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	<title>About Parkinson's Disease &#187; Beliefs and Parkinson&#8217;s</title>
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		<title>I Ignore My Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wrote a plea in my newsletter for help in changing the false belief that Parkinson&#8217;s Disease is &#8220;degenerative.&#8221;  What follows is one of the many responses I received. Brad gave me permission to post the statement that follows. Be prepared to be inspired. Robert Rodgers,Ph.D. Pioneers of Recovery http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com Why is it we &#8220;fight&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wrote a plea in my newsletter for help in changing the false belief that Parkinson&#8217;s Disease is &#8220;degenerative.&#8221;  What follows is one of the many responses I received. Brad gave me permission to post the statement that follows. Be prepared to be inspired.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers,Ph.D.<br />
Pioneers of Recovery<br />
<a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com">http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com</a></p>
<blockquote><p><em>Why is it we &#8220;fight&#8221; cancer, but we must &#8220;accept&#8221; Parkinson&#8217;s Disease? I never accepted anything, that is why I continue to work, exercise, live normally, etc. Mostly I ignore my Parkinsons Disease.  I skip my drugs whenever possible.  I am too busy to be bothered with degeneration.  </em></p>
<p><em>It has not made me very popular with the medical establishment.  Parkinsons Disease is exceedingly psychogically and emotionallly sensitive.  When our mind is preoccupied with growth, involvement, concentration (&#8220;recovery&#8221; mode), our symptoms abate.  When we are upset, angry, anxious (&#8220;degeneration&#8221; mode) our symptoms are exacerbated.  </em></p>
<p><em>As most athletes and artists know, in order to accomplish something, we must first &#8220;visualize&#8221; the possibility.  If we do not believe something is possible, it will never be so.  If we believe, anything is possible.  </em></p>
<p><em>When my symptoms caused me to lose my ability to bicycle ride at a high level of performance, I fought back and reversed those symptoms.  Last fall, my girlfriend and I rode six or seven difficult &#8220;century&#8221; rides (100 miles in one day), including one back to back days for the first time.  </em></p>
<p><em>I still have Parkinson&#8217;s Disease, but I can do anything I choose to do by simply deciding to let nothing stand in my way. </em></p>
<p><em>Brad</em></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Transforming Beliefs about Parkinsons Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is an email I have permission to post anonymously regarding transforming the false  belief that Parkinson&#8217;s is degenerative that I addressed in my most recent Parkinsons Recovery newsletter. This posting is anonymous for a very smart reason. The person does not want to be thought of as someone who has a &#8220;disease.&#8221; Robert Rodgers, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Below is an email I have permission to post anonymously regarding transforming the false  belief that Parkinson&#8217;s is degenerative that I addressed in my most recent Parkinsons Recovery newsletter.</p>
<p>This posting is anonymous for a very smart reason. The person does not want to be thought of as someone who has a &#8220;disease.&#8221;</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me">http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me</a></p>
<blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>I do believe that we can change the belief template, as you say.  I am doing this every day with my qi gong practice, walking, reading, talking about changing the information that my mind receives, being in the chi field of possibilities.  And it is hard work sometimes.</em></p>
<p><em>When symptoms change or strange new sensations show up, it&#8217;s so hard not to go into fear and dread.  Mostly the qi gong practice gives me tools with which to hold all this.  And most of the time I can say this is just my mind thinking thoughts that are not the reality.  And most of the time I am really happy and optimistic about reversing my symptoms.</em></p>
<p><em>I am very lucky in the three years since diagnosis they have barely progressed, mainly tremors and some lack of dexterity in my right hand.  But some days the tremors feel more frequent or stronger, I&#8217;ll be tired a lot, and I wonder is it getting worse?  How to not always think about it is the question, because it is visible when the tremors are happening.  I find that taking a vigorous walk always makes me feel better, and when I&#8217;m not too tired the qi gong practice is magical too.</em></p>
<p><em>Thanks again for your excellent vision and work.  Count me in as someone intending to change the paradigm for healing.</em></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Brain Cell Regeneration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: In several of your articles about Parkinson&#8217;s, it is stated as fact that by the time one experiences the first symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s, 60-80% of the brain cells in the Substantia Nigra area of the brain have been destroyed. If this is a medical fact then how does it stand to reason that the [...]]]></description>
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<p>In several of your articles about Parkinson&#8217;s, it is stated as fact that by the time one experiences the first symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s, 60-80% of the brain cells in the Substantia Nigra area of the brain have been destroyed. If this is a medical fact then how does it stand to reason that the body is merely out of balance or suffering from toxins?</p>
