As discussed in my short video, memory training for dementia is a strategy we all need to engage as we age whether our current age is 20 or 80!

Information about the Parkinsons Recovery Mindwork challenges is here:
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/mindfulness/

Below is an abstract from a study that examined the usefulness of memory training for 76 individuals currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease:

Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2020 Mar;72:13-22. doi: 10.1016. Effects of working memory training in patients with Parkinson’s disease without cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial. Anja Ophey , Kathrin Giehl , Sarah Rehberg , Carsten Eggers , Paul Reker , Thilo van Eimeren , Elke Kalbe 

Objective: To determine the feasibility and evaluate effects of a computerized working memory (WM) training (WMT) in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) on cognitive and clinical outcomes.

Methods: 76 patients with PD without cognitive impairment were randomized to either the WMT group (n = 37), who participated in a 5-week adaptive WMT, or a passive waiting-list control group (CG, n = 39). Patients underwent clinical and neuropsychological examination at baseline, after training, and at 3-months follow-up, with verbal WM and non-verbal WM as primary outcomes. Outcome assessors were blinded for group allocation.

Results: All WMT participants completed the training successfully and reported high levels of motivation for and satisfaction with the training. Repeated-measures, linear mixed-effects models revealed positive training effects for the WMT group compared to the CG in verbal working memory with a small relative effect size 0.39 [95%CI 0.05; 0.76] for the 3-months follow-up only. No other reliable training effects in cognitive and clinical variables were found for either point of time.

Conclusions: In this randomized controlled trial, memory training for dementia is feasible and yielded some evidence for 3-months follow-up training gains in patients with Parkinsons disease. WMT might be an effective intervention to prevent cognitive decline in this patient group.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery® 
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Studies recently have highlighted how natural treatments for neurological symptoms are successfully obtained from eating certain foods. Recent studies listed below focus on mushroom nutrition for Parkinsons.

If you are not allergic to mushrooms (most people are not), then why not begin eating a variety of different mushrooms as an addition to your evening meals?

Mushroom Nutrition for Parkinsons Studies

Antioxidants (Basel). 2026 Apr 21;15(4):519. Potential Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease by Ergothioneine-Nature’s Multifactorial Neuroprotectant

Abstract

The use of neuroprotective nutraceuticals as a strategy against neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) has gained considerable traction in recent years. In this review, we highlight ergothioneine (ET)-a naturally occurring thiol/thione derivative abundant in mushrooms-as a promising candidate, given its long half-life, blood-brain barrier penetration, and high bioavailability.

Numerous population studies have linked low blood ET levels with increased risk and progression of neurological and other age-related disorders in humans, suggesting that dietary ET may confer neuroprotective benefits. Supporting this, several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of ET treatment in reducing PD-associated molecular damage across various pre-clinical models such as C. elegans, Drosophila, rodent models and human neuronal cultures, leading to marked improvements in disease phenotypes.

We summarize some of the proposed mechanisms by which ET may exert neuroprotection in PD, including the reduction of protein aggregation, enhancement of mitochondrial function, mitigation of oxidative stress, and attenuation of apoptosis and neuroinflammation. We also highlight recent clinical trials demonstrating the safety and potential efficacy of ET.

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Nutrients. 2023 Apr 15;15(8):1913. Antioxidant Compounds from Edible Mushrooms as Potential Candidates for Treating Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases

Abstract

The last century has seen an increase in our life expectancy. As a result, various age-related diseases, such as neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), have emerged, representing new challenges to society.

Oxidative stress (OS), a condition of redox imbalance resulting from excessive production of reactive oxygen species, represents a common feature that characterizes the brains of elderly people, thus contributing to NDs. Consequently, antioxidant supplementation or dietary intake of antioxidant-containing foods could represent an effective preventive and therapeutic intervention to maintain the integrity and survival of neurons and to counteract the neurodegenerative pathologies associated with aging.

Food contains numerous bioactive molecules with beneficial actions for human health. To this purpose, a wide range of edible mushrooms have been reported to produce different antioxidant compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, polysaccharides, vitamins, carotenoids, ergothioneine, and others, which might be used for dietary supplementation to enhance antioxidant defenses and, consequently, the prevention of age-related neurological diseases.

In this review, we summarized the role of oxidative stress in age-related NDs, focusing on the current knowledge of the antioxidant compounds present in edible mushrooms, and highlighting their potential to preserve healthy aging by counteracting age-associated NDs.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®

Hi Dr Rodgers.

I am still having chronic anxiety and bouts of depression due to PD. Also feeling of hopelessness that I will never get better just worse hoping my condition isn’t beyond repair.

