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CoQ10 and Parkinsons

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

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

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

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

What brand of CoQ10 has high penetration?

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

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

Why Bioavailability of CoQ10 Matters

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

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

CoQ10

The price is also reasonable. You can order the Pharmanord CoQ10 directly on their website. Their professional staff generously set up a 20% discount for members of my audience. You can claim this discount only if you ship to a USA destination. Enter the coupon code “PRQ10WEB“ to claim a 20% discount (not case sensitive).

https://www.pharmanord.com

Check out the research for yourself.

 

Pneumonia

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

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

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

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

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

Vielight RX-Plus Study

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

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

Recruitment

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

Results summary

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

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

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

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

Groundbreaking Therapies for Parkinsons

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

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

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

Visit the registration link below for more information about this exciting new course:

Groundbreaking Discoveries

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877-526-4646

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Parkinsons Breakthrough

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

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

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

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

About Photobiomodulation

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

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

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

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

Photobiomodulation Parkinsons Breakthrough Research

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

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

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

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

Researchers drew the following conclusions:

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

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

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

Dramatic Explosion in Photobiomodulation Research 

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

Vielight Devices Discount and Warranty

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

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

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

www.vielight.com

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

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

What Does It Take to Reverse Symptoms of Parkinsons?

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

Is it possible for symptoms of Parkinsons to resolve quickly?

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

Is there a recovery program that works for everyone?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Daily Support for Recovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Robert Rodgers PhD

    robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

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

    How to Tame Tremors

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

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

    Why Did I Develop The New Tame Tremors Course?

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

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

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

    My new online course covers natural therapies that have been successful to tame their tremors. It organizes, explains and updates the most successful strategies, therapies and treatments that have been reported by persons who themselves experience tremors. Some of the methods have just emerged over the past decade. Some have been practiced for centuries.  I want everyone to know about both ancient and new discoveries.

    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

    Energy Medicine

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

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

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

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

    Questions I asked Brendan

    Personal Journey & Background

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

    Vital Energy Medicine – How It Works

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

    Healing Chronic Illness & Parkinson’s

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

    Hope, Healing & Transformation

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

    Energy Medicine Next Steps for Listeners

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

    Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

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

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

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

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

    For further information and to find a practitioner visit TRE®

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

    Seven Secrets to Healing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Print Book

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

    Seven Secrets to Healing

    The Desktop Download

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Founder 2004
    Parkinsons Recovery

    Causes of Parkinson’s and Their Treatments

    Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

    Just released for the price of one mocha cafe a month … everything you need to know to manifest a successful recovery from Parkinsons in 2025


    * A new audiobook clip posted every day
    * Comprehensive review of causes
    * Coverage of therapies to treat specific causes
    * Overview of how successful recoveries are manifested
    * Proven formulas for success
    * Daily support that transform negative thoughts into positive ones
    * Cutting edge therapies that are transforming recovery in 2025
    * Monthly tuition is only $10 during these challenging economic times.
    * Cancel anytime.

    • Daily recordings report what founder of Parkinsons Recovery Robert Rodgers PhD has discovered over two decades of research exclusively focused on Parkinson’s. Visit the link below to learn more and register.

      Recovery from Parkinson’s Disease

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

    Get the Help You Need to Celebrate a Successful Journey Down the Road to Recovery

    I would be honored to help you formulate a program of recovery this spring that launches you on a successful journey down the road to recovery…

    Twice a year I discount private consultations with me for $125. Throughout the year they are $250. This spring I have 10 discount consultation openings available. Once filled the opportunity closes.

    Visit the page below for more information and to register:

    Private Consultations with Robert Rodgers PhD 

    Best of all, consultations include free enrollment in my online Jump Start to Recovery course. Regular course tuition is $148.

    Causes of Parkinsons Disease

    What are causes of Parkinsons disease winds up being the question many people believe has already been answered. Simple. It is all about a deficiency of dopamine.

    Really I say? Is the body really that simple? Are we like a car? When our car stops running we need only fill it up with more gas and bingo – it runs again?

