How can yoga help those with Parkinson’s disease? How can meditation help? Why is it important that caregivers also practice yoga and mediation? Elizabeth Armentino-Burd, Founder and Director of PD Wellness For Me, discusses her revelations about what really helps people improve Parkinson’s symptoms.
Learn more about what is her new DVD, PD Yoga For ME! Let’s Keep Moving Together!
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Parkinsons Recovery is dedicated to identify any and all options that provide people relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Reports indicate Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is one option that serves this purpose quite well indeed. The program today features Lexie and Julia Schopick, best-selling author of the book Honest Medicine who answer questions about LDN.
Hear all about people who are having wonderful successes taking LDN and also from those who have been presented with challenges related to LDN, especially with reference to convincing their doctors to prescribe it for them. This program is by far, the most informative and inspirational show to date on the benefits of LDN for Parkinson’s disease!
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Click on the purple arrow below to hear my radio show with Glen Pettibone who discusses the fascinating approach he has used to reverse his own Parkinson’s symptoms. All the answers for him were in the supermarket. Believe me when I say that you have never heard these suggestions before, as he created them himself.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
What follows is the slide show presentation which provides a visual display of the information discussed by David Overton
David Overton, PA-C of Olympia, Washington addresses all of these concerns and more. More specifically, he will address how to manage the side effects of drugs and how to reduce prescription drugs safely.
Visit the Parkinsons Recovery blog https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/side-effects-of-medications/ to see the slide show he will be following as he talks about the issues associated with drug side effects. You are warmly invited to listen to his fascinating discussion and read the information on his slides. That way you get to hear it and see it at the same time.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
What does dopamine depletion mean?
What are the symptoms?
What organs are affected?
How do you manage dopamine depletion?
What is the dopamine challenge test?
Can labs test for dopamine depletion?
Physician Assistant David Overton answers these and other questions about Parkinson’s, tremors and dopamine depletion.
Dopamine depletion affects between 8% to 17% of people A few of the problems associated with dopamine deficiency include anemia,, balance problems, blood sugar problems, bone density problems, circulation problems, digestion problems, food cravings, hand tremors, head and facial tremors, heart problems, low or high blood pressure, inability to lose weight, kidney problems, light headedness, low sex drive, nicotine cravings, obesity, Parkinson’s or Parkinson’s like symptoms, slow metabolism, slow or rigid movements, substance abuse, tension, tremors and thyroid disorders.
Dopamine problems are also related to personality problems: aggression, anger, carelessness, depression, guilt or feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, inability to handle stress, mood swings, procrastination and self destructive thoughts.
David will discuss these issues and how best to manage dopamine problems.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Lexie answers questions regarding her remarkable 5 year experience of taking Low Dose Naltrexone for her own Parkinson’s Disease. LDN is a proven-safe (by the FDA in 50mg doses!), off-label prescription drug, which has gained a great deal of attention over the past few years due to it’s remarkable disease modifying effects of controlling and reversing symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Why does Lexie have so many of the answers about LDN?
Lexie was officially diagnosed with PD in 2008, although her non-motor symptoms began about 20 years before that time. Over time Lexie has been able to titrate off her daily use of traditional PD medications, while controlling and reversing most of her own PD symptoms, thanks to LDN. You won’t want to miss this most informative show!
Recommend websites for more information on LDN:
Dr. David Gluck, M.D’s website: www.ldninfo.org
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Naturopath Dr. Tim Shannon provides an overview of Parkinson’s with a look at the basic physiology. This will make it easier to see how some solutions may play a part. He discusses some studied treatment options and exciting “creative” Parkinsons Disease options. Dr. Shannon embraces the concept of treating the Parkinson’s Disease patient versus the disease only.
From more information visit the Heart of Wellness website: https://heartofwellness.org
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Holistic Health Practitioner Barbara Frank discusses how she came to realize that Parkinson’s disease is a result of many factors. The main factor according to her empirical findings is a parasite that eats away the nervous system and critical neurons in the brain. Different people are affected in different ways, but she has found that excellent improvement can be attained by natural remedies which she discusses during the show. Visit www.barbarafrank222.com for more information
Holistic health practitioner Barbara Frank who has seen remarkable results using her unique approach to eliminating the critters in and on our body.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
The effect of Parkinsons on the voice has been in the news spotlight recently due to Linda Ronstadts recent revelation of her diagnosis of PD and her report that she can no longer sing. It is devastating for anyone, let alone a professional singer, to lose her voice. But does it have to happen? Join sound healer and voice expert Judith Kahealani Lynne as she shares some helpful tips on how to keep your voice active, audible and alive.
She is joined by Bianca Molle, author and wellness coach, and they tell us about the Healing Holiday in Hawaii for PWPs and Friends, planned for January, 2014 in Kona, Hawaii. Open and receive the gifts offered by the healing frequencies of this tropical Paradise. Supported by nourishing, organic, local foods and a restful environment, we will allow the island to work her healing magic on body/mind/heart/soul. We sill visit and do ceremony at sacred sites, learn the graceful movements of the hula, establish a regular qigong and toning practice, and commune with wild dolphins and humpback whales. This promises to be a life-changing experience.
Bianca shares the latest news about her book Reboot and Rejoice.
For Bianca visit:
www.mettamorphix.com
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
As both a psychotherapist and a long-term yoga teacher, Barbara Gage takes an integrative approach to her lifes professions, often combining both practices to help her clients achieve optimal mental health and physical well-being.
On sale September 17, 2013, Yoga and Parkinsons Disease: A Journey to Health and Healing, co-authored by Peggy van Hulsteyn, Barbara Gage, and Connie Wilson, is an easy-to-follow and encouraging yoga guide which specifically acknowledges the needs and limitations of a Parkinsons patient. In addition to the physical postures helping a PD student gain strength, balance, limberness, flexibility and elasticity, the components of yoga that Barbara tries to instill as a psychotherapist are calm, confidence, improved self-image, emotional/mental stability, spiritual awareness and meaning.
Listen the the show to discover how yoga can help Parkinsons patients breathe and stretch their way to a more fulfilling existence.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery