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The most effective natural medicines are derived from plants. One source in particular has recently been found by studies to facilitate healing from the inside out for a variety of conditions including Parkinsons. We all know on some level that aloe heals burns and cuts, but the health benefits of Acemannan, one of the components of Aloe Vera, are far greater than wound healing alone.
Researchers have identified the substance in the Aloe plant in particular that has remarkable healing properties. Acemannan is actually one of the many substances found in aloe vera plant.
Studies report the Health Benefits of Acemannan are it …

- Reduces inflammation
- Has a molecular structure similar to a mother’s milk which offers support needed by newborns to thrive
- Helps regulate the immune system by stimulating one that is under-active and depressing one that is over-active
- Supports the function of a healthy gut
- Repairs cellular damage
- Facilitates the creation of new stem cells
- Stimulates the production of glutathione
The Acemannan extract from the Aloe plant has no side effects.
Visit the replay link below of a presentation by Kari Skinner who discusses the healing properties of Acemannan with a focus on persons currently confronting the symptoms associates with a diagnosis of Parkinsons.
Aloe has Magical Properties of Healing
I recommend this natural option be given serious consideration. It supports the ability of the body to heal rather than simply suppressing symptoms with medicines and supplements throughout the course of the day. For more information visit:
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
Why go to the trouble to Shut Down Anxiety? Answer: When you do, symptoms improve significantly. The connection between anxiety and symptoms is profound. When anxious, symptoms always flare up. Anxiety for many with Parkinsons symptoms is forever present with no relief in sight. This is why symptoms persist.

Unpleasant feelings are the fuel that triggers and sustains anxiety. The harsh reality is that we are not in control of our feelings. They give us no warning. They pop out of what seems like nowhere and for no reason.
We have all learned techniques to bury unpleasant feelings by using our mind and our thoughts to construct an energetic concrete wall. This wall protects us from acknowledging any and all unpleasant feelings. After all, who wants to feel bad all the time?

There is a formidable problem with burying feelings deep inside that are unpleasant. It takes enormous energy to block them out.
When we do get in touch unpleasant feelings that are buried deep inside they do release and dissolve forevermore. When we tolerate whatever unpleasant feelings are in our face in the moment – whether they be sadness, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, anger, vulnerability, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration – we no longer expend energy to deny their existence.
One of the challenges with being open to experience feelings – especially men – is that we often do not even have a name for them. We know what anger feels like. Many other unpleasant feelings have no name. They are just horrible to experience. This is one of the reasons we expend enormous energy to deny their existence.
Some people will experience a feeling and know instantly it is sadness. Others will experience the same feeling in their body but will have no clue as to what exactly is experienced.


Is it shame?
Is it frustration?
Is it helplessness
Is it hopelessness?
Is it something else?
Maybe the feeling has no name. It is just unpleasant which is why we want to bury it.
All feelings are experienced physically in the body. Perhaps for some people, shame is experienced as a heaviness in the heart. Perhaps disappointment is experienced as a heaviness in the chest. We know the feeling (though we may have no label for it) is unpleasant because the physical manifestation of it is so familiar.
Feelings flood our body with chemicals that rush through our neural pathways as they activate unpleasant physical sensations.
Ride the Wave of Unpleasant Feelings to Shut Down Anxiety
Here is the good news. If we choose to dismantle the energetic wall that protects us from unpleasant feelings and elect instead to tolerate them, two benefits surface.
- After expending enormous effort and energy over the years to deny unpleasant feelings, it turns out they are not as horrible as we had anticipated. We discover to our surprise that unpleasant feelings really are not that unpleasant after all.

