Natural Options that Reverse Symptoms

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High-Dose Thiamine: A Novel, Promising Therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinsons Recovery is dedicated to identifying promising new therapies that offer the promise of reversing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. One such
therapy, High-Dose Thiamine,  was discussed on Parkinsons Recovery Radio during an interview with Italian neurologist Antonio Constantini MD.  He prescribed High Dose Thiamine as a treatment for his Parkinson’s patients with good success. Click on the pointer to hear the replay.

Parkinsons disease is a systemic disease with motor and non-motor deficits. In July 2011, Dr. Costantini treated a 47-year-old man affected by spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2). In this patient, fatigue as well as motor symptoms improved after parenteral high doses of thiamine (also this was our proprietary research).

He formulated the hypothesis that in some inherited and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, the pathogenesis of the symptoms could be linked to a focal thiamine deficiency due to a dysfunction of the circulation of thiamine in the intracellular space or to structural enzymatic abnormalities. He speculated this dysfunction could be responsive to high-dose thiamine. Parkinson’s disease has also been related to mutations associated with SCA2. Applying the same approach to patients with Parkinson’s symptoms the observed results were nothing short of startling and never previously described in literature.

Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwsHIcP_h6QVWwd4uRg-HDQ?view_as=subscriber

Robert Rodgers PhD
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Ketone Esters

I have included my full interview with Bill Curtis on Parkinsons Recovery Radio who discusses ketone esters for Parkinsons. He provides a remarkable summary of his customized treatment protocol involving ketones, fasting and exercise which has quieted his symptoms for many years now.

You having to take more and more medications to achieve relief? Bill has been taking five (5) prescription medications for many years with no requirement to increase dosages.

In summary I promise you will not regret taking 45 minutes out of your day today to listen to Bill’s remarkable story. His customized protocol is worth taking seriously!

Bill Curtis developed Parkinson’s symptoms at the age of 45 in the year 2000. He  discusses his experience with using ketones as well as  other therapies.

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Have questions? Email Frank at: frank@ketonaid.com

What Are Ketone Esters?

Esters are a type of ketone supplement designed to provide the body with an immediate and efficient source of ketones. Ketones are molecules produced by the liver from fatty acids when carbohydrate intake is low. They serve as an alternative energy source to glucose, which is typically derived from carbohydrates. The esters are synthesized through a chemical process that combines ketone bodies with alcohols, resulting in a stable compound that can be consumed as a drink.

Science

When ingested, ketone esters rapidly elevate blood ketone levels, providing a direct source of ketones to fuel your brain and muscles. This is particularly valuable in situations where the body is not producing enough ketones on its own, such as during intense exercise or when following a  high-carb diet.

Ketone esters are different from other types of ketone supplements, like ketone salts, due to their more potent and direct effect on blood ketone levels.

Benefits

  1. Enhanced Physical Performance: By increasing the availability of ketones, they provide an alternative energy source that can be utilized during prolonged exercise or high-intensity workouts. Studies have shown that ketone esters can improve endurance, reduce fatigue,and enhance recovery.
  2. Improved Cognitive Function: The brain can benefit from the increased availability of ketones. Research suggests that ketones may offer neuroprotective benefits and improve mental clarity, focus, and cognitive performance.
  3. Metabolic Health: Ketone esters contribute to improved metabolic health. They can help stabilize blood sugar levels and enhance insulin sensitivity. All About Ketone Esters

Diet recommendation when taking Ketone esters

Bill Curtis Recovery from Parkinsons Symptoms

Quality of Water and Food on Digestion

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Magnesium and Potassium

The following is a comment I received from an individual who “unsubscribed” to my Parkinsons Recovery newsletter today. He solved his problem with magnesium and potassium supplements.

I have enjoyed reading your posts, but my neurologist determined I did not have Parkinson’s.

Symptoms (muscle twitches) were apparently due to Potassium depletion and low Magnesium caused by Blood Pressure drugs and also Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (numbness in hands). Symptoms are mostly gone now.

This is the best news of the day. When neurological symptoms emerge most people assume it will be complicated and involved to silence them. Working in close collaboration  with his doctor, this individual found a simple fix to his problem.

Magnesium and Potassium

Magnesium in particular is a fundamental building block of the body. Deficiencies cause a myriad of symptoms. I suggest you do something very simple. Try eating foods that are high in magnesium.

Remember Popeye the sailor man? Popeye ate spinach and he was certainly strong. Spinach is enriched with magnesium. Black beans and pumpkin seeds are good bets too. Of course, magnesium and potassium supplements can also be tried as well.

How about this strategy for a self test: If symptoms improve, chances are good they may be aggravated or even caused by something as simple as a mineral deficiency.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Origin of Parkinson’s

It is now well known that there are a multitude of factors that contribute to the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The important questions turns on what is the origin of Parkinson’s disease?

You have likely not heard my answer to this question. At the core resides the real issue at play: The natural life cycle that sustains life is inactive. Instead of flopping back and forth from being expansive and contractive, the state of expansion is s a permanent setting in our energetic “thermostat.”  We are on the go constantly without stopping to smell the flowers or enjoy the sweat morsels of the natural world.

We do not function like the ocean waves and tides which shift in and out continuously. Theorigin of Parkinson's waves flow in and out continuously. Tides gradually shift the waters closer to shore, then more distant from shores.

The root cause of symptoms rarely originates where logic would dictate. Do tremors and other Parkinson’s symptoms originate in the brain? Certainly most people and medical professionals hold this belief. That is why doctors prescribe medications that infuse the body with l-dopa. It is assumed cells in the mid brain are not producing enough dopamine. 

Recent research demonstrates that tremors and other neurological challenges do not necessarily reside in the brain itself. Their origin is the digestive system.

Although this research is relatively recent, a causal inspection of meridians that are the pathways of energy keeping us alive clearly show many connections between the stomach, small intestine and gall bladder to the brain. Problems with the digestive system will clearly have a direct impact on brain function. 

Step back and consider the life cycle of the digestive system. It expands when we eat.  It contracts after food has been digested. Our digestive system does not function continuously.

Our personal life style needs to be in sync the natural course of expanding and contracting. 

The root cause of Parkinson’s symptoms is that the life cycle needed to sustain health has been truncated. The expansion phase is permanently set with little flexibility. The need is to assert control over everything and everybody without allowing the ebb and flow of life to exist. When we cannot chill out and relax, the primary functions of the body wear out just as gears in a motor eventually grind down. 

What is the bottom line? First, get serious about healing your digestive system. Second, get into the flow of life. Enjoy expansions. Welcome contractions. 

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

YerbaMate Tea Protects Against Developing Parkinsons

An abstract of a study included in this post presents evidence that drinking YerbaMate tea protects against developing Parkinsons. Why might this result be found?

  • Yerba mate tea contains xanthines, such as caffeine and theobromine. These are adenosine receptor antagonists. The tea blocks these receptors which helps protect dopamine-producing neurons.
  • Yerba mate is rich in antioxidants which combat oxidative stress. This is known to be a factor associated with Parkinsons.
  • Theobromine and chlorogenic acid, two components found in yerbamate tea, have demonstrated neuro-protective properties in lab studies. 

Any teas (and there are many) which are known to have anti-oxidant properties will be beneficial when it comes to averting the symptoms of Parkinsons. Note that this study examines the history of tea drinking over a long period of time and looks at whether there is a probability of developing Parkinsons at a later time.

While the study finds YerbaMate Tea Protects Against Developing Parkinsons, this does not suggest that persons who currently experience symptoms of Parkinsons will necessarily celebrate a reduction in symptoms if they regularly drink Yerbamate Tea. There is certainly no evidence that this would prove harmful and may well offer benefits on some level.

Clin Neuropharmacol. 2022 Jul-Aug;45(4):79-83.
Yerbamate Tea Consumption: A Protective Factor in Parkinson Disease

Abstract

Introduction: Little is known about the association between Yerbamate (YMT) tea consumption and Parkinson disease (PD). We determined whether there was an association between YMT tea consumption and PD.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter case-control study in 3 countries (Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay). We applied a structured questionnaire about YMT tea consumption history. The survey also included information about factors previously associated with a decreased and increased risk of PD, apart from medical and demographic factors. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using multivariate unconditional binary logistic regression analysis.

Results: We included 215 cases and 219 controls. The mean age of the cases was 65.6 ± 10.5 years and that of controls was 63.1 ± 10.5 years (P < 0.02). Years of YMT tea consumption, number of liters drunk per day, and amount of YMT used for preparing the infusion were similar between cases and controls (P > 0.05), but not the number of times the YMT was added into the container (P = 0.003) and the YMT tea concentration per serving (P = 0.02). The multivariate analysis showed that YMT tea concentration per serving lowered the risk for PD, independent of potential confounders (odds ratio, 0.62; 95% confidence interval, 0.47-0.84).

Conclusions: This multicenter study highlights the association between an environmental factor, the YMT tea drinking, and PD. Although more evidence from longitudinal studies is needed, the results obtained here points toward a protective effect of the YMT tea concentration per serving on PD.

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Robert Rodgers PhD

robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me 
Olympia Washington
877-526-4646

Diabetes and Parkinsons

I have known for several years now that there is a strong connection between diabetes and Parkinsons. I suspect however you are thinking this is not my problem. This is the response I hear from most people.

My agenda with this class is first to convince you there is a strong and compelling association of neurological symptoms and diabetes and second to offer some ways to address the problem. 

Below I list the symptoms associated with Type 2 Diabetes. All of them have been reported to me by persons diagnosed with Parkinsons, Alzheimers or dementia since 2004.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Do you experience any of the symptoms listed below associated with Type 2 diabetes? 

  • Frequent urge to pee. High blood sugar levels cause excessive urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Unexplained weight loss  (the body uses glucose for energy rather than fat) 
  • Fatigue due to high blood sugar levels 
  • Wounds that are slow to heal. High blood sugar levels impair the body’s immune system
  • Chronic Infections 
  • Numbness or tingling in hands and feet due to high blood sugar levels
  • Frequent yeast infections (candida)
  • Fatty liver disease

Regulation of Blood Sugar Levels

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels.  

Functions of Insulin: 

  • Facilitates glucose uptake: Insulin binds to receptors on cells, allowing glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream to enter the cells and used for energy. 
  • Lowers blood sugar levels: By promoting glucose uptake, insulin helps reduce blood sugar levels after meals. 

With Type 2 Diabetes, insulin resistance compromises the ability of the body to convert sugar into glucose. 

In the website listed below. Dr. Ben Bikman argues insulin intolerance is involved with all chronic illnesses including Parkinsons and Alzheimers. 

https://www.youtube.com/@benbikman

The following article discusses using GLP-1 receptor agonists as a potential treatment for Parkinsons. These are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and, increasingly, for weight management in individuals with obesity. They mimic the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11011817

Unresolved Emotions Associated with Diabetes and Neurological Challenges:

  • A great need to control.
  • Hopelessness and helplessness
  • Deep sorrow.
  • No sweetness left in life. 

There are always unresolved emotions associated with chronic diseases which have to be acknowledged and cleared before resolution is possible. The key questions to ask yourself that beg to be answered are:

Why am I experiencing troublesome neurological symptoms?
What is the life lesson I must learn from this suffering before recovery becomes a reality?
What do I not want to remember?

Meditate on answers to these questions by acknowledging unresolved feelings that are calling out to be released now and forever more.  

Diabetes and Parkinsons Recommendations

My research over the past 20 years reveals a majority of persons with Parkinsons symptoms or dementia  have a pre-diabetic condition which is unacknowledged. If diabetes happens to be a challenge for you, what can you do about it?

First, because this is an emerging stream of research, most clinicians will be unaware of the research as they are not researchers. You may get a referral to a endocrinologist from your neurologist, but the chances of such a referral are slim.    

Second, there is actually little evidence that prescription medications for diabetes will help address the problem and offer in turn relief from Parkinson symptoms, though that of course is a possibility. 

Third, I recommend a dietary solution which admittedly is difficult for most people to do. My question for you to ponder is: Do you want to get well? If so, you will have to make huge adjustments to your diet.  

  • Eat no processed or packaged foods – all of which contain sugars of one description or another.
  • No juices which are high in sugars. 
  • Eat only non-starchy vegetables like leafy greens, broccoli, and peppers by steaming them or juicing them. 
  • Eat fish and meat. With meat, eat only the equivalent size of a deck of cards. You need protein, but large amounts convert to sugars. 
  • Eat small amounts more frequently. 

Fourth, there is a supplement I take on a regular basis to address my own pre-diabetic condition which works really well: Glucose Tolerance II with Glucevia from Allergy Research Group. 

Below I post a selected body of studies published in 2025 that identifies the role of Type 2 diabetes in creating and sustaining neurological symptoms. The evidence is compelling. Study abstracts listed below represent a small portion of the research on diabetes and neurological conditions published in 2025. 

Critical point: Reduce dependence on glucose to fuel your brain and celebrate neurological symptom relief. 

Abstracts of Studies that Report on the Relationship between Diabetes and Parkinsons

Int J Mol Sci . 2025 Jan 10;26(2):542.Associations Between Diabetes Mellitus and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and neurodegenerative diseases/disturbances are worldwide health problems. The most common chronic conditions diagnosed in persons 60 years and older are type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cognitive impairment.

It was found that diabetes mellitus is a major risk for cognitive decline, dementia, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative disorders.