    The body transmits thousands of  instructions every second to keep us alive. It truly is a miracle. When symptoms emerge, there is no simple fix. If we were like a car, we could simply fill ourselves up with gas.

    Compounding Pharmacist Randy Mentzer explains the cascading array of factors that contribute to the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

    Sharry Edwards has a big picture view to describe the many causes of Parkinsons.

    By way of further explanation, studies show that one answer to the question “how Parkinsons disease is caused” is exposure to certain pesticides. Many people know this and get tested for the presence of these toxins in their body. Often, the tests are positive.

    Great. So now the person knows the cause is pesticides. Of course, a regimen is then initiated to detox the pesticides. But wait a minute here.

    Why are pesticides stored and stuck in the body which is eloquently equipped to get rid of any and all toxins. What happened here?

    Are kidneys compromised? Maybe an origin of the  problem is not pesticides but a kidney which is not functioning a full capacity.

    Or, perhaps the liver is compromised? Maybe the origin of the problem is not pesticides but a liver problem which is not functioning at full capacity.

    Let’s assume we know the problem is the liver. Why is the liver compromised?

    Is it because of an alcoholic addiction? That will inevitably cause liver problems. If in fact this is the case, the contributing cause is not the pesticides per say or a liver that is diseased but an addiction to alcohol.

    Or, is it because of the side effects of multiple medications that are taken?  It is well documented that certain medications cause liver damage.

    Or, is it because of a Hepatitis C infection? A hepatitis infection can cause liver disease. My uncle Gordon was treated for Parkinson’s disease for 15 years before he died in 2009. An autopsy revealed he did not have Parkinson’s. He had Hepatitis C.

    The point of course is that when a decision is make that the cause is pesticides of Hepatitis C, treatments will focus on detoxing pesticides or treating the Hepatitis C infection. 

    Causes of Parkinson’s and Their Treatments

    But wait here. Can the liver tolerate the chelation of the pesticide toxin or antibiotic treatment of Hepatitis C?

    • Not if the side effects of medications caused liver disease.
    • Not if an alcoholic refuses to stop drinking alcohol.

    I have talked with dozens of persons with Parkinson’s symptoms who have pursued methods to detox toxins with limited success. Why are they unable to succeed with getting the toxins out of their body?

    One or more of their elimination  organs (kidneys, liver, colon, skin) are compromised.  These organs have to be brought back to full functionality before any detox regime can succeed.

    The above possibilities illustrate what I have presented in the video and what Randy Menzter discussed in the clip of my interview with him.

    When symptoms emerge, most people conclude that their body is broken. The body’s natural state is one of harmony, balance and wellness. We simply need to support its ability to succeed at helping us heal from the inside out.

    Causes of Parkinson’s and Their Treatments

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

    Feldenkrais for Parkinsons

    Feldenkais Practitioner Cynthia Allen discusses the guiding principles of Feldenkrais for Parkinsons as she guides us through several fascinating movement experiences.

    Feldenkrais for Parkinsons

    Movement often becomes more difficult as we age. When we add Parkinson’s Disease to that mix, we can feel trapped. Let’s examine how we can reclaim functional and pleasure in movement using the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. Learn how working with curiosity and movement experiments awakens your brain to possibilities that were unavailable just a few moments ago. You will get a chance to do small movement experiments within this session from a seated position. Experience what Feldenkrais for Parkinsons is all about. Come ready to be surprised!

    Website: FutureLifeNow.com

    Cynthia Allen has been working in wellness practices, healthcare management, and organizational consulting for over 35 years. In 2001, she became a Certified Feldenkrais® practitioner and, more recently, a Senior Trainer in Movement Intelligence. She is the co-creator of the Integral Human Gait theory and the creator of Your Learning Body, an online Feldenkrais community

    She has found Feldenkrais Method and Bones for Life to be a vital part of finding personal health despite life challenges. In her private practice, she has had the privilege of working with many people with Parkinson’s Disease, helping them to move through daily life with increased ease.

    Cynthia has written about the Feldenkrais Method, pain, and trauma for the Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal as well as the online Chronic Pain Partners. She has conducted and published a research paper: Alternative Movement Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation in the Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics.