2. Better yet, we only need to tear down the wall to tolerate an unpleasant feeling for a minute or two. The result? It is released so that it no longer haunts us. Sometimes only 30 seconds is need. If you simply sink down and feel – whatever word might describe the feeling – it lifts and dissolves. No further need to wall ourselves off from unpleasant feelings.
The end result: We no longer expend energy to deny unpleasant feelings so anxiety is shut down. What is the palatable benefit? Symptoms become far less problematic.
In summary, allow yourself to sink down and acknowledge difficult feelings. Why bother? They are inexorably linked to physical symptoms despite the fact we have spend so much energy denying their existence.
The feeling and the symptoms will both become history in a surprisingly short time. Ride the wave of unpleasant feelings and anxiety will be shut down.
Resolution to Clear Unpleasant Feelings
I agree on this day and time to …
- Know
- Experience
- Feel
- Go Through
Feelings however unpleasant or painful. It will be for my deepest healing and greater good.
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Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Inflammation is a core feature of Parkinson’s disease, so why not consider natural antioxidants as treatments for Parkinsons? Admittedly, this recommendation may likely be strange to many of you.
Most individuals first diagnosed with Parkinsons focus on dopamine as the primary culprit for their symptoms. This belief leads to the conclusion that the best treatment option is take medicines and supplements that infuse the body with L-dopa, a precursor of dopamine. No other treatment option need be even considered.
Given that studies consistently find inflammation is a core feature of Parkinson’s disease, a companion option is to consider also taking antioxidants as treatments for Parkinsons. Of course, antioxidants can be prescribed by your doctor. A variety of natural antioxidants do not require a prescription.
The following is a list of natural antioxidants that offer the opportunity to celebrate a relief from symptoms inflamed by inflammation:
- N-acetylcysteine
- sulforaphane
- alpha-lipoic acid
- L-carnitine
- ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
- selenocompounds
- flavones
- zinc
- Vitamin E
Why not select a few of the above natural antioxidants to take on a regular basis to keep inflammation from overcoming the body’s ability to rejuvenate and regenerate?
Research on Antioxidants as Treatments for Parkinsons
Front Neurosci. 2024 Dec 5:18:1505153. Antioxidants in neuropsychiatric disorder prevention: neuroprotection, synaptic regulation, microglia modulation, and neurotrophic effect
Abstract
Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s intrinsic antioxidant defenses, plays a critical role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Beyond these conditions, recent evidence indicates that dysregulated redox balance is implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
Preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the potential of antioxidants, such as N-acetylcysteine, sulforaphane, alpha-lipoic acid, L-carnitine, ascorbic acid, selenocompounds, flavones and zinc, in alleviating neuropsychiatric symptoms by mitigating excitotoxicity, enhancing synaptic plasticity, reducing microglial overactivation and promoting synaptogenesis.
This review explores the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric disorders. It provides an overview of the current evidence on antioxidant therapy’s pharmacological effects, as demonstrated in animal models and clinical studies.
Given the limitations and side effects of existing treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, antioxidant therapy presents a promising, safer alternative. Further research is essential to deepen our understanding and investigate the clinical efficacy and mechanisms underlying these therapies.
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Adv Nutr. 2022 Oct 2;13(5):1493-1504. Dietary Antioxidants and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Observational Studies
Abstract
The aim of the current review was to explore the association between various dietary antioxidants and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD).
PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched up to March 2021. Prospective, observational cohort studies, nested case-control, and case-control designs that investigated the association between antioxidants and PD risk were included. A random-effects model was used to pool the RRs. The certainty of the evidence was rated using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) scoring system. In addition, a dose-response relation was examined between antioxidant intake and PD risk.
Six prospective cohort studies and 2 nested case-control (total n = 448,737 with 4654 cases), as well as 6 case-control (1948 controls, 1273 cases) studies were eligible. The pooled RR was significantly lower for the highest compared with the lowest intake categories of vitamin E (n = 7; 0.84; 95% CI: 0.71, 0.99) and anthocyanins (n = 2; 0.76; 95% CI: 0.61, 0.96) in cohort studies. Conversely, a significantly higher risk of PD was observed for higher lutein intake (n = 3; 1.86; 95% CI: 1.20, 2.88) among case-control studies.
Dose-response meta-analyses indicated a significant association between a 50-mg/d increase in vitamin C (n = 6; RR: 0.94; 95% CI: 0.88, 0.99), a 5-mg/d increment in vitamin E (n = 7; RR: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.70, 0.99), a 2-mg/d increment in ?-carotene (n = 6; RR: 0.94, 95% CI: 0.89, 0.99), and a 1-mg/d increment in zinc (n = 1; OR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.49, 0.86) and a reduced risk of PD. Overall, higher intake of antioxidant-rich foods may be associated with a lower risk of PD.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
rober@parkinsonsrecovery.com
Over the past several months I have received inquiries asking about nicotine as a treatment for Parkinsons. Do I recommend this option out of the over 120 natural options I have determined help reverse Parkinson’s symptoms? Early studies agreed that nicotine is a predictor for a diagnosis of Parkinsons.
The predictive studies use a large data base to ask respondents a number of questions about their dietary and lifestyle habits. Researchers then follow up with respondents after many years – often one or two decades later. These predictive (or sometimes called epidemiological) studies find that smoking does predict whether a person is eventually diagnosed with Parkinsons.
Clinical studies are a very different approach to designing a study. These studies typically select a sample of persons with Parkinsons, then divide the group into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group uses nicotine patches. The control group gets a patch without the infusion of nicotine.
What do these studies find? The meta analysis below (which is a systematic review of all clinical nicotine studies) does not recommend the use of nicotine patches as a treatment for Parkinsons. Of course smoking is also not recommended
Do I now recommend that you begin using nicotine patches with the anticipation it offers relief from Parkinson’s symptoms? I do know some medical professionals recommend this option.
Given the recent research evidence reported below, I have concluded there are other better options that offer the promise of symptom relief. It is not that the patches will do any harm, but the chances they may help is not promising in light of the recent research evidence.
Recent Studies that examine the impact of Nicotine as a Treatment for Parkinsons
Biomedicines. 2025 Jul 24;13(8):1814. Nicotine Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Background: Epidemiological studies have reported an inverse association between smoking and Parkinson’s disease (PD) risk, prompting interest in nicotine as a potential therapeutic agent. The present meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of nicotine therapy in improving motor symptoms and activities of daily living in patients with PD.
Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing nicotine therapy in PD. Clinical RCTs administering interventions extending beyond 1 week and reporting motor or nonmotor outcomes were included. Random-effects models were used to analyze short-term (<6 months) and long-term (?6 months) outcomes by using standardized mean differences (SMDs).
Results: This meta-analysis included five RCTs (346 participants). Nicotine therapy led to no significant improvement in motor outcomes in the short term (pooled SMD: -0.452, 95% confidence interval: -1.612 to 0.708) or long term (pooled SMD: 0.174, 95% confidence interval: -0.438 to 0.787). Considerable interstudy heterogeneity was noted. Furthermore, short-term nicotine therapy resulted in no significant improvement in daily functioning, cognition, or quality of life.
Conclusions: This meta-analysis revealed a lack of compelling evidence suggesting that nicotine-based therapies improve motor or nonmotor outcomes in PD. The findings highlight a disconnect between epidemiological associations and clinical efficacy
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J Parkinsons Dis. 2025 Nov;15(7):1121-1146. Proposed mechanisms of neuroprotection for nicotine in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract
The aim of this review is to summarize the current scientific evidence on nicotine in PD. We describe the large body of scientific articles that address the ways in which nicotine may affect Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Epidemiologic studies have shown that people who smoke have a lower risk of developing PD, and there are multiple potential explanations for why this may be the case. Because nicotine is one active ingredient in tobacco, many studies have used cellular or animal models of PD to try to determine how nicotine may reduce risk of PD or may be of benefit in established PD.
Many of these studies suggest that nicotine can prevent or reduce injury to dopaminergic neurons after exposure to toxic chemicals. However, many questions remain, and clinical trials in which patients with PD are treated with nicotine have largely not shown benefit to patients. Thus, neither smoking nor nicotine treatment are recommended for either prevention or treatment of PD at this time.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
You are likely thinking – really? Isn’t starch something the laundry puts on my shirts to stiffen them up? The concept of how a resistant starch diet improves Parkinson’s symptoms has a different meaning entirely.
Over the years I have interviewed a variety of health care professionals who recommend one diet or another as a treatment for Parkinsons’s symptoms. The options are overwhelming for most people, given everyone’s body requires different nutrition.
The study below evaluates a resistant starch diet for Parkinsons, indicating surprising success with this approach.
Because everyone’s nutritional requirements are unique to the needs of their body, I recommend you not make any dramatic changes to your diet, especially if it is serving your needs. A few additions may prove beneficial however.

