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	<title>About Parkinson's Disease</title>
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		<title>It is 15 Minutes Until Show Time</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/09/02/it-is-15-minutes-until-show-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is 15 minutes until show time on the Parkinsons Recovery Radio Network. Let us all hear from you. What is up? What are you doing that is helping? What are your questions?Call the following toll free number to be on the show from 11:00 am pacific time until 12:30 pm today. 1-877-590-0733 Robert Rodgers, Ph.D. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="font-size: small;">It is 15 minutes until show time on the Parkinsons Recovery Radio  Network. Let us all hear from you. </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;">What is up? What are you doing that is  helping? What are your questions?Call the following toll free number to be on the  show from 11:00 am pacific time until 12:30 pm today.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1-877-590-0733 </strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: small;">Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;">Parkinsons Recovery </span></div>
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinsons" rel="tag">Parkinsons</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+early+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease early symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/about+Parkison%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">about Parkison\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a></p>
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		<title>Protandim as a Therapy for Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/30/protandim-as-a-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Protandim]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I was just given information on a new herbal product, Protandim.  I was told that this product has shown some positive results for patients diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s Disease (which I am one as well as my sister). Can you give me any information on this product in regard to  treatment for Parkinson&#8217;s Disease?  I [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p><em>I was just given information on a new herbal product, Protandim.  I was told that this product has shown some positive results for patients diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s Disease (which I am one as well as my sister).</em></p>
<p><em>Can you give me any information on this product in regard to  treatment for Parkinson&#8217;s Disease?  I eagerly await your response!</em></p>
<p><em>Cindy</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Response:</strong></p>
<p>I entered a question about Protandim here on  the Parkinson&#8217;s Recovery blog August 2nd. To date there have been 19 comments.</p>
<p>Click on the category titled Protandim to the right of this page and you instantly be brought to the page which contains the comments. Be sure to click on the &#8220;19 responses&#8221;link at the bottom to see all the comments.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Recovery </a></p>
<p>Resources<br />
<a href="http://www.aquas.us/">Dehydration Therapy: Aquas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/">Parkinsons Recovery Membership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cataracts.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Eye Problems</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vibroacoustic.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Vibroacoustic Therapy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Wellness</a><br />
<a href="http://parkinsonsrecovery.net/">Parkinsons Recovery Chat Room</a><br />
<a href="http://www.symptomtracker.info/parkinsons/login.php">Symptom Tracker </a></p>
<p>Books<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me/">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
</a><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com/">Pioneers of Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com/">Five Steps to Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/meditation/meditation.html">Meditations for Parkinsons</a>
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinsons" rel="tag">Parkinsons</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+research" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease research</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/about+Parkison%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">about Parkison\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+treatment" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease treatment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease symptoms</a></p>
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		<title>Amino Acid Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/30/amino-acid-therapy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Amino Acid Therapy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Hi Robert! Thought you&#8217;d find this resource interesting &#8230;let me know what you think. http://www.neuroassist.com/Parkinson%27s_Disease.htm Sharon Response: Thanks so much for sending along the link. Yes &#8211; I am aware of the excellent work of Dr. Marty Hines, MD, and his clinics. I think they are doing wonderful work. I tried to get an [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p><em>Hi Robert!</em></p>
<p><em>Thought you&#8217;d find this resource interesting &#8230;let me know what you think.</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.neuroassist.com/Parkinson%27s_Disease.htm ">http://www.neuroassist.com/Parkinson%27s_Disease.htm </a></em></p>
<p><em>Sharon</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Response:</strong></p>
<p>Thanks so much for sending along the link. Yes &#8211; I am aware of the excellent work of Dr. Marty Hines, MD, and his clinics. I think they are doing wonderful work. I tried to get an interview with him for my radio show but struck out.</p>
