurologist as of May 2017 she was level 4 with the disease ready for wheel chair. In June 2017 we began our journey with hrhyperbaric.com here in Norfolk, Va. She completed 40 dives, which basically gave her her life back. It was the best money we have ever spent on her treatment. You can see her video on their website.
After the last month of the vielight, we have experienced an extension of the benefits similar to HBOT but the Vielight has done more overall and at this point is much better investment.
Thanks again for getting the word out on Vielight. Please feel free to use this information to help others.”
Respectfully,
Gordon Glover
[ghgmtg@gmail.com]

Overwhelmed and Overstimulated

August 26, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Overwhelmed and Overstimulated?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed and overstimulated. With a barrage of options to consider it is easy to get caught up in the chaos. I have a suggested for you in the video. There are other strategies you can use to regain control and find a sense of balance. Let’s explore what these feelings mean and how to manage them effectively.

Understanding what it means to be Overwhelmed and Overstimulated

So overwhelmed you are stuck in a hole?Overwhelm occurs when the demands on your time, energy, or emotions exceed your capacity to handle them. This can be triggered by work pressures, personal responsibilities, or a combination of both. The result is often a feeling of being stuck, helpless, or incapable of managing your tasks.

Overstimulation, on the other hand, refers to being bombarded with too much sensory input—whether it’s through digital media, noisy environments, or excessive social interactions. This sensory overload can lead to fatigue, irritability, and difficulty focusing.

The Impact on Mental Health

Being both overwhelmed and overstimulated has significant effects on mental health. They can contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnout. When you’re constantly in a state of stress, your body remains in a heightened state of alertness, which can affect your overall well-being.

Strategies to Combat Overwhelm and Overstimulation

1. Prioritize and Organize

Start by listing your tasks and responsibilities. Use a prioritization method like the Eisenhower Matrix to distinguish between what’s urgent and important versus what can be delegated or postponed. Breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable steps can also make them seem less daunting.

2. Set Boundaries

Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Set specific times to check emails or work on projects and stick to them. Communicate these boundaries to colleagues and family members to help manage their expectations.

3. Practice Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

Incorporate mindfulness practices like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga into your daily routine. These techniques can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and improve your focus.

4. Limit Exposure to Sensory Overload

Be mindful of your sensory environment. Limit screen time, especially on social media, and take regular breaks from technology. Create a calming space at home or work where you can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed.

5. Engage in Physical Activity

Exercise is a powerful tool for managing stress and improving mood. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a workout session, or a relaxing stretch, physical activity can help clear your mind and boost your energy levels.

6. Seek Support

Don’t hesitate to reach out for support if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Talking to friends, family, or a mental health professional can provide relief and offer new perspectives on managing stress.

7. Practice Self-Care

Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it’s reading a book, taking a bath, or enjoying a hobby, self-care is crucial for maintaining mental and emotional health.

Finding Your Balance

Finding balance in a hectic world requires intentional effort and self-awareness. By understanding what triggers your feelings of overwhelm and overstimulation, and implementing strategies to address them, you can create a more manageable and fulfilling life.

Remember, it’s okay to take a step back and reassess your priorities. Embrace the process of finding what works best for you and make adjustments as needed. Balance is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing journey of self-care and adaptation.

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

Vagus Nerve Device

August 26, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Vagus nerve stimulation is included in the therapies offered by a variety of different health care practitioners.  Vielight, the gold standardVagus Nerve company that conducts photobiomodulation (light therapy) research and invents devices based on research, has just introduced an affordable vagus nerve device that stimulates the Vagus Nerve. The Vielight Vagus can be used together with the Vielight Neuro to complement and maximize outcomes.

Visit this link below for detailed information about the Vielight Vagus: Vielight Vagus Device

To claim a 10% discount when ordering the Vagus Device or any of their devices, enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping cart. Click on Order Vagus to purchase.

https://www.vielight.com
877-355-8012
USD $699.00

Due to demand for the Vagus nerve device it is currently on back order.  Email them at  info@vielight.com to be notified when the Vagus Device is back in stock.

About the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve is crucial in regulating many of our bodies’ most basic functions. One of the most important aspects of the vagus nerve is its direct connection between the brain and the gut.

Neuroplasticity: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is associated with promoting changes in the brain’s structure and function, improving connectivity and neural network efficiency.

Cognitive Enhancement: Studies have explored the impact of  Vagus Nerve Stimulation on cognitive functions. Findings suggest improvements in memory, attention, and other cognitive domains.

While Vagus Nerve stimulation is commonly conducted through electrical stimulation, the Vielight Vagus device offers non-invasive stimulation with light energy based on the principles of photobiomodulation (PBM).

As a patented device, the Vielight Vagus stands as the world’s only photobiomodulation device specifically designed for vagus nerve stimulation.

 Benefits of Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

Stimulating the vagus nerve offers a variety of benefits to both physical and mental health. Some of these include:

  1. Reduced inflammation: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has been shown to help regulate inflammation in the body, which can be beneficial for conditions where inflammation plays a role, such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
  2. Lowered heart rate and blood pressure: Activation of the vagus nerve can lead to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure, promoting cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of heart disease.
  3. Improved mood: Vagus nerve stimulation has been linked to improvements in mood and alleviation of symptoms in mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. It can also enhance feelings of well-being.
  4. Enhanced digestion: The vagus nerve plays a key role in regulating digestion by increasing stomach acidity and digestive enzyme production, as well as promoting gut motility. Stimulation can aid in alleviating digestive issues.
  5. Better sleep: VNS has been associated with improvements in sleep patterns and overall sleep quality, making it potentially beneficial for those with sleep disorders.
  6. Pain relief: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can help in reducing chronic pain by modulating pain perception and decreasing inflammation associated with pain conditions.
  7. Improved memory and cognitive function: Some studies suggest that VNS may enhance memory and cognitive abilities, which could be beneficial for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
  8. Epilepsy management: Vagus nerve stimulation is an established treatment for epilepsy that does not respond well to medication, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures.
  9. Enhanced immune response: Activation of the vagus nerve affects immune system function, potentially boosting immune responses to infections and diseases.

Vagus nerve stimulation using photobiomodulation shows promise across a wide range of health benefits, though the extent and specific effects will vary based on individual health conditions.

Note: This video post is a part of my Shut Down Anxiety online course that introduces dozens of proven methods to shut down anxiety. We do not have any research evidence on this option yet, but I believe it merits serious consideration. For more information and the register for my Shut Down Anxiety online course, visit the Shut Down Anxiety course overview.

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

How to Manifest Rock Solid Walking

August 24, 2024 / / 1 Comment

In this video I preview a marvelous suggestion for how to manifest rock solid walking.

Here is the clip of my interview with John Pepper.

This suggestion to manifest centered and balanced walking is one among – get this – 144 other therapies, techniques and approaches to manifest rock solid walking covered in my RockManifest Rock Solid Waling Solid Walking online course. The ideas and techniques are drawn from 275 interviews I have hosted on Parkinsons Recovery Radio over the past two decades. Visit the link below for more information about the course:

https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/rock-solid-walking/

John Pepper, author of Reverse Parkinsons Disease, is a Parkinson’s Patient with six decades of experience. What has helped John manifest recovery is:

  • Taking Conscious Control of all movements
  • Doing Energetic Exercise
  • Managing Stress
  • Adopting a Positive Attitude

Below is the study which reports on the benefits of conscious control of movements to manifest Rock Solid Walking.

Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2007 Mar-Apr;21(2):123-6. Duration of Parkinson disease is associated with an increased propensity for “reinvestment”. R S W Masters, H S Pall, K M A MacMahon, F F Eves

Abstract

Background: As a consequence of difficulties in movement initiation and execution, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are typically encouraged to consciously monitor and control the mechanics of their actions. This is described as ‘reinvestment’ and has been shown to help mediate effective motor output.

Objective: To examine the propensity for reinvestment in a sample of people with PD.

Methods: A volunteer sample of 55 people with PD was asked to complete a previously validated measure, the Reinvestment Scale. A sub-sample (and age matched controls) was asked to complete a recently developed, movement specific, version of the Scale. Data was collected on Mini Mental State Examination and the Hoehn & Yahr Scale. Participant demographics, including age of onset and duration of disease, were also collated.

Results: Multiple regression analyses showed that duration of disease was associated with reinvestment score on both the Reinvestment Scale and the Movement Specific Reinvestment Scale.

Conclusions: Participants appeared to become more aware of the mechanics of their actions over time. Possible explanations for this finding are discussed with reference to rehabilitation.

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

Can You Reverse Parkinson’s Disease?

August 24, 2024 / / 8 Comments

The question “can you reverse Parkinson’s disease” is answered for you here. 

What really matters when it comes down to a successful program of recovery?

What needs to happen to celebrate a reversal of Parkinson’s disease?

Results of my annual Parkinsons Recovery survey answer the question posed here – can you reverse Parkinson’s disease.  What survey you ask?

Parkinsons Recovery Annual Survey

Each year during the holiday season I send out a question survey to members of the global Parkinsons Recovery audience. The question asked on the survey was:

Please list below natural therapies that have helped you experience relief from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

I am always surprised and awed with the variety and diversity of therapies reported to have been helpful by members of the Parkinsons Recovery audience. When I examined results of the survey, I asked myself the question – what is the common theme here?

The answer quickly became crystal clear. Therapies reported to have been useful in reversing Parkinson’s symptoms turn down the volume of the sympathetic nervous system (which inflames symptoms) and switch on the parasympathetic (which soothes symptoms).

There is no single approach, method or therapy that permanently flips the switch. Each person discovers their own unique way to make this happen for themselves.

Dozens of therapies are reported to have been useful in this regard as reflected in my survey. They are now thoroughly listed and documented in my online course What Really Matters that rolls out a comprehensive explanation and review of each recovery  option. Click on the What Really Matters Link below to register and take advantage of the 7 day free trial.

What Really Matters

While there are a surprising number of natural therapies that help, I wanted you to know about several in particular. Which ones among the many natural therapies will offer relief from your Parkinson’s symptoms? Consider the following possibilities that are reviewed in detail in this course.