Review the list of foods below. Why not consider adding one or several to your meals? The study posted below suggests making a few additions to your regular diet may well prove beneficial in offering relief from Parkinson’s symptoms.
A resistant starch diet involves consuming foods that have dietary fiber. These foods pass through the small intestine largely undigested to nurture gut bacteria. Food sources of a resistant starch diet include unripe fruits (green bananas and green plantains are packed with resistant starch) and vegetables (white beans, kidney beans, black beans, lentils, chickpeas, and green peas).
About a Resistant Starch Diet
Brain Behav Immun. 2026 Feb:132:10621. Resistant starch improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms through restructuring of the gut microbiome and modulating inflammation
Abstract
Alterations in the gut microbiome and a “leaky” gut are associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which implies the prospect of rebalancing via dietary intervention. Here, we investigate the impact of a diet rich in resistant starch on the gut microbiome through a multi-omics approach.
We conducted a randomized, controlled trial with short-term and long-term phases involving 74 PD patients of three groups: conventional diet, supplementation with resistant starch, and high-fibre diet.
Our findings reveal associations between dietary patterns and changes in the gut microbiome’s taxonomic composition, functional potential, metabolic activity, and host inflammatory proteome response.
Resistant starch supplementation led to an increase in Faecalibacterium species and short-chain fatty acids alongside a reduction in opportunistic pathogens. Long-term supplementation also increased blood APOA4 and HSPA5 and reduced symptoms of PD. Our study highlights the potential of dietary interventions to modulate the gut microbiome and improve the quality of life for PD patients.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Often the simplest solutions are the best. Research below explains how a variety of herbs can be treatments for Parkinsons, in particular rosemary, sage and lavender. The cost is minimal. Potential benefits in offering temporary symptom relief are now well documented.
Specific herbs used to treat symptom of Parkinsons which are covered in the studies posted below were the following (see the full length of the studies for more details):
- Black Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Ginkgo
- Ginseng
- Jiaogulan
- Lavender
- Licorice
- Rosemary
- Safflower
- Saffron
- Sage
- Tumeric
- Mucuna
- Wormwood
These herbs are of course available as supplements in one form or another. You will recognized many as foods available in any health food store.
My suggestion: Begin adding herbs to your meals. They add a boost to the taste and at the same time offer healing properties.
Why Herbs Can Be Treatments for Parkinsons
Nutrients. 2026 Jan 29;18(3):439. Neuroprotective Herbs Associated with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease
Abstract
There is currently no treatment for Parkinson’s (PD) and Alzheimer’s (AD) diseases, and medications that target the blockage of amyloid plaque cascades appear to be the most promising for preventing these diseases.
However, it is believed that consuming natural antioxidants, particularly phytochemicals such as phenolic compounds, may help the treatment process for neurodegenerative illnesses. Phenolic substances such as phenolic acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids have been shown to have antioxidant properties in plants and are thought to have a similar impact in humans.
This review provides an analysis of the current landscape of PD and AD pathophysiology, paying particular attention to phytochemical-based therapeutic, preventive, and management strategies using disclosed herb candidates in in vivo/vitro studies. We also highlight the herb-derived components that have recently been identified for their effects in the treatment of PD/AD
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Front Neurosci. 2022 Jun 28:16:909833. Neuroprotective Potential of Aromatic Herbs: Rosemary, Sage, and Lavender
Abstract
Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from neurological disorders or have experienced them intermittently, which has significantly reduced their quality of life. The common treatments for neurological disorders are relatively expensive and may lead to a wide variety of side effects including sleep attacks, gastrointestinal side effects, blood pressure changes, etc.
Several herbal medications have attracted colossal popularity worldwide in the recent years due to their availability, affordable prices, and few side effects. Aromatic plants, sage (Salvia officinalis), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and rosemary (Salvia Rosmarinus) have already shown anxiolytics, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects.
They have also shown potential in treating common neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, migraine, and cognitive disorders. This review summarizes the data on the neuroprotective potential of aromatic herbs, sage, lavender, and rosemary.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
I have a suggestion backed up by the study evidence below that demonstrates how you can improve sleep with a simple solution. No doubt there are dozens of remedies that are proven to support sound sleep to one degree or another.
If you currently do not have a regular exercise routine and have difficulty with getting a good nights sleep, the results in the study posted below suggest that adhering to a strict exercise routine every day has the welcome benefit of improved sleep.
Sleep is critical to recovery. If you seldom drop down into a deep rapid eye movement deep sleep, prospects of recovery are dashed.
If you do have a regular exercise routine and continue to confront sleep challenges, consider increasing the quality and type of exercise you do every day, then see if sleep improves.
Research on Improve Sleep with a Simple Solution
Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Sep;44(19):5585-5591. The association between sleep deficits and sedentary behavior in people with mild Parkinson disease
Abstract
Purpose: Sleep deficits are a common nonmotor symptom of Parkinson disease (PD). People with mild PD also achieve less physical activity (PA) than healthy older adults (HOA), but the relationship between sleep and PA in PD is unclear. This study examined associations between sleep and PA in participants with PD and HOA.
Materials and Methods: Secondary analysis of a prospective observational study. Participants wore a commercially available activity monitor for two weeks. Wilcoxon Rank-Sum tests compared nighttime sleep, wakenings after sleep onset, number of wakenings, naps, step count, and PA intensity between PD and HOA groups. Age-adjusted regression models calculated associations between nighttime sleep and PA.
Results: Per day, participants with PD slept 75 fewer minutes (p < 0.01), took 5,792 fewer steps (p < 0.001), achieved less PA at all intensities, and had 32% more sedentary time (p < 0.001) compared to HOA. Thirty minutes more sleep was associated with 26 fewer sedentary minutes for HOA (p = 0.01) and 25 fewer sedentary minutes for the PD group (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Sleep and PA are reduced in mild PD compared to HOA. Both groups demonstrated similar associations between reduced sleep and increased sedentary behavior. People with mild Parkinson Disease slept less and were less active than a group of healthy older adults.Less sleep was associated with more sedentary behavior in both groups.The relationship between poor sleep and sedentary behavior in mild Parkinson Disease suggests that rehabilitation interventions may be optimized by targeting both physical activity and sleep deficits.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
Everyone who experiences the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is well aware that anxiety fuels their symptoms. When stress is brought under control and you shut down anxiety in 2026, symptoms become far less problematic.
Everyone also knows that medicines and supplements have the potential to suppress symptoms in the short run. Unfortunately, they offer little promise of long lasting effectiveness. What in the world can deliver on this promise? Are there any natural solutions out there?
My answer is yes. A wide variety of effective methods to calm anxiety exist. Techniques and therapies proven by research to shut down anxiety are covered in this course. Replays are available for all classes.
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Shut Down Anxiety in 2026 introduces methods, strategies and techniques that are proven to quiet down and calm anxiety. They turn down the volume of the overactive flight-fight sympathetic nervous system that inflames neurological difficulties.
I did not invent these solutions. They have been extracted and simplified from an extensive body of discoveries by practitioners and researchers.
There is no doubt that using these techniques provides relief from anxiety which is the key to celebrating relief from problematic neurological symptoms.
- The course content introduces therapies and techniques that achieve relief that is long lasting rather than temporary.
- It focuses on ways to shut down the relentless anxiety drives you crazy.
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The course covers proven methods make it possible to release, remove and detach the debilitating impact of anxiety and anxiety attacks. A welcome relief from symptoms follows.
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Chronic pain is one of the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinsons. Is chronic pain one of your symptoms? Read on.
I have a recommendation based on recent research evidence that identifies a natural treatment for chronic pain that offers the opportunity to celebrate relief from this troublesome symptom.
