Parkinsons Recovery

Traveling can be hard on the body, especially if you have a busy schedule, and if you're unsure of where to find the healthiest foods in your new location. In this interview, Ava Waits, Nutrition Mentor and Global Nutrition Concierge™, explains how you can have a successful trip, full of rest, great food, and great health. You'll learn about medicinal teas to bring with you, easy snacks to travel with that don't require refrigeration, how to prepare your body for the journey, and how to quickly recover from jet-lag. If you have food sensitivities to gluten and dairy, you'll also be pointed to resources to make finding the right food very easy. Ava offers tips that are specifically directed to everyone who is traveling long distances to attend the Parkinsons Recovery Summit in Santa Fe New Mexico in February. Bon Voyage!

Dr. Kristen Allott, a naturopatj doctor and Acupuncturist from Dynamic Paths ,  specializes in non-pharmacological interventions for depression, anxiety, addictions and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS). Her passion is to empower persons to reclaim their health  What do you do when you wake up at 3 am and cannot sleep? What tools can you use to address anxiety, depression and fatigue? Listen to the show and discover all of Dr. Allott secrets for restoring balance and health the natural way.

John O'Dwyer explains and demonstrates how specific trapped emotions can be identified and released using The Emotion Code TM. This work paves the way for healing certain imbalances associated with Parkinson's disease. John's website is: http://www.ChiChoices.com. To Order the book on Amazon click on The Emotion Code.

Shereen Noon shares how she healed herself of cancer at 26, and is now focusing her healing abilities on Access Consciousness and “The Access Bars.”  Access is making dramatic changes in people’s health and lives by ending judgments and conclusions, which lead to limitation and disease.  By being in the question and a state of receiving, humans can naturally flow into a state of healthy cellular functioning, freedom, and desirable life changes.  Shereen describes the simple, non-invasive touch of “The Bars” and how it releases lifetimes of programming and conditioning that cause the disease in our lives and bodies.  When we receive the gentle touch on these 32 points on the head, anxiety, stress, confusion, and self-judgment are released, and the body and mind are supported in having less dramatic symptoms and flare-ups, healthier cell processing, and a greater sense of possibility for the future. How does it get any better than that?

Utilizing State of The Art Technology from Switzerland, Physical Therapist Ed Gray from  Giger MD Movement Therapy in Boca Raton, Florida explains how his patients regain coordination and retrain their  body to perform coordinated movements, creating a stronger sense of wholeness and strength.  Ed introduces the exciting new technologies and trainings that have helped many Parkinson’s patients regain mobility and Quality of Life. Ed will be bringing one of the GigerMD machines to the Parkinsons Recovery Summit for people to experience first hand.

Johan Boswinkel, researcher and developer of the Chiren, has developed a method of measuring disturbances within the body and correcting them using this instrument, the Chiren.   Each cell in your body emits biophotons or light impulses; these biophotons act as a package of information sending signals to other parts of the body.  Biophoton Light Therapy is aimed at tracking down and eliminating disturbances or incoherent light impulses in the body, thus allowing the body to carry out the healing process itself.  The focus is to search for the root of the problem rather than treat the symptoms.For more information visit:  Institute for Applied Biophoton Sciences

For more than 20 years, lawyer Glenn Kantor has been helping people with chronic illnesses get the insurance benefits they deserve from employer-provided disability and long-term care insurance.  Recently, his firm Kantor & Kantor LLP has received an unusual number of calls from people with Parkinson’s Disease who can no longer work but have still been denied disability benefits. Even when treating physicians have diagnosed that the patient is too disabled by the disease to meet the demands of his or her job, insurers are insisting that the patient can still be employed at some occupation. Kantor will explain why these denials are becoming more frequent and what kind of evidence and documentation the policyholder must provide to satisfy insurer demands.  For more information, visit www.kantorlaw.net.  