    She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, business partner and NLP guru, Larry Wells and their new puppy Darby. Today her practice is held online allowing her to serve more people than she ever realized was possible.

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Founder 2004
    Parkinsons Recovery

    Light Therapy for Parkinson’s

    Research Reports Light Therapy Reverses Dementia

    Light therapy has floated to the top of the list as a promising treatment for Parkinson’s after reviewing results of my 2022 Parkinsons Recovery holiday survey. A surprising number of respondents to the survey reported that low level laser light therapy (or photobiomodulation) helped them celebrate relief from their symptoms.

    Light therapy is not new. It has been researched under a variety of terms for over 40 years: low level laser therapy or LLLT, laser biostimulation and most recently photobiomodulation. This noninvasive therapy has been used in clinical practices to treat healing-resistant wounds, ulcers, pain and nervous system injuries. More recently it is a therapy that has attracted the attention of researchers as a therapy for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

    The interview clip below is with Dr. Lew Lim, the CEO of Vielight that has developed several photobiomodulation devices.

    A July 2018 a University of California San Francisco study conducted by Linda Chao PhD offered compelling support for its application to treat dementia. Eight adults diagnosed with dementia participated in the study. Four subjects received 12 weeks of self-administered photobiomodulation treatments in their homes. Four were assigned to a control group. Treatments were administered using a commercially available device (Vielight Neuro Gamma). Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, 6-weeks, and 12-weeks.

    Findings revealed significant improvement in cognition and functional connectivity. Dr. Chao concluded that photobiomodulation therapy is a safe, non-pharmacological therapy that can be used to treat patients in their homes.

    Results of this study are indeed impressive. Large samples are typically required for a study to show significance. Despite its small size, this study showed significant results.

    Below Dr. Lim why photobiomodulation is an effective treatment for dementia.

    Light Therapy Research

    Individuals who responded to the 2022 Parkinsons Recovery survey reported that photobiomodulation (or low level laser therapy) was one of the top five therapies found to be most beneficial. This finding is backed up by a series of research research studies that focus on the beneficial effects of photobiomodulation for individuals diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Visit the link below for a listing of these study abstracts:

    Since diffuse light does not easily pass through the skull, Dr. Lim’s had the brilliant idea to pass the light through a device clipped to the nose. Now, in my book of creativity, that is inventiveness at its best!

    Click the image below to hear the interview and learn more about Dr. Lim’s new photobiomodulation device called the Vielight Gamma.

    Vielight photobiomodulation therapy

    It would seem at this early stage that you cannot go wrong to be open to allow light to shine brightly on the surface of your body and of course your retina!

    What has been the experience of persons with Parkinsons symptoms who have been using the Vielight Gamma Device?

    Thus far, several hundred persons who listened to my interview on the Vielight device purchased the neuro gamma device using the 10% discount coupon code (healing4me) Dr. Lim provided to listeners of my Parkinsons Recovery Radio Show interview. Those who acquired the device were invited to return the device to the company for a 80% refund after using it for six months if it did not offer relief from their symptoms.

    More information is available here: https://www.vielight.com

    The company reports to me that 10% of the Neuro Gamma units have been returned. One estimate of effectiveness is that approximately 90% of users are satisfied it helps address some symptoms. The odds are certainly in your favor that the device will be beneficial. Know also that it does not help everyone.

    I have also heard from a member of my audience who is connected with a wide community of persons with Parkinsons symptoms. He reports that virtually all users experienced welcome relief from some symptoms. For some, the most pronounced results were seen in the initial 4 months or so, after which the improvements tended to level off.

