Parkinsons Recovery

Sound healer and vocal alchemist Judith Lynne will share the story of her journey with PD and how the teachings she received from Hawaiian kahuna and High Chief Hale Makua helped her move from "Suffering with Parkinson's" to "Partnering with Parkinson's". Judith will share how she has successfully applied her self-developed sound healing methods of Vocal EnergeticsTM and Harmonic HealingTM to her personal healing program. Plus she'll share some simple exercises anyone can easily do in the comfort of their own home.

This show highlights, Karl Robb, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at the age of 23 and has had it for over 20 years. Hear how Karl deals with the disease and is improving his condition with Reiki and other compleentary therapies. Karl will offer some of the daily tips that he has learned from Parkinson's Disease. For more information, visit Karl's website at: http://www.asoftvoice.com

The Cypress Alternative’s Parkinson Outreach Program is a three-prong approach to caring for those individuals living with Parkinson Disease—education, support, and fitness.  The programming offers daily fitness programs, monthly support groups, and monthly educational seminars on various topics of interest to those with PD, as well as having a comprehensive training program for their staff.  Programming is offered at Cypress Palms, an Enhanced Assisted Living Community, located at The Palms of Largo, in Largo, Florida. The Bonsai Holistic Spa, a state-of-the-art wellness center, located in Cypress Palms, provides therapeutic services to the public and has tailored services to meet the unique needs of the Parkinson’s community throughout the Tampa Bay area. Of particular interest in this interview is the success story of Jim I, a 53 year-old patient in the advanced stages of Parkinson Disease who appears to be showing signs of recovery from what is thought to be a chronic and progressive condition.  Over th

Randy Eady, otherwise known as the foot whisperer, will present one of the 18 workshops offered at the Parkinsons Recovery Summit in Cincinnati in June, 2012.  Randy helps people with symptoms of Parkinsons Disease by stimulating the nerves and meridian pathways in their feet. He has developed several novel and revolutionary therapies that are offering sustained relief to people with Parkinsons.  Randy is currently working with the California Institute for Human Science to create a Parkinson's Recovery Garden using subtle energy elements discussed in this broadcast.  He will have elements of the garden at the June PR Summit that increase sense of touch in feet and hands and stimulates a sequence of meridian energy activation.  In July, participants will have the opportunity to "preview experience" the CIHS Therapy Garden Installation with movement protocols clinically shown to improve balance, breathing and circulation. Specific patterns of stone and crystal will encourage both magnetic resonance and balance

One of the 18 workshop presenters at the Parkinsons Recovery Summit in Cincinnati June 23 will be Dr. Suzanne Jonas who has developed several music medicine CDs for Parkinsons. Her work has had a profound impact on the community of persons currently experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson's and the research evalutation of her Parkinsons CDs has revealed spectacular results.   

After living with the symptoms of Parkinsons Disease for 14 years Tony decided to explore other options. He elected to get neuro feedback treatments offered by Rocky Mountain NeuroAdvantage in Colorado. Results after two weeks of intensive treatments have been life changing. The best news of the week is that the founder of the Institute, Dr. Jaclyn Gisburne, will be offering a workshop on neuro feedback at the Parkinsons Recovery Summit  June 22 and 23 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  

Sharry Edwards has had extensive experience working with persons with Parkinson's disease. On this show she talks about the Parkinsons symptoms she personally experienced and the solutions she found that reversed her symptoms. If you are planning on attending the Parkinsons Recovery Summit June 22 and 23, 2012 in Cincinnati, you will have the opportunity to obtain a bioacoustic analysis from Sharry or one of her staff. She does a Bioacoustic assessment on this show for an individual with Parkinson's.

Sandra (Aunt Bean) will offer a workshop at the 2012 Parkinsons Recovery Summit on fava beans as a natural source of dopamine. She discusses on the show how she makes a tincture from fava beans that she grows on her farm in Tennessee. 

What do glasses, prisoms and color have to do with Parkinson's Disease? Dr. Janet Kohtz, a Neuro Optometrist, explains how glasses and neuro-rehabilitation therapy can possitively impact persons who currently experience the symptoms pf Parkinsons Disease. Her patients have been able to adjust their posture, balance and gait to free themselves from walkers. For further information about how  neuro-rehabilitation therapy can help to reverse Parkinsons symptoms, visit www.optometrists.org/Riverside

Author of Living and Laughing with Parkinsons Anne Atkin offers workshops with a special emphasis on painting for persons with Parkinsons Disease throughout Victoria, Australia. Her neurologist detected no evidence of symptoms during her most recent office visit. He had no idea what she had been doing, but told her to keep doing it because it was certainly working. You are probably wondering what in the world Anne Atkin  has been doing to reverse her symptoms? Discover her secrets by listening to the show today and visit Anne's website at http://www.anneatkinart.com for more information about her paintings, cartoons, workshops and book which has received rave reviews.

How in the world do you learn how to Salsa dance? There is a way I have just discovered. Morry Krispijn's Dance Company in the Netherlands produced a Salsa DVD which you can use to learn how to dance the Salsa. Isn't that cool? Perhaps you are thinking persons who currently experience the symptoms of Parkinsons could never do the Salsa. Think again my friends. Morry tells me that persons with Parkinson's are actually quite a bit better at doing Salsa dancing than persons who do not have the symptoms. Isn't that fascinating?   I believe Salsa dancing is a fantastic activity for a Parkinsons Support group, especially if you are getting bored with your usual routine. If you are not having enough fun this year, dance to the Salsa. Morry tells me Salsa does wonders for persons who currently experience the neurological symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. Start the new year out with Salsa dancing. Try it! I think you will like it.   Robert Rodgers, Ph.D. Pioneers of Recovery http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com

Exercise is a proven way of helping people with Parkinson's reverse their symptoms. Many people think yoga is reserved for athