Category: stories

Just Do Something Every Day

Tom House, PhD, is a former major league pitcher and currently the throwing coach to dozens of MLB pitchers and NFL quarterback, including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s about five years ago, Tom brings all his experience as an athlete, coach, and sports physiology researcher to a daily program for Parkinson’s patients. The most important thing to Tom? Daily exercise. The name of his program? “Just Do Something Every Day.” www.justdosomethingeveryday.com

Just Do Something Every Day combines the FocusBand wearable brain frequency measuring device with a mobile app, creating a neuro-physiological daily exercise program. It’s well known that exercise is one of the best medicines for Parkinson’s. Exercise allows the remaining dopamine in the brain to be used more effectively, leading to longer “on times.” Neurofeedback allows the user to “train” the brain to be in a better state during exercise, making the exercise more effective. More effective exercise means better results, creating longer on times.

Tom’s goal: create an inexpensive, non-invasive program that can help every single person with Parkinson’s.

Song, Science and Spirit

We all need to be empowered now and then. Heather MacTavish has the magical touch – the unique ability to empowering us all just when we need it the most. Heather’s recent  release of Songs Science and Spirit is a book that explains in delicious detail how music, song and drumming are natural medicines that offer profound relief from symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. Unike other medicines, her treatments involve no side effects – only improved well being and endless fun for all.

Since being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease 14 years ago, Health MacTavish has created a book that is practical, inspiring and profound. It is a precious gift to anyone who currently experiences the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Be prepared to be energized and inspired by a most remarkable talent, author, musician, singer, drummer and woman who inspires us all to become all that we are. Visit Heather’s website at: http://www.music-ability.com

 

 

People on the Road to Recovery Discuss How to Find Relief from the Symptoms of Parkinson’s: Part III

Click on the purple arrow below to hear my interviews with Elizabeth, Dave and Ed. Elizabeth and Dave talk about their experience with Parkinson’s and what has made a significant difference to their recovery. Ed is a family member who has his own two cents to offer.

 

People on the Road to Recovery Tell How They Have Been Reversing Symptoms: Part I

Marilyn Murray and John Gold talk about what has made a significant difference in their programs of recovery from the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Although their experiences differ, they are both pleased with the results they have obtained using natural therapies and treatments.

 

Drumming, Stories and Songs

Heather MacTavish, diagnosed with Parkinsons in 1995, founded the New Rhythms Foundation in 1998 to bring rhythmic programs to persons diagnosed with chronic, degenerative and developmental disabilities. Heather combines creativity, science and art with spirit, acceptance and humor. She explains to us all how drumming and music have had a profound impact on her own life and the lives of many other persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.