<p>Their clinics perform extensive, ongoing testing so that they will know how much of the various amino acids to give their patients. I understand from talking with one of their nurses that they follow you very closely. It is not a therapy which can be administered at long distance. When you sign up with them as a patient, you must be willing  to get regular testing done.</p>
<p>It is not exactly a self help program &#8211; but I suspect their approach does help people get relief from their symptoms. I have not heard a specific report back from anyone at this point.</p>
<p>The there is a supplement called Can-C Plus which has a lot of amino acids and helps the body manufacture glutathione naturally. I aired a radio show about it several months ago. People with Parkinsons are using it now. I am hoping to get some reports back from users in the few months.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Recovery </a></p>
<p>Resources<br />
<a href="http://www.aquas.us/">Dehydration Therapy: Aquas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/">Parkinsons Recovery Membership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cataracts.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Eye Problems</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vibroacoustic.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Vibroacoustic Therapy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Wellness</a><br />
<a href="http://parkinsonsrecovery.net/">Parkinsons Recovery Chat Room</a><br />
<a href="http://www.symptomtracker.info/parkinsons/login.php">Symptom Tracker </a></p>
<p>Books<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me/">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
</a><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com/">Pioneers of Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com/">Five Steps to Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/meditation/meditation.html">Meditations for Parkinsons</a>
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+treatment" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease treatment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+early+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease early symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/about+Parkison%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">about Parkison\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s symptoms</a></p>
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		<title>Financial Challenges and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/29/financial-challenges-and-parkinsons-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just want to say thank you to everyone for sharing  your personal journey with Parkinson s Disease.  I personally am a PD sufferer. I am 59 years old and still have my mobility so far.  That is my main concern.  I can t afford to become disabled. If I do I will in all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><em>I just want to say thank you to everyone for sharing  your personal journey with  Parkinson s Disease.  I personally am a PD sufferer. I am 59 years old and still  have my mobility so far.  That is my main concern.  I can t afford to become  disabled. If I do I will in all likely hood lose my house. I haven t  read many  things about people having financial issues with PD but mine is a very real  possibility.  I am proactively trying to resolve that part of my journey. </em></p>
<p><em>I  have developed a web site to try and start a home based business.  It is <a href="http://www.dkwmarketingcompany.com/">www.dkwmarketingcompany.com</a> .  If  you would, please take a visit and see if there is anything of interest. Thank  you for the hand up. And yes I really do have Parkinson s Disease. </em></p>
<p><em>God Bless.<br />
</em></p>
<p><em>Ralph Webster </em></p></blockquote>
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinsons+disease+dementia" rel="tag">Parkinsons disease dementia</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+early+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease early symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson+disease" rel="tag">Parkinson disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+research" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease research</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a></p>
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		<title>A Clever Solution to Walking and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/28/a-clever-solution-to-walking-and-parkinsons-disease/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/28/a-clever-solution-to-walking-and-parkinsons-disease/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Jump Start to Wellness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hans de Rijke from The Hague in Holland called in during one of my shows and told us all about how he overcomes any and all challenges with walking by bouncing a ball. Isn&#8217;t that clever? Hans sent me a video demonstrating how this simple technique works. You are going to have to turn you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hans de Rijke from The Hague in Holland called in during one of my shows and told us all about how he overcomes any and all challenges with walking by bouncing a ball. Isn&#8217;t that clever?</p>
<p>Hans sent me a video demonstrating how this simple technique works. You are going to have to turn you head to the side to watch. Just count that as part of your day&#8217;s exercise program.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/videos/hans.jpg" /></p>
<p>Do you have a ball hanging around at home? Why not give it a try? Hans explains that no one takes notice of a man bouncing a ball down the street.  It  helps make you feel a lot younger than walking down the street with a cane.</p>
<p>The Parkinsons Recovery <a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Recovery </a>program is all about helping you figure out ways you can get sustain relief from your symptoms. Join us in San Diego October 18th-20th.