I am also guessing this is a natural treatment for chronic pain you have likely never even heard about! It is called Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) – a hard word to even pronounce – and is available as an over the counter supplement.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) has potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic and neuroprotective properties. It is an endocannabinoid-like compound produced naturally in the body and found in a variety of foods.
While PEA is a natural treatment found in food, therapeutic doses needed to celebrate relief from chronic pain usually necessitate PES supplementation which is available from a variety of outlets. As a natural product a prescription from a medical doctor is not necessary, but your doctor of course should always be advised of what supplements you take.
Recent Studies on PEA as a natural Treatment for Chronic Pain
Inflammopharmacology. 2025 Jan;33(1):121-133. Mechanisms and clinical applications of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) in the treatment of neuropathic pain
Mechanisms and clinical applications of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) in the treatment of neuropathic pain
Abstract
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is emerging as a promising therapeutic agent for neuropathic and other pain-related conditions. This naturally occurring fatty acid has drawn interest because of its ability to regulate pain and inflammation.
Initially identified in food sources, PEA has been the subject of extensive research to elucidate its properties, efficacy, and clinical applications. PEA primarily exerts its effects through interaction with its primary receptor PPAR ?, this interaction influences pain signaling pathways and neuro-inflammatory processes by modulating the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines, mast cell degranulation, microglial activation, and decrease of oxidative stress.
PEA’s interaction with endocannabinoid receptors decreases the inflammatory cytokine and chemokine production and thereby a descending pain sensation. The pharmacological and pharmacokinetic characteristics of PEA are examined in this paper, along with its potential for efficiency when used in in combination additional therapies in a variety of neurodegenerative disease models, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s.
Experimental evidence shows that PEA not only reduces pain and inflammation but also lowers the need for higher dosages of other drugs hence minimizing the risk of drug toxicity.
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Nutrients. 2023 Mar 10;15(6):1350. Palmitoylethanolamide in the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Chronic pain is a major source of morbidity for which there are limited effective treatments. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, has demonstrated utility in the treatment of neuropathic and inflammatory pain. Emerging reports have supported a possible role for its use in the treatment of chronic pain, although this remains controversial.
We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of PEA as an analgesic agent for chronic pain. A systematic literature search was performed, using the databases MEDLINE and Web of Science, to identify double-blind randomized controlled trials comparing PEA to placebo or active comparators in the treatment of chronic pain. All articles were independently screened by two reviewers. The primary outcome was pain intensity scores, for which a meta-analysis was undertaken using a random effects statistical model. Secondary outcomes including quality of life, functional status, and side effects are represented in a narrative synthesis.
Our literature search identified 253 unique articles, of which 11 were ultimately included in the narrative synthesis and meta-analysis. Collectively, these articles described a combined sample size of 774 patients.
PEA was found to reduce pain scores relative to comparators in a pooled estimate, with a standard mean difference of 1.68 (95% CI 1.05 to 2.31, p = 0.00001). Several studies reported additional benefits of PEA for quality of life and functional status, and no major side effects were attributed to PEA in any study. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that PEA is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for chronic pain.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
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The question “can you reverse Parkinson’s disease” is answered for you here.
What really matters when it comes down to a successful program of recovery?
What needs to happen to celebrate a reversal of Parkinson’s disease?
Results of my annual Parkinsons Recovery survey answer the question posed here – can you reverse Parkinson’s disease. What survey you ask?
Parkinsons Recovery Annual Survey
Each year during the holiday season I send out a question survey to members of the global Parkinsons Recovery audience. The question asked on the survey was:
Please list below natural therapies that have helped you experience relief from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
I am always surprised and awed with the variety and diversity of therapies reported to have been helpful by members of the Parkinsons Recovery audience. When I examined results of the survey, I asked myself the question – what is the common theme here?
The answer quickly became crystal clear. Therapies reported to have been useful in reversing Parkinson’s symptoms turn down the volume of the sympathetic nervous system (which inflames symptoms) and switch on the parasympathetic (which soothes symptoms).
There is no single approach, method or therapy that permanently flips the switch. Each person discovers their own unique way to make this happen for themselves.
Dozens of therapies are reported to have been useful in this regard as reflected in my survey. They are now thoroughly listed and documented in my online course What Really Matters that rolls out a comprehensive explanation and review of each recovery option. Click on the What Really Matters Link below to register and take advantage of the 7 day free trial.
What Really Matters
While there are a surprising number of natural therapies that help, I wanted you to know about several in particular. Which ones among the many natural therapies will offer relief from your Parkinson’s symptoms? Consider the following possibilities that are reviewed in detail in this course.
Tumeric
Turmeric helps prevent depletion of dopamine, reduces oxidative stress and reverses inflammation
Magnesium
Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant which helps address issues with rigidity and constipation.
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms show welcome benefits as a therapy to reverse symptoms
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
One reason detoxes are unsuccessful is compromised circulation. PEMF is an ideal therapy to address this problem.
Passion Flower
Some persons who experience neurological symptoms report Passion Flower has been helpful
Online Course Information
The new What Really Matters online course rolls out a comprehensive explanation and review of each recovery option. Click on the What Really Matters Link below to register and take advantage of the 7 day free trial.
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Eliminate Dairy
Research consistently reports that eating dairy is a significant predictor of who experiences symptoms of Parkinson’s.
CBD Oil
Research studies report that CBD helps to shut down anxiety. Once anxiety is brought under control, relief of symptoms follows.
Light Therapy – Photobiomodulation
Reports from persons who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s indicate light therapy has a beneficial impact on symptoms for 9 out of 10 users
Food as Medicine
Do you insist on only eating organic food? Great, but guess what? Eating organic is not enough. The food necessary for cellular healing is actually not available or sold in most food outlets.
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a natural anti-oxidant that boosts glutathione levels which are usually dangerously low in persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Low Dose Naltrezone (LDN)
Low Dose Naltrezone (LDN) is a prescription medicine that boosts the immune system. It is reported by some persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s to have been beneficial.
Secret to Recovery
When most people get sick they immediately gravitate toward finding something they can put into their body, but …
Importance of Balance in Diet and Lifestyle
Excesses in diet and lifestyle sustain tremors. When you eat mostly meat or carbs – you are out of balance. When you work 24/7 you are out of balance.
Inclined Bed Therapy
Improve circulation while you sleep by raising the head of your bed 6-8 inches.
Infusion of Energy
An Exercise to Kick Start Your Energy using your siren voice along with a simple movement of arms and body.
Fermented Papaya
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Types of heavy metal toxicity and methods to detox them
Problems with Tying Shoe Laces or Buttoning a Shirt?
Devices designed to make typing shoe laces or buttoning your shirt easier may not be in your best and highest good.
Vibration Therapy
Vibration Therapy offers symptom relief.
Yoga
Many individuals who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s report Yoga has been a life saver.
Emotion Code
Dozens of natural options have been shown to offer relief from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The listing of possibilities above offers a sneak preview of the many shown to be helpful.
Summary: Can You Reverse Parkinson’s Disease
My answer to the question is obviously yes.
Dozens options like the ones listed above are rolled out in my new “What Really Matters” online course. Each option is thoroughly documented, accompanied by the research evidence that evaluates each option’s efficacy for persons who experience Parkinson’s symptoms. Selections are inspired by what members of my audience report has helped them get relief from their symptoms. I list each option in the course because I know it has helped some people reverse their symptoms.
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Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Olympia, Washington
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Take a Giant Leap for Recovery
With 14 Small Steps
After years of intensive research I have documented dozens of natural therapies that offer relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. When I began my search I expected to find several good therapies at best. The good news is that there are many.
So many in fact, that many members of my audience have become overwhelmed and frustrated with the options. More and more people are asking …
- Where do I start?
- Which options are right for me?
- Which therapies offer the promise of relief from my symptoms?
Click on the image below to enroll in Giant Leap for Recovery
What has happened is unexpected. Many people do not even know where to start or how. The first step is often never taken due to confusion and frustration over the overload of information about what works and what does not work. Surfing the internet will make your hair fall out! There is just too much information out there for any single person to digest.
I have thoroughly documented these therapies in Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease. The good news is that most therapies do offer relief to one extent or another. Some people have better success with some therapies than others. The bad news is that most offer temporary relief.
- What steps can be taken to achieve long lasting relief?
- How can you heal from the inside-out rather than paying lots of money for therapies that offer temporary relief at best?
There is no single therapy, action or habit that does the trick. Many people seek this type of solution and for good reason. We all want to feel better right now. Why wait? Suppressing symptoms can offer temporary relief for some people.
The key can achieving sustained relief from Parkinson’s symptoms is to put the sympathetic nervous system in the back seat and the parasympathetic nervous system in the driver’s seat. Medicines do not accomplish this, nor do supplements. Simple, easy to do steps must be taken that can offer long lasting relief from symptoms.
This insight has inspired the development of this online course, Giant Leap for Recovery. Is it possible to experience a leap in recovery by embracing a single approach? My answer is no.
One of the reasons more people do not get well is that they are forever looking for that one solution that will fix everything. Such a one stop “fix” to the problem does not exist now nor will it ever exist in the future.
Long lasting relief from symptoms results from taking small steps, one by one. At the end of the journey, you can look back at the starting point and celebrate the progress that has made it possible to take a giant leap in your recovery.
America succeeded in being the first nation to land and walk on the moon by breaking down the problem into tiny parts to be solved. This remarkable feat was not accomplished with a single blast or one amorphous effort. It was accomplished by taking small steps, one by one. Recall the words spoken by Neil Armstrong when he first stepped on the moon:
That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
Giant Leap for Recovery Course Details
This online course is offered on a spectacular course platform that presents information for each class in the form of videos, audios, text descriptions and downloads. Everything you need for each class is found in the same place. I have set up enrollment with a free 7 day trial so you can see how the course platform functions. Your credit card is not charged until the 7 day trial ends. Enrollment can always be before the trial period concludes.
Steps are rolled out every five days. The design invites you to explore and implement recommendations for each of the 14 steps. You can embrace each of the steps yourself. None of them require assistance medical professional or the purchase therapies.
Now while you can access the course materials any time of the day or night – you are also invited to always contact me with any follow-up questions or issues that have arisen. I am here to support your journey down the road to recovery. My intention is to offer all the support you need to establish a successful journey down the road to recovery.
Videos, audios, downloads and explanations of the steps are included with each class.
The giant leap is now completed, I want to thank you for this approach. I was surprised by the result, it gave me more hope in finding my own reason of this disease. I am still working on it, after seven years of Parkinson, I only have 2 Sinemet (100/25) per day.
I try to minimize the medication and find a way to heal inside.
Thank you for your support.
All the best for you and your family
Cheers Manon
What are the 14 Steps?
I am not going to tell you, nor explain them in advance. Really you say? Really.
The entire point of Giant Leap for Recovery is to make implementation of each step easy, interesting and fun. I think it best that no one looks ahead at what is coming. After all, taking the challenge of recovery moment to moment is one of the keys to reducing stress! Fixing yourself in the future is one sure fire way to create unnecessary stress. Recovery depends on reducing stress, not inflaming it!
I do want to be clear that all of the steps can be taken with the resources you have available. This has nothing to do with suggesting you purchase and/or take certain supplements or seek out therapists of one type or another. For you to be in the driver’s seat, you need to be in full control of your recovery and not rely on others to fix you.
I can report that you are never going to be able to guess what the 14 steps entail. I am quite sure you have never thought about the usefulness to recovery to many of them. The purpose of each step taken as a whole is to provide the foundation for recovery that can be sustained over the long run.
Tuition
Click Here to Enroll in Giant Leap for Recovery ($100 Tuition)
Once enrolled, you will have instant access to the course content which kicks off with Step One.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me
Olympia Washington
877-526-4646
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.
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- Tremors cause reoccurring stress.
- Stress inflames the tremors.
- Taming tremors helps reverse this vicious cycle.
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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.
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
In this video I preview a marvelous suggestion for how to manifest rock solid walking.
Here is the clip of my interview with John Pepper.
This suggestion to manifest centered and balanced walking is one among – get this – 144 other therapies, techniques and approaches to manifest rock solid walking covered in my Rock
Solid Walking online course. The ideas and techniques are drawn from 275 interviews I have hosted over the past two decades. Visit the link below for more information about the course:
https://www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com/rock-solid-walking-course/
John Pepper, author of Reverse Parkinsons Disease, is a Parkinson’s Patient with six decades of experience. What has helped John manifest recovery is:
- Taking Conscious Control of all movements
- Doing Energetic Exercise
- Managing Stress
- Adopting a Positive Attitude
Below is the study which reports on the benefits of conscious control of movements to manifest Rock Solid Walking.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2007 Mar-Apr;21(2):123-6. Duration of Parkinson disease is associated with an increased propensity for “reinvestment”. R S W Masters, H S Pall, K M A MacMahon, F F Eves
Abstract
Background: As a consequence of difficulties in movement initiation and execution, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are typically encouraged to consciously monitor and control the mechanics of their actions. This is described as ‘reinvestment’ and has been shown to help mediate effective motor output.
Objective: To examine the propensity for reinvestment in a sample of people with PD.
Methods: A volunteer sample of 55 people with PD was asked to complete a previously validated measure, the Reinvestment Scale. A sub-sample (and age matched controls) was asked to complete a recently developed, movement specific, version of the Scale. Data was collected on Mini Mental State Examination and the Hoehn & Yahr Scale. Participant demographics, including age of onset and duration of disease, were also collated.
Results: Multiple regression analyses showed that duration of disease was associated with reinvestment score on both the Reinvestment Scale and the Movement Specific Reinvestment Scale.
Conclusions: Participants appeared to become more aware of the mechanics of their actions over time. Possible explanations for this finding are discussed with reference to rehabilitation.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Music that you enjoy listening to is one of the most effective therapies that offer instant relief from difficulties with walking. It offers an infusion of endorphins and – get this – dopamine which is why music as therapy for Parkinsons is so beneficial.
When listening to music you like, blood vessels expand by as much as 25%. They also shrink by as much when listening to music that is not pleasurable for a person to hear.
For example, if you love listening to country music – the magic of instant relief happens. If you dislike country music, the outcome will be the opposite of relief.

