How do you go about healing Parkinsons comprehensively? Admittedly that sounds overwhelming. I mean, to resolve troublesome symptoms you have to do more than take medicines or supplements?
My answer is unequivocally yes. Addressing the physical manifestations of Parkinsons is only the first step. If you stop with the physical you may be able to stop symptoms from getting worse, but they will not get better.
What else is required? To heal from the inside out you have to address the unconscious emotions that fuel the symptoms. I am guessing half of my readers will stop reading my post now. Who wants to re-surface unpleasant and difficult emotions? No one.
But if you do not, you will not get very far as you travel down the road to recovery.
I have a suggestion for you today that does not involve (necessarily) getting help from health care professionals trained to assist you with releasing buried emotions that are not in your best and highest good. My idea is to take simple, small steps to release the emotions that fuel Parkinson’s symptoms. What are these steps?
The Olga Phoenix Project has developed a Self-Care Wheel you can download directly from their website:
The self-car wheel offers simple suggestions for addressing all of the underlying issues that sustain symptoms which involve the physical (of course), psychological. emotional, spiritual, personal and professional. The suggestions that accompany each category are simple, straightforward and doable. They are also fun to engage.
Here are some examples:
Psychological: Go to a symphony or ballet
Emotional: Watch a funny movie
Spiritual: Play with children
Personal: Get coffee with a friend
Professional: Take time for lunch
Physical: Turn off your cell phone
The suggestions listed above are one example from many you will find on the self-care wheel. The bottom line is that you must take care of yourself to celebrate a successful journey down the road to recovery.
Summary
Download the Self-Care Wheel. Take action on at least one suggestion a day selected from any of the categories.
You will have a daily reminder that healing Parkinsons comprehensively is a prerequisite to celebrating a successful journey down the road to recovery.
GDNF for Parkinsons is an infusion of recombinant proteins that support neuron survival and growth. GDNF is a powerful treatment for Parkinsons because it supports the survival of motor and dopaminergic neurons.
You cannot find buy GDNF (Glial-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) as an over the counter supplement. It is a large protein that does not cross the blood-brain barrier easily. You will be able to find natural compounds and herbs as supplements that are designed to boost the body’s production of GDNF. These include, for example, Ashwagandha, Green Tea, Ginseng and Vitamin D3 (the sunshine vitamin).
The most effective and reliable way to infuse the brain with GDNF is with regular exercise. This in large part is why so many persons who have Parkinson’s symptoms discover regular exercise to be a most effective way to celebrate symptom relief. Supplements formulated to encourage the body to manufacture GDNF are not needed with a regular exercise regimen.
The study abstract that follows recommends using a combined approach of multimodal exercises to include 1. resistance 2. aerobic and 3. balance is recommended as the most effective strategy for facilitating the natural production of GDNF by the body
Int J Prev Med. 2025 May 28:16:35. The Effect of Multimodal Exercise on the Levels of BDNF and GDNF in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Abstract
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) leads to a significant decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF). This study explores the effect of 12 weeks of multimodal exercise on the levels of BDNF and GDNF in patients with PD.
Methods: The study is a quasiexperimental study with random sampling. It was conducted in 2024 at Isfahan. Demographic data were collected using a demographic questionnaire. Thirty patients were randomly divided into two equal groups of multimodal exercise and control, with no significant differences in age, weight, and height. The variables of BDNF and GDNF were assessed in pre- and post-tests. Multimodal exercise was performed 5 days a week for 12 weeks. Data were analyzed using covariance and t-test at a significant level of P < 0.05.
Results: The study observed significant differences in BDNF and GDNF, among two groups of PD (P < 0.01). Moreover, the levels of BDNF and GDNF were significantly higher in the PD + Training group compared to the PD group (P < 0. 01).
Conclusions: Given that multimodal exercises are effective in increasing BDNF and GDNF in individuals with PD, it is recommended to incorporate the benefits of these exercises into physical rehabilitation programs. Therefore, the combined approach of multimodal exercises (resistance, aerobic, and balance) is recommended as the most effective complementary therapeutic strategy for PD.
Homeopathy remedies for Parkinsons and other diseases is a system of health care developed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the 1700’s. The heart of the approach is to treat illness with “similars.” The name homeopathy is taken from the Greek “homoeo” meaning “similar” and “pathos” which means suffering.
Curing disease with “similars” predates homeopathy by several centuries. It is a tried and true approach to treating troublesome symptoms. Homeopathy was the front line medical treatment used up until the early 1900’s in the United States when allopathic medicine became the accepted approach to the practice of medicine. Allopathic treatments focus on prescription medications formulated to suppress symptoms for specific disease states.
Symptoms that manifest in a healthy individual who takes a remedy are precisely the same symptoms that the same substance will resolve in an ill person. Discovering the perfect homeopathic remedy for Parkinsons that addresses a patient’s needs on all levels – mentally, emotionally and physically – is the art practiced by homeopathic physicians.
Practitioners select treatments according to observations they have of a patient through consultations that explore both the physical issues as well as emotional issues that fuel the symptoms.