<p>I believe that the body can be out of balance but has it suffered the reality of irreversible damage?  It is important to have a positive outlook but I also think it is important to be realistic.</p>
<p>I hope I do not sound overly direct because I appreciate all you are doing and have found much of your information to be thought provoking and helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks,  A.G.</p>
<p><strong>Response:</strong></p>
<p>The estimate that 80% of the dopamine producing cells have been destroyed comes from autopsies of people found to have degradation in the substantia nigra. A startling proportion of persons are misdiagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s &#8211; estimates vary from 25% to 33%. It is a tough diagnosis to make and it is easy for doctors to miss the mark on this call.</p>
<p>This means that although the person has symptoms that are like the symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s, they are not being driven by a dopamine deficiency. It may simply be that the myelin sheath coverings around the neurons are clogged by toxins or obstructed by trauma to the tissues. Or, other factors may be at play.</p>
<p>I personally believe that we find ourselves trotting down a dead end alley much too often if the &#8220;problem&#8221; of Parkinson&#8217;s is defined as a dopamine deficiency. The body can always produce sufficient dopamine under the proper conditions. And, the body can always generate new cells and rejuvenate itself. Healing becomes possible when the symptoms are viewed in a broader context of health and wellness rather than death and destruction.</p>
<p>At the most basic level, all healing rests on the foundation of thought forms. When we focus on what is not possible, nothing becomes possible. When we set out intention for change and renewal, anything is possible.</p>
<p>You encourage me to edit my own writing. I think it is a mistake to focus on the cells that have been destroyed in the body. Cells are being born every micro second.  The body can reconstruct anything &#8211; cells, neural pathways, tissues &#8211; you name it. When we focus on what has been destroyed, we have sunk into the negative thought form trap which leads us into nagging thoughts that recovery is impossible. This is why work at our Parkinsons Center in Olympia now focuses on releasing negative thought forms and why I wrote the <a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com">Five Steps to Recovery. </a></p>
<p>Thanks for the reminder. The body can and does rejuvenate itself.</p>
<p>Robert Roders, Ph.D.<br />
Parkinsons Recovery<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com">www.parkinsonsrecovery.com</a></p>
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		<title>Second of All</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>What Can I do about Problems I am Having with My Fingernails?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Why am I having problems with my Fingernails? Response  One healthy approach for understanding any health problem &#8211; in this case problems with your nails &#8211; is to acknowledge that your body is sending you a signal that something is out of balance. Perhaps there is a mineral or vitamin deficiency such as, for example, the C or B [...]]]></description>
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<p>Why am I having problems<br />
with my Fingernails?</p>
<p><strong>Response </strong></p>
<p>One healthy approach for understanding<br />
any health problem &#8211; in this case problems<br />
with your nails &#8211; is to acknowledge that<br />
your body is sending you a signal that<br />
something is out of balance. Perhaps<br />
there is a mineral or vitamin deficiency<br />
such as, for example, the C or B vitamins<br />
or both.</p>
<p>The challenge is to figure out what<br />
your body needs. When bodies <br />
scream at us to be heard, <br />
it can be difficult to figure<br />
the problem out. I have two<br />
approaches for you to<br />
consider: homeopathy and <br />
an exploration of the underlying<br />
reason for the condition. </p>
<p><strong>Homeopathy</strong> </p>
<p>Homeopathy can be very<br />
useful in getting to the root<br />
cause of a problem. Homeopathy <br />
treats illness in a novel way.<br />
Homeopathic doctors use <br />
substances that produce,<br />
in a healthy person, symptoms<br />
similar to the symptoms seen in the<br />
illness. </p>
<p>Homeopaths use serial dilution (which<br />
involves shaking between each dilution)<br />
to remove the toxic effects of the remedy. <br />
The underlying qualities of the substance<br />
are retained by the diluent. The diluted<br />
substance is usually indistinguishable<br />
from pure water. </p>
<p>Practitioners select treatments according<br />
to observations they have of a patient<br />
through consultations that explore both<br />
the physical condition and any emotional<br />
issues that may be associated with the<br />
condition. </p>
<p>Below is a link to a web site that<br />
lists various conditions with nails<br />
and suggests possible reasons why<br />
such conditions might develop. <br />
The descriptions give you an idea of<br />
how homeopathy can be helpful<br />
in sorting through a health challenge<br />
and finding a solution to it. Homeopathy<br />
can be used to treat any condition.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hpathy.com/papersnew/traub-finger-nails-homeopathy.asp">http://www.hpathy.com/papersnew/traub-finger-nails-homeopathy.asp</a></p>
<p><strong>Explore the Underlying Cause of the Problem</strong></p>
<p>A second way of figuring out what your<br />
body is telling you is to investigate what<br />
might be the underlying (and unconscious)<br />
