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Mar 17 2012

Mucuna

I recently started taking NOW brand Mucuna (120mg LDopa) along with my 1/2 Sinemet tablet in 4-hour intervals. Its been only 3 weeks, but I can feel the Mucuna working, even with the Sinemet dosage halved! I also ordered ZANDOPA from India. Can you comment on these 2 products?  

Thanks.

Javier

Response:

It is wonderful to hear that the source of mucuna (which is a natural source of dopamine) which you have discovered seems to be helping significantly. Hooray! From interviews I have done with herbalists, there are few, if any, commercial sources of high quality Mucuna that are available.

Andrew Bentely, a  herbalist who was featured in the 2009 edition of Pioneers of Recovery, reports that he does not prescribe Mucuna for his patients because he is unable to find a supply that is reliable. What he looks for is Mucuna that is grown in the wild which he has been unable to find anywhere in the world.

I have even had calls from some people who report that their supply of Mucuna had been working beautifully for them until they received a re- shipment – which fizzled. As you can see, reports are scattered all over the place.

I do not have any recommendations for a reliable source of Mucuna for these reasons. If sounds like your source may be a goldmine. I hope it continues to be useful.

One of the presenters at the Parkinsons Recovery Summit, Aunt Bean (Sandra), will offer a workshop where she will give point by point instructions on how to make their own dopamine at home from the sprouts of fava beans (or the tips if you have a garden). Her homemade tincture offers her wonderful relief from the symptoms of Parkinsons that she currently experiences. The Summit this year is in Cincinnati, Ohio June 22-23.

I do not have any specific information about the medicine you ordered from India, though I am certain it would depend on the specific source.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Pioneers of Recovery
http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com

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Dec 21 2011

Best Way to Eliminate a Hand Tremor

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery,tremors

Dear Robert:

I need your help. I am 70 years old. I recently discovered that my right hand “tremors a little” when I hold a pen, a cup, or a fork.

My friend told me that I may have early symptom of Parkinson and suggested to take 5 mg. of Enada.

What do you think? What is the best way to eliminate the hand tremor?

Thanks.

James 

Response:

I can sense that the comment by your friend that you may be experiencing the early stage of Parkinson’s Disease elicited considerable fear and anxiety. The instinct of course is to find a quick remedy that will calm the tremor down or make it go away.

There are certainly medications of one type or another that will silence a  tremor in the short term. For many people relief [if even in the short term] is most welcome. You have ask for a recommendation on a medication that will do just that – silence the tremor whether in the short term or the long term.

There are variety of herbs and prescription medications that will serve that purpose and provide just that type of relief. I have interviewed several herbalists who recommend one herb or another for tremors – so this is clearly an avenue you might want to pursue. Aunt Bean makes a homemade tincture from fava beans which gives her incredible relief from her symptoms. You can find more information about her remedy on the Parkinsons Recovery Fava Bean website. [http://www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com]

Let me suggest an alternative approach to this puzzle. Instead of dampening the symptom
- investigate more systematically. Why is your body telling you that something is currently out of balance? Treat the tremor as valuable information your body is giving you right now.

Have you been exposed to toxins of one type or another?

  • How about exposure to Agent Orange?
  • How about exposure to radiation?
  • How about exposure to pesticides?
  • How about exposure to heavy metals?

We have discovered that unwelcome critters that live inside your body can also create neurological havoc.

  1. Is Lyme Disease a possible factor for you? It’s symptoms are the same as those of Parkinson’s
  2. Do you possibly have an overgrowth of candida? This can cause the symptoms too.
  3. Is it possible that you have a reaction to a tetanus inoculation? Sharry Edwards has discovered that tetanus is a primary factor for a surprising number of people who have had BioAcoustic profiling done.

I will not attempt to provide a full of possible causes list since it would take a book and this is only a short post in a blog. Consider the above as a short list of possible factors that may be causing your tremor.

Most importantly, use your intention to dampen the fear that your friend has triggered. Once you determine the factor (or factors) that are causing the tremor, you will be able to find a resolution to the problem. One the cause has been identified and treated you will no longer need to mask the symptom with a prescription drug or herb.

Might I suggest that the perfect New Year’s Resolution for you would be to set the intention to determine the cause of your tremor, to treat it and subsequently become symptom free in 2012.