An impaired intracellular insulin signaling pathway, together with hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, may cause pathological changes, such as dysfunction of the mitochondria and oxidative stress inflammatory responses. 

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J Parkinsons Dis. 2020;10(3):775-789. The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Parkinson’s Disease

Abstract

In recent years, an emerging body of evidence has forged links between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In observational studies, those with T2DM appear to be at increased risk of developing PD, as well as experiencing faster progression and a more severe phenotype of PD, with the effects being potentially mediated by several common cellular pathways.

The insulin signalling pathway, for example, may be responsible for neurodegeneration via insulin dysregulation, aggregation of amyloids, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and altered synaptic plasticity.

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Brain. 2025 Apr 3;148(4):1389-1404. Machine learning reveals connections between preclinical type 2 diabetes subtypes and brain health

Abstract

Previous research has established type 2 diabetes mellitus as a significant risk factor for various disorders, adversely impacting human health. While evidence increasingly links type 2 diabetes to cognitive impairment and brain disorders, understanding the causal effects of its preclinical stage on brain health is yet to be fully known.

We employed a robust machine learning algorithm with cross-sectional clinical data to identify underlying subtypes and stages for preclinical type 2 diabetes. Our analysis revealed one subtype distinguished by elevated circulating leptin levels and decreased leptin receptor levels, coupled with increased body mass index, diminished lipid metabolism, and heightened susceptibility to psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorder, depression disorder, and bipolar disorder.

Individuals in the second subtype manifested typical abnormalities in glucose metabolism, including rising glucose and haemoglobin levelswith observed correlations with neurodegenerative disorders. A 10 year follow-up of these individuals revealed differential declines in brain health and significant clinical outcome disparities between subtypes. The first subtype exhibited faster progression and higher risk for psychiatric conditions, while the second subtype was associated with more severe progression of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease and faster progression to type 2 diabetes. Our findings highlight that monitoring and addressing the brain health needs of individuals in the preclinical stage of type 2 diabetes is imperative.

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J Ethnopharmacol. 2025 Feb 10;338(Pt 3):119095. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Chinese herbs on comorbid type 2 diabetes mellitus and Parkinson’s disease: A mechanistic study

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are chronic conditions that affect the aging population, with increasing prevalence globally. The rising prevalence of comorbidity between these conditions, driven by demographic shifts, severely impacts the quality of life of patients, posing a significant burden on healthcare resources.

Chinese herbal medicine has been used to treat T2DM and PD for millennia. Pharmacological studies have demonstrated that medicinal herbs effectively lower blood glucose levels and exert neuro-protective effects, suggesting their potential as adjunctive therapy for concurrent management of T2DM and PD.

Aim of the study:
To elucidate the shared mechanisms underlying T2DM and PD, particularly focusing on the potential mechanisms by which medicinal herbs (including herbal formulas, single herbs, and active compounds) may treat these diseases, to provide valuable insights for developing therapeutics targeting comorbid T2DM and PD.

Materials and methods:
Studies exploring the mechanisms underlying T2DM and PD, as well as the treatment of these conditions with medicinal herbs, were extracted from several electronic databases

Results:
Numerous studies have shown that inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, impaired autophagy, gut microbiota dysbiosis, and ferroptosis are shared mechanisms underlying T2DM and PD.  Thirty-four medicinal herbs, including 2 herbal formulas, 4 single herbs, and 28 active compounds, have been reported to potentially exert anti-T2DM and anti-PD effects by targeting these shared mechanisms.

Conclusions: Traditional Chinese medicine effectively combats T2DM and PD through shared pathological mechanisms, highlighting their potential for application in treating these comorbidity conditions.

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Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Feb 11;26(4):1516. Targeting Ferroptosis in Parkinson’s: Repurposing Diabetes Drugs as a Promising Treatment

Abstract

This review explores the promising potential of repurposing type 2 diabetes (T2D) medications for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), highlighting the shared pathophysiological mechanisms between these two age-related conditions, such as oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and ferroptosis. The overlap suggests that existing diabetes drugs could target the common pathways involved in both conditions.

The connection between ferroptosis and existing treatments, including diabetes medication, are only beginning to be explored. The limited data can be attributed also to the complexity of mechanisms involved in ferroptosis and Parkinson’s disease and to the fact that the specific role of ferroptosis in Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis has not been a primary focus until recent. Despite the promising preclinical evidence, clinical findings are mixed, underscoring the need for further research to elucidate these drugs’ roles in neurodegeneration.

Repurposing existing diabetes medications that have well-established safety profiles for Parkinson’s disease treatment could significantly reduce the time and cost associated with drug development and could offer a more comprehensive approach to managing Parkinson’s disease compared to treatments targeting a single mechanism.

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Mov Disord. 2025 Jan;40(1):67-76. Insulin Resistance Is a Modifying Factor for Parkinson’s Disease 

Abstract

Background:
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common, and the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder with unclear etiology in most cases.  An increasing number of evidence suggests that central insulin resistance might have an essential role in PD pathology. Nevertheless, it is not clear whether insulin resistance arises from external factors/lifestyle, comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes or it can occur in a PD patient’s brain independently from peripheral insulin resistance.

Objective: We aimed to investigate insulin resistance and its role in GBA1 mutation-associated PD pathogenesis and phenotype severity.

Methods: Midbrain organoids, generated from induced pluripotent stem cells Of PD patients carrying the GBA1-N370S heterozygous mutation (GBA-PD) and healthy donors, were exposed to different insulin concentrations to modify insulin signaling function. Transcriptomics analysis was performed to explore insulin signaling gene expression patterns in GBA-PD and to find a potential target for GBA-PD-associated phenotype rescue.

Results: The insulin signaling pathway genes show dysregulation in GBA-PD. Particularly, we highlight that a knockdown of FOXO1 mitigates the loss of dopaminergic neurons and cellular death in GBA-PD. Additionally, our findings suggest a promising therapeutic potential of the anti-diabetic drug Pioglitazone in decreasing dopaminergic neuron loss associated with GBA-PD.

Conclusion: Local insulin signaling dysfunction plays a substantial role in GBA-PD pathogenesis, exacerbating dopaminergic neuron death.

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Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2025 Mar;83(3):1-10 Modifiable risk factors associated with the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease: a critical review 

Abstract 

The etiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is complex and multifactorial, depending on interactions involving environmental/lifestyle and genetic factors. The genetic aspects of the disease are becoming well characterized, while the environmental factors still need further investigation.

In the present narrative review, we have described the most concrete evidence of associations between environmental factors and the risk of developing PD.

  • Physical activity, healthy dietary patterns, smoking, and caffeine intake are protective factors against PD.
  • Head trauma, consumption of milk and dairy products, and pesticide exposure were associated with a higher risk of developing PD.

Several studies strongly suggest that diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for the development of PD, as well as the pre-diabetic state. Lower serum levels of uric acid were associated with an increased risk of developing PD and with worse clinical features and faster progression of symptoms.

