Category: recovery

Positive Deviants in Parkinson’s Disease: What do Non-Progressors have in Common

My guest today is Dr. Laurie Mischley ND who will be discussing her exciting research program and discoveries as they pertain to Parkinson’s disease. The focus of her work is on describing conditionally essential nutrients in Parkinson’s disease (PD), attempting to describe the nutritional status and requirements unique to individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. She has published on coenzyme Q10 deficiency in PD, completed her master’s thesis on lithium deficiency in PD, and is currently completing her doctoral dissertation on glutathione in PD. In 2013, she and her team completed a “Phase I Safety & Tolerability Study of Intranasal Glutathione in PD.”

Dr. Mischley is a clinical research assistant professor at Bastyr University, where she is principal investigator of other PD studies including, “CAM Care in PD” and “Cannabis in PD Tremor.”

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Lessons Learned about Recovery and Living a Long, Vibrant Life

On this radio show Deb Caruana, ERYT, RN, MES, CPT, Yoga Inspired Wellness Coach and Detox Coach.talks about her fascinating journey down a long and winding road that brought her to the doorway of Parkinson’s. She shares valuable lessons that have helped reverse some of her Parkinson’s symptoms as she continues on her path “to completely recover and live for another 40 years”.

Deborah reports: “I’m just learning so much everyday!” She shares a treasure house of valuable information for any and all persons who, like her, are traveling down the rocky road to recovery.

Subjects to be covered during the show include detoxing, food, mental and physical hygiene, excesive thinking, past traumas and how EMDR is so incredibly helpful as well as EFT. Check out her amazing website.

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How to Create New Neural Pathways

Doing the same things the same way day in and day out dig deep ruts into the same, tired neural pathways. Our neurons get rutted and cluttered with debris. Symptoms flare.

What can be done? Existing neurological pathways can be cleared and cleansed or we can create new pathways. Either approach reduces or eliminates symptoms.

The most expedient approach is to pave new pathways which means our habits have to be transformed. How can this be accomplished? Answering this question has been the focus of my research over the past year. Two opportunities are available to explore the possibilities.

First, natural methods to create new neural pathways can be explored which is the focus of my Udemy Jump Start to Recovery online course.

Second, I discuss a variety of exciting methods for creating new neural pathways during this radio show. All of my suggestions embrace natural approaches.

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Leading the Dance with Parkinson’s

Sel Kerans discusses his new book, Leading the Dance: Living well with Parkinson’s Disease, and his own journey on the road to recovery in an open, conversational expose of a five year journey with Parkinson’s disease and the experiences that have inspired the writing of a book that may be helpful, motivational and encouraging for others, especially those newly diagnosed with the condition.

His book has been dedicated to the late Robin Williams and is about overcoming adversity, staying positive and content; focusing on healing, recovery and living well. Leading the dance with an unwelcome stranger called Parkinson’s disease. Sel discusses:

  • What hurdles have you faced?
  • How have you overcome them?
  • Would you consider yourself recovered from Parkinson’s disease?
  • Do you believe it’s possible to recover completely from the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
  • You mention in your book some reluctance with medication – what’s been your approach to taking medication over the five years?
  • What resources have been useful for you in learning about alternative approaches to managing the symptoms?

Visit Sel’s website at: http://threestepstothesky.com

 

Magic of Coconut for Parkinson’s

9 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil DAILY (3 of them are shocking)
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Can Parkinson’s disease be prevented or even reversed? Current medical treatments have been able to ease the symptoms, but none can even come close to being called a cure. While a complete cure may not be available at this time, there is a treatment that can slow down, stop, and even reverse many of the symptoms of the disease. This new treatment doesn’t rely on drugs, surgery, or any medical treatment. It is based on diet. The key element of this diet is coconut—more specifically, coconut oil. A coconut oil based diet has proven to be highly effective in stopping and reversing a number of neurodegenerative conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s.

My special guest is naturopath doctor Bruce Fife, N.D, author of Stop Alzheimer’s Now!: How to Prevent & Reverse Dementia, Parkinson’s, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis & Other Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Ten Secrets to Healing Parkinson’s Disease

This radio show celebrates the tenth anniversary of Parkinsons Recovery which was founded in 2004. Ten years of research into the factors that cause the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease and the therapies that help reverse them have revealed ten secrets into what it really takes to reverse the symptoms. These were all secrets to me 10 years ago so it is a good guess they are secrets to you now. All are revealed in this radio to celebrate 10 years of offering support and resources to persons who currently experience the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

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Creative Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease from a Naturopathic Doctor

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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.

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The Magic of Natural Remedies According to Barbara Frank

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.

Yoga and Parkinson’s Disease

As both a psychotherapist and a long-term yoga teacher, Barbara Gage takes an integrative approach to her life’s professions, often combining both practices to help her clients achieve optimal mental health and physical well-being.

On sale September 17, 2013, Yoga and Parkinson’s 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 Parkinson’s 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 Parkinson’s patients breathe and stretch their way to a more fulfilling existence.

Barbara Gage’s website: http://barbaragage.com/

Richard Brown MD: Integrative and Complementary Treatments for Parkinson’s

Dr. Brown believes that the patient can use these modalities and work on improving lifestyle and cycles as a means to recharge their dopamine system, which is critical for reducing symptoms. These approaches will not replace prescription medicine for Parkinson’s. However, they will enhance the effectiveness of those medications and improve the quality of life. People can expect to have more energy, ability to move, mental clarity and engagement with the world. His Website: www.haveahealthymind.com

Dr. Brown has authored (with others) The Rhodiola Revolution, How to Use Herbs, Nutrients and Yoga in Mental Health and The Healing Power of the Breath who reveals long forgotten secrets about what it really takes to recover. His insights are profound; his experience impressive; his recommendations right on target in my book of good suggestions for people with Parkinson’s symptoms.