Better yet – listening to music while exercising is the best medicine ever. Add the beat of a metronome to the music and you get an even bigger boast to dopamine. You get the most benefit when pushing yourself to exercise fast enough so that your heart pumps at 80 beats a minute or faster.
Gerdi offers the following experience with listening to music while exercising.
I have developed a very interesting way of being able to walk when I can not walk. it is listening with mp3 player to specially rhythmic music at 104 metronome beats per minute like the Radetzky march by Strauss.
I concentrate on the music and I start as if everything would be normal. Other people should try it. My experience of walking with marching music has been really incredible because there is no medicine that would make it possible for me to walk immediately during an off period.
Gerdi

Two natural therapies that offer instant relief from symptoms are music and exercise. Combine both and you get a welcome boost to dopamine and best of all quick, though temporary relief from walking difficulties.
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Pioneers of Recovery
What is Candida?
Studies have connected symptoms of Parkinsons to a surprising variety of infections. Included in this list is a candida yeast infection.
Testimonials from members of my audience lead me to conclude a yeast infection presents formidable challenges to control. A little yeast is beneficial for digestion. Too much wreaks havoc on a neurological system.
Candida treatments potentially offer ways to control an overgrowth in candida. The most successful long term approach however is to avoid eating sugar of any form. Why?
Sugar is the food that the candida yeast infection thrives on. It sets the conditions for the existing overgrowth to multiply many times over. Overgrowth can be a temporary inconvenience or, if fed with sugar, transform into a chronic set of neurological symptoms.
Below is my interview with Lydia Epp who to my knowledge is the first researcher to identify the connection between Candida and Parkinsons.
Candida is a yeast overgrowth in the intestines and mucous membranes and leaks into the bloodstream. It normally exists in small amounts in the body, particularly in areas like the mouth, gut, and vagina. However, an overgrowth can lead to infections, known as candidiasis.
This can manifest in various forms, such as oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and systemic infections in immunocompromised individuals. Factors like antibiotic use, a weakened immune system, and diabetes can contribute to its overgrowth.
It is a live fungus caused by long term use of antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives and most predominately a diet rich in carbs and sugars.
Problems result with candida when it colonizes into a critical mass as it replaces the good bacteria and creates havoc with the digestive system.
Candida Testimonial
I have also made the connection of candida and Parkinsons disease. I was on tetracycline for acne as a young teen and suffered with yeast infections off and on that exploded into severe, chronic infections after my dad died. Diflucan for over 18 months couldn’t stop; foot soaks held the infections at bay and within 2 years I was dx with PD.
I take no meds and have spent 8 years on mind-body-emotions work, healing techniques, attended your Santa Fe seminar… I’m 6 days into a strict no sugar, no gluten diet and feel more energetic and my ankles are skinny again.
Dance with Candida
The dance with candida never ends. In the end it is a question of balance. Too much or too little candida results in horrible health problems. some of which include the symptoms of Parkinsons.
I have done many different candida detoxes over the years. They all have helped to reduce the infection in the tissues and organs of my body. It does pay to stay in a strict no sugar candida diet for 6 weeks every now and then. The problem is never really permanently solved as long as a diet is dominated by carbs and sugars.
I instantly know candida is an issue for me personally because I get fatigued easily. I also know I have a candida overgrowth because I have indulged in consuming sweets. I also know because rashes can also pop up here and there on my body. There is no need to request diagnostic tests for a candida problem. My body always sends off the blinking red light alarm.
In the long run healing an addiction to sugar is the key to getting the candida problem under control.
Connection of Candida to Parkinsons
Most people think that all toxins enter the body externally through the food we eat and through toxins that enter our body through our skin. Some toxins are generated internally by the body. Candida is one substance that is responsible directly or indirectly for the production of 50 toxins.
One such toxin is acetaldehyde which is typically found in the gastro-intestional track. Another toxin – salsolinol – is synthesized by the body from acedaldehyde and dopamine. Elevated levels of salsolinol have been found in the
urine and cerebrospinal fluid of persons who experience Parkinson’s symptoms.
Will you be likely to remember these complicated terms and connections a week from now or even tomorrow? I doubt it. What is important to remember is that evidence suggests an overgrowth of candida can be an agent responsible for Parkinson’s symptoms.
Lidia Epp is the researcher who discovered the connection between Candida and Parkinson’s symptoms. She is one of the contributors to Pioneers of Recovery. Her Parkinson’s symptoms reversed after completing a successful candida cleanse.
Learning how to dance successfully with candida is the same lesson as learning to balance the energies of giving and receiving. Many people with Parkinson’s symptoms are givers who never stop to receive. They give their life force away. Learning to maintain a delicate balance of giving to others and receiving from others is one of the secrets to a successful recovery program. It is no less important than learning to balance the level of candida in our body.
Below are Abstracts of Two Studies that Connect Candida to Parkinsons
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by motor disorders and the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta. In addition to motor disability, many patients with PD present a spectrum of clinical symptoms, including cognitive decline, psychiatric alterations, loss of smell and bladder dysfunction, among others. Neuroinflammation is one of the most salient features of PD, but the nature of the trigger remains unknown.
A plausible mechanism to explain inflammation and the range of clinical symptoms in these patients is the presence of systemic microbial infection. Accordingly, the present study provides extensive evidence for the existence of mixed microbial infections in the central nervous system (CNS) of patients with PD.
Assessment of CNS sections by immuno-histochemistry using specific antibodies revealed the presence of both fungi and bacteria. Moreover, different regions of the CNS were positive for a variety of microbial morphologies, suggesting infection by a number of microorganisms.
Identification of specific fungal and bacterial species in different CNS regions from six PD patients was accomplished using nested PCR analysis and next-generation sequencing, providing compelling evidence of polymicrobial infections in the CNS of PD. Most of the fungal species identified belong to the general were Streptococcus and Pseudomonas, with most bacterial species belonging to the phyla Actinobacteria and ProteobacteriaBotrytis, Candida, Fusarium and Malassezia. Some relevant bacterial general .
Overall, our observations lend strong support to the concept that mixed microbial infections contribute to or are a risk factor for the neuropathology of PD. Importantly, these results provide the basis for effective treatments of this disease using already approved and safe antimicrobial therapeutics.
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Bratisl Lek Listy. 2006;107(6-7):227-30. Chronic polysystemic candidiasis as a possible contributor to onset of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Abstract
The underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease is still enigma. Several mechanisms have been implicated in the etiopathogenesis of PD including oxidative damage, environmental toxins, genetic predisposition, and accelerated aging.
Recent research suggests that salsolinol, a derivate of dopamine, is an important contributing factor. In the presence of acetaldehyde dopamine is converted into salsolinol, a neurotoxin involved in apoptosis of dopaminergic neurons. Increased production of acetaldehyde is associated with chronic polysystemic candidiasis (CPC).
Chronically elevated levels of acetaldehyde in patients with CPC might participate in the formation of salsolinol and its metabolites in the brain contributing to the destruction of dopaminergic cells in substantia nigra. Clinical mental symptoms of PD often correspond with the mental manifestations of CPC.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
robert@parkisonsrecovery.com