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+early+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease early symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+research" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease research</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinsons+disease+dementia" rel="tag">Parkinsons disease dementia</a></p>
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		<title>Riding Scooters, Bouncing Balls and Using Nordic Walking Sticks</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/27/riding-scooters-bouncing-balls-and-using-nordic-walking-sticks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Exercise and Parkinson's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Robert Last spring I was in the hospital for my half-year visit to my neurologist. In one of the corridors I nearly had a collision with a white-dressed woman who was riding on a scooter. (We call it a step.) After I stepped aside (she did not even apologize) I had a flash of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><em>Dear Robert</em></p>
<p><em>Last spring I was in the hospital for my half-year visit to my neurologist. In one of the corridors I nearly had a collision with a white-dressed woman who was riding on a scooter. (We call it a step.)</em></p>
<p><em>After I stepped aside (she did not even apologize) I had a flash of insight: That’s a good way to move along l halls and long corridors of the train stations and the schools where I work.</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-005.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2527" title="keep on moving 005" src="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-005-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></em></p>
<p><em>I contacted a surf shop nearby and they showed me all kinds of scooters (even with a motor on it) and for my 60<sup>th</sup> birthday I received a beautiful scooter. I am very happy with it and I use him to do some shopping. I go to the railway station by bus and I take the scooter on my back and I use it on the platforms. </em></p>
<p><em>Every Tuesday when my wife and I look after my grandson, we go together on the scooter to the public library. Even when I have an unexpected off-period and it’s difficult for me to walk I can use the scooter.</em></p>
<p><em>After bouncing the ball, kicking the football &#8230;</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-013.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2528" title="keep on moving 013" src="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-013-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></em></p>
<p><em>and walking with Nordic-walking sticks &#8230;</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-002.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2529" title="keep on moving 002" src="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/keep-on-moving-002-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></em></p>
<p><em>It’s for me a good way to move along.</em></p>
<p><em>And tomorrow I am going to my weekly Salsa-lesson in a restaurant near the beach. And I’m going by scooter!!</em></p>
<p><em>Hans de Rijke</em></p>
<p><em>The Hague</em></p>
<p><em>Holland</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinsons+disease+dementia" rel="tag">Parkinsons disease dementia</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+early+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease early symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease symptoms</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/about+Parkison%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+disease" rel="tag">about Parkison\\\\\\\&#8217;s disease</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Parkinson%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%27s+symptoms" rel="tag">Parkinson\\\\\\\&#8217;s symptoms</a></p>
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		<title>My Old Energy Has Returned</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/26/my-old-energy-has-returned/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed early stage PD last January and have been on Sinemet ever since. I wasn&#8221;t seeing any definitive response to the med which my doctor saw as troubling, suspecting that might mean I had Parkinson&#8217;s plus&#8230; a grimmer diagnosis that simple Parkinsons. We worked up to 7 pills per day, which is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><em>I was diagnosed early stage PD last January and have been on Sinemet ever since. I wasn&#8221;t seeing any definitive response to the med which my doctor saw as troubling, suspecting that might mean I had Parkinson&#8217;s plus&#8230; a grimmer diagnosis that simple Parkinsons. We worked up to 7 pills per day, which is a lot to start off with. </em></p>
<p><em>I felt better but honestly I myself wasn&#8221;t 100% sure it was because of the meds, because by that time (now i was 6 months post dx) I had gone beyond the shock and initial depression I had experienced upon initial diagnosis and was heavily into alternative treatments&#8230; (acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, exercise, twice weekly yoga, rest, meditation, Reiki, etc). reading your book was extremely helpful and inspiring. Facing my own deeper negative thought patterns was critical&#8230; particularly the belief that i wasn&#8221;t really ever going to recover. </em></p>
<p><em>My old energy has returned. Although I am not symptom free I do feel better as I learn how to take charge of my health more and more every day. Slowly I have come to believe in my capacity to recover. what a journey!</em></p>
<p><em>2 months ago I started gradually reducing my daily Sinemet from the peak of 7 pills to now 3, ramping it down half a pill per week. I plan on continuing this as long as I feel well, intending to get off it altogether several more weeks from now. Obviously  I am pleased with this development,  and recognize there will likely be more hurdles to overcome as I go forward. the point is I am ready for the challenge.</em></p>