I just released Pioneers of Recovery 2012 which includes the stories of 11 persons with Parkinsons who reversed their symptoms. Each pioneer was a guest on my radio show. You
can listen to the shows as you investigate causes that may be factors or you can read about their stories in Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

The one and only person who can solve the puzzle of why you are experiencing a tremor is you. Join with others on the road to recovery as you set the intention to heal the tremor instead of treating it symptomatically,

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Pioneers of Recovery
http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com

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Nov 25 2011

Keep Your Body Moving

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

What would you say to a person who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?

Get involved in an exercise program, whether it is Tai Chi or something else that turns you on.  Whatever it is, get involved and make it a regular part of your life because exercise and keeping your body moving is one of the things that keeps you healthy. 

 Daniel Loney

Click on the purple arrow to hear Daniel Loney on Parkinsons Recovery Radio:

Daniel Loney is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 23 2011

Parkinsons Recovery Book Special

I just received a special offer from my publisher: a 25% discount on orders of any of my books. As the author I personally cannot take advantage of this great deal – but you can if you are interested in having a paperback version of one or all of my books.

The 25% discount is good until December 14, 2011. The websites listed below provide the links to the publisher’s page that lists my books.

Here is how to get the discount. First, visit any of the book websites below and click on a link to order a paperback book. Once you are on the publisher page (lulu.com) click to order the book.  After designating your preferred shipping method look for a field to enter a coupon code. The coupon  code to enter is: BUYMYBOOK305. Update the shopping cart and the 25% discount will be applied. You have to order directly from the publisher, not through Amazon.

Here are the relevant websites that have links to the paperback books:

Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Pioneers of Recovery
http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com

Five Steps to Recovery
http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
877-526-4646

 

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Nov 23 2011

Jump Out of the Box

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

What would you want to say to someone who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?

You have been given a box but you don’t need to crawl into it.  Jump out of the box and explore.  It is possible to reverse symptoms.  Work on the fear. Work on the confidence. Work on the joy.

Bianca Molle

Click on the purple arrow to hear Bianca Molle on Parkinsons Recovery Radio:


Bianca Molle is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 22 2011

Words of Wisdom to the Newly Diagnosed

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

What would you say to a person who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s?

You must believe that your life is worth living.  You must not give up and withdraw from society and activities.

Gord Summer

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Gord Summer

Gord Summer is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 21 2011

Forced Exercise Offers Relief from Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

Do you feel better after you do forced exercise?

Absolutely.  If I am feeling really down and having a bad day, I’ll call my husband and talk to him. He will just say, “Get on your bike.”  Within five minutes of getting on my bike it’s like I’ve just put a plug in the wall and recharged my batteries.  It is hard to believe that is a true statement but it is; that’s exactly what happens.

Nan Little

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Nan little

Nan Little is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 20 2011

Biggest Challenge of Recovery

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

The biggest challenge of recovery is having the true belief that you will recover.  This is a disease that fights you every minute of every day. The first order of business is starting with the attitude that says, “I will recover,” and believing it.  I tell people believe it.  In order to recover you have to say, “They are incorrect. This is not incurable. I will get better.”  There is a profound saying by Dr. Sha:

“I have the power to heal myself. 

You have the power to heal yourself. 

Together we have the power to heal the world.” 

Howard Shifke

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Howard Shifke

Howard Shifke is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 19 2011

How Did You Do That?

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

Everybody says to me, “Oh you look different” or they go to help me when I don’t need help anymore.  They stand in awe and wonderment, “How did you do that?”  They say, “We know you pray but we didn’t know you had that kind of connection.”

Mariam

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Mariam Lewis

Mariam Lewis is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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Nov 18 2011

What Can People with Parkinsons Do to Get Relief from Symptoms?

Published by under Pioneers of Recovery

What can people do to get relief from their symptoms?

Get away from aspartame, get away from MSG, get away from gluten and avoid eating GMO (genetically modified) products. There’s an article about GMOs and cell signaling and how that’s related to Parkinson’s that’s on our website under “research articles.”

Sharry Edwards

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Sharry Edwards

Sharry Edwards is one of the eleven contributors to Pioneers of Recovery 2012.

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