Parkinsons Recovery

Sound therapist Suzanne Jonas will give us all an update on last year's Parkinsons Recovery broadcast about music therapy research, and tell us about two new sound therapy programs: one that demonstrated significant results in a clinical study, and another where the music is the prescription. Dr. Jonas believes the latter is the first of it's kind in the world thanks to her collaboration with a celebrated relaxation composer. For more information about Suzanne Jonas, visit her website at www.MusicalMedicine.net '  

Sharry Edwards is going to be back with us again!  She has new and additional information about the reversal of Parkinson’s using biofrequencies.  Marian Lewis, a miracle of non-medicine, who used frequency modalities to reverse her Parkinson’s, will share her experiences using this emerging new technology.  Marian’s story is fascinating and nearly unbelievable until you hear about what actually happened to her.  Learn how radiation exposure plays an integral part in cell signal diseases such as Parkinson’s.

Author, rancher and founder of the Salt Lick Contest Whit Deschner from Baker City, Oregon reads exerpts from his forthcoming book and talks about the forthcoming Salt Lick Auction Septmber 24th to raise money for Parkinson's research.

Dr. Joe Hickey, MD, discusses the approach he uses in his practive to treating the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Many standard medical tests do not detect the presence of toxins embadded in the tissues and organs of the body. Environmental toxins are presumed to be the triggers for development of Parkinson’s Disease.  Examples of toxins as the cause of PD have been well documented such as Manganese toxicity, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, Carbon DiSulfide from the Rayon Industry and MPTP.  He will add to this list, environmental exposures such as aluminum, lead, and mercury.  

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Dr. Donald Rhodes. my guest today, invented VECTTOR treatments, a gentle form of electrostimulation designed to stimulate nerves to augment the production of certain essential nerve chemicals throughout the body. VECTTOR treatments are painless, noninvasive, and are showing encouraging results in diseases exacerbated by oxidative stress, such as Parkinson's Disease.  The basis of this therapy stems from acupuncture, reflexology, physiology, and cellular physiology. Dr. Rhodes is a former foot and ankle surgeon, has spent his career studying the effects of electrostimulation on the body. He has successfully treated patients from all over the world in his clinic in South Texas. However, the advent of VECTTOR will soon allow this treatment to be available worldwide. To request further information,  email:  VECTTORX@gmail.com  

"Delay the Disease" is a fitness program designed by Jackie Russell and David Zid to empower people with Parkinson's Disease (PWP) by optimizing their physical function. It is the foundation for exercise classes geared specifically to counteract the movement challenges experienced by PWP and is available as a book, DVD, and newly released sequel  "Functional Fitness" DVD.  Participants boast about mobility improvement, regaining a greater degree of 'normalcy' and maintaining and improving independence. They enjoy the confidence of knowing that they are not defined by their disease anymore, they are now in control and can manage the disease proactively.  Zid and Russell agree wholeheartedly with the newest researchers who have begun to see exercise as "the new drug for Parkinson's." For more information visit http://www.delaythedisease.com

John Baumann has spent the last 35 years studying what it takes to be successful and, upon being diagnosed with Parkinsons, decided to combine his success principles with his life-changing condition resulting in his inspirational presentation entitled, You Ain't Dead Yet. John has also practiced successfully as  a trial and employment lawyer for 25 years and provides advice and representation to both employers who want to do the right thing and comply with the law as well as employees with a life-changing condition who are not treated properly. ParkinsonsAttorney.com

"I would like everyone out there with Parkinson's to know that recovery is possible. Mine came about by a dedicated Zhineng qigong  (also known as Wisdom Healing or Chi-lel) practice of daily exercise and meditation. The plan is simple, but not easy. Motivation and a positive attitude are key catalysts." Bianca  

New news from the Pedaling for Parkinson's front.   Former guests, John Carlin and Nan Little, who both have Parkinson's and have ridden their bikes across Iowa for the last two summers, are readying themselves for another great adventure.   In a few weeks they will attempt to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, with a group of Parkinson's and MS patients.  Their leader, Lori Schneider who lives with MS, has summited the highest peak on each continent.  John and Nan attribute their ability to get stronger, more fit, and even more adventuresome with PD to riding their bikes at a high cadence several times per week.  The Pedaling for Parkinson's program is so successful that starting in July it will be offered by the Mill Creek YMCA in the Seattle area, hopefully proliferating in Ys throughout the country.  Nan will talk about both the climb and the opportunity for many patients to benefit from Pedaling for Parkinson's at the Y.  