Tumeric

Tumeric
Turmeric helps prevent depletion of dopamine, reduces oxidative stress and reverses inflammation

Magnesium

Magnesium
Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant which helps address issues with rigidity and constipation.

Lions Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms show welcome benefits as a therapy to reverse symptoms

PEMF

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
One reason detoxes are unsuccessful is compromised circulation. PEMF is an ideal therapy to address this problem.

Passion Flower

Passion Flower
Some persons who experience neurological symptoms report Passion Flower has been helpful

Online Course Information 

The new What Really Matters online course rolls out a comprehensive explanation and review of each recovery  option. Click on the What Really Matters Link below to register  and take advantage of the 7 day free trial.

What Really Matters

Fasting

Fasting
Fasting is a natural way for the body to produce ketones which are the most efficient fuel for our brains.

Eliminate Dairy

Eliminate Dairy
Research consistently reports that eating dairy is a significant predictor of who experiences symptoms of Parkinson’s.

CBD Oil

CBD Oil
Research studies report that CBD helps to shut down anxiety. Once anxiety is brought under control, relief of symptoms follows.

Photobiomodulation

Light Therapy – Photobiomodulation
Reports from persons who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s indicate light therapy has a beneficial impact on symptoms for 9 out of 10 users

Fava Bean Tincture

Fava Beans
Aunt Bean has formulated a home made fava bean tincture that offers welcome relief from her Parkinson’s symptoms. Here is the recipe so you can prepare it for yourself.

Healthy diet

Food as Medicine
Do you insist on only eating organic food? Great, but guess what? Eating organic is not enough. The food necessary for cellular healing is actually not available or sold in most food outlets.

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a natural anti-oxidant that boosts glutathione levels which are usually dangerously low in persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Low Dose Naltrezone (LDN)

Low Dose Naltrezone (LDN)
Low Dose Naltrezone (LDN) is a prescription medicine that boosts the immune system. It is reported by some persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s to have been beneficial.

Hot Ginger Spine Therapy

Hot Ginger Spine Therapy
Macrobiotic Guru Warren Kramer’s Hot Ginger Spine Therapy

Secret to Recovery

Secret to Recovery
When most people get sick they immediately gravitate toward finding something they can put into their body, but …

Important of Life Style Balance

Importance of Balance in Diet and Lifestyle
Excesses in diet and lifestyle sustain tremors. When you eat mostly meat or carbs – you are out of balance. When you work 24/7 you are out of balance.

Inclined Bed Therapy

Inclined Bed Therapy
Improve circulation while you sleep by raising the head of your bed 6-8 inches.

Energy Kick Start

Infusion of Energy
An Exercise to Kick Start Your Energy using your siren voice along with a simple movement of arms and body.

Fermented Papaya

Fermented Papaya

Detoxes

Three Types of Toxins
There is no such thing as a single detox protocol that gets rid of any and all toxins. So, which therapies should be used for which toxins?

Heavy Metal Detoxes

Heavy Metal Toxicity
Types of heavy metal toxicity and methods to detox them

Issues with Parkinson's devices to help tie shoes

Problems with Tying Shoe Laces or Buttoning a Shirt?
Devices designed to make typing shoe laces or buttoning your shirt easier may not be in your best and highest good.

Vibration Therapy

Vibration Therapy
Vibration Therapy offers symptom relief.

Yoga

Yoga
Many individuals who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s report Yoga has been a life saver.

Emotion Code

Emotion Code

Dozens of natural options have been shown to offer relief from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The listing of possibilities above offers a sneak preview of the many shown to be helpful.

Summary: Can You Reverse Parkinson’s Disease

My answer to the question is obviously yes.

Dozens options like the ones listed above are rolled out in my new “What Really Matters” online course. Each option is thoroughly documented, accompanied by the research evidence that evaluates each option’s efficacy for persons who experience Parkinson’s symptoms. Selections are inspired by what members of my audience report has helped them get relief from their symptoms. I list each option in the course because I know it has helped some people reverse their symptoms.

Click on the What Really Matters Link below to register and take advantage of the 7 day free trial.

What Really Matters

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Olympia, Washington
877-526-4646
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

 

Rock Solid Walking

August 20, 2024 / / 16 Comments

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.

Click on the image below to register for Rock Solid Walkingrock solid walking

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.

Click on the image below to register:. rock solid walking online course

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!

Click on the image below to register:rock solid walking online course

Robert Rodgers PhD

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

Brain Power Exercises

August 18, 2024 / / 1 Comment

Most people choose to suppress the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with medications or supplements. And why not? If you can begin to feel “normal”, you can begin leading a “normal” life. Brain power exercises are an entertaining and effective way to boost existing neural networks and create new ones.

Whole Brain Power

Michael Lavery, Author of Whole Brain Power

Michael Lavery, author of Whole Brain Power: The Fountain of Youth for the Mind and Body. has invented fascinating and innovative ways to increase and enhance the integrity and functionality of your brain. You read my last sentence correctly.