I have emailed you before and so I’m in the process of doing various therapies to help my recovery but I would still like to purchase “7 Secrets to Healing” and “Five Steps to Recovery” but not sure which one I should read first.

Also, I would like to know if you do individual counseling sessions. I don’t have a lot of family here to accompany me so I’m kind of on my own.

Thanks,

Jeannette

Hi Jeannette:

You are wise to focus you recovery program on transforming the troubling challenge of chronic anxiety which is directly connected to symptoms. I have developed an online course that introduces a variety of options documented by research that shut down anxiety. A surprising number of the most successful strategies are free. Visit Shut Down Anxiety for more information and to register.

Given your current situation, you might start with diving into Seven Secrets to Healing which reveal the core issues in healing. Five Steps to Recovery explains how to transform thoughts that are not in our best and highest good. We manifest what we think. Information in both books help regenerate and rejuvenate your journey down the road to recovery.

My Jump Start to Recovery Online Course offers 24 hours of access on options that help reverse the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s using natural therapies and approaches. This is a resource which has proved extremely helpful to the students who have enrolled.

I have been offering this year intensive, ongoing consultations for a number of individuals in my audience with marvelous success. Many have been successful in reducing the intensity of chronic anxiety and anxiety attacks.

Here is the scoop to learn more: Manifest Recovery Now. Enter the coupon code success to claim a 50% discount which reduces to cost of hour long individual sessions with me to $50.

I would be honored to provide the ongoing support you need now.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Olympia Washington
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
877-526-4646

OK. Why do recovery programs fail? What is the major obstacle to recovery from Parkinsons disease or any chronic condition for that matter? Is it that:

These of course can all be roadblocks to recovery, but what is the major obstacle to recovery from Parkinsons? My answer will likely surprise you. The major obstacle to recovery from Parkinsons is to abandon a program of recovery too soon.

When the body has activated authentic healing it is rare to feel better. Rather, it is more likely you will feel worse. Why? The release of toxins and traumas are not “feel good” experiences. When the body is detoxing, you will most likely feel tired, unmotivated and even depressed. A successful journey down the road to recovery is rocky with jumps and starts along the way.

Authentic healing requires a heavy dose of patience and persistence. Once you decide on a therapy to embrace and are convinced it will help, give it a chance to manifest.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®

Make 2026 your best year ever by joining my one on one mentoring program. Imagine how differently you will feel after working together with me as we join together to fit together all the pieces of a successful recovery program.

Introducing my One on One  Mentorship Program – Your Personal Roadmap to Recovery from neurological challenges. To enroll in the program click on the registration link below.

One on One Mentoring with Robert

 My mentoring program is all about having the right plan of recovery customized specifically for your unique situation as you celebrate relief from Parkinsons with natural therapies and methods.

What is Included

1. Initial strategy session with me personally to flesh out the potential causes of your symptoms so we can identify therapies and treatments that can successfully address them. This is not some surface-level consultation. It is a deep dive into your specific history and situation. We evaluate what you have tried that did not succeed and what did help. We consider new options.  

2. Together we lay out a custom-crafted program of recovery created specifically for your situation.

3. With bimonthly hourly meetings (with a video type interface similar to Zoom or telephone/email contact), we review, update and revise your program of recovery. 

• We review your progress since our last session
• Identify and solve any roadblocks you have confronted.
• Refine the recovery program based on real-world results documented by research
• Help keep you on track with your program of recovery
• Support your progress with new therapeutic and treatment options

4. Unlimited email access to me personally

Why Do I Offer One on One Mentoring

First – After nearly 22 years of researching the causes of Parkinsons and the natural therapies that can reverse them,  I have reached a point where my greatest satisfaction in life comes from seeing more and more individuals transform their health.

Second – The individuals I have been mentoring over recent months have been making remarkable progress. This warms my heart and soothes my soul to know that the ongoing attention and support is making a difference.

To enroll visit the registration link below.
One on One Mentoring with Robert

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

The mouth is subject to various insults that result in troublesome symptoms such as ulcers, cuts, burns, etc.  These can be caused by hot or sharp foods, infections or dental treatments. Suvia mouth wash is a natural treatment with no side effects that protects the health of not only your mouth but your entire digestive system.

Why discuss issues with oral health when the focus of Parkinsons Recovery has always been on natural options to help persons find natural treatments for troublesome neurological challenges?

Answer: The health of the mouth affects the rest of the body. Digestive issues, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases and  neurodegenerative diseases are well known to be affected by health sores and infections. If you have been unable to bring your digestive system back on line, the problem may well reside with infections in your mouth.