Five considerations influence us in the choice of the dose:
Susceptibility of the patient.
Seat of the disease.
Nature and intensity of the disease.
Stage and duration of the disease.
Previous treatment of the disease.
Remedies are prepared from plant, animal and mineral substances. Homeopaths select remedies for a patient from several thousand that are available.
The rule of all homeopathic remedies is the greater the dilution of the remedy, the higher the potency. Less is always better. Many people believe more is always better which defeats the effectiveness of homeopathic medicine.
Homeopathy medicine heals from the inside out. The “Law of Cure” states that symptoms shift from the innermost organs to outer organs. Symptoms that have been suppressed often resurface during the healing journey.
Sometimes the results are quick as unconscious beliefs that cause symptoms are brought to the surface and released. Other times benefits of the treatments are slow to manifest. The process of healing is often referred to as healing an onion as layer after layer of what causes symptoms are pealed off.
You will likely have little success purchasing off the shelf homeopathic remedies. Best approach is to employ a homeopathic health care practitioner. Click on the menu listing “Find a Homeopath” on the website listed below to locate a homeopathic physical in your area. www.homeopathy.org
Looking for better mobility? Michael Protzel has some marvelous solutions for gait problems.
Innate human coordination requires being in sync with the straigh-down influence of gravity. This enables us to tap the substantial energy generated by the downward movement of our body mass.
In infancy, we all learn this highly evolved skill as we teach ourselves to sit, stand and walk with grace and power. Early in childhood, however, through deep cultural conditioning, we forget.
From the day we are born, we see everyone around us sitting back in chairs, sofas, car seats, etc. At around 3 or 4, we get sucked into this utterly normal, but mal-adaptive behavior. We begin sitting-back with staggering repetition. In so doing, we interfere with gravity’s influence by sending our body mass down on a backwards trajectory.
Our brains automatically react — with muscular strain and skeletal distortion — to keep our head/neck functionally vertical. We don’t notice these reactions nor feel anything unusual. It all happens subconsciously. This kinesthetic disconnect spills over into how we stand and walk.
The consequences are all around us: society-wide epidemics of bad posture, lower back and neck pain, knee and hip replacements. For people with Parkinsons, the consequences are even more severe, restricting free movement considerably.
This can be changed — through re-developing sensitivity to our downward-moving body mass and how it is affecting us moment-by-moment. I strongly recommend you gisit Michael’s website. He has a gold standard free course that provides eloquent solutions for gait problems. www.uprighting.com
Many people who currently experience the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease focus their primary attention on therapies that have helped other people in similar circumstances reverse their own symptoms. They have set in motion their own health affirmations.
Such a strategy of recovery can be invigorating and yield exciting victories. There may however be an undercurrent process which ultimately undermines your success with reclaiming your health. What in the world might this be?
Most people do not acknowledge that there is often an unconscious process that undermines a positive intention to heal. Since the process is entirely unconscious it is hidden and thus impossible to detect. Why might a person’s subconscious be undermining their positive intent to recover?
There are many reasons of course, but the person is getting something out of being sick that they would not get if they were well. Perhaps they are getting disability payments or special attention from family and friends. Perhaps they finally have a perfectly justifiable excuse to quit a job they have never liked doing. If a person is getting something out of being sick, it will be virtually impossible to heal.
I believe that everyone has unconscious processes at work. We all wind up sabotaging our best and highest intentions at one time or another. I know I do. The first step in paving a clear and unobstructed pathway down the road to recovery is to acknowledge that unconscious processes do exist that undermine our good intentions. The second step is to take a minute out of every day to state your intention to recover with a clear and loud voice.
My suggestion is to print out the health affirmations below, attach them to your refrigerator and say them out loud each and every day for 40 days.
My intention is to maintain health and wellness for myself.
I admire and model people who are healthy.
Health makes life more enjoyable.
I am healthy when I do what I love.
I deserve to be healthy because I add value to other people’s lives.
I receive compliments and gifts from others with an open heart.
I am grateful for the health I have now.
Opportunities to reverse any and all symptoms always come my way.
My capacity to reclaim full health and wellness expands each and every day.
If there is no unconscious current which is undermining your recovery, the task of saying the statements above for 40 days will strengthen your intention and facilitate your recovery. If, on the other hand, there is an unconscious process at play which is undermining your good intention to reverse symptoms, you will not succeed in saying the statements out loud for 40 days. You might succeed for 30 days – but suddenly you skip a day.
Saying the health affirmations above out loud only takes a minute each day, yet you forget to do it. It was not because you did not have enough time!
When you realize that you “forgot” to state your affirmations, you will know that there must be something that you are getting out of your disease that you are not acknowledging.
And if this is the case, what do you do? Acknowledge that there must be part of you that does not want to get well. It is no big deal. We all sabotage ourselves in one way or another. The most important step is to acknowledge it.
Then, simply begin saying your affirmations again starting with day one. See if you get through 40 days without missing a day. If you succeed, celebrate your success with paving an unobstructed road to recovery. If you forget again, start the 40 ritual again. Maybe three times will be a charm.
If three times is not a charm, why not simply accept the reality that you are getting something out of being sick that may actually be worth all the trouble?
Is there any evidence or information about the benefits of massage for Parkinsons?
John
What a large question which consumes one tiny sentence! I talk with people with Parkinsons who get massages regularly to help them release stress. To the extent that any therapy helps you release trauma and stress, you can rest assured your symptoms will become less bothersome.
Keep in mind that massage is a general term for many different therapies. People have told me that deep tissue massage is not helpful. The reason? I suspect that it is much too invasive. The body clamps down muscles in response to the intrusion.
If massage is coupled with energy healing (reiki, healing touch, energy healing), the therapist is much more likely to be gentle with the body’s response to the treatment as they invite the trauma and stress to be released. In my own experience. everything depends on the therapist.
I would say this very simply: There is a massage therapist out there in the universe who can be of benefit to you. Your job is to find them. You will know them when you get a first treatment.
So, even if you experiment with a massage and feel it did not help, stay on the lookout for someone else to get a treatment from. You will recognize the right person for you when you see them.
The bottom line is this: If the massage is intended to relax you – it will have benefits. If the massage is intended to release stress and trauma – it too will have benefits.
There is another benefit as well. Asking someone to help you is very therapeutic. I believe we can’t heal ourselves from the traumas of life. We have to ask for help from others. Besides, it is a great gift to give yourself.
Edgar Cayce recommended massage often in his consultations with persons diagnosed with Parkinsons. He recommended these oils be used with massages: cedar wood, sassafras, pine needle, witch hazel and myrrh.
What follows is a brief summary of some of the research and current thoughts about massage:
A study on massage for Parkinsons
Parkinson’s disease symptoms are differentially affected by massage therapy vs. progressive muscle relaxation: a pilot study by Maria Hernandez-Reifa, Tiffany Fielda, Shay Largiea, Christy Cullena, Julia Beutlera, Chris Sandersa, William Weinerb, Dinorah Rodriguez-Batemanb, Lisette Zelayab, Saul Schanberc, Cynthia Kuhnc
Abstract
“Sixteen adults diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (M age=58) received 30-min massage therapy or progressive muscle relaxation exercise sessions twice a week for 5 weeks (10 sessions total).
Physicians rated participants in the massage therapy group as improved in daily living activities by the end of the study. The massaged group also rated themselves as improved in daily functioning, and having more effective and less disturbed sleep. Urine samples revealed that at the end of the 10 sessions, the massage therapy group had lower norepinephrine and epinephrine (stress hormone) levels, suggesting they were less stressed.
The progressive muscle relaxation group had higher dopamine levels, which is interesting in that Parkinson’s is associated with a decrease in dopamine. The relaxation group also showed higher epinephrine levels, suggesting that although the relaxation exercises might have been beneficial, some Parkinson’s participants might have found the relaxation technique stressful.”
Age Ageing. 2016 Mar;45(2):299-303. Abdominal massage for the alleviation of symptoms of constipation in people with Parkinson’s: a randomized controlled pilot study
Abstract
Background: constipation is one of the most common non-motor features of Parkinson’s affecting up to 90% of patients. In severe cases, it can lead to hospitalisation and is usually managed with laxatives which in themselves can lead to side effects. Abdominal massage has been used as adjunct in the management of constipation in various populations, but not in those with Parkinson’s.
Objective: the primary objective was to test the recruitment, retention and the appropriateness of the intervention methods and outcome measures.
Methods: thirty-two patients with Parkinson’s were recruited from three movement disorder clinics and were randomised to receive either 6 weeks of daily abdominal massage plus lifestyle advice on managing constipation (Intervention Group, n = 16) or lifestyle advice (Control Group, n = 16). Data were collected prior to group allocation (Baseline), at Week 6 (following intervention) and 4 weeks later (Week 10). Outcome tools included the Gastrointestinal Rating Scale and a bowel diary.
Results: constipation has a negative impact on quality of life. The study recruited to target, retention was high and adherence to the study processes was good. The massage was undertaken as recommended during the 6 weeks of intervention with 50% continuing with the massage at 10 weeks. Participants in both groups demonstrated an improvement in symptoms, although this was not significantly different between the groups.
Conclusion: abdominal massage, as an adjunct to management of constipation, offers an acceptable and potentially beneficial intervention to patients with Parkinson’s.
This website specifically addresses the benefits of massage for Parkinsons:
Give Yourself The Christmas Gift That Will Last a Lifetime
Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever. Imagine How Differently You will Feel After Working 1 on 1 With Me For One Full Year when we join together all the pieces of a successful recovery.
Introducing my One on One Mentorship Program – Your Personal Roadmap to Recovery from neurological challenges.
My mentoring program is all about having the right plan of recovery customized specifically for your unique situation as you celebrate relief from Parkinsons with natural therapies and methods.
Important Note
Because I work intensively with each person one on one, I can offer this opportunity to only 5 individuals.
What is Included
1. Initial strategy session with me personally to flesh out the potential causes of your symptoms so we can identify therapies and treatment that will successfully address them. This is not some surface-level consultation. It is a deep dive into your specific history and situation. We evaluate what you have tried that did not succeed and what did help. We consider new options.
2. Together we lay out a custom-crafted program of recovery created specifically for your situation.
3. With bimonthly meetings (with a video type interface similar to Zoom), we review, update and revise your program of recovery throughout the year.
We review your progress since our last session
Identify and solve any roadblocks you’ve encountered
Refine strategies based on real-world results documented by research
Help keep you on track with taking the actions you’ve committed to
Accelerate your progress with new insights and opportunities
4. Unlimited email access to me personally
We review your progress since our last session
Identify and solve any roadblocks you’ve encountered
Refine strategies based on real-world results documented by research
Help keep you on track with taking the actions you’ve committed to
Accelerate your progress with new insights and opportunities
Why do I offer this 1 on 1 mentoring in 2026?
First – After nearly 22 years of researching the causes of neurological conditions and the natural therapies that can reverse them, I have reached a point where my greatest satisfaction in life comes from seeing more and more individuals transform their health.
Second – The individuals I have mentored over the years become my greatest success stories.
To enroll in this 2026 one on one mentorship program, visit the registration link below. We can schedule the first session before the new year or later. If 5 people have already registered, enrollment will be closed.
The new year is the perfect time to jump start your recovery by assessing the underlying causes of neurological challenges you currently confront. In this spirit, I extend a warm invitation for you to enroll in my Jump Start to Recovery course that launches January 2026 and continues through February and March.
I will cover all of the cutting edge research discoveries that identify natural therapies proven to reverse Parkinson’s symptoms.
The purpose of my 2026 Jump Start to Recovery course is twofold.
1. Help you determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. 2. Identify therapies that address the cause to bring your body back into balance and harmony.
Below find directions for preparing Broccoli Seed Tea which contains the bioactive compound sulforaphane. This process involves a crucial two-step reaction using both broccoli seeds and ground white mustard seeds as a myrosinase enzyme source.
Broccoli Seed Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
Dry, high-quality broccoli seeds: 1 tablespoon (or about 15g to 35g, depending on the desired strength)
Ground white mustard seeds (sinapis alba): 1/8 to 1 teaspoon
Water: Approximately 1 cup (or 100-200ml)
Equipment:
A pot or microwave-safe container
A thermometer to monitor temperature
A means to strain the seeds (optional)
A blender (optional, if incorporating into a smoothie)
Instructions:
Heat the water: Bring water to a specific temperature. Research protocols suggest heating the water to approximately 60°C (140°F) to inactivate an enzyme (ESP) that reduces sulforaphane yield in broccoli, while preserving the added myrosinase later. Do not boil, as high heat destroys the necessary myrosinase enzyme.
Combine seeds and water: Add the desired amount of dry broccoli seeds to the temperature-controlled water.
Allow extraction: Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes. This step helps extract the precursor compound, glucoraphanin, from the seeds.
Add myrosinase source: Stir in the ground white mustard powder. This provides the active myrosinase enzyme needed to convert the glucoraphanin into sulforaphane.
Activate sulforaphane: Let the mixture sit for an additional 10 minutes to allow the conversion reaction to occur.
Consume: The mixture can be consumed as is, or strained for a clearer “tea” (though some fiber is lost). Many people blend the preparation into a smoothie with other ingredients like fruit, nuts, or protein powder to improve taste and texture.
Early evidence suggests that this tea was most helpful for addressing non-motor symptoms including fatigue, sleep quality, and lack of motivation. Urinary incontinence and nocturnal urinary frequency showed significant improvement as well.
These symptoms are closely linked to energy production. This suggests that the primary effect of sulforaphane is to enhance energy production in neurons by reducing damage to mitochondria. Oxidative stress is likely to be the predominant mechanism in the development of the process that gives rise to these non-motor symptoms.
Research on Sulforaphane as a Treatment for Neurological Conditions
Nutrients. 2025 Apr 15;17(8):1353. Sulforaphane and Brain Health: From Pathways of Action to Effects on Specific Disorders
Abstract
The brain accounts for about 2% of the body’s weight, but it consumes about 20% of the body’s energy at rest, primarily derived from ATP produced in mitochondria. The brain thus has a high mitochondrial density in its neurons because of its extensive energy demands for maintaining ion gradients, neurotransmission, and synaptic activity. The brain is also extremely susceptible to damage and dysregulation caused by inflammation (neuroinflammation) and oxidative stress.
Many systemic challenges to the brain can be mitigated by the phytochemical sulforaphane (SF), which is particularly important in supporting mitochondrial function. SF or its biogenic precursor glucoraphanin, from broccoli seeds or sprouts, can confer neuroprotective and cognitive benefits via diverse physiological and biochemical mechanisms. SF is able to cross the blood-brain barrier as well as to protect it, and it mitigates the consequences of destructive neuroinflammation.