  • You can get a lot smarter!
  • Your memory and recall can improve significantly!
  • Your handwriting can improve!
  • Your can become more focused!
  • You can lift depression!
  • You can reclaim your life force!

All of this is possible, Michael explains, when you start a program of brain power exercises that exercise your brain in ways you never before even imagined. I like his approach because it puts you in the driver’s seat of your recovery and allows medicines and  supplements to take a back seat rather than front seat.

Joining Michael in my interview with him is Len Fox who discusses his own experience with taking Michael’s program of brain power exercises seriously.

More about Brain Power Exercises

The fine and gross motor controls of the hands help to grow the brain.  This brain growth occurs specifically on the surface of the brain as well as certain anatomical areas of the hippocampi structures, the corpus collosum and the cerebellum. The growth of myelin occurs with improved procedural memories.  When the myelin thickens on the axon sheaths, chemical changes occur with the production of a  master steroid. This process helps maintain homeostasis within the brain.

The brain has the ability to create new neurons in a process called neurogenesis. The brain has much greater plasticity than previously recognized.This is encouraging news for anyone dealing with mild cognitive impairment. People dealing with Parkinson’s  and Alzheimer’s can be inspired to become more proactive with the issues of doing certain brain exercises that can help to rewire both hemispheres.

One of the tenets of whole brain exercises is to work on ambidexterity with handwriting drills and to also work on mirror writing.  This exercise is called “Da Vinci writing.”  It is one in which the practitioner writes from right to left with cursive penmanship.  The other ambidextrous drill is to bounce a golf ball off a mallet and to do so with either hand.

People with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s make tremendous strides in these areas where initially they had coordination problems.

To keep your program focused, Michael Lavery has also published a Whole Brain Power: Workbook & Progress Journal

How to Boost your dog's brain power

Canine IQ Quests

I suspect you may be thinking – really? I thought I was born which a fixed level of brain power. Do you have a dog? If so, I suggest test out the ability of anyone to get smarter – even dogs. Click on the Canine IQ Quests image for information about mind exercises that boost the brain power of a dog!

 

Robert Rodgers PhD
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

How to Release Trauma from the Body

August 15, 2024 / / 0 Comments

The therapy that I personally found was most beneficial in releasing my own trauma is described here: https://www.breathwork.today

How to Release Trauma from the Body: Reclaim Your Well-Being

Trauma isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s also stored in our bodies. When we experience trauma, our bodies can react in ways that are often invisible but deeply impactful. This can manifest as chronic tension, pain, or even illness. Releasing trauma from the body requires a multifaceted approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to release trauma from the body to help start your journey toward restoring your health.

Trauma is the body’s response to an overwhelming experience that exceeds our ability to cope. This can include experiences like abuse, accidents, or chronic stress. When trauma occurs, our nervous system can become dysregulated, leading to a state of constant alertness or hyperarousal. This state can cause physical symptoms such as muscle tension, pain, and digestive issues.

The body stores trauma in various ways:

  • Muscle Tension: Stress and trauma often cause muscles to contract and remain tight.
  • Postural Changes: Trauma can lead to habitual postures that may contribute to discomfort or pain.
  • Chronic Pain: Many people with unresolved trauma experience chronic pain without a clear physical cause.
  • Digestive Issues: The gut is highly sensitive to stress, often manifesting as digestive disturbances.

Techniques for How to Release Trauma from the Body

  1. Somatic Experiencing: Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, somatic experiencing focuses on the body’s sensations rather than the narrative of the trauma. The goal is to help individuals become aware of their physical responses and gradually release the energy associated with traumatic experiences. This technique often involves body awareness exercises, mindful breathing, and gentle movement.
  2. Bodywork and Massage Therapy: Various forms of bodywork can help release stored trauma. Techniques like deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy can address the physical manifestations of trauma. Working with a skilled therapist can help release muscle tension and promote a sense of relaxation.
  3. Yoga and Movement Practices: Yoga can be particularly effective for trauma release. It encourages mindfulness and body awareness while promoting relaxation and flexibility. Trauma-informed yoga classes are designed to create a safe space and offer gentle, supportive movements that can help release stored tension.
  4. Breathwork: Breathwork techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing and holotropic breathwork, can help regulate the nervous system and release pent-up emotions. By focusing on the breath, you can help bring your body back to a state of equilibrium and foster a sense of calm.
  5. Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help you become more attuned to your body’s signals and emotions. Techniques such as guided imagery or progressive muscle relaxation can assist in processing and releasing trauma.
  6. Trauma-Informed Therapy: Working with a therapist who is trained in trauma-informed care can provide support in navigating and healing from trauma. Techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or cognitive-behavioral therapy can be integrated with body-focused approaches to address trauma comprehensively.
  7. Art and Expressive Therapies: Creative outlets such as art, music, and dance can help express and process trauma that may be difficult to articulate verbally. Engaging in these activities can facilitate emotional release and physical relaxation.
  8. Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep are crucial for overall well-being. These lifestyle choices support your body’s ability to heal and manage stress effectively.

Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment

Creating a safe space is essential for trauma release. This includes:

  • Finding Support: Surround yourself with supportive individuals who understand and respect your healing journey.
  • Setting Boundaries: Be mindful of your limits and take care to avoid situations or people that may trigger or exacerbate trauma.
  • Practicing Self-Compassion: Be gentle with yourself as you navigate the healing process. Recognize that healing is a gradual journey and honor your progress, no matter how small.

Conclusion

Releasing trauma from the body is a profound and ongoing process that requires patience and self-compassion. By integrating techniques that address both physical and emotional aspects, you can begin to release stored trauma and foster a sense of well-being. Remember, healing is a personal journey, and what works best for you may evolve over time. Be open to exploring different methods and seek support as needed. Your body has an incredible capacity for healing, and with time and care, you can reclaim your health and vitality.

Do I Have Trauma?

August 15, 2024 / / 0 Comments

In the previous post I pointed out that everyone has been traumatized to one extent or another. The answer to the question “do I have trauma” is always going to be yes for everyone. If you are still not convinced , here is a list of the many sources of trauma. I am guessing you see many that apply to you!

The Many Sources of Trauma

This post addresses the question “do I have Trauma?”. I will cut to the quick and provide my answer to this question up front. My answer is yes and I do not even know you!

1. Early Childhood Experiences

Early childhood is a critical period where foundational experiences shape our emotional and psychological development. Sources of trauma during this time can include:

  • Abuse and Neglect: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect, can have profound impacts on a child’s sense of safety and self-worth.
  • Parental Separation or Divorce: The disruption of family structures can lead to feelings of instability and abandonment.
  • Exposure to Domestic Violence: Witnessing violence between caregivers can create a pervasive sense of fear and helplessness.

2. Emotional and Psychological Trauma

Trauma can also stem from emotional and psychological experiences that may not always be visible but are deeply felt:

  • Bullying and Harassment: Experiences of being bullied or harassed, whether in school, work, or social settings, can lead to lasting emotional scars.
  • Rejection and Abandonment: Emotional rejection, such as feeling unloved or unwanted, can impact self-esteem and relationships.
  • Traumatic Loss: The death of a loved one or the end of a significant relationship can cause intense grief and a sense of profound loss.

3. Accidents and Physical Injuries

Accidents and injuries, whether minor or severe, can also be sources of trauma:

  • Car Accidents: Even if no physical injury occurs, the psychological impact of being in an accident can be significant.
  • Sports Injuries: Serious injuries from sports can lead to not only physical pain but also emotional trauma related to loss of ability or identity.

4. Natural Disasters and Environmental Trauma

Natural disasters and environmental events can be traumatic for those who experience them:

  • Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Floods: The devastation caused by these events can lead to significant emotional and psychological trauma.
  • Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: Long-term environmental changes can contribute to feelings of helplessness and anxiety about the future.

5. Violence and Crime

Exposure to violence and crime can leave lasting marks on individuals:

  • Witnessing or Experiencing Violence: Being directly involved in or witnessing violent acts, such as assaults or shootings, can be deeply traumatic.
  • Victimization: Being a victim of crime, such as theft or sexual assault, can lead to a range of psychological impacts, including PTSD.

6. Medical Trauma

Medical experiences, particularly those that are invasive or life-threatening, can also be sources of trauma:

  • Serious Illness or Surgery: The experience of a severe illness or undergoing major surgery can be traumatic, especially if it involves a lengthy recovery or a significant change in quality of life.
  • Childbirth: For some individuals, childbirth can be a traumatic experience, particularly if it involves complications or medical interventions.

7. Cultural and Societal Factors

Broader societal and cultural factors can also contribute to trauma:

  • Discrimination and Racism: Experiences of racial or cultural discrimination can lead to profound psychological effects, including feelings of marginalization and powerlessness.
  • Historical Trauma: For some communities, historical events, such as colonization or genocide, can have intergenerational impacts that continue to affect individuals today.

8. Personal and Interpersonal Relationships

The dynamics within personal and interpersonal relationships can also be a source of trauma:

  • Abusive Relationships: Relationships characterized by emotional, physical, or verbal abuse can lead to significant trauma.
  • Codependency and Manipulation: Dysfunctional relational patterns, such as codependency or emotional manipulation, can contribute to ongoing psychological distress.

The therapy that I personally found was most beneficial in releasing my own trauma is described here: https://www.breathwork.today

Conclusion

Understanding the diverse sources of trauma is a crucial step in addressing and healing from its impacts. Trauma can originate from many different experiences and contexts, each contributing to an individual’s emotional and psychological well-being in unique ways. Recognizing these sources allows for a more compassionate approach to both self-care and supporting others who may be navigating their own traumatic experiences.

If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma, seeking professional help from therapists, counselors, or support groups can be an important step toward healing and recovery. Remember, acknowledging and addressing trauma is a sign of strength, and there are resources available to support you on this journey.