    Anecdotal Reports about the Vielight Photobiomodulation Neuro Device as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Symptoms

    Informal feedback from users who are members of my audience is captured below:

    1. One common report from users is that the therapy does not show quick results. You apparently have to apply the therapy over a period of several weeks to a month or longer to celebrate a positive shift in symptoms.
    2. I have heard several specific reports on tremors that were calmed.
    3. It is unclear at this point to what degree the therapy will address balance issues, but I have heard it seems to offer help with gait issues.
    4. Evidence does suggest that this therapy can potentially help with dementia.
    5. One user reported a definite return of smell, but the jury was out on the effect on tremors and other symptoms.
    6. The wife of one 85 year old man with advanced Parkinson’s symptoms reported that after 6 weeks of using the Vielight Neuro device there were no major improvements but several minor ones of some consequence: Her husband reports being more alert, sleeping better, his cough is less, he has been inspired lately to use his automatic peddler and his hallucinations have dwindled. She reports it has been an answer for a better quality of life for both of them and promises to keep me updated.

    Of course, it is difficult for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s to attribute an improvement in symptoms directly to the Vielight photobiomodulation therapy when they are taking advantage of other therapies at the same time. Reports above are a general summary of the informal feedback I have received in emails and phone conversations. One person told me it did not offer them the relief they had expected and returned the unit.

    Like virtually all natural therapies I have documented over the past several decades, the Vielight Neuro Gamma device will not help everyone. Odds do appear to be in your favor if you decide to try it out.

    Dr. Lim has has also invented a device called the X-Plus which delivers light directly to the mid brain. This device is designed to send light to the midbrain which is the location of issues associated with Parkinson’s symptoms.

    For more information, visit the Vielight website. If you decide to try out the Neuro Gamma device, be sure to tell them you are a member of the Parkinsons Recovery audience and they will apply a 10% discount (coupon code healing4me) when you order. https://www.vielight.com

    Robert Rodgers PhD
    Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
    https://www.parkinsonsdisease.me
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    Supplement Vitamins B2 and B7 for Parkinson’s

    An abstract of a 2024 study below finds a link between gut microbes in Parkinson’s patients with decreased levels of two B vitamins: riboflavin ( vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7). Researchers recommend patients supplement Vitamins B2 and B7 for Parkinson’s.

    Research shows there is a strong link between the health of our gut and Parkinson’s symptoms.

    Researchers have long recommended patients discuss with their doctor the supplementation of B1, B5 and B12 vitamins, largely because medications cause their gradual depletion. This recent study adds to the list of two additional B vitamins: B2 and B7.

    Supplementation is possible from eating certain foods as well as taking supplements. Many foods contain B2 (spinach is one) and B7 (such as eggs and salmon)

    A deficiency B vitamins has been correlated with a decrease in short-chain fatty acids. These are the molecules that create a healthy mucus layer in the intestines. This leads to a thinning of the mucus layer in the intestines which in turn increases intestinal permeability.

    A compromised intestinal layer exposes the nervous system to be assaulted by toxins such as cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides. This is why toxins are one of the primary causes of Parkinson’s symptoms and why detox protocols are fundamental to a successful recovery.

    Below is an Abstract of the Recent Study

    NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2024 May 21;10(1):106. Meta-analysis of shotgun sequencing of gut microbiota in Parkinson’s disease

    Abstract

    We aimed to identify gut microbial features in Parkinson’s disease (PD) across countries by meta-analyzing our fecal shotgun sequencing dataset of 94 PD patients and 73 controls in Japan with five previously reported datasets from USA, Germany, China1, China2, and Taiwan. GC-MS and LC-MS/MS assays were established to quantify fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and fecal polyamines, respectively. ?-Diversity was increased in PD across six datasets.

    Taxonomic analysis showed that species Akkermansia muciniphila was increased in PD, while species Roseburia intestinalis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii were decreased in PD. Pathway analysis showed that genes in the biosyntheses of riboflavin and biotin were markedly decreased in PD after adjusting for confounding factors. Five out of six categories in carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) were decreased in PD. Metabolomic analysis of our fecal samples revealed that fecal SCFAs and polyamines were significantly decreased in PD. Genes in the riboflavin and biotin biosyntheses were positively correlated with the fecal concentrations of SCFAs and polyamines.

    Bacteria that accounted for the decreased riboflavin biosynthesis in Japan, the USA, and Germany were different from those in China1, China2, and Taiwan. Similarly, different bacteria accounted for decreased biotin biosynthesis in the two country groups.