It also protects against the neurotoxic effects of environmental pollutants, combats the tissue and cell damage wrought by advanced glycation end products (detoxication), and supports healthy glucose metabolism. These effects are applicable to individuals of all ages, from the developing brains in periconception and infancy, to cognitively, developmentally, and traumatically challenged brains, to those in later life as well as those who are suffering with multiple chronic conditions including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
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Biochem Pharmacol. 2025 Mar:233:116797. Sulforaphane: An emerging star in neuroprotection and neurological disease prevention
Abstract
Neurological diseases, including both acute injuries and chronic neurodegenerative disorders, represent major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD), which require long-term management, present significant challenges in the search for neuroprotective agents with reduced adverse effects and enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
Sulforaphane (SFN), a bioactive compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, has garnered considerable attention for its potent neuroprotective properties and overall health benefits. Marketed primarily as a dietary supplement, SFN has shown a variety of biological activities and therapeutic potential in neurological diseases.
Recent surging studies including ours have highlighted its ability to impede the progression of AD, PD, and cerebral ischemia by fostering neurogenesis and inhibiting apoptosis, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. This review aims to summarize the latest research on SFN, exploring its advanced therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms in various neurological diseases, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers focused on neurological pathogenesis and drug development in neuroprotection.
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Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Nov 16;21(22):8637. Efficacy of Sulforaphane in Neurodegenerative Disease
Abstract
Sulforaphane (SFN) is a phytocompound belonging to the isothiocyanate family. Although it was also found in seeds and mature plants, SFN is mainly present in sprouts of many cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. SFN is produced by the conversion of glucoraphanin through the enzyme myrosinase, which leads to the formation of this isothiocyanate.
SFN is especially characterized by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, and for this reason, it aroused the interest of researchers.
The aim of this review is to summarize the experimental studies present on Pubmed that report the efficacy of SFN in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Therefore, thanks to its beneficial effects, SFN could be useful as a supplement to counteracting neurodegenerative diseases.
Studies soundly conclude that hydrogen therapy has a bounty of benefits for persons confronting neurological challenges. Delivery of hydrogen by breathing it turns out to be a more effective delivery system than drinking water infused with hydrogen. Units are also less expensive.
Benefits of Hydrogen Therapy
The benefits of infusing your lungs with hydrogen therapy are extensive.
Enhanced energy
Reduced inflammation
Improved circulation
Better brain function
Faster healing
Reduction in anxiety
Admittedly this is a long list of benefits. What does hydrogen therapy do for you? It makes your mitochondria more efficient. This in turn increases the production of ATP, the energy “food” for the body.
A companion benefit is restoration of healthy bacteria in the gut. Healthy gut improves digestion and reduces constipation.
In short, daily infusions of hydrogen offer a variety of benefits that can lead to a reduction in neurological symptoms.
Potential Issues with Hydrogen Therapy
If you are taking blood thinners, be sure to let your doctor know you are getting hydrogen therapy. It thins the blood and means you will need to take lower doses of the blood thinning medication prescribed by your doctor.
If you have a serious and chronic infection, best to put aside hydrogen therapy until the infection is cleared. The bacteria contain mitochondria as do all cells. Hydrogen therapy could potentially inflame the infection.
About Hydrogen Therapy
Here is the big picture. A company headed by an engineer has invented a machine that delivers hydrogen that you breath, not drink with hydrogen enriched water. www.h2biohacker.com. They report that breathing hydrogen for 3 hours a day for persons with Parkinson’s symptoms can offer welcome benefits.
The cost of their units are over 2,000 USD. I recommend you request a free consultation with Ben Tammetta, the CEO, to discuss this option further. Ask if he will grant you a discount. A 10% discount code that may still work is drtalks.
Abstracts on Hydrogen Therapy for Parkinsons
Biomater Sci. 2025 Feb 11;13(4):896-912. Application trends of hydrogen-generating nanomaterials for the treatment of ROS-related diseases
Abstract
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play essential roles in both physiological and pathological processes. Under physiological conditions, appropriate amounts of ROS play an important role in signaling and regulation in cells. However, too much ROS can lead to many health problems, including inflammation, cancer, delayed wound healing, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease), and autoimmune diseases, and oxidative stress from excess ROS is also one of the most critical factors in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Hydrogen gas effectively removes ROS from the body due to its good antioxidant properties, and hydrogen therapy has become a promising gas therapy strategy due to its inherent safety and stability. The combination of nanomaterials can achieve targeted delivery and effective accumulation of hydrogen, and has some ameliorating effects on diseases.
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Mol Neurobiol. 2023 Apr;60(4):1749-1765. Molecular Hydrogen: an Emerging Therapeutic Medical Gas for Brain Disorders
Abstract
Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are the main physiopathological changes involved in the initiation and progression of various neurodegenerative disorders or brain injuries. Since the landmark finding reported in 2007 found that hydrogen reduced the levels of peroxynitrite anions and hydroxyl free radicals in ischemic stroke, molecular hydrogen’s antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects have aroused widespread interest.
Due to its excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, hydrogen therapy via different routes of administration exhibits great therapeutic potential for a wide range of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
This paper reviews the routes for hydrogen administration, the effects of hydrogen on the previously mentioned brain disorders, and the primary mechanism underlying hydrogen’s neuroprotection.