Trauma Affects Everyone

August 15, 2024 / / 0 Comments

The therapy that I personally found was most beneficial in releasing my own trauma is described here: https://www.breathwork.today

Why Trauma Affects Everyone and How to Address It

Do you believe trauma affects everyone, even you? Trauma is a word that often conjures images of catastrophic events—natural disasters, violent crimes, or severe accidents. Yet, trauma is a deeply personal experience that can touch anyone, regardless of the severity of the events involved. It’s a universal aspect of the human condition, and understanding its impact is crucial for fostering empathy and creating supportive environments.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, and physiological response to events that are overwhelmingly distressing or life-threatening. While some traumas are clearly defined, such as surviving a natural disaster or a serious accident, others may stem from less visible sources, like childhood neglect, emotional abuse, or ongoing stress.

The impact of trauma is not confined to the event itself; it often reverberates through the individual’s life, affecting their mental and physical health, relationships, and overall well-being.

The Universality of Trauma

  1. Personal and Subjective Nature: Trauma is highly subjective. What one person might perceive as a minor inconvenience, another might experience as a profound emotional crisis. This subjectivity means that trauma can affect anyone, irrespective of the outward appearance of their experiences.
  2. Cumulative Effects: Trauma is not always the result of a single event. For some, it accumulates over time through repeated exposure to stressors or through ongoing situations of abuse or neglect. These cumulative effects can build up and eventually overwhelm even those who seem outwardly resilient.
  3. Impact on Daily Life: Trauma can have far-reaching effects on daily functioning. It can influence how one interacts with others, their ability to concentrate, and their overall mental health. This can manifest as anxiety, depression, or chronic stress, which can be debilitating if left unaddressed.

The Broad Spectrum of How Trauma Affects Everyone

Trauma’s impact is broad and can affect everyone in different ways:

  • Children: Exposure to trauma at a young age can shape a child’s development and affect their emotional regulation, behavior, and ability to form healthy relationships.
  • Adults: In adults, trauma can lead to various mental health issues, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The stress and coping mechanisms developed in response to trauma can also affect career and interpersonal relationships.
  • Communities: Trauma can also have a collective impact on communities. For example, areas affected by repeated violence or systemic injustice may experience widespread psychological and social issues.

Addressing Trauma: A Collective Responsibility

Understanding that trauma affects everyone can pave the way for more compassionate and effective responses. Here’s how we can address it collectively:

  1. Promote Awareness: Raising awareness about the various forms of trauma and their impacts helps to create a more empathetic society. Education can dismantle stigmas and encourage individuals to seek help when needed.
  2. Support Systems: Building strong support systems—whether through friends, family, or community resources—provides a safety net for those struggling with trauma. Offering a listening ear, understanding, and encouragement can make a significant difference.
  3. Access to Professional Help: Encouraging and facilitating access to mental health professionals is vital. Therapy and counseling can offer valuable tools and support for those dealing with trauma.
  4. Self-Care and Resilience Building: Promoting self-care practices and resilience-building strategies helps individuals manage stress and heal from traumatic experiences. This can include mindfulness, exercise, and other self-care routines.
  5. Policy and Systemic Change: Advocating for policies that address the root causes of trauma and support mental health can create environments that foster healing and resilience on a larger scale.

Trauma Affects Everyone Conclusion

Trauma is a pervasive part of the human experience that transcends individual circumstances and affects everyone in some way. By acknowledging its universal impact and addressing it with compassion and proactive measures, we can create a society that better supports and heals all its members. Whether through personal support, professional help, or systemic change, understanding and addressing trauma is essential for fostering a more resilient and empathetic world.

Ketones for Parkinsons Disease

August 10, 2024 / / 2 Comments

William Curtis talks about his efforts to understand how ketones for Parkinsons disease have helped with his symptoms. His symptoms surfaced at the age of 45 in the year 2000 and has been instrumental in collaborating with NIH researcher Richard Veech in Washington DC.

What follows are the questions I ask Bill during the interview today on Parkinsons Recovery Radio.

To learn more about the new ketone ester visit this website:
https://www.ketoneaid.com/

What follows is a list of questions Bill answer on the topic of ketones for Parkinsons disease:

How did Parkinsons affect your life?

What led you to experiment with ketosis?

After the ketogenic exercise, what did you do to find out more about how ketosis could help your Parkinsons symptoms?

What is the purpose of fasting?

What is the purpose of the morning fat and coffee mixture?

What happens when you eat too much carbohydrate?

What happens when you eat too much protein?

Can exercise take you out of ketosis?

Can stress take you out of ketosis?

What supplements do you take to support ketosis?

What do you think is causing the improvement in symptoms?

Have you been able to cut back on the Parkinsons medications?

What do you think is going on as far as the disease progression you personally are experiencing?

Where do you think the use of ketosis in Parkinsons is going?

What is a Ketone Diet?

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, limited protein and carbohydrate diet that encourages the body to burn fat.  When we eat carbohydrates, they convert to glucose which is the primary fuel for brain function. When there is little to no carbohydrates that are ingested, your liver converts fat into and ketone bodies. The ketones become natural food for your brain rather than using glucose as an energy source.