    Why to supplement vitamins B2 and B7 for Parkinson’s

    Decreased SCFAs and polyamines reduce the intestinal mucus layer, which subsequently facilitates the formation of abnormal synuclein fibrils in the intestinal neural plexus in Parkinson’s patients. This causes and neuro-inflammation in and compromises the ability of the body to eliminate toxins.

    The Feeling that Feeds Parkinson’s Symptoms

    There is a specific feeling that makes recovery so challenging. Unless it is acknowledged and released, the symptoms will undoubtedly persist. What then is the feeling that feeds Parkinson’s symptoms day in and day out?

    The feeling that feeds Parkinson’s symptoms is unresolved anger. Are you angry because you are currently experience symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease? You certainly have every reason to be.

    Anger of course can be expressed in the most unexpected places and times. The target of anger can be anyone and anything.

    • Spouses
      Children
      Parents
      A Job
      Your Body

    Of course, anger may not be expressed openly. We often hold it in, fearing an expression of anger will alienate our friends and family. This of course is a realistic fear and why so many of us do not express our anger. We hold it in.

    If you have been taking all of the steps needed to recover but continue to experience problematic symptoms, the reason may well be unresolved anger. The first step is to acknowledge your unexpressed and unresolved anger. The second is to release it.

    The therapy I have found helpful is Core Energetics. Why not contact a practitioner and see if this therapy might help you resolve anger issues (whether expressed or not).

    Liver Detoxes

    Unresolved anger compromises the function of our liver to eliminate toxins. A majority of persons in the Parkinsons Recovery audience have issues with toxins. An ongoing detox protocol is recommended when anger issues continue to be unresolved.

    Summary

    Unresolved feelings lie at the foundation of every chronic illnesses. Often these feelings are unconscious and unacknowledged. What is the feeling that sustains Parkinson’s symptoms? It is anger.

    A successful journey down the road to recovery from Parkinson’s disease will be roadblocked until any and all anger issues are resolved. First, acknowledge to yourself anger is an issue for you. Second, take steps needed to release anger that is stuck at the cellular level in your body.

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

    How to Get Instant Relief from Parkinson’s Symptoms


    Anxiety instantly flares up symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

    What Can You Do to Shut Anxiety Down in 2025?

    Studies have documented there are simple ways to shut down anxiety in an instant. Each one will be covered during six classes I will offer that kick off April 22nd.   

    The instructor for these classes is Robert Rodgers PhD, founder of Parkinsons Recovery. Classes convene Tuesdays at 12:00 noon pacific time USA.

    Replays are of course available for all the classes.

    In addition to the live classes, extensive information and explanations for each method (and others) are available on the Shut Down Anxiety course platform available 24 hours a day. 

    Click on the link below for more information and to register for this top rated course. The 50% early bird tuition discount MANIFEST is available through April 15th.

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

    Rock Solid Walking

    Are you interested in rock solid walking? Are you sometimes anxious because of a fear you might …

    • Freeze
    • Trip
    • Stumble
    • Fall

    When these fears rear their ugly head the possibility of falling, freezing, stumbling and tripping becomes even more likely. Ugh! Many practical solutions to mobility challenges do exist. I have documented what people with Parkinson’s report helps their walking to become rock solid.

    Click on the image below to register for Rock Solid Walking
    rock solid walking

    Rock Solid Walking Online Course

    Selected for inclusion in this comprehensive online course are the most useful tips, strategies, therapies and suggestions I have documented during the past decade and a half. Many are taken from the wisdom of guests on Parkinsons Recovery Radio.

    I want everyone to know about the many proven techniques, therapies and strategies that offer the promise of reducing the troubling consequence of falling, freezing and tripping. It is high time to stop worries about having to make visits to hospital emergency rooms because of broken bones, sprains or muscle tears.

    Rock Solid WalkingThe strategies, suggestions and tips for walking have been taken from the wisdom of two primary sources: individuals with Parkinson’s symptoms and knowledgeable health care professionals. Radio show guests reveal how they have succeeded in improving their own gait, walking pace and overall stability.