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Mol Neurobiol. 2023 Apr;60(4):1749-1765. Molecular Hydrogen: an Emerging Therapeutic Medical Gas for Brain Disorders
Abstract
Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are the main physiopathological changes involved in the initiation and progression of various neurodegenerative disorders or brain injuries. Since the landmark finding reported in 2007 found that hydrogen reduced the levels of peroxynitrite anions and hydroxyl free radicals in ischemic stroke, molecular hydrogen’s antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects have aroused widespread interest.
Due to its excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, hydrogen therapy via different routes of administration exhibits great therapeutic potential for a wide range of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
This paper reviews the routes for hydrogen administration, the effects of hydrogen on the previously mentioned brain disorders, and the primary mechanism underlying hydrogen’s neuroprotection.
Symptoms of Parkinsons disease are troubling for everyone. The question I am asked more frequently is whether there ever will be a holy grail for Parkinsons Disease. Will a treatment ever be found that fixes everything?
Most people do not like my answer to this question. It would be so wonderful if a treatment could be found that would in fact fix everything. You have likely encountered websites and health care providers that promise to fix all of your problems.
The reason I know the answer to my question is no – there will never be a holy grail – is based on two reasons. I do not even like my answer, but here are the two reasons why.
First, there are a multitude of factors that cause the symptoms. Once a cause is identified (and there are usually many) it is then possible to identify treatment and therapies that can address it. But there will never be a treatment that fixes all of the causes. There are so many.
Say one of the primary causes for a person is toxins. There are many effective detox therapies that can address this particular cause. Detox protocols are not designed to address the challenge of persistent anxiety attacks or depression or trauma.
Second, I conduct a survey every holiday season which asks members of my audience whether they have been feeling better, the same or worse since the previous holiday season (a year ago). Results of my surveys over the years have been consistent. A third of respondents or more report feeling better.
I then ask respondents what therapies, treatments or steps have been helpful to them in feeling better. Does anyone report they found the holy grail that reversed all of their symptoms? No one reports this answer.
Persons who report feeling better report on average 6 different therapies or way that have embraced that are making the difference. These include a wide range of over 120 different natural options that have been proven to help people recover. It is the combination of methods that works the magic.
Summary
If you are frantic to find a holy grail for Parkinsons today, might I suggest you explore the potential causes of your symptoms first? That answer will guide your search for options that will make a difference to your recovery. Once the first cause is resolved, you are then invited to address a second or third cause.
The goal of course is the step back and realize you are getting better, little by little, day by day. The Road to Recovery is a process full of stops and starts. It is a journey that for whatever reason you have been invited to engage.
Has one of the treasured pleasures of life been lost. No longer able to smell a rose? Guess what? Olfactory training has been proven to reactivate the ability to smell.
What is Olfactory Training?
Olfactory training involved smelling distinct aromas such as rose, clove and eucalyptus several times a day for 10- 15 seconds per scent. It is recommended to take breaks between smelling the strong scents. As demonstrated in the review study below, olfactory training stimulates nerves in the nose to improve the brain’s ability to interpret and differentiate the varies aromas included in the training.
J Clin Med. 2025 Sep 18;14(18):6578. Olfactory Training for Post-COVID-19 Olfactory Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Combination Therapies
Abstract
Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of olfactory training (OT) using standardized protocols in patients with post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction. The objective was to assess whether OT, compared to no treatment, placebo, or alternative therapies, improved olfactory function as measured using validated smell tests, including UPSIT, Sniffin’ Sticks (TDI score), CCCRC, and B-SIT.
Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Ovid Medline was conducted through February 2025 in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted on study characteristics (author, year, country, design, sample size), population details (age, sex, post-COVID-19 cause), intervention type (training method, frequency, duration), comparators, outcome measures (baseline and post-intervention olfactory scores), follow-up duration, and reported adverse effects. Meta-analyses were performed using RevMan and Open Meta-Analyst.
Results: OT significantly improved the olfactory scores compared to those of the controls. The greatest improvement was observed when OT was combined with PEA-luteolin (MD = 4.62, 95% CI: 2.17-7.06, p = 0.0002), followed by EDTA (MD = 2.33, 95% CI: 0.58-4.08, p = 0.009). Corticosteroids showed a borderline benefit (MD = 1.34, 95% CI: 0.01-2.67, p = 0.05), while alpha-lipoic acid had no significant effect. Combination therapies were associated with higher recovery rates (RR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.13-2.42, p = 0.01).
Conclusions: Olfactory training is an effective treatment for post-COVID-19 smell dysfunction.
Recent therapies make it possible to say goodbye to dementia.
Therapies to Sharpen Memory and Reverse Dementia
The number of new and innovative therapies that improve memory and cognition has skyrocketed over recent years. Many of them you have likely never even heard about. Recent research revelations are transforming how memory challenges can be successfully treated.
I warmly invite you to enroll in my new online course – Say Goodbye to Dementia. Cutting edge therapies are covered that nurture memory and support clear thinking. All recommendations are grounded in evidence based research.