Ketones can also be produced by the body when you eat a high fat diet. A cocktail in the morning consisting of a drink composed of coffee, butter, whipped cream and coconut oil (and/or MCT oil) is used by some persons with Parkinsons who pursue a ketone diet. The body uses the fats to product ketones.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me
Olympia, Washington

 

High-Dose Thiamine: A Novel, Promising Therapy for Parkinson’s disease

August 8, 2024 / / 12 Comments

High Dose ThiamineParkinsons Recovery is dedicated to identifying promising new therapies that offer the promise of reversing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. One such therapy, High-Dose Thiamine, was discussed on Parkinsons Recovery Radio by Italian neurologist Antonio Constantini MD. He has been prescribing High Dose Thiamine as a treatment for his Parkinson’s patients with good success. Click on the pointer to hear the replay.

Brief Summary of the Q&A Follows

What Results have Your Parkinsons Patients Experienced?

It depends in part on whether the person has been recently experienced symptoms of Parkinson’s or has had them for several years. For the newly diagnosed taking high dose thiamine (whether by oral tablet or injection) reduces motor symptoms on average by 50% to 70% for persons who have recently begun experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms. In selected cases a patient can celebrate experiencing no symptoms. Improvements in motor symptoms are common.

For patients who have experienced symptoms for a long period of time, Dr.Costantini prescribes L-dopa and other more traditional medications. Such patients are also reported to experience symptom relief but results are generally not as dramatic.

How “High” Does the Thiamine Dosage Need to Be?

The recommended dosage varies considerably from patient to patient and is determined only after a medical checkup. Many factors influence the dosage that is prescribed. Possibilities range from 1 gram up to 4 grams a day of Vitamin B1 which is 1,000 to 4,000 times the normally recommended dose.

For some patients requiring the higher doses Dr. Costantini may administer B1 injections of 100 milligrams twice a week for a total intake of 200 milligrams each week of treatment.

Why Do You Prescribe High Dose Thiamine for your Parkinson’s Patients?

When there is a deficiency of thiamine, the result is a dysfunction in
metabolism. For persons experiencing Parkinsons symptoms, Dr. Costantini hypothesized there is a deficiency in the update of thiamine to the brain cells that produce dopamine.

How Quickly Do Parkinson’s Patients Begin to Experience Relief from Symptoms?

If they are taking Thiamine in tablet or powder form, it typically takes 2-3 days to experience symptomatic improvement. When shots or injections are administered the improvement can typically be experienced in 30-45 minutes.

Once a patient begins taking high dose thiamine Dr. Costantini reports that they typically must continue taking it to receive continued benefits. It is possible to take short breaks without incurring troublesome setbacks.

What Conditions Other the Parkinson’s Is High Dose Thiamine Therapy Useful?

Dr. Costantini reports that high dose thiamine is also useful for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cluster headaches, migraines and Huntington’s disease.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

 

 

 

Can Parkinson’s Disease Be Reversed?

August 1, 2024 / / 3 Comments

Perhaps you are one among people individuals who have been wondering whether anyone has succeeded in reversing the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Everyone says the condition is degenerative. Can Parkinson’s disease be reversed? Take a peak at my new video to discover the answer.

Parkinsons Recovery Radio is one of the many free services I support through Parkinsons Recovery. I began hosting guests on the show in 2008. To date, there are over 270 shows that have aired and are available for free replays any time of the day or night. Over seventy (70) of these shows have been interviews with individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who found ways to reverse some if not all of their symptoms.

The cumulative evidence from these radio show interviews leads me to conclude the answer to the question “can Parkinson’s Disease be reversed” is yes.

The update to my book Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease provides detailed information about these guests and the dates the shows were aired.

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

P.S. Sales of Road to Recovery help to subsidize the expenses to provide replays of all Parkinsons Recovery radio show interviews for free to all listeners.

Can Parkinson's disease be reversed

Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Memory Training for Dementia

July 24, 2024 / / 0 Comments

As discussed in my short video, memory training for dementia is a strategy we all need to engage as we age whether our current age is 20 or 80!

Information about the Parkinsons Recovery Mindwork challenges is here:
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery

Below is an abstract from a study that examined the usefulness of memory training for 76 individuals currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease:

Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2020 Mar;72:13-22. doi: 10.1016. Effects of working memory training in patients with Parkinson’s disease without cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial. Anja Ophey , Kathrin Giehl , Sarah Rehberg , Carsten Eggers , Paul Reker , Thilo van Eimeren , Elke Kalbe 

Objective: To determine the feasibility and evaluate effects of a computerized working memory (WM) training (WMT) in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) on cognitive and clinical outcomes.

Methods: 76 patients with PD without cognitive impairment were randomized to either the WMT group (n = 37), who participated in a 5-week adaptive WMT, or a passive waiting-list control group (CG, n = 39). Patients underwent clinical and neuropsychological examination at baseline, after training, and at 3-months follow-up, with verbal WM and non-verbal WM as primary outcomes. Outcome assessors were blinded for group allocation.

Results: All WMT participants completed the training successfully and reported high levels of motivation for and satisfaction with the training. Repeated-measures, linear mixed-effects models revealed positive training effects for the WMT group compared to the CG in verbal working memory with a small relative effect size 0.39 [95%CI 0.05; 0.76] for the 3-months follow-up only. No other reliable training effects in cognitive and clinical variables were found for either point of time.