Chinese medicine offers integrative support for Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. Scalp acupuncture, in particular, is effective with various health issues related to what patients suffer from. This interview with Pete Doyle, Acupuncturist from New York City, explores this great resource.  

Many people who pursue options to reverse symptoms associated with Parkinsons disease get discouraged because they believe nothing they have tried helps. Objective assessments of progress often prove this perception is misguided. It is hard for everyone to track their own symptoms. Learn how easy it is to track symptoms using the freer Parkinsons Recovery Symptom Tracker. It is easy to do. It takes little time every month. It will always be free. It opens your eyes to improvements you never before realized. In addition to listening to my show today, watch the video on the blog for an explanation of Symptom  Tracker. Robert Rodgers, Ph.D. Parkinsons Recovery  

John Baumann's mother told him hundreds of times, “Everything happens for the best.” Almost a year after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, her favorite commentary changed. “Well, remember John, everything happens for a reason.” What had always been the “best” was now a mediocre “reason”, a solemn and unexplainable “reason”? When he confronted her about it, she reluctantly explained, “I can’t imagine that your Parkinson’s Disease is for the best.” He didn’t know it then, but he had been looking for something to inspire him. Right then and there he made the decision to give her optimistic “best” back. Somehow, some way, he would make having Parkinson’s “for the best.” John Baumann's book, DECIDE SUCCESS, uses short stories to bring his success principles to life using engaging imagery. He has dedicated his life to become an inspirational speaker heard by audiences across the globe as he explains  his twelve action steps to success. John Baumann inspires many, many people to achieve the success they truly des

Jaclyn Gisburne, Ph.D. sees Parkinsons to be a condition of extreme overwhelm of the central nervous system caused by traumatic events and wrong belief systems. She and her colleagues have identified specific traumas that occur prior to the onset of symptoms of Parkinson’s. The final trauma comes with the news of the diagnosis. These traumatic events result in brain wave distortions that ensure the survival of the person until resolution can be achieved. If resolution does not occur, distortions continue to run denying access to dopamine reserves. The body becomes exhausted by the stress and continues to decline unless resolution is found. Dr. Gisburne Ph.D. discuss her perspective on Parkinsons on the show today and explains the neurofeedback process she uses to address trauma. She will also present an exciting workshop on neurofeedback at the 2013 Parkinsons Recovery Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico in February.

What are the primary factors that contribute to the neurological challenges associated with Parkinson's disease? Dr. Lawrence Wilson, MD, provides a fascinating report on his discoveries using analyses of hair samples from persons who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He advocates a multi-faceted approach to wellness which has a strong dietary component. You may be surprised at some of his recommendations which are easy to adopt and have significant long term benefits. Dr. Wilson has posted a wealth of free informationa resources on his website:http://www.drlwilson.com

Master Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center, will answer your questions live, about how Qigong (pronounced chee – Gong) has helped his students in their Parkinson’s recovery and explains how the practice can help you. Master Gu trained in Wisdom Healing Qigong at the largest Qigong medicine-less hospital in China. Wisdom Healing Qigong is the form of medical Qigong that matches ancient movements, meditation and sounds to fit modern medical conditions. Qigong is very beneficial to Parkinson’s, because it reconnects the mind and the body--- helping the mind focus, the brain build neural connections, the body move, the heart find joy. Neuroscience is now able to map the changes in the brain from a practice like Qigong. Master Gu  offers online courses so that people of all ages with challenging health conditions can practice anywhere. He leads the only North American WHQ Retreats modeled on China’s successful program, offering 5-30 day intensive practice for chronic and acute conditions, including Parkinson’s.