The course includes a consultation with Robert Rodgers PhD, founder of Parkinsons Recovery. Family members are encouraged to participate in the consultations.
One predictor that an individual will develop symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinsons is the loss of the ability to smell. Many people with Parkinsons believe that remedies for loss of smell do not exist. The belief is that once smell is lost it is a done deal.
I suggest the body can always recover problematic symptoms by identifying and addressing the root cause or causes. One deficiency documented to be deficient in persons with Parkinsons symptoms is zinc which – you probably guessed it – is related to a loss of smell and an increased risk of dementia.
Zinc deficiencies can also cause a compromised immune system, hair loss and even a loss of appetite. Adequate levels of zinc protect against oxidative stress and the aggregation of the protein alpha-synuclein.
Most importantly, zinc helps regulate blood sugar levels which have been found problematic in persons with Parkinsons. It reduces the impact of insulin resistance and helps improve regulation of sugar levels.
A word of caution. While too little zinc causes a variety of symptoms an excess could potentially be harmful, especially is applied through a nasal applicator. As with all supplemental regimens, balance is the key to recovery.
Two Other Remedies for Loss of Smell
Studies show a significant B12 and vitamin D deficiencies in persons with Parkinsons symptoms. Both are also implicated with an impaired ability to smell.
Summary
Eager to smell better? Talk with your doctor about treating deficiencies of zinc, B12 and Vitamin D by taking supplements or eating foods that contain them,
I predict you will be pleased with the outcome. After all, smell is one of the magical wonders of life.
Berberine is a natural compound found in the roots, stems, and the bark of various plants such as European barberry, goldenseal, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. It also facilitates the production in the body of the AMPK enzyme found to be deficient in individuals confronting neurological challenges.
Available as an over the counter supplement in companies such as Life Extension for a modest cost.
Recent studies report a strong connection between insulin resistance and Parkinson’s symptoms. Berberine supports healthy blood sugar metabolism which is another reason why researchers are suggesting its beneficial effects for Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
Below are listed abstracts of recent studies that recommend Berberine as a treatment for neurological conditions.
Neurotox Res. 2022 Aug;40(4):1096-1102. Can Berberine Serve as a New Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease?
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neurodegeneration and deposition of alpha-synuclein. Mechanisms associated with PD etiology include oxidative stress, apoptosis, autophagy, and abnormalities in neurotransmission, to name a few. Drugs used to treat PD have shown significant limitations in their efficacy.
Recent focus has been placed on the potential of active plant ingredients as alternative, complementary, and efficient treatments. Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid that has shown promise as a pharmacological treatment in PD, given its ability to modulate several molecular pathway associated with the disease. Here, we review contemporary knowledge supporting the need to further characterize berberine as a potential treatment for PD.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2025 Sep;63(9):432-438. Anti-neurodegenerative treatment in Alzheimer’s disease: Multifaceted mechanisms of action of berberine
Abstract
Background: Berberine, a traditional Chinese medicine, has demonstrated significant therapeutic influences in treating diabetes, obesity, and diarrhea, among other conditions. It has exhibited potential therapeutic benefits for various neurodegenerative diseases, namely, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD), and Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Aims: This study aims to elucidate the mechanism behind berberine pharmacological action in treating AD.
Materials and methods: We search the articles published in PubMed and CNKI and summarize the mechanism of berberine in AD.
Results: In recent years, as research into the pharmacology of berberine has deepened, researchers have discovered its strong neuroprotective properties. The ability of berberine to enhance cognitive function is thought to result from inhibiting the spread of AD-related proteins, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, increasing choline levels, and regulating autophagy.
Conclusion: This review explores the latest research on berberine in AD, suggesting that berberine and its analogs may offer a promising new approach to treating the condition.
Front Pharmacol. 2022 May 20:13:845591. Berberine: A Promising Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Abstract
Berberine, as a natural alkaloid compound, is characterized by a diversity of pharmacological effects. In recent years, many researches focused on the role of berberine in central nervous system diseases. Among them, the effect of berberine on neurodegenerative diseases has received widespread attention, for example Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and so on.
Recent evidence suggests that berberine inhibits the production of neuroinflammation, oxidative, and endoplasmic reticulum stress. These effects can further reduce neuron damage and apoptosis.
Chem Biodivers. 2025 Aug;22(8):e202500170. Unraveling Berberine’s Molecular Mechanisms in Neuroprotection Against Neurodegeneration
Abstract
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) exhibit significant global public health challenges due to the lack of effective treatments. Berberine (BBR), a natural alkaloid compound in various plants, has been recognized for its potential neuroprotective properties.
This review explores the current understanding of BBR’s mechanisms of action and its therapeutic potential in preventing and treating NDs such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease.
BBR’s neuroprotective properties are attributed to its multifaceted actions, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and neurotrophic effects. In addition, BBR can influence many signaling pathways involved in neurodegeneration, including AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor pathways. Furthermore, BBR targets vital signaling pathways, including AMPK, PI3K/Akt, and MAPK, which are essential for developing NDs.