Conclusions: In this randomized controlled trial, memory training for dementia is feasible and yielded some evidence for 3-months follow-up training gains in patients with Parkinsons disease. WMT might be an effective intervention to prevent cognitive decline in this patient group.

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

Are EMFs Dangerous?

July 24, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Are EMFs Dangerous or Not?

Are EMFs dangerous or not is the question on everyone’s mind. Research below signals a serious alarm about the dangers of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs)

Curr Alzheimer Res. 2022;19(2):119-132. Low Intensity Electromagnetic Fields Act via Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Activation to Cause Very Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: 18 Distinct Types of Evidence. Martin L Pall

Abstract

Electronically generated electromagnetic fields (EMFs), including those used in wireless communication such as cell phones, Wi-Fi and smart meters, are coherent, producing very high electric and magnetic forces, which act on the voltage sensor of voltage-gated calcium channels to produce increases in intracellular calcium [Ca2+]i.

The calcium hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has shown that each of the important AD-specific and nonspecific causal elements is produced by excessive [Ca2+]i. [Ca2+]i acts in AD via excessive calcium signaling and the peroxynitrite/oxidative stress/inflammation pathway, which are each elevated by EMFs.An apparent vicious cycle in AD involves amyloid-beta protein (A?) and [Ca2+]i. Three types of epidemiology suggest EMF causation of AD, including early onset AD.

Extensive animal model studies show that low intensity EMFs cause neurodegeneration, including AD, with AD animals having elevated levels of A?, amyloid precursor protein and BACE1. Rats exposed to pulsed EMFs every day are reported to develop universal or near universal very early onset neurodegeneration, including AD; these findings are superficially similar to humans with digital dementia. EMFs producing modest increases in [Ca2+]i can also produce protective, therapeutic effects. The therapeutic pathway and peroxynitrite pathway inhibit each other.

A summary of 18 different findings is provided, which collectively provide powerful evidence for EMF causation of AD. The author is concerned that smarter, more highly pulsed “smart” wireless communication may cause widespread very, very early onset AD in human populations.

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

Remarkable Story of Recovery from Parkinsons

July 11, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Have been struggling with the ups and downs of recovery? Has your success been terribly frustrating? Check out John Colemans remarkable story of recovery from Parkinsons.

If so, you are not alone. Naturopath John Coleman ND from Australia offers an honestJohn coleman's remarkable story of recovery from Parkinsons account of his journey down the road to recovery which took 3 1/2 years. He is symptom free today. This truly is a remarkable story of recovery from Parkinsons.

John refers to two therapies in particular that were especially helpful to his recovery: Bowen Therapy and the Aquas. More information is provided for each in the links below:

Bowen Therapy
https://www.americanbowen.academy/find-a-bowen-therapy-practitioner

Aquas
https://www.aquas.us

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

Hydration Benefits

July 9, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Below are the questions I asked Jaroslov Boublik PhD, one of the researchers who formulated the Aquas, about how and why hydration benefits healing the body from the inside out.  

  • Why can’t we become better hydrated by simply drinking more water?
  • Why do we become more dehydrated as we age?
  • Why is a well hydrated body essential to eliminating toxins from the body?

    How do the following affect hydration?

Salt
Energy Drinks
Coffee
Alcohol
Milk

  • What are the symptoms of dehydration?
  • Do structured water products facilitate better hydration?
  • Does good hydration help alleviate symptoms of diseases?

    Does good hydration improve:

    • Mental clarity?
      Digestion?
      Make us look younger?
    • Body weight?

For more information about the Aquas visit: https://www.aquas.us

Vielight Photobiomodulation

July 2, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Visit this link to learn about Vielight photobiomodulation devices. https://www.vielight.com. Call them at 877-355-8012 for more information.

Tell the representative you are a member of the Parkinsons Recovery community and they will credit your order with a 10% discount. Or, if you order on line. enter the coupon code healing4me to claim the discount.

I have interviewed Dr. Lew Lim, the CEO of Vielight, on three different occasions since 2018. At the time of my first interview, we did not know whether persons diagnosed with neurological conditions would benefit from using his company’s devices. Now we do!

Visit the youtube presentation below by Dr. Lew Lim where he provides the science behind photobiomodulation and research findings.

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The company still offers the opportunity to use any device for 6 months. If you do not experience the relief you seek, you are invited to return the device for an 80% refund. I know of no other company that offers such a generous warranty.

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

Amino Acid Therapy

June 26, 2024 / / 0 Comments

This is an edited clip from my interview with Marty Hinz MD in 2018. Dr. Hinz is known internationally for developing amino acid protocol,

He addresses the following questions from me during the program today:

  1. What is the primary cause of Parkinsons disease?
  2. What the most effective Parkinsons disease treatment?
  3. What is carbidopa?
  4. Why is carbidopa used?
  5. How does carbidopa deplete vitamin B6?
  6. What happens when vitamin B6 depletes?

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

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