Several other factors were potentially associated with the risk of developing PD: environmental pollutants such as organic solvents, exposure to sunlight, vitamin D deficiency, bullous pemphigoid, bipolar disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, certain infections and agents, and essential tremor. Environmental factors are important risk markers for the development of PD.

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Neural Regen Res. 2025 Nov 1;20(11):3113-3123. Understanding the link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and Parkinson’s disease: role of brain insulin resistance 

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Parkinson’s disease are chronic diseases linked to a growing pandemic that affects older adults and causes significant socio-economic burden. Epidemiological data supporting a close relationship between these two aging-related diseases have resulted in the investigation of shared pathophysiological molecular mechanisms.

Impaired insulin signaling in the brain has gained increasing attention during the last decade and has been suggested to contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease through the dysregulation of several pathological processes. The contribution of type 2 diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance in neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease, with emphasis on brain insulin resistance, is extensively discussed in this article. 

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Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;18(4):486. Overview of Metformin and Neurodegeneration: A Comprehensive Review 

Abstract 

This comprehensive review examines the therapeutic potential of metformin, a well-established diabetes medication, in treating neurodegenerative disorders. Originally used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, recent studies have begun investigating metformin’s effects beyond metabolic disorders, particularly its neuroprotective capabilities against conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.

Key findings demonstrate that metformin’s neuroprotective effects operate through multiple pathways: AMPK activation enhancing cellular energy metabolism and autophagy; upregulation of antioxidant defenses; suppression of inflammation; inhibition of protein aggregation; and improvement of mitochondrial function. These mechanisms collectively address common pathological features in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation, including oxidative stress, protein accumulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Clinical and preclinical evidence supporting metformin’s association with improved cognitive performance, reduced risk of dementia, and modulation of pathological hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases is critically evaluated.

CoQ10 and Parkinsons

Has your doctor recommended that you take CoQ10 along with your regular medications? Some doctors do. It is deficient in most persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Some health care professionals I have interviewed report medications deplete the availability of CoQ10 in the body which is why supplementation becomes necessary.

CoQ10 is no doubt a key anti-aging nutrient. It prevents free radical damage to the DNA in the mitochondria. Supplementation is also recommended for persons with heart issues.

A 10 year longitudinal study published in the European Journal of Heart Failure reported that taking  CoQ10 improved the survival for patients who confront the constant threat of heart failure.

Research that has examined the effects of CoQ10 supplementation on Parkinson’s disease has reported conflicting results. Recent meta-analytic reviews find little effect. I suspect an explanation resides in the fact most CoQ10 supplements have minimal penetration.

What brand of CoQ10 has high penetration?

There are so many choices on the market today. Natural compounding pharmacist Ross Pelton directed me to a source of Coenzyme Q10 that is worth taking seriously. It is produced by Pharmanord of Denmark.

Why do most Coenzyme Q10 products sold in the marketplace have negligible absorption rates? We are talking 1% at best.  The melting point of CoQ10 is 10 degrees above body temperature. Most of the supplements you buy – even those in oil, have crystallized and cannot be absorbed by the body

Why Bioavailability of CoQ10 Matters

Bioavailability measures the ability to absorb and utilize a substance like CoQ10 in the tissues and blood of the body. CoQ10 is fat soluble with a high molecular weight which is why its absorption is very limited.

Pharma Nord https://www.pharmanord.com has developed the most studied brand of CoQ10 globally. A proprietary heat treatment process greatly facilitates its absorption. The molecular structure of the Pharmanord CoQ10 is transformed from rough crystals to a snowflake like shape. More than 75 studies have now been published that document its superior absorption when compared to other brands.

CoQ10

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https://www.pharmanord.com

Check out the research for yourself.

 

Pneumonia

  • Are you prone to experience respiratory problems including pneumonia?
    Have you ever had lung infections that were difficult to treat?
    Did you struggle to overcome a Covid infection?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions and currently experience Parkinsons symptoms, you want to provide protection again a pneumonia infection which is a leading cause of death among persons diagnosed with Parkinsons.

A new study offers a treatment found to offer respiratory support. The study evaluated a new photobiomodulation device – the Vielight RX-Plus – used as a treatment for 294 subjects experiencing COVID symptoms. Details of the study are reported below.

If you have confronted respiratory challenges in the past and decide to acquire the new Vielight RX-Plus device, there are two ways the company reduces the risk involved. First, they offer a 10% discount on all orders (coupon code healing4me). Second and most importantly, you are invited to use the device up to six months. If it does not offer the relief anticipated, you can return the device for an 80% refund.

Bottom line; Pneumonia is a serious health threat. The CODIV study results reported below suggest to me that the new photobiomodulation  is a new treatment option for pneumonia worth serious consideration.

Vielight RX-Plus Study

This first-of-its-kind PBM major clinical trial (n=294) with the Vielight RX-Plus (Vielight X-Plus 4 equivalent) examined the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) in treating acute COVID-19 infections.

The primary focus was on recovery speed in patients with moderate-to-severe symptoms. Patients with symptom durations of 0–7 days experienced significantly faster recovery when treated with PBM and standard care (SOC) compared to SOC alone. However, those with 8–12 days of symptoms did not show significant improvement.

Recruitment

Recruitment began in September 2020, with 701 adults who tested positive for COVID-19 assessed for eligibility. Of these, 407 did not meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria: 406 participants either had severity scores outside the required 4-7 range on the WURSS-44 scale or were outside the age range of 18-65, while one couldn’t complete forms in English. This left 294 eligible participants. Recruitment ended on July 5, 2021, due to the availability of monoclonal antibodies, declining interest, and sufficient numbers for statistical power, after which the datasets were locked.

Results summary

This study evaluated the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, specifically the Vielight RX Plus, in accelerating recovery from COVID-19 for non-hospitalized patients with moderate-to-severe symptoms. In patients experiencing symptoms for 0–7 days, PBM significantly reduced recovery time compared to standard of care (SOC) alone. However, in those with longer symptom durations (8–12 days), PBM did not produce a statistically significant improvement.

PBM was particularly effective in alleviating respiratory symptoms and reducing adverse effects like tachycardia and dysgeusia. It also contributed to a quicker recovery in specific symptoms such as headache, chest congestion, and body aches for patients in the 0–7 day symptom group. In contrast, the 8–12 day group showed slower recovery from fatigue and other energy-related symptoms, though they did experience milder symptom severity for some issues.

The study attributes the benefits of PBM to its anti-inflammatory effects, which have been linked to reduced cytokine levels in past research.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Groundbreaking Therapies for Parkinsons

There have been few new groundbreaking therapies to treat neurological diseases since the 1970’s – until now. Research discoveries are popping out right and left in 2025. Groundbreaking therapies for Parkinsons never before possible have been helping more and more people celebrate symptom relief.