<p><em>Dan</em></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Problems with Balance, Walking, Talking and Sweating</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Ayurveda]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I have had Parkinson&#8217;s  since 2008. I am now taking amantrel-100 2 tab and pramipex-0.5 2 tab daily. I still have a balance problem, a walking problem. Turning is also a problem &#8211; especially to the left, dryness in mouth, problem of pronunciation of some words while talking. excessive sweating at the left side [...]]]></description>
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<p>I have had Parkinson&#8217;s  since 2008. I am now taking amantrel-100 2 tab and pramipex-0.5 2 tab daily.</p>
<p>I still have a balance problem, a walking problem. Turning is also a problem &#8211; especially to the left, dryness in mouth, problem of pronunciation of some words while talking. excessive sweating at the left side of forehead is remarkable since 2005.  I also feel pain at neck below head backside of ears.</p>
<p>Kindly help,</p>
<p>Sibnarayan<br />
India</p>
<p><strong>Response:</strong></p>
<p>You have a series of symptoms which is typical of people who are diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s Disease. It is likely that the cause is mutli-faceted.</p>
<p>First, there is an Ayurvedic doctor in India, Dr. Paneri from Gujarat, who sees people with Parkinson&#8217;s exclusively and is getting remarkable results. His website is: <a href="http://www.drpaneri.com ">http://www.drpaneri.com </a></p>
<p>Second, check the side effects of the drugs you are taking. It is likely some of the problems you are experiencing may be simply the side effects of the drugs. You may want to talk with your doctor about adjusting your medications.</p>
<p>Third, I suggest that you focus your attention on finding doctors and health care practitioners who can help you detox the toxins in your body, I am guessing that toxins are a primary cause of your symptoms. You may well have an abundance of heavy metals and pesticides that have accumulated in your body.Once they are removed your symptoms may well subside.</p>
<p>There are many ways to detox &#8211; just check around and find an approach that appeals to you. I have been using<br />
zeolite personally with great success &#8211; but there are many other excellent methods that are effective as well.</p>
<p>You can get a wide variety of suggestions on detoxes from my new book which is described at: <a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me">http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me</a></p>
<p>Know always that the body knows how to heal itself. We just have to give it a little extra loving kindness and attention sometimes.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Recovery </a></p>
<p><strong>Resources<br />
<a href="http://www.aquas.us/">Dehydration Therapy: Aquas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/">Parkinsons Recovery Membership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cataracts.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Eye Problems</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vibroacoustic.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Vibroacoustic Therapy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Wellness</a><br />
<a href="http://parkinsonsrecovery.net/">Parkinsons Recovery Chat Room</a><br />
<a href="http://www.symptomtracker.info/parkinsons/login.php">Symptom Tracker </a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Books<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me/">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
</a><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com/">Pioneers of Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com/">Five Steps to Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/meditation/meditation.html">Meditations for Parkinsons</a></strong>
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		<title>Mucuna as a Treatment for Parkinson&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/18/mucuna-as-a-treatment-for-parkinsons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I enjoyed the book Pioneers of Recovery and am at present trying lots of different modalities and really feeling major changes are happening. What do you know about the Mucuna herb? Is it available over the counter in Australia ?? or America ?  Hoping to hear from you. Best wishes. Shylie Response: Many people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Question: </strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em><br />
I enjoyed the book <strong><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com">Pioneers of Recovery</a></strong> and am at present trying lots of different modalities and really feeling major changes are happening. What do you know about the Mucuna herb?</em></p>
<p><em>Is it available over the counter in Australia ?? or America ?  Hoping to hear from you.</em></p>
<p><em>Best wishes.</em></p>
<p><em>Shylie</em></p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: left;">
<p><strong>Response:</strong></p>
<p>Many people have reported back to me that Mucuna has provided sustained relief from their symptoms.  Some people use it in conjunction with Sinemet as a way of reducing the Sinemet they take. Of course, any such treatments must be carefully prescribed and followed by your doctor.</p>
<p>We know that mucuna helps some people with the symptoms of Parkinsons. We know that Sinemet helps some people. We also know that combinations of the two help some people. Of course &#8211; results depend on the person.  Much of what I know about Mucuna is documented in my recent book, <strong><a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease</a></strong> which is available as a download from the <a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org">member website</a> or as a <a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me">print book. </a></p>