Below is a replay of my interview in 2018 with the developer of Suvia Dr. John Hall who discusses the scientific basis behind the development of Suvia as well as the many uses and benefits provided by this natural way to rejuvenate and regenerate health of the mouth.  He makes reference to his formulation as TheraGel. The name has since been changed to Suvia but it is the same mouth wash.

I have personally used Suvia and can report it is the real deal. For more information and to order visit: Suvia

From hot foods to dental care to brushing and flossing to braces and dentures your mouth takes a beating. Suvia adheres to oral tissue, forming a protective barrier that manages pain while maintaining the environment required for optimal wound healing.

Most people reach for a mouth wash rinse loaded with alcohol and synthetic chemicals that disrupt the delicate oral microbiome — the very ecosystem your mouth relies on to stay healthy. What is the problem with Alcohol as an ingredient in most mouth washes?

Alcohol rinses kill indiscriminately. They strip beneficial bacteria, dry out tissue, and leave your mouth more vulnerable after every use. That’s not oral care. That’s oral disruption.

Unlike traditional mouthwashes with alcohol and harsh chemicals, Suvia uses 100% natural food ingredients to work with your mouth, not against it.

Suvia provides pain relief, protects wounded areas from contamination, and optimizes healing. It is drug-free and non-toxic and is safe to swallow. Not only does it provide excellent pain relief, but it can be also incorporated into the oral hygiene regimen to help keep the mouth clean and healthy.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Naturopath John Coleman, ND, has an unqualified answer answer to the question: does dehydration cause symptoms?  He says dehydration floats to the top of the list of factors that can cause Parkinson’s symptoms. John further says that the Aquas, designed to hydrate the body, were critical to his full recovery from Parkinson’s Disease. John is one of the first persons to my knowledge who succeeded in reversing his Parkinson’s symptoms in the mid 1990’s.

I interviewed a developer of the Aqua Hydration Formula, Dr. Jaroslav Boublik PhD, who answered questions about the Aquas and their use in addressing the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease.

Are you taking all the best medicines and supplements for your Parkinson’s symptoms and doing the exercises recommended by the experts but are not celebrating a reversal of your symptoms? I have a good guess for you about why.

You are dehydrated. Simply put, your body cannot take in the nutrients nor get rid of  toxins if there is not enough water in your body.

When you your doctor answers the question: “What can I do to feel better?” by saying – “Drink more water,” do not laugh. Your doctor is probably right.

Dr. Boublik is my book of experts is the international expert on water and hydration. His research centers around the effects of dehydration. Dr. Boublik answers questions about the effects of dehydration on your health and how you can realistically address the problem such as:

Why do we get dehydrated as we age?
Why is hydration so important to eliminate toxins?
If I add such substances to my diet such as – salt, energy drinks, coffee, tea, alcohol, colas, milk – will I be better hydrated?
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
Is drinking structured water a good idea?
Can good hydration reduce Parkinson’s symptoms?
Will better hydration enhance mental clarity?

Jaroslov Boublik is one of the two researchers who formulated the Aquas (www.aquas.us), a homeopathic treatment for dehydration.

For more information about the Aqua hydration formula visit: https://www.aquas.us

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®

What is the pathway to freedom from Parkinsons? Do any or all of the following statements resonate with you?

• I have been dealt a horrible setback I did not deserve.
• I have done nothing to deserve Parkinson’s symptoms.
• I am not guilty of wrong doing.
• I have been imprisoned unjustly.
• I have lost my freedom.
• I have lost friends because of my circumstances
• I cannot escape my circumstances.
• I make valiant efforts to escape but I remain jailed.

Well? These resentments are identical to individuals imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. There are estimated to be thousands of inmates serving sentences in United States prisons who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit. Some thankfully have been exonerated and freed.

People who experience Parkinson’s symptoms become are also wrongly convicted prisoners in their own right.

How does anyone survive when they are victims of imprisonment?  What is the pathway to freedom? What have wrongly convicted prisoners done to remain sane? How were they able to maintain the dedication to pursue their freedom despite the fact many remained imprisoned to 10-20 years before being released from jail?

Stories of recovery and vindication have been documented in a recent book edited by Laura Caldwell and Leslie Klinger titled Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongly Convicted. One of the cases is told by former Jazz Musician Antoine Day who was falsely imprisoned for 10 years. He concluded that his mental state would be dependent on his ability to connect with his past.

Through persistence and clear purpose, he succeeded in convincing prison officials to provide musical instruments to inmates who shared his
love of music. Day formed a prison jazz band which helped keep himself and other inmates sane. Inner resolve and commitment were critical to securing his ultimate freedom. His persistence paid off in the end.