Join with Robert Rodgers PhD who will introduce these new discoveries and natural therapies during live classes that begin Monday, August 18th and continue consecutive Mondays for 10 classes. 

Live classes convene at 12:00 pm pacific time. Replays are available for all 10 classes.

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Groundbreaking Discoveries

Robert Rodgers PhD
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.comRoad to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me 
Olympia Washington
877-526-4646

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Parkinsons Breakthrough

The future of medicine rests with innovative therapies that utilize light and sound to bring the body back into balance and harmony. Photobiomodulation (or light therapy) is one such delivery system. This turns out to be the Parkinsons breakthrough of 2025.

I first learned about photobiomodulation in 2018 from my interview with the CEO of Vielight, Dr. Lew Lim. At that time, there was only one photobiomodulation study of five Alzheimers subjects that reported positive outcomes. There was no research evidence at the time for Parkinsons subjects so the jury was out at that time.

Still, I encouraged members of my audience to begin using the Neuro Gamma Vielight device which was recommended by Dr. Lim as the best device to address Parkinsons symptoms. He offered at that time the opportunity to use this Vielight device for six months. If users did not celebrate positive outcomes, they were invited to return the device to claim an 80% refund.

Many hundreds from the Parkinsons Recovery audience began using the Vielight Neuro Gamma photobiomodulation device. Users reported a variety of benefits. Nine out of ten users kept their units. One out of ten returned them. In short, home use turns out to benefit most users.

About Photobiomodulation

Different from electrical and magnetic stimulation, photobiomodulation uses light energy (or photons) of specific wave lengths and power densities to simulate cellular function. Photobiomodulation energizes the mitochondria of neurons. This triggers a cascade of beneficial cellular functions including …

  • Neuro-protective effects.
  • Self-repair mechanisms.
  • Enhanced functionality.

Photobiomodulation (known also as PBM) has multiple clinical benefits due to an enhancement of the mitochondrial electron transport chain and subsequent increase in ATP output. It modulates cellular signaling and it reduces inflammation.

The photobiomodulation Vielight devices use an Intranasal delivery of the light therapy which is the most efficient method for delivering light energy to the brain and body.

Photobiomodulation Parkinsons Breakthrough Research

An independent Parkinsons study by Ann Liebert and her colleagues from the University of Sydney found the Vielight Neuro Gamma produced statistically significant clinical results.

Twelve participants diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease were enlisted for the study. Documented reductions in symptoms far exceeded expectations of the researchers.  Measures of mobility, cognition, dynamic balance and fine motor skill for the 12 Parkinson’s research subjects were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with 12 weeks of home photobiomodulation treatments.

Individual improvements varied but many continued for up to one year with continued home treatment.

The design of this study was eloquent. Participants were assessed for mobility, fine motor skills, balance and cognition before treatment began, after 4 weeks of treatment, after 12 weeks of treatment and the end of the home treatment period.

Researchers drew the following conclusions:

“PBM (photobiomodulation) was shown to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for a range of clinical signs and symptoms of PD. Improvements were maintained for as long as treatment continued, for up to one year in a neurodegenerative disease where decline is typically expected.”

A five year follow-up study that tracked 6 of the 12 subjects found improvements were sustained with continued use.

This study provides evidence that photobiomodulation therapy reduces motor signs and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients. The best news was that improvements were sustained over several years.

Dramatic Explosion in Photobiomodulation Research 

Since 2018 hundreds of researchers have published studies evaluating photobiomodulation therapy for a wide variety of brain disorders.  A search on pubmed.gov lists over 11,000 studies have focused on photobiomodulation as a treatment modality.  Over one hundred (100) studies focus specifically on photobiomodulation for Parkinsons. All of the studies conclude it is a viable therapy that offers symptom relief.

Vielight Devices Discount and Warranty

Vielight is the gold standard company that invents photobiomodulation devices. They offer a 10% discount off orders on any of their devices. Enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping cart when ordering. The website: www.vielight.com 

Do not hesitate to call the company. They always provide five star service and are happy to answer all of your questions. 1-877-355-8012 (Main line). The company is located in Toronto Canada.

Vielight is so confident in its devices that you are invited to use any of their devices for up to six (6) months. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you can return the device for an 80% refund – no questions asked. I have never heard of a company that is so confident in their product that such a generous warranty is honored. They obviously have high confidence that people who use their devices will find them to be beneficial and well worth the cost.

www.vielight.com

Be sure to enter the coupon code healing4me on the Vielight shopping cart to claim your Parkinsons Recovery 10% discount.

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

What Does It Take to Reverse Symptoms of Parkinsons?

After interviewing hundreds of individuals diagnosed with Parkinsons who succeeded in reversing symptoms of Parkinsons, I have a rich understanding of what a successful recovery entails.

Is it possible for symptoms of Parkinsons to resolve quickly?

I so wish I could say yes, but the honest answer is no.

Is there a recovery program that works for everyone?

Unfortunately no. Everyone who has succeeded followed a different path.

Everyone of course wants to suppress symptoms which is why medications have been so popular. For some, they succeed in offering temporary relief. For others they flop. The best outcome for everyone is for symptoms to fade into the sunset forever.

What have people done to make recovery happen?
    • They acknowledge there are no quick fixes.
    • They accept that the journey down the road to recovery will be rocky. Some days will be awesome.
    • They launch a journey of discovery to heal from the inside out which will take time and patience.
    • They honor the fact that what has helped others may well not help them, but there are therapies that can succeed for them.
    • They experiment. They keep what helps and discard what does not.

    I invite you to take a six month journey down the road to recovery. The course reveals everything I have learned over the past 20 years about recovery from those who have succeeded in reversing some of not all symptoms of Parkinsons.

    • You get guidance on how to figure out the cause of your symptoms and natural therapies to resolve it.
    • You get natural therapies for specific symptoms.
    • You get a roadmap of how to recover from the inside out.
    • You get the scoop on all of the cutting edge therapies over the past several years.
    • You get six months of daily recordings (and the accompanying text) for each day’s topic

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
    https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
    robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

    Daily Support for Recovery

    What does it take to reverse symptoms with Parkinson’s? I have documented dozens of individuals who have celebrated a successful recovery.

    • Have the solutions been simple?
    • Were they straightforward??
    • Was there a particular therapy that accounted for the success?
    • Was success quick?

    When I review the profile of the dozens of success stories, the answer to all of these questions is no.

    • Solutions are not simple or straightforward?
    • Multiple therapies and approaches were needed. 
    • Recovery required at least six months of experimentation to discover what worked and what did not.

    Daily support is now available for your personal journey down the road to recovery. Join others who have succeeded in reversing their symptoms. 