<p>The problem with mucuna is finding a reliable source. Various companies sell mucuna on the internet. Just when I think I may have found a company that provides a high quality source of mucuna, I get a report from someone that reports they just received a batch that fizzled.</p>
<p>Here is the real deal. If you decide to use any herb as a treatment modality, you want to find a source that harvests their herbs in the wild. This is what gives the herb the &#8220;punch&#8221; you need. Most companies do not harvest their herbs in the wild. They grow them commercially.</p>
<p>In some cases, a person may have tried Mucuna they purchased from a commercial source and it did nothing for them. This is probably because the source was from a commercial growing field which stripped the Mucuna of the energy (or punch) that is needed. Manufacture of Sinemet (which is a synthetic) seems to be more standardized but because it is a synthetic, side effects are involved.</p>
<p>I know of some herbalists who do not prescribe Mucuna for their patients because they cannot find a quality source of it anywhere. If anyone out there has found a reliable source, please comment here!</p>
<p>There is another herb some people are using with wonderful results which is derived from fava beans. You can see updates from a farm that grows fava beans by visiting :</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com">www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com</a></p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Recovery </a></p>
<p>Resources<br />
<a href="http://www.aquas.us/">Dehydration Therapy: Aquas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/">Parkinsons Recovery Membership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cataracts.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Eye Problems</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vibroacoustic.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Vibroacoustic Therapy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Wellness</a><br />
<a href="http://parkinsonsrecovery.net/">Parkinsons Recovery Chat Room</a><br />
<a href="http://www.symptomtracker.info/parkinsons/login.php">Symptom Tracker </a></p>
<p>Books<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me/">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
</a><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com/">Pioneers of Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com/">Five Steps to Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/meditation/meditation.html">Meditations for Parkinsons</a>
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		<title>Now is the Time to Decide</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/2010/08/12/now-is-the-time-to-decide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have talked with many of you who I know have been thinking about attending this year&#8217;s Parkinsons Recovery Jump Start to Wellness program. This year&#8217;s 2 1/2 day program will be held in San Diego, California October 18th &#8211; 20th. I know October seems a long time away, but now is the time to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have talked with many of you who I know have been thinking about attending this year&#8217;s Parkinsons Recovery Jump Start to Wellness program. This year&#8217;s 2 1/2 day program will be held in San Diego, California October 18th &#8211; 20th.</p>
<p>I know October seems a long time away, but now is the time to decide whether you will be joining us so you can get the best travel deal possible.  Some  people waited until the last minute to decide and paid a premium for travel.</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t decide whether you want to attend?  Check out the group picture of the individuals who attended the 2009 Jump Start to Wellness program.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/rsz_img_5883_jump_start_group_photo2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2471" title="rsz_img_5883_jump_start_group_photo(2)" src="http://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/rsz_img_5883_jump_start_group_photo2-300x161.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="161" /></a></p>
<p>I discussed the intent and design of Jump Start to Wellness during my radio show today.You can get the scoop by visiting:</p>
<p><a href="http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/parkinsons-recovery"> </a><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/parkinsons-recovery ">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/parkinsons-recovery </a></p>
<p>For more information about Jump Start to Wellness, click <a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">HERE</a> or call me at our toll free phone number: 10877-526-4646.</p>
<p>Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Recovery<br />
</a>1-877-526-4646 (Toll Free)</p>
<p>Resources<br />
<a href="http://www.aquas.us/">Dehydration Therapy: Aquas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/">Parkinsons Recovery Membership</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cataracts.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Parkinsons Eye Problems</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vibroacoustic.parkinsonsrecovery.com/">Vibroacoustic Therapy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/jumpstart.html">Jump Start to Wellness</a><br />
<a href="http://parkinsonsrecovery.net/">Parkinsons Recovery Chat Room</a><br />
<a href="http://www.symptomtracker.info/parkinsons/login.php">Symptom Tracker </a></p>
<p>Books<br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me/">Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease<br />
</a><a href="http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com/">Pioneers of Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fivestepstorecovery.com/">Five Steps to Recovery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/meditation/meditation.html">Meditations for Parkinsons</a>
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