The recent studies listed below provide compelling evidence of an association between infections and a diagnosis of Parkinsons. Central nervous infections include Streptococci, Tuberculosis, Lyme disease, Neurosyphilis, spinal abscess and others.
My standard recommendation for individuals dedicated to launch a successful journey down the road to recovery is to determine the cause of symptoms first. Once you know the cause, appropriate therapies can be used to address it.
A formidable complication arises when there are a multiplicity of causes. Infections may not be the only one. Toxins, trauma and limiting thoughts about the prospects of recovery can all be causes along with infections.
Oh my. How in the world do you figure out a viable therapy to treat infections? There are two options:
- Work with your doctor to identify which infection needs to be treated.
- Support your body to heal from the inside out.
A limitation of the first option is that antibiotics are the standard treatment. The good news is that antibiotics can usually address an infection successfully. The bad news is that they kill the good bacteria as well as the bad in the gut. Given that digestive problems drive symptoms, this is not a welcome outcome.

A limitation of the second option is that while there are many options that nurture healing from the inside out, some will work much better than others for us and everyone is different. Healing from the inside out requires a strict adherence to a toxin free diet. This means no packaged foods, regular exercise and a transformation of beliefs that symptoms are destined to get worse. Traumas that have been embedded at the cellular level also need to be released.
Did you get thoroughly exhausted from reading these limitations? I certainly did. Still, pursing the second option enables the body to heal not only infections, but release toxins and bring a compromised digestive system back on line. Taking a long term strategy which requires patience, commitment and focus will support recovery in the long run.
Since I am a researcher and not a medical doctor, my focus is on the second option which involves helping the body come back into balance and harmony with natural methods and approaches. The body does need extra support when symptoms are problematic.

New therapies have happily emerged in the last few years that offer healing options supported by research studies. These involve the delivery of frequencies through light and sound. Down the road this is unquestionably the medicine of the future.
While the challenge to heal from the inside out is indeed challenging, recent treatment options are making partial or full recovery possible for more and more people with neurological problems. The good news is that more people are celebrating a relief from their symptoms today when compared to 20 years ago.

Recent Studies on Infections and Parkinsons
Neurol Sci. 2026 Jan 6;47(1):110. The spectrum of movement disorders in neurosyphilis: A systematic review
Abstract
Background: Neurosyphilis is a well-recognized mimicker and may present with diverse movement disorders resembling neurodegenerative or autoimmune syndromes. This systematic review aims to elucidate the comprehensive clinical, laboratory, imaging, and outcome spectrum of movement disorders in neurosyphilis.
Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines with a protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251135620). PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched. Eligible studies included case reports, case series, and observational cohorts with confirmed or probable neurosyphilis and clinically diagnosed movement disorders. Data on demographics, clinical features, cerebrospinal fluid, neuroimaging, treatment, and outcomes were extracted.
Results: We analyzed a total of 48 individual cases reported across 44 publications and two retrospective cohorts (n = 223, with 61 movement disorder patients). The mean age was 47 years (range 10-83), with 76.3% male and 76.3% human immunodeficiency virus negative. Movement disorder subtypes included ataxia (28.9%), parkinsonism (18.4%), choreiform disorders (15.8%), dyskinesias/dystonia (15.8%), and myoclonus (7.9%). The orofacial “candy sign” was noted in 7.9%. In 10 cases, complex presentations mimicked progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and autoimmune encephalitis. CSF serology was positive in 84.2% of cases. Imaging showed cerebral or cerebellar atrophy (34.2%), basal ganglia infarction (15.8%), white matter changes (15.8%), hydrocephalus (5.3%), or normal scans (18.4%). Penicillin was mainstay of therapy (57.9%). Outcomes included marked improvement in 44.7%, partial recovery in 34.2%, persistent decline in 15.8%, and death in 5.3%.
Conclusion: Neurosyphilis should be recognized as a treatable cause of secondary movement disorders. Ataxia and parkinsonism predominate, but frequent misdiagnosis delays therapy.
J Med Microbiol. 2026 Mar;75(3):002136. Association between spirochaetal infection and neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review and quantitative synthesis of observational studies
Abstract
Introduction. Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are a growing global health concern. While age remains the primary risk factor, infectious agents have been proposed as potential contributors to disease onset or progression.
Spirochaetal bacteria, such as Treponema pallidum, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira spp., can invade the central nervous system, yet the extent to which these infections influence neurodegenerative outcomes remains unclear.
Aim. This systematic review aimed to evaluate observational evidence on the association between spirochaetal infections and neurodegenerative diseases and to identify gaps in the literature to inform future research.
Methodology. A systematic search of SCOPUS, EMBASE, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science and CINAHL was conducted for studies published between January 2000 and May 2025. Eligible studies were observational, involved adult human populations and reported both spirochaetal infection and cognitive or neurodegenerative outcomes using standardized methods. Data were extracted using a standardized form. Owing to heterogeneity in study design, diagnostic approaches, outcome measures and reporting formats, an overall pooled meta-analysis was not feasible; however, a quantitative synthesis using meta-analytic methods was conducted for studies reporting mini-mental state examination data. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
Results. Twenty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria: 13 on T. pallidum, 13 on B. burgdorferi and one on Leptospira spp. No eligible studies were found for Brachyspira spp., and studies involving Treponema denticola were excluded due to confounding by periodontitis. Studies investigating syphilis and leptospirosis consistently reported cognitive impairment and increased dementia risk. In contrast, findings for Lyme disease were heterogeneous, with some studies reporting persistent symptoms or increased Alzheimer’s risk, while others found no long-term cognitive effects.
Conclusion. This review highlights a potential link between spirochaetal infections and neurodegenerative outcomes, particularly for syphilis and leptospirosis. Evidence for Lyme disease remains inconclusive.
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ReviewViruses. 2025 Jan 31;17(2):203. Viruses and the Brain-A Relationship Prone to Trouble
Abstract
Neurological disorders, some of which are associated with viral infections, are growing due to the aging and expanding population. Despite strong defenses of the central nervous system, some viruses have evolved ways to breach them, which often result in dire consequences.
In this review, we recount the various ways by which different viruses can enter the CNS, and we describe the consequences of such invasions. Consequences may manifest as acute disease, such as encephalitis, meningitis, or result in long-term effects, such as neuromuscular dysfunction, as occurs in poliomyelitis.
We discuss evidence for viral involvement in the causation of well-known chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, as well as vascular dementia in the elderly.
We also describe the approaches currently available to control a few of the neural viral infections. These include antivirals that are effective against human immunodeficiency virus and herpes simplex virus, as well as vaccines valuable for controlling rabies virus, poliomyelitis virus, and some flavivirus infections. There is an urgent need to better understand, at a molecular level, how viruses contribute to acute and, especially, chronic neurological diseases and to develop more precise and effective vaccines and therapies.
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Below is a 2012 study of 18,648 patients with Parkinsons that kicked off the interest among researchers in the connection between infections and Parkinsons
Int J Epidemiol. 2012 Apr 19;41(4):1042–1049. doi: CNS infections, sepsis and risk of Parkinson’s disease
Abstract
Background Neuroinflammation may play an important role in the aetiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD); however, little is known about infections in relation to future PD risk.
Methods We conducted a register-based nested case–control study in Sweden to examine infections of the central nervous system (CNS) and sepsis in relation to PD with 18?648 patients and 93?240 matched controls. We defined the index date as the date of first recorded PD diagnosis in the Swedish Patient Register.
Results Overall, PD patients were more likely to have a previous hospitalization for CNS infections [odds ratio (OR)?=?1.5, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.2–1.9] or sepsis (OR?=?1.6, 95% CI: 1.4–1.7) than controls, largely due to hospitalizations in the year before PD identification (CNS infections: OR?=?3.0, 95% CI: 1.6–5.7; sepsis: OR?=?3.5, 95% CI: 3.0–4.0). However, we found that subjects with multiple CNS infections at least 5 years before the index date had higher PD occurrence than those without CNS infections (OR?=?3.3, 95% CI: 1.4–8.2), whereas the corresponding OR for sepsis was 1.4 (95% CI: 0.8–2.4). After the index date, PD patients were more likely to be hospitalized for CNS infections [hazard ratio (HR) =1.8, 95% CI: 1.2–2.7] or sepsis (HR?=?2.2, 95% CI: 2.1–2.4) than controls.
Conclusions This study provides preliminary evidence for an association between CNS infections, but not sepsis, and a higher future risk of PD. It also shows that PD patients were more prone to CNS infections and sepsis than controls.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery ®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
When young, we could all eat anything and get away with it. It mattered little that the comfort food we all loved to eat in our youth acidify the body.