    For more information about my new program visit:
    https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/offers/sta386o8

    Enter the coupon code succeed to claim a 50% discount off the already low tuition (available through the end of June).

    Robert Rodgers PhD

    robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

    Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
    https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me 
    Olympia Washington
    877-526-4646

    How to Tame Tremors

    A decade of hosting 250 guests on Parkinsons Recovery Radio has made it possible to document a  variety of natural treatments to tame tremors that have proven successful. They fall into a various categories including herbs, certain foods, essential oil tinctures, ketone esters, light and sound therapies, energy medicine and many home made remedies.

    Click Here for Registration and Immediate Access the Tame Tremors Online Course

    Why Did I Develop The New Tame Tremors Course?

    It is surprisingly helpful to embrace natural methods that tame tremors. Unchecked they sustain unrelenting stress. When we are unable to reduce the intensity of stress, tremors always get worse. The cycle is endless unless checked. The vicious cycle is familiar to everyone.

          1. Tremors cause reoccurring stress.
          2. Stress inflames the tremors.
          3. Taming tremors helps reverse this vicious cycle.

    The challenge for members of my global Parkinsons Recovery audience is that natural treatments for tremors are scattered all over the place, buried in my many thousands of blog posts and replays of 260 Parkinsons Recovery radio show interviews that have aired over the past several decades.

    My new online course covers natural therapies that have been successful to tame their tremors. It organizes, explains and updates the most successful strategies, therapies and treatments that have been reported by persons who themselves experience tremors.

    Some of the methods have just emerged over the past decade. Some have been practiced for centuries.  I want everyone to know about both ancient and new discoveries.

    For more information and to register visit:
    https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.org/tame-tremors

    P.S. The course does not address prescriptions medications which fall into the domain of medical doctors, so any issues or questions about medications will need to be addressed with your doctor.

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Founder 2004
    Parkinsons Recovery
    Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
    https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me
    Olympia, Washington USA
    877-526-4646
    robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

    People who Recovered from Parkinsons

    Pioneers of Recovery offer rich insights into what it takes to celebrate relief from Parkinson’s symptoms. The ten individuals featured in Pioneers of Recovery found different ways to reverse their Parkinson’s symptoms.

    Pioneers of Recovery print book is available on Amazon here: Pioneers of Recovery

    Your download is not automated. It usually takes a few hours to receive it in your email or the next day it you order during the evening.

    Below are minute long clips from the Pioneers of Recovery who offer rich insights into their recovery process. Causes of their symptoms varied considerably. Their approaches to recovery were all very different. 

    Bianca on Recovery

    Cheryl on Recovery

    Daniel on Recovery

    Gord on Recovery

    Howard on Recovery

    Karl on Recovery

    Lexie on Recovery

    Lydia on Recovery

    Marian on Recovery

    Discover the details of how each pioneer reversed their symptoms which are documented in Pioneers of Recovery available on Amazon.

    Or better yet, listen to my interviews with each of the pioneers. You will be inspired by the many options that make recovery possible

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

    Energy Medicine

    Brendan Thorson—an experienced energy healer, teacher, and founder of Vital Energy Medicine, a self-empowering healing system designed to restore vitality and support those living with chronic illness and neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease.

    Brendan brings over 24 years of experience in energy medicine, with a background in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and therapeutic bodywork. But what truly sets his work apart is his ability to activate the body’s internal energy systems in ways that help people reconnect their mind and body, recharge their system, and awaken deep healing potential.

    His method blends ancient energetic principles with modern understanding of health, helping individuals strengthen their internal wiring, improve symptoms, and transform their long-term well-being.

    Today, we’ll be diving into Brendan’s unique healing approach, the success he’s seen working with individuals with Parkinson’s and other chronic conditions, and the hope this work may offer for those still searching for answers.”

    Questions I asked Brendan

    Personal Journey & Background

    1. Can you share a bit about your personal healing journey and what led you to develop Vital Energy Medicine?
    2. You hold a Master’s in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine—how did your path evolve from traditional training into the energy healing work you now do?

    Vital Energy Medicine – How It Works

    1. What is Vital Energy Medicine, and how is it different from other healing modalities like Reiki, acupuncture, or Qigong?
    2. Can you explain what happens during an energy healing session with you? What might someone expect to feel or experience?
    3. You often talk about “restoring the body’s internal wiring”—what do you mean by that, and how is it connected to healing?
    4. You do both online and in person healing sessions and training. Is there a difference in effectiveness? 

    Healing Chronic Illness & Parkinson’s

    1. You’ve worked with individuals with Parkinson’s and other chronic illnesses—what types of improvements have you seen?
    2. Are there particular symptoms or challenges—like fatigue, tremors, or anxiety—that your work tends to support especially well?
    3. How does your energy work complement or differ from approaches like physical therapy or medication?
    4. Can you work with non-mobile people? If yes, how do you do that? Can you give me an example of how you work with people? Can you give me a short sample of what you do?
    5. You mentioned something about planning to do research. Can you share more about your research plans?

    Hope, Healing & Transformation

    1. For people who feel like they’ve “tried everything,” what makes your work a different kind of opportunity?
    2. Can you talk about the role that grounding, energy awareness, or inner connection plays in the healing process?
    3. Why do you think so many people don’t know about this kind of energy work—and what needs to change?

    Energy Medicine Next Steps for Listeners

    1. If someone is curious to try your work, what’s the best way to begin? And what kind of commitment or mindset helps people get the most out of it?
    2. Can you lead a brief sample exercise or session so people can see what your work looks like?

    Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

    My guest today is Dr. David Berceli, PhD, creator of TRE® (Tension, Stress & Trauma Release Exercise) which is an innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma.

    TRE® safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

    Dr. Berceli explains the potential therapeutic value of tremors in this Youtube video and is the author of Shake it Off Naturally.

    This Youtube video is a testimonial of a man diagnosed with Essential Tremors who found TRE helpful.

    For further information and to find a practitioner visit TRE®

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Founder 2004
    Parkinsons Recovery
    robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

    Pioneers of Recovery

    People Who Discovered Natural Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
    Tell Stories of Their Recovery 

    Pioneers of Recovery is a 364 page book that covers natural therapies for Parkinsons recommended by health care professionals and persons with Parkinson’s who discuss the ways they reversed their symptoms.

    Each person has a unique story, but each story is packed with hope and promise for a better tomorrow. Of course, recovery can be slow and frustrating, but the stories reveal an indisputable truth. A little experimentation and courage goes a long way toward fitting pieces of the puzzle of recovery together.

    People with Parkinsons are discovering effective ways to get good relief from their symptoms with natural methods. Some people are symptom free today. There is hope, especially when you see what smart things people with Parkinson’s are doing for themselves to get well.

    About the Interviews with Pioneers

    What follows the questions I asked of each pioneer. Each person I interviewed read and edited the transcript of their interview. The interviews capture what the person really said and meant, not my interpretation of what they said or meant. 

