How to Relieve Stress During the Holidays

On today’s radio show I discuss the relationship between stress and the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Once we have stress under control, the symptoms of Parkinson’s dissolve like a snowball in the hot sunshine.

As part of my discussion, I explain the purpose of the Parkinsons Recovery Mindfulness Program which entails a post each week here on the member website of a new mindfulness challenge. You receive these mindfulness challenges as a member which are posted each week on the Mindfulness website (see the link to the page on the right column).

What are you Grateful For?

I sent out a survey on Sunday asking two questions. The first inquired whether people were doing better, the same or worse relative to last Thanksgiving. The second question asked what you have to be thankful for. I report results of the Thanksgiving survey on the show today.

I received 31 responses over the two days prior to the show and read them on the radio show today. It was a healing for me just to read the responses on the show today. When you hear the show, you will understand why.

A Fresh Perspective on Parkinsons Disease

As the host of Parkinsons Recovery Radio – I am the one who is always asking the questions of my guests. Last Sunday, my familiar role as host was reversed when I was a guest on Sharry Edwards’ radio show. Sharry has been a guest on Parkinsons Recovery Radio on several previous occasions.

So, I answered whatever questions were thrown at me. I aired this show on my show this week. We both offer a fresh perspective on the causes of Parkinson’s which offers hope of recovery for anyone who currently experiences neurological challenges.

 

Pioneers of Recovery

My radio show this week is 34 minutes of golden air time. I extracted clips from the radio shows of each pioneer of recovery featured in Pioneers of Recovery (2012) which I released this week. Clips are 1 to 2 minute extractions from previous radio shows that capture the wisdom and insights of each pioneer.

Click on the purple arrow to hear my radio show this week that airs clips from the 11 pioneers featured in the second edition of Pioneers of Recovery (2012).

 

Dance for PD

In 2001, dancers from the Mark Morris Dance Group began teaching a dance with live music for members of the Brooklyn Parkinson Group.  The premise?  Professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge could be useful to persons with PD.  By learning real dance techniques and focusing on artistry and grace, people with PD would be encouraged to explore movement and music in enjoyable and creative ways while addressing balance, coordination, flexibility and physical confidence.  Ten years later, Dance for PD classes based on the original Brooklyn model take place in more than 45 communities and in seven countries around the world, and the acclaimed program has been featured in such media as The New York Times, PBS NewsHour, and USA Today, among many others.  David Leventhal, one of the program’s founding teachers, its program manager, and a 14-year veteran of the Mark Morris Dance Group speaks with Dr. Robert Rodgers about this transformative program and its potential to help people with PD recapture grace and a vital sense of community. For further information on this exciting program for Parkinsons, visit http://www.danceforpd.org

Low Dose Naltrexone

The mission of Parkinsons Recovery is to identify alternatives that are helping people who currently experience the symptoms of Parkinsons recover.  Here is yet another possibility for you to consider – the use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) as a possible treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s. LDN has clearly helped Lexie get remarkable relief from her symptoms.

Lexie was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease in October, 2008.  She tried all of the Parkinson’s medications that her neurologist prescribed. While they helped offer relief from her “symptoms” she soon became discouraged.

“I knew that I was taking ‘band-aid’ medications in the form of the PD Agonists and Sinemet.  All 3 of the neurologists I conferred with said they did not expect a ‘cure’ in my lifetime.  I was only 60 years old with a thriving professional career and that was not an answer I could accept, so I started researching.” 

“I discovered Low Dose Naltrexone 2.5 years ago and I have never looked back.  I have now titrated off of all of my PD meds and feel and look better today than I did 3 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I am excited to share my success with LDN with all of your PD listeners. It could change their lives, as it has changed mine.” Lexie
 

LDN website: http://www.ldnscience.org

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

 

 

Research on Sound Therapy for Parkinson’s

Sound therapy is an approach that I believe has great promise to address the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Dr. Suzanne Jonas has created a number of CD’s that specifically address many of the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.

I believe integrating her CDs into a comprehensive recovery program is a very cost effective approach for getting relief from symptoms. I use her CDs regularly to maintain my own health. Of course like you, I always have a choice to see a medical doctor at a cost of $500-$1000 (or more), or use her CD’s which cost $20-$30. I always opt to use her CD’s. They work well for me. I suspect her CDs can help many others as well. For a very small investment I have concluded it is possible to see improvement of your overall health on some level.

Dr. Suzanne Jonas reveals time exciting research results using sound therapy for subjects who have the symptoms of Parkinson’s. When I use here the work exciting – I really mean it! Today’s announcement is truly an exciting development for any and all persons who currently experience neurological challenges.

 

Postscript: Dr. Jonas has since this show aired developed a new Parkinson’s sound therapy CD she calls Parkinson’s Premium. She no longer offers the two CD set that was discussed in this particular interview. Her website has all the details: Dr. Jonas’s Website

BioAcoustics, Sound Therapy and Effects of Radiation Exposure

Sharry Edwards from Sound Health has new and additional information about the reversal of Parkinson’s using biofrequencies. Marian Lewis, a miracle of non-medicine, has used frequency modalities to reverse her Parkinson’s. She shares her experiences using this emerging new technology. Her journey on the road to recovery is truly fascinating and nearly unbelievable until you hear about what actually happened to her. It is clear from Marian’s experience that radiation exposure plays an integral part in cell signal diseases such as Parkinson’s

 

Humorist Whit Deschner Reads Excerpts from his Forthcoming Book: Departures – No Swearing

Author Whit Deshner (who experiences symptoms of Parkinson’s) reads excerpts from his forthcoming book on my radio show today. It is amazing writing that will inspire your soul, touch your heart, tickle your intellect, and rattle your funny bone.

Want a chance to enter the internationally famous Salt Lick contest and win money? Are you a rancher? Do you raise cows? Here is your chance! Rules for the 2015 contest are at Whit’s website: :

http://www.whitdeschner.com/salt-lick-rules.html

Funds from the Salt Lick Contest support research on Parkinson’s.

All about Whit’s book: Travels with a Kayak.