My guest Jodi Winnwalker, CEO of Earthtones Music Therapy Services in Portland, Oregon, has helped form a new music therapy group and choir in the Portland Metro area for people witt Parkinson's Disease who talk too-softly (plus their care-partners and families). The choir is called The Tremble Clefs. The goals of the project are to use researched- based-music-therapy techniques to improve vocal quality, strength, clarity, volume, projection, and breath support. In addition the program provides mental stimulation, promotes emotional well being & self esteem, provides opportunities for social connection & support in a wheelchair-accessible fun,  success-oriented, musical environment at little to no cost. As important, it provides an opportunity for the family members of people with PD to proactively participate while educating the public about what people with Parkinson's Disease CAN DO. Join us to learn more about the power of music to change the lives of patients and their families

Recovering Parkinsonian Holly Hughes shares her whole body approach to naturally reversing the disease, including holistic treatment of systemic candida growth. Like many who are diagnosed with early onset PD, traditional doctors dismiss many known related issues that when addressed and alleviated provide relief of PD symptoms. Holly will also share her results from detoxing the body of heavy metals, utilizing vibroacoustic therapy and teaching a metaboliQ lifestyle.

Our bodies and our lives are ordered by rhythms great and small, so rhythm feels great and does us good.   Parkinson's Disease is one of the best examples to depict how rhythmic response can either throw off or balance the body’s physical activity needs and facilitate the integrity of machinery for maintaining a cell's energy level.   As many are aware (PD) is a form of accelerated aging. Shaking, tremors, the imbalance of neurotransmitters, and many other conditions of PD lead to declining efficiency and function in the body.       Randy Eady, located in Delray Beach, Florida, where he is known as the "Foot Whisperer" for his promotion of whole body health and balance through treatment of the feet will talk about a program designed to help both medicalized and "non-med" PDers deal with the condition's symptoms.  www.koshareyrhythms.com    

Diagnosed in September, 2009 at age 80, John Schappi blogs about Parkinson's Disease and aging at:  http://parkinsonsand5htp.blogspot.com. A Washington, DC resident, he pursues many interests, including gardening, bridge, travel, biking, and internet research. His blog “Aging and Parkinson’s and Me” is designed to be a place for seniors dealing with Parkinson’s and other afflictions to share their experience, strength and hope.  

Scott Ercoliani is the President of Real To Reel Media and the creator of igetrealtv™ DVDs - powerful movies for your mind that can open your heart to natural states of gratitude, health, abundance, freedom, and love. When asked about his Vision, Scott talks about, "People Present to Love and the Miracle of Life".

Celebrated author Darlene Cohen, author of Turning Suffering Inside Out and Nancy Welch, author of Medicine and Meditation  discuss meditation as a means of finding relief from pain and suffering. Meditation is natural, safe and nonintrusive. This show, originally aired as a teleseminar in 2009 (not a radio show), is aired today in celebration of the release of Medicine and Meditation this month and in celebration of Darlene's Cohen's incredible life. Darlene Cohen died in January of this year. Information about the second printing of meditations to release the stress of Parkinsons can be found by visiting Parkinsons Meditations.

Sharry Edwards from Sound Health has been systematically analyzing the commonalities across voice profiles that have been taken of people with Parkinsons symptoms. Some of the profiles were taken from listeners of my radio show. Others were taken from people who attended the Parkinsons Recovery Summit in March. I pronounce the following without reservation: You are going to be truly amazed at what she has discovered. You will also be very surprised about the factors she has identified that are common to Parkinson's Disease. Her research discoveries will inspire a different approach to the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's symptoms. Get ready to be excited and dazzled. This show will knock your socks off without even taking your shoes off. Sharry will be joined by Dr. Roman Chrucky, MD, who will discuss his own experience with voice profiling. I believe this is the medicine of the future. The exciting part is that it is available to us all now.    

In my book of wisdom, everyone needs support to recover from the symptoms of Parkinson's. Coaching can prove to be an invaluable resource for anyone on the road to recovery. Want to know how? This show is your golden opportunity to obtain a free coaching session with Howard Shifke who is symptom free today after experiencing virtually all of the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease several years ago. Why not get help Wednesday from one who knows what it takes to recover? It costs nothing but a free phone call. Visit Howard Shifke's website for further information about Howard's journey to full recovery.

My guest on the show today is Lidia Epp, co-author of the publication - Chronic polystemic candidiasis as a possible contributor to onset of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. She will share with us how Parkinson's disease that affected her husband changed the course of her life and eventually lead her to the in-depth study of possible causes of the PD. A molecular biologist by profession - Lidia researched scientific data and came to a conclusion that Candida can contribute to the symptoms of Parkinson's.

My guest is chronic illness life coach Tom Robinson. Tom has Crohn’s disease, and after struggling with it for several years, finally found the combination of conventional and alternative treatments that put it into remission. Soon afterwards, he left a 25-year engineering career behind and became a life coach for others with chronic illnesses. He encourages his clients to find out about all possible treatments like he did, but at the same time he teaches them powerful methods for healing the anxiety and depression that so many people with Parkinson’s disease and other chronic illnesses experience. Tune in and hear him share them.