    Andrew Bentley – Herbalist

      Andrew Bentley
      Herbalist

      • What does a herbalist do for people? 
      • What herbs in your past experience are helpful for people who have central nervous system challenges? 
      • If a person came in and had a dominate tremor, that would inform a certain set of herbs or maybe just one dominate herb  versus if someone came in with a dominate symptom of pain and rigidity, that would inform a different recommendation of herbs?  
      • Many people ask me a question about excessive salivation. Is there anything you would suggest as a possibility in the herbal area for that? 
      • What would be recommendations for a person who presents depression as a primary symptom? 
      • Could you talk about your experience with people who have the symptoms of Parkinsons and how these herbs have helped them? 
      • It sounds like for the people with Parkinson’s that you have seen the results are indeed encouraging. People are seeing relief from their symptoms.  You offer hope that there are people who have become virtually symptom free – maybe not totally – but virtually symptom free. Do I understand that correctly? Is that what you said? 
      • One specific herb that I do not think you have mentioned (and what many people are interested in is called Mucuna.
        Many people have been acquiring that from India as a dopamine supplement. Do you prescribe Mucuna for your patients? 

      Carl Buchheit
      Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 

          • Can NLP be useful to persons who have the symptoms of Parkinson’s? 
          • One of the common symptoms of Parkinson’s is anxiety. If a person were to focus on a specific
            event or events that create the anxiety, then would it be possible working with an NLP therapist to find quick relief from that anxiety? 
          • You mentioned some of the misinformation on the internet about NLP. Do you have other books or tapes or CD’s that you would recommend people might look at to find out more about NLP? 
          • There are many people that believe once they are diagnosed with Parkinson’s they are always going to get worse. From my understanding of what you have said, you have worked with individuals with Parkinson’s who have gotten better. Is that correct? 

          Chris Bliss
          Comedian, Juggler 

          • When you are juggling and when you are in that place of perfect balance and harmony, hat does it feel like? 
          • In your shows you do both the comedy and juggling. As I understand it, what you are saying is that many times that place of perfect harmony and balance is actually present when you are doing both, not just when you are juggling? 
          • For people with the symptoms of Parkinsons fear and tress are huge issues. When fear and stress are up, symptoms flare. Do you ever feel fearful or stress when you are juggling? How do you get yourself out of being in fear when fear rolls in while you are performing, if it ever does? 
          • People with Parkinsons who are finding ways to feel better tell me that there are certain things that help them feel more in balance. I want to ask you if you do these things. 
          • Many who have the symptoms of Parkinson’s tell me they are very careful about making sure they are properly hydrated, that they drink enough water. Is that anything that is conscious for you? 
          • People also tell me they have various ways they relieve stress. Everybody faces stress every day. One of the ways to release stress is humor. Is humor one of the biggest ways you relieve your own stress? 
          • A number of people have told me that they have had great relief from their symptoms because they have such strong support systems and support networks. Yet, you are often traveling. You are all over the place. Do you have a strong social network or support system for yourself? 
          • What practical suggestions do you have for people who are trying to live their lives in that very same space you are in when you are juggling? 

          Jean Oswald, R.N., CCA – Aromatherapist 

          • When I use the term “essential oils” what is that exactly? What is an essential oil? 
          • How would I know what type of essential oil will help me? For example, if my symptoms are tremors and rigidity, are there specific essential oils that can help offer me some relief from my symptoms? 
          • Has there been research to evaluate the impact of essential oils? 
          • What if an individual has problems with muscle rigidity and it is very difficult for them to move with ease. What is an essential oil that might help relieve that particular symptom? 
          • How about the problem of tremors? What essential oils might be recommended to relieve that symptom? 
          • A problem some people have is with excessive salivation. Are there any essential oils that come to mind specifically for that symptom? 
          • How about insomnia? 
          • Many people I interview talk quite extensively about stress and how that affects them.  When they are under extreme stress their symptoms flare up. Can essential oils address the problems that stress creates? 
          • There are some reports that pathogens and bacterial infections confound the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Do essential oils have the potential to address those pathogens? 

          Lisa Brown
          Physical Therapist 

          • If I am a person who has had these challenges, when I go to you is it a question of your moving my arms and legs around so that they are more flexible or do you work with me in terms of helping me how to walk? 
          • A lot of people you see have had difficulty with falls or other problems. Is there any reason why a person who is first diagnosed with the symptoms of Parkinson’s should come to you in the very beginning? 
          • When a person comes to see you is it likely that they will get a relief from symptoms and feel better or are they going to feel worse? 
          • You have extensive experience working with persons who have Parkinson’s. Do you have an exercise protocol that you give to people that you recommend everybody does or is the work you do very specific to the person’s needs? 
          • What would you say is the most important thing for persons with Parkinson’s to know about movement and about flexibility? What would you want them to know would be most important?

          Steve Fenwick, Ph.D. – Psychologist  

          • What often happens then is that when a person comes to see you, they will come with a dream and you will help them sort through what that dream means? 
          • Let’s say a person with the symptoms of Parkinson’s is shaking or tremoring. What might be an interpretation that is possible of the shaking or tremoring in the context of the person’s entire life? 
          • Let’s say I had Parkinson’s and I came to you. We begin to work together and the approach is to help me exaggerate my symptoms which is tremoring of my hand. Am I going to have certain thoughts that I didn’t expect? Will I have certain feelings that I didn’t expect or revelations? What is likely to happen?
          • How might people with Parkinson’s be helped if they do Process Work? Is it going to be connected somehow with being able to get some relief from their symptoms and feeling better? 

          John Coleman, ND
          Naturopath 

          • How did you come to the realization you could get better when all indications were that you would get worse? 
          • There is so much information out there about what is supposed to help – vitamins, supplements, body therapies, etc. etc. How did you go about deciding what to try in terms of therapies, supplements, doctors, etc.? 
          • Which therapies/approaches did not work for you? 
          • What has helped you get the most relief from your own symptoms? 
          • Is there anything in particular that you recommend for the symptoms of:
            • Inability to sleep 
            • Pain
            • Constipation
            • Tremors
          • What was recovery like for you?  
          • What about your patients… what has their experience been like?  
          • Among your patients with Parkinson’s, how many are getting relief
            from their symptoms? How many have been able to see full relief from
            their symptoms? 
          • Does a person have to make any lifestyle changes to recover? 
          • It took you three and a half years to recover. That is a long time to sustain hope. How did you do it? 
          • How can I reduce or manage my rigidity, spasms and burning sensations? 
          • When should we start taking medication? 
          • Could you discuss the approaches using the Emotional Freedom Technique for my Parkinson’s condition and your opinion of the value of the technique?  
          • How long did it take you see substantial symptom relief? How long did it take to become symptom free? 