Be inspired by the wisdom of Antoinne Day and other wrongly convicted prisoners who refused to give up. In small part it is about persisting in the face of formidable obstacles. In large part it is about embracing your life passions. How can you best activate the process of recovery?

• Reinvigorate the thrills of what gave you excitement and joy in the past.
• Embrace your life’s calling.
• Respond to the call of your soul’s longing.
• Take the steps you know in your heart, mind and soul will ultimately lead to freedom.

What have you loved in the past that you have abandoned? Embrace it now. That is what Antoinne Day did. Follow his leadership into a new life outside the confines of confinement and restriction.

Persist. The solution will find you at the right time and in the right place. May it not take as long as 10 years to celebrate symptomatic freedom as it did for Antoinne.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery® 
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Have Trouble Sleeping at Night?

Many people who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s disease do have trouble sleeping. You should be able to gain helpful insights into a potential reason for this problem depending on when you cannot get to sleep at night. Organs in the body are more active at specific times during the day and night according to the tried and true Chinese Medicine Clock.

Here is an example of how you can use the Chinese Time Clock when you have difficult sleeping. It helps you determine what may be causing the problem. Do you often have a difficult time getting to sleep between 1 am and 3 am? If you do, the potential cause is a liver imbalance or a persistent stagnation in energy flowing through the liver.

If this is a pattern of yours, acupuncturists recommend that you can cleanse your liver at the start of each day by drinking a cup of warm water that contains the juice of a half lemon squeezed into it. Exercise during the day is important. In addition, you can also try taking 1-2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar throughout the day.

These are all natural remedies acupuncturists recommend for liver cleanses which, with a little luck, may also facilitate sounder sleep during that 1-3 am hour.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
Road to Recovery form Parkinsons Disease

What is the big deal about mindfulness anyway. Mindfulness reduces stress. What does that have to do with Parkinsons? Stress and anxiety inflames symptoms.

What does it really take to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Some treatment options suppress symptoms. It is comforting to know that such options exist, but symptoms will always return. What can you do for yourself to heal the underlying cause so that Parkinson’s symptoms are reversed rather than getting temporary relief.

Mindfulness Reduces Stress

A key factor that causes Parkinson’s symptoms to flare up is stress.The better question to ask is not how to calm symptoms, but how to reduce stress.

OK. So what can you do today to reduce stress in your life? It is one thing to want less stress. It is quite another to make it happen.

I have concluded that a good answer to this question is mindfulness. This term is thrown around a lot these days as it has become trendy to become mindful. The intent of mindfulness is simple: Live in the present moment rather than projecting into the future or agonizing about the past. Learning how to live in the present moment takes a practice and patience.

This is why I have created the Parkinsons Recovery Mindfulness Series. A series of challenges to become more mindful offer the opportunity to reduce stress and best of all, celebrate a calming of symptoms. Simply put:

1. Mindfulness reduces stress.
2. Reductions in stress reverses symptoms.

If you are sick and tired of chasing after treatment options that treat symptoms but offer no long lasting result, give
mindfulness a trial spin. It is something you get to do yourself. No prescriptions are required or necessary.No medical professionals need be involved. You are the one in control.

Check out the brand new Parkinsons Recovery Mindfulness series.

www.parkinsonsrecovery

Robert Rodgers PhD
Parkinsons Recovery
www.parkinsonsrecovery.me

The following are some of the questions and issues about natural treatments for Parkinsons Disease discussed during the program today:

• Is eczema common to Parkinson’s
• Does low dose Naltrexone replace the need for carbidopa/levodopa?
• What can be done about dementia?
• How can I become more independent?
• Would surgery I had 18 months ago contribute to my Parkinson’s symptoms?
• What is the cause of tremors?
• Why does vibration reduce Parkinson’s symptoms?
• Can stiffness in the neck contribute to symptoms?
• What about stem cell therapy as an option?
• What can be done about freezing and falling?

Additional Information about Natural Treatments for Parkinsons Disease

Additional Information about therapies and Treatments for Parkinsons Disease

 Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

Over two decades of Parkinsons research focused on the causes of symptoms and what you can do about them are included in Martha Carlin’s new book titled Connected. My interview with her is a must watch for anyone currently confronting symptoms of Parkinsons

The Link to Martha Carlin’s New Book inspired by Two Decades of Parkinsons Research

Connected: love loss in the unseen forces behind chronic disease https://biotiquest.com/products/connected-by-martha-carlin 

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com