In addition, BBR’s efficacy in reducing neurodegenerative pathology and improving cognitive function has been demonstrated through preclinical studies using cellular and animal models. Clinical trials demonstrating BBR’s therapeutic potential in NDs have yielded promising results.
Inflammopharmacology. 2025 Apr;33(4):2129-2150. Neuroprotective efficacy of berberine and caffeine against rotenone-induced neuroinflammatory and oxidative disturbances associated with Parkinson’s disease via inhibiting ?-synuclein aggregation and boosting dopamine release
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by motor impairment, glial-mediated inflammation, redox imbalance, and synuclein aggregation. Conventional therapies relieve early PD symptoms, but they do not repair dopaminergic neurons.
Berberine (BBR) and caffeine (CAF), both natural alkaloids, exhibited neuroprotective effects in many neurodegenerative disorders. Consequently, we hypothesized that the combination of BBR and CAF therapies would offer protection against PD-related impairments in the rotenone (ROT)-induced rat model when compared to the commercial drug, metformin (MTF).
Results showed that the combined administration of BBR (25 mg/kg/day) and CAF (2.5 mg/kg/day) for four weeks prevented motor deficits, weight reduction, dopamine (DA) depletion, and monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity in ROT-induced rats in comparison with monotherapy of BBR and CAF along with MTF. This combination produced a notable neuroprotective effect by reducing tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-? and interleukin-16 (IL-6) in midbrain of rats. BBR and CAF combinations markedly normalized tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) levels and decreased total ?-syn and ?-syn-pser129 aggregation and increased protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) levels.
Histological analysis indicated that damaged neurons exhibited significant amelioration with the co-administration of BBR and CAF. The molecular docking results indicated that both BBR and CAF had notable binding affinity for the protein pocket surrounding the ?-syn, PP2A, and TH in comparison to MTF. They are predicted to serve as effective inhibitors of enzyme-mediated phosphorylation of ?-syn-pser129.
Conclusively, combined BBR and CAF administration presents a novel strategy for neuroprotection by blocking the initial events in PD incidence, demonstrating considerable anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory benefits relative to MTF.
Now here is something interesting to do, especially if you ever wondered what your voice says about you. It is called Nano voice and is available on the Sound Health Portal for free. Here is the link to get a free analysis of your voice.
Once you land on the Nano Voice page above, click Start. Then, talk in a normal voice without pauses for 90 seconds. An analysis of the frequencies emitted by your voice will be instantly provided.
Once you generate your first overview report, you can restart Nano voice and talk a second time for 90 seconds to generate a follow-up report. I talked for 90 seconds three times back to back. The three reports of my personality were all very similar. I must report they also described me to a tea.
Why bother?
It is free
It takes only 5 minutes
The instant report that is generated is fascinating
This short activity will convince you to take analysis of voice profiles seriously. Healing through sound (and light) is the medicine of the future
You likely know nothing about AMPK signaling deficiencies or their connection to the following Parkinsons symptoms:
Muscle Cramps (hands, feet, trunk)
Muscle loss
Memory loss
Waking up at 2 am and unable to get back to sleep
Restless legs
Adrenal Exhaustion
Thinning hair
Low energy
Sharry Edwards fromSound Health Options has recently discovered significant AMPK deficiencies for persons who experience symptoms of Parkinsons. This is truly a ground breaking discovery that has profound implications for persons confronting neurological symptoms.
What is AMPK?
The AMPK enzyme is naturally made by the body in the brain, liver, pancreas and other organs. It does not exist as a supplement. You can not buy AMPK like you can buy a vitamin (like vitamin C). You can purchase a product containing herbs that facilitate the production of AMPK by the body.
The AMPK enzyme is the master regular of glucose metabolism and is now recognized as an enzyme that reverses aging.
There is a compelling body of recent research on Parkinsons that connects pre-diabetic conditions to its symptoms. People with Parkinsons are found to have insulin resistance. The AMPK stabilizes sugar levels and thus promises to be a valuable, but little known therapeutic remedy to offer relief from troublesome symptoms.
Four Options to Reverse AMPK Signaling Deficiencies
Stop drinking diet sodas or ingesting any product that contains aspartame which impairs the natural production of AMPK by the body.
Begin taking an AMPK supplement available on Life Extension which contains ingredients that support and facilitate the natural production of AMPK in the body.
Begin taking the supplement Berberine which also supports the production of AMPK by the body and helps to stabilize sugar levels.
Contact Sound Health Options (www.soundhealthoptions.com) to participate in their ongoing study to infuse the AMPK enzyme with the sound of its equivalent frequency otherwise known as Frequency Medicine.
However you or your family member decides to proceed, please let me know of your experience. This is one of those ground breaking discoveries that will become common knowledge ten years from now. You heard about it from Parkinsons Recovery today.
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Robert Rodgers PhD Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Twenty years of research and interviews with persons diagnosed with Parkinsons have unearthed a rich set of natural therapies to reverse symptoms.
This 2025 book includes the therapies and methods that have enabled others with Parkinsons to celebrate a successful journey down the road to recovery.