          Max

          • Can you talk a little bit about the detoxing work that you have done and the Ayurvedic work? 
          • Is it hard to stick to a diet? 
          • Your experience varies from day to day? Every day is a new experience? 
          • You notice a very strong, direct relationship between stress and the symptoms? 
          • What types of things do you do other than all the meds to be able to release some of that stress that you’re under? 
          • If there is one thing you would say about what’s helped you the most to be able to feel better and get relief from your symptoms, what would it be? What would you tell people they really should do, whatever it may be? 

          Sandy

          • What are some of the struggles you have had with Parkinson’s? Are you taking traditional medications? 
          • Do you take other supplements or herbs or vitamins? 
          • What are some of the things you do to help you feel better? 
          • You have really been able to continue doing all the things you have always done without much interruption? 
          • I am sure there are modalities, therapies and approaches that you have tried since you have had Parkinson’s that really did not offer much help. Could you talk about those? 
          • What about other approaches, therapies and modalities that you have tried that have offered you some relief and have helped you feel better? 
          • When you say they tested you for lead and mercury, was this with saliva or blood or hair samples or …? How did the test actually work? 
          • Many believe once you begin to have the symptoms of Parkinson’s you are always going to get worse and feel worse. From what you have described it sounds like that really has not happened for you. Is that right? 
          • When tension comes up what happens when you choose to exercise rather than relax?    
          • Do the symptoms get better when you exercise? 

          Stan

          • We are all interested to know what you have tried, what has worked and what has not. Could you talk a bit about what your experience has been?
          • When you talk about meditation could you possibly say a little more about specifically what type of meditative approach works best for you? 
          • Do you notice when you do this meditative technique that there is a relief in symptoms? 
          • What other approaches or natural therapy do you use that you find gives you relief of your symptoms? 
          • Are there any dietary concerns that you have or that you would like other people to know about that seem to make a difference?
          • So what about exercise? Do you notice any connection between activity, exercise and feeling better? 
          • What would you want to say to someone who has just heard the news that they have Parkinson’s? 
          • Over the course of the period that you have had the symptoms, it sounds like what you have been able to do is to find a number of ways to get relief as those symptoms begin to flare up?

          Mary

          • What you have been doing to get relief from your symptoms? 
          • What about craniosacral work? 
          • You have done so many therapies and tried so many things. Some of them haven’t helped and some of them have. Are you getting better? 
          • Is there anything that you would want to be sure and say to a person who is just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? 
          • About how much time everyday or every week do you spend on your exercise program? 
          • You definitely notice a difference? When you exercise you feel better and when you don’t exercise you feel worse? 

          Nathan

          • Tell us who you are and what your story is in terms of having had Parkinson’s and being able to recover. 
          • You mentioned that a lot of the work that you were doing was challenging. After you were able to recover, were you able to go back full steam into doing work and other kind of activities? 
          • What would you say to somebody who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson’s?
          • Are you in contact with or do you know many other people whose story is similar to yours – people who had Parkinson and have been able to get relief from their symptoms? 
          • Could you summarize for people, from just your own experience and observations of others, what is it that happens to others who do not recover – who are not able to feel better? 
          • You’ve also described your own recovery is not exactly a smooth ride up. Are there some rocky spots on the path to recovery? 
          • What do you have to do to help your body detox? 

          Carl

          • What generally did the doctors recommend would be a good path to pursue? 
          • Can you talk a bit about exactly what you’re doing now? Are you still doing the craniosacral therapy? 
          • Are you taking supplements of one kind or another? 
          • Are there any dietary rules that you have for yourself that are important? 
          • What would you say to anyone who’s just discovered that they’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? What kind of help, insight or comments would you want them to hear? 
          • Is there anything that you’ve regretted doing?  Or trying? 

          Taube

          • So, you’ve responded by getting a lot of good medical advice and attention. What other kinds of things have you done in response to this medical challenge? 
          • What do you suppose might have been the contributing factors that created the symptoms for you?
          • You’re out there exploring and experimenting and have quite fascinating
            experiences. For a person that might first be discovering that they have the symptoms of Parkinson’s, what would you want to say to them? What advice would you give to them? 
          • When you say you do eat well, could you provide any specifics on that? I mean, steak, mashed potatoes, french fries, milkshakes? What is it that you like to eat? What do you try to avoid?
          • Did you get some relief from your symptoms after attending Hypocrates?  Have you been able to keep up with the dietary regimen? 
          • When you are eating food that your body needs and loves you feel better, so that is a motivator in itself?

          Summary

          I invite you to select some of the approaches to recovery previewed in Pioneers of Recovery to launch your own personal program of recovery. There are many genuinely rich and useful approaches to recovery. Once you discover options that work the magic for you you have launched a successful journey down the road to recovery.

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

          Seven Secrets to Healing

          What are the seven secrets to healing that solve the mystery behind healing chronic diseases? How can you heal from the inside out so that disabling symptoms are reversed and imbalances in your body restored?

          When we become ill we lose energy and get depressed. The gut instinct is to find treatments that offer a promise of making symptoms magically disappear.
           There are certainly medical options that are no secret to anyone which offer temporary relief from symptoms. 

          To be sure there are options to suppress symptoms but  you will not find them in my new book. Why? These quick fixes are not secrets!

          What are the seven secrets to healing illness? I am confident you would never guess the seven secrets because the path to authentic healing is unknown to most people.

          • Is one of the Seven Secrets to Healing all about the importance of eating a healthy diet? No! Certainly eating the right food is one of the pillars of maintaining good health and helping heal chronic diseases. But, this truth is no secret to anyone!
          • Is one of the Seven Secrets to Healing about the importance of getting regular exercise? No! Certainly exercise is also one of the pillars of reversing illness but this tidbit of wisdom is no secret to anyone.
          • Is one of the Seven Secrets to Healing all about the role stress plays in creating illness? No! Certainly stress plays a foundational role in creating and sustaining chronic diseases but researchers have already published hundreds of books that reveal this truth. The connection between stress and illness is no secret to anyone. .
          • Is one of the Seven Secrets to Healing all about the impact of economic hardship on a persons overall health? Duh? Now, no one would ever find this observation to be a secret to healing.

          OK. Enough. My point is simple. You will be surprised by the Seven Secrets to healing because they are indeed exactly that – secrets. Until now.

          The truth is that the body can reverse any illness and heal any disease as long as the condition has not progressed to the point of no return. How do you make this happen for yourself? It happens by healing from the inside out rather than dampening symptoms from the outside in. Take the revelations of the seven secrets seriously. You will be dazzled to discover the results.

          Seven Secrets is available as a print book and a download.

          The Print Book

          Click on the link below to purchase the print book you can hold in your hands

          Seven Secrets to Healing

          The Desktop Download

          Robert Rodgers PhD
          Founder 2004
          Parkinsons Recovery

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