    Rock Solid Walking Online CoursePhysical therapists and other health care professions who work with persons with Parkinson’s symptoms offer practical suggestions that they use with their patients.  Image is taken from https://www.chionline.org/

    Connection mind with body

    Ease of mobility is derailed when there is a disconnection between the mind and the body. This course covers how to restore this connection.

    Fundamentals of Rock Solid Walking

    The Fundamentals
    Discover tried and true strategies that make it possible for walking to be balanced, centered, stable and safe every time.

    Rock Solid Walking Feet

    Feet
    Feet need to be flexible and malleable for walking to be rock solid. Locations of rigidity in the bottom of your feet give important clues about why mobility is compromised.

    Vision affects Walking

    Vision
    Sometimes a limitation or obstruction of peripheral vision accounts for mobility challenges. Other times it is a question of where you look when walking.

    grounding affects rock solid walking

    Grounding
    A reason for falling, tripping and freezing is a lack of grounding. The human energy field that supports the physical body is top heavy. Discover ways to balance and center the energy field.

    Exercises to make walking rock solid

    Exercises
    Simple exercises are discussed that address specific problems with mobility including poor posture, rigidity, freezing and shuffling.

    Mindfulness improves gait and balance

    Mindful Walking
    Studies report that becoming mindful promotes walking that is rock solid. Become totally aware of the “now” experience rather than regretting the past or worrying about the future.

    How to Kick Start Rock Solid Walking

    How to Kick Start Mobility
    Practical Suggestions for How to Kick Start Mobility Challenges

    Music improves gait and balance

    Sound Therapy
    Research shows that listening to music that has well defined beats and rhythms facilitates a steady and reliable pace of walking.

    Light therapy improves gait and balance

    Light Therapy
    Light can have an immediate effect on effortless mobility. For some people, wearing glasses that allow a specific color to dominate vision shifts walking from being awkward to effortless.

    The online Rock Solid Walking course is accessible using any phone or computer.

    Click on the image to registerrock solid walking online course

    Spine issues affect gait and balance

    Spinal Decompression
    Problems with mobility can be caused by compression in the spine which can be corrected with a series of chiropractic adjustments.

    Break Down Movements for Rock Solid Walking

    Break Down Each Movement into its Component Parts
    Any movement can be broken down into its component parts which make up the whole. Focus on the parts – not the movement taken as a whole. .

    How to train for rock solid walking

    Solution for Tick Tock Walking
    Re-train your body to remember how to walk with evenly paced, evenly distanced strides.

    Vibration therapy improves gait and balance

    Stochastic Resonance Therapy
    A new invention from Germany adds a critical feature to vibration therapy by delivering the frequency of the vibrations randomly.

    Energy Healing centers the body to make walking rock solid

    Chakra Healing
    Watch a demonstration of a brief chakra healing using the voice to emit sounds that open up the energy flow through chakras.

    Magnesium relaxes tight muscles

    Solution for Rigidity
    Magnesium is a muscle relaxant and one of the best therapies that offer relief from rigidity and stiffness..

    Trauma is the underlying cause of gait and balance problems

    Underlying Cause of Gait Difficulties
    What really lies as the foundation of mobility challenges? Answer: Trauma locks up the muscles and freezes flexibility

    Dancing makes walking rock solid

    Dance Your Way to Success
    The Tango – among other dances – helps maintain balance and centeredness. It is also fun and energizing.

    Some walkers worsen gait and balance

    Issues with Walkers
    Are you considering using a walker to prevent falls? Select one that supports good posture rather than destroying it.

    Accessing memories can make walking rock solid

    Access Memories to Facilitate Rock Solid Walking
    When struggling with large or small movements, recall an activity of the past that involved doing a similar movement effortlessly.

    Yoga improves gait and balance

    Yoga
    Consistent practice of yoga helps make rock solid walking a reality

    Guess what vitamin improves gait and balance

    One Vitamin that Helps Maintain Balance and Prevent Falls
    You may need to take more than you realize to get the benefit expected!

    Click on the image to registerrock solid walking online course

    Robert Rodgers PhD

    Founder 2004
    Parkinsons Recovery
    https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

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