Aromatherapist and Registered Nurse Jean Oswald tells me about a new technique Gary Young started in 2008 called Neuroauricular (pronounced nor i cu lar) or NAT. This particular technique uses six essential oils and has been used with great success with persons who have the symptoms of Parkinson’s. She also offers suggestions for other essential oils that are helpful in helping reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Three problems haunt many persons with the symptoms of Parkinson’s: pain, indigestion and inflammation through the body. In the radio program this week, I interview three incredibly inventive individuals who do not have Parkinson’s disease but who have found ways to address each of these symptoms. Each person has changed their own lives in response to a serious health problem. Listen to the program (it lasts an hour) and meet them.
Arieh Breslow is the author of many acclaimed books and CDs on Tai Chi and Chi Gung. He has specialized in introducing these two fascinating healing modalities to people with with Parkinson’s Disease. Ariel Breslow reports that Tai Chi and Qigong has provided significant relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s among those he has worked with. How can people who have difficulty walking find Tai Chi so beneficial? Because Ariel adopts Tai Chi to meet the needs and preferences of his students.
Arieh Breslow discusses how tai chi and Qigong are extremely useful in addressing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Arieh is a widely published author who has had 30 years experience working with individuals with have Parkinson’s. This is an incredible interview with a man who has helped many, many people find sustained relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s and other challenging health issues.
John Ball, author of Living Well, Running Hard: Lessons Learned from Living with Parkinson’s Disease, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in June, 1983 ten years after experiencing early onset symptoms in his twenties. This week he competes in his 22nd marathon race in San Francisco. Johns tells us his all of secrets to remaining healthy and active during my interview with him today.
John Coleman, Stop Parkin’ and Start Livin’ is a naturopath doctor from Australia who had an advanced stage of Parkinson’s in 1995 but is symptom free today. Listen to John Coleman, ND, answer eight questions submitted by you and one question submitted by me!
Whit Deschner, author of the award winning book, Travels With A kayak talks about his experience with Parkinson’s and his formula for remaining healthy, strong and active. Whit also explains the rules for the Salt Lick Contest. The contest is open for entries, though the salt licks must be sculptured by animals (not humans).
Hear all about humorist Whit Deschner’s active and exciting lifestyle after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s ten years ago. Be prepared to laugh as your body makes dopamine naturally.
You don’t have to write me your questions any more. You can find the answers by asking a chair. Sound silly? Well, maybe so, but in my program with Lenore, a psychic from New York City, you will discover how she uses chairs and milk bottles to get the answers to all of her questions. (Hint: It is really all about muscle testing!).
Wendy Magee, Ph.D., tells us all about the value of involving a music therapist on your recovery team. She is an International Fellow in Music Therapy at the Institute for Neuropalliative Rehabilitation in London, England.
Dr. Magee tells us why music helps to rewire neural networks and gives us an exciting preview of the value of singing and playing instruments. Listen and you will be inspired to get your instrument from high school out of your attic and begin playing again. Never played an instrument? After hearing the interview, be inspired to learn.
Leif Ogard is author of I Have Parkinsons But Parkinsons Does Not Have Me. Leif was told he would be in a wheel chair in five years after he was first diagnosed. It has not been 21 years since his diagnosis. During that time he started his own business which is thriving. Leif leads a very full and exciting life as you will hear from the interview which is true to the spirit of the title of his book.Â
Steven Fowkes is CEO of the Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute. Click on the purple arrow below to hear my interview with Steven Fowkes. I can promise you he has fascinating suggestions for anyone with the symptoms of Parkinson’s. He discusses the keys to recovering from Parkinson’s which is informed by his research on the issue. Of specific interest are his perspectives on NADH, CO2, Glutathione and the use of other supplements. Steven Fowkes also talks about the problem of iron accumulation in the body and offers a fascinating suggestion on how to address the problem.
Click on Transcription of the interview with Steven Fowkes from the Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute to download the PDF transcription of my interview with Steve Fowkes.