Jean Oswald, RN, is an aromatherapist who has specialized in identifying the essential oils that help people with neurological challenges. Jean talks about the recent research which has evaluated the effectiveness of essential oils for persons with Parkinsons symptoms and offers a preview of her amazing workshop to be presented at the parkinsons Recovery Summit in Cincinnati this June. Sign up for a private treatment she will be offering at the Summit by visiting her website: http://www.compassionateconsulting.net

Diagnosed in 2002 at the age of 41, John Baumann worked 6 more years as an executive officer of a major corporation before dedicating his life, on a full-time basis, to making a difference in the Parkinson's community. John has inspired those with Parkinson's to live their lives to the fullest, family care partners to realize what a difference they make and how much they are appreciated, and professional healthcare providers to maintain their passion and commitment to the cause. John has traveled far and wide as keynote speaker (TheInspiringEsquire.com) at symposiums to bring his message of hope and positive perspective (Reclaiming Posi-spective) including, among other locations, Cincinnati at the Sunflower Revolution, Indianapolis before a Pacers game, Houston, Birmingham, Burlington, Saskatchewan in Canada, St. Thomas of the Virgin Islands and often in his hometown of Louisville. John has also written a book providing a template for others to live life to the fullest with Parkinson's Disease, Decide Success

My guest Dr. Mary Newport, MD, author of Alzheimers, What if There was a Cure?, discusses the potential support that coconut oil and MCT oil can provide for persons who currently experience symptoms of Parkinsons, especially those involving dementia. Plaques and tangles are known to be hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, but another important aspect of Alzheimer’s is decreased glucose uptake into cells due to decreased production of insulin and resistance to insulin.  In 1967 it was first reported that the brain can use ketone bodies or ketones as an alternative fuel to glucose; this normally occurs during starvation for more than 48 hours or when adhering to a strict ketogenic diet, one that is high in fat and low in carbohydrate and protein.   Levels of ketones produced from consuming MCT oil have been shown to produce cognitive improvement in nearly half of people with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment after one dose and also after three months of treatment.  Coconut oil contains about 60% of medi

Painting with Parkinsons is an art group for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Founded in 1994 by artist, curator and lecturer Nancy Tingey, the group has been meeting on Friday mornings continuously for 17 years in the Botanic Gardens, Canberra, Australia. The program has been inspired by Nancy’s research into art as a therapy for Parkinson’s on a Churchill Fellowship in 1996. Recently this has become the role model for groups in Melbourne led by Anne Atkin who featured on the Parkinsons Recovery Radio Show last year. Although Nancy’s husband Bob Tingey who has had Parkinsons 25 years is the only surviving member of the original group, Nancy's group currently has 17 participants, five facilitators and a team of volunteer helpers. This semester she is collaborating with the Canberra School of Music on a program in which musicians play live in the classroom to inspire paintings. A selection of these will be exhibited in a local arts centre with film and photographic documentation in December, 201

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents in their primary care continuity of care clinics, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic and conducts clinical trials.   She is also a patient with a chronic progressive neurological disorder, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years.  But thanks to the power of intensive, directed nutrition, Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike five miles to work each day. She is the author of Minding My Mitochondria: How I Overcame Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Got Out of My Wheelchair and teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of intensive nutrition.  Proceeds from sales of her book, Minding My Mitochondria 2nd Edition, support her research. www.thewahlsfoundation.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wahls-Foundation/150956531629073?ref=ts&__adt=2 http://www.facebook

It' has been five years since Phyllis Rogers was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease.  Today she is virtually symptom free. She has done her research and has figured out what really matters when it comes to therapies. Phyllis  talked with God and they  agreed that she did not need to have Parkinson's. Among other incredible contributions to the Parkinsons community, Phyllis works with adults to help them become physically fit and is the author of  Over 40 and Gettin' Stronger. 

Improve your balance and mobility with Balance-Based Torso-Weighting (BBTW). The BBTW method -- an assessment of directional instability and subsequent strategic weight placement on the torso -- has been shown to provide same day improvements in people with balance and mobility challenges. Join me as I interview Cynthia Gibson-Horn, PT, cofounder of Motion Therapeutics, to discuss this innovative treatment that produces immediate improvements in balance and mobility for people with Parkinson's disease and others with balance and mobility challenges. For more information, visit: www.motiontherapeutics.com