reason for the problem.  </p>
<p>Louise Hay, author of <em>You Can<br />
Heal Your Life,</em> believes that<br />
there are always underlying reasons<br />
why a particular health problem <br />
presents itself.  She offers probable<br />
reasons for a wide variety of ailments. </p>
<p>In the case of problems with nails she <br />
writes that a probable cause is linked<br />
to issues connected with protection.<br />
The new thought pattern that she<br />
suggests will help heal this problem is:</p>
<p>&#8220;I reach out safely.&#8221;</p>
<p>On a more general level, Louise Hay<br />
says that problems with fingers are<br />
related to issues associated<br />
with the details of life. The healing<br />
thought pattern is:</p>
<p>&#8220;I am peaceful with the details of life.&#8221;</p>
<p>If either of these possibilities resonate<br />
with you, then you might want to<br />
write one or both mantras on a piece of<br />
paper and affix it to a place you<br />
will see it everyday like your bathroom<br />
mirror, refrigerator or front door.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
Parkinsons Recovery</p>
<p>© 2008 Parkinsons Recovery</p>
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		<title>Reflections from a Healer Whose Husband has Parkinson&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below are reflections written by a  a woman whose husband has Parkinson&#8217;s:       &#8220;As the middle of July approaches I am intensely aware that almost 1 year ago my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  I reflect back on this deeply emotional year and am actually surprised at some of our learning and growth plus the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Below are reflections written by a <br />
a woman whose husband has<br />
Parkinson&#8217;s:      </p>
<p>&#8220;As the middle of July approaches<br />
I am intensely aware that almost<br />
1 year ago my husband was diagnosed<br />
with Parkinson’s Disease.  I reflect<br />
back on this deeply emotional year<br />
and am actually surprised at some<br />
of our learning and growth plus<br />
the continuous challenges.  And<br />
interestingly, I am also aware<br />
of a new sense of joy and intimacy<br />
in our relationship.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;But our year didn’t begin that way. <br />
I go to a school of healing.  One<br />
that teaches that energy follows<br />
thought and physical illness may<br />
be a result of our beliefs.  Through<br />
our physical illnesses we have an<br />
opportunity to heal ourselves in<br />
the areas of our lives where we<br />
have previously been stuck or have<br />
held unconscious negative thoughts<br />
about ourselves and our lives.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;SO, I was very aware that in my<br />
school the line of thought may be,<br />
&#8216;What is it your husband needs to<br />
learn from having Parkinson’s?&#8217; and<br />
indeed a classmate did ask me that,<br />
although in a very loving and concerned<br />
way.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;I had read the book by Louise Hay,<br />
‘You Can Heal Your Life’ where she<br />
correlates probable causes of PD to<br />
fear and an intense desire to control<br />
everything and everyone. Another author,<br />
Karol Truman, adds to this with<br />
several more possibilities:<br />
lack of inner communication, fear of<br />
not being able to control and not<br />
understanding a fear you have which<br />
stops you from believing in what<br />
you do and say.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;I gently asked my husband if any of<br />
these feelings or beliefs resonated<br />
for him but nothing did at the time. <br />
As an outside observer, I was wondering<br />
about the possibility of the lack of<br />
communication with his inner or real<br />
self.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;As the year unfolded, a big struggle<br />
for my husband was what to say when<br />
people talked to him about Parkinson’s<br />
Disease.  Someone once said to him<br />
very sincerely, &#8216;I’m sorry about your<br />
diagnosis&#8217; and my husband’s response<br />
was to laugh.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;I discussed this with him and suggested<br />
that laughing may have been a way not<br />
to feel a deeper emotion.  We also<br />
talked about how his response to illness<br />
is an opportunity to teach others and<br />
help them to connect with their own<br />
vulnerabilities, insecurities and<br />
feelings about illness.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;The other day we were invited to a<br />
party and my husband was nervous that<br />
Parkinson’s would be discussed.  We<br />
decided to do some role playing to help<br />
him come up with some responses.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;I said to him (as someone previously did<br />
to me), &#8216;You know, people with Parkinson’s<br />
don’t have the tremor when they sleep.&#8217; <br />
He replied, &#8216;Oh, have you slept with<br />
someone with Parkinson’s?&#8217;   I burst<br />
out laughing. Yes, that would be a<br />
good response to that.&#8221; </p>
<p>&#8220;Then I asked him what his plans were<br />
for the future now that he had Parkinson’s<br />
and he burst out laughing.  &#8216;I’m sorry&#8217;,<br />
he replied. &#8216;It’s just too serious a<br />
question not to laugh.” </p>
<p>&#8220;Then I got a little tougher.  I said,<br />
&#8216;I’m sorry about your diagnosis&#8217; and<br />
he very quietly and gently said, &#8216;I’m<br />
sorry too.” </p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://" title="www.parkinsonsrecovery.com">Parkinsons Recovery</a></p>
<p><font face="Arial">© 2008 Parkinsons Recovery</font></p>
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