Young bodies have the magical ability to buffer acidity. This helps us remain active and happy since an acidic body lowers oxygen levels in the body.

This buffer sadly is just about exhausted by age 45. If we continue to eat the same comfort food diet we loved to eat as a child, our body morphs more cells that extract oxygen from – of all foods – sugar which is the deadliest toxin when it comes to inflaming Parkinsons symptoms.
The good news is that stem cells repair, rejuvenate and regenerate other cells, one among many miracles body performs for us day in and day out. The bad news is that stem cell production peaks at age 25.
This means for everyone – and especially persons struggling with neurological challenges – that if we continue to eat the same comfort foods that gave us such joy when we were young, we will eventually confront one horrible symptom after another. Our body will fight a losing way to keep us healthy and strong.
- Why then do so many older people have illnesses of one type of another?
- Why is there such a dramatic increase in the number of persons diagnosed with Parkinsons and Alzheimers?
The Answer: Most people are not able to change their diet to one that offers a daily infusion of good bacteria in the form of prebiotics. Let’s face it. Comfort food gives us emotional comfort, even if for only a few minutes, which is hard for anyone to give up.
I personally would like to continue eating foods that I loved eating as a child. But if I continue along this pathway to destruction, I will get sick.
Making the change is indeed difficult. It takes time, commitment and focus to eat healthy food. After all, there was always so much comfort in the foods that gave us such joy when we were young when we never had to worry about the damage it might do.
Those days are over for those over 45 who are determined to live in a healthy body.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com
A growing body of research reports a compelling connection between gut bacteria and Parkinsons. Studies conclude the cause of Parkinsons does not originate from the brain. It originates from a compromised digestive system.
Check out the abstract of a study posted below for confirmation. Hundreds of studies that now draw the same conclusion. Individuals with Parkinsons tend to be highly constipated years before the diagnosis.
The flow of energy through the various meridians of the body is what sustains life. What meridians connect to the brain? Answer: The digestive meridians – all of them. If your digestion is compromised, your brain will be too.

Do you experience issues with your digestive system? Are you constipated? Your gut is likely to be the source of the neurological problems you confront.
Solution for a Sick Gut
- What do you do about a sick gut?
- How can you improve the overall function of your digestive system?
A diversity of gut bacteria is the key to a healthy digestive system and subsequent relief from neurological challenges. How diverse are we talking here? As many as ten or perhaps 20 good bacteria in your gut to facilitate good digestion?
The gut contains between two and six pounds of bacteria which have their own genes. One gram from a stool contains billions of bacteria. In short, we are talking here about a multitude of bacteria that are needed to digest and process the food we ingest.
Some are “bad” bacteria that eat up the “good”. If you do not have a sufficient number of the “good” – the “bad” will prevail which is a formula for digestive disaster.
Or, the “good” bacteria can target the “bad” for destruction. The gut is a battlefield of a never ending war. The conclusion of this never ending war is that the “bad” bacteria always prevail.
“Bad” bacteria are nourished in this battle for survival when processed foods and sugar are the dominant diet for a person. “Bad” bacteria feed on sugar. People who live in underdeveloped countries tend to have a rich diversity of bacteria in their gut and as a result, are less likeyl to have neurological challenges.
This is why diversity of the “good” bacteria in your gut is the first step in celebrating relief from Parkinson’s symptoms.
You can infuse your digestive system with “good” bacteria by eating a diet composed of 80% plant foods. You really do not need to be specific here – the more the differences the better. Foods like celery, maca root, apples cinnamon, raison, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, apples, bananas, berries, beans fit this category.
You may be allergic to some of the foods in this list so be judicious about the foods your body can tolerate. There are many plants that contribute to the diversity your gut needs, so there are many foods that can be eaten that qualify as providing “good” bacteria.
A companion strategy to diversity the bacteria in your gut is to take probiotics. The gold standard probiotic is Dr Ohhiras.
Conclusion: What is the first step to take on a successful journey down the road to recovery? Focus on bringing a compromised gut back on line.

Rsearch on the Gut Bacteria and Parkinsons
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2025;125(11. Vyp. 2):18-23. Brain-gut-microbiome» axis in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common motor neurological diseases. The clinical presentation of PD includes both motor symptoms (hypokinesia, muscle rigidity, and tremor) and non-motor manifestations (asthenia, depression, hyposmia), as well as cognitive disorders.
The primary link in PD pathogenesis is considered to be the accumulation of pathological ?-synuclein; however, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and dysregulation of the Brain-gut microbiome axis also contribute to the pathological processes.
This review of modern medical literature, encompassing domestic and foreign authors, summarizes recent studies on the significance of gastrointestinal tract changes in PD patients. The analysis revealed the involvement of the microbiome and specific bacterial taxonomic groups in the development of PD.
In addition, the accumulation of alpha-synuclein, according to recent data, begins specifically in the nerve plexuses of the intestine and then spreads along the nerves upward into the central nervous system, affecting the substantia nigra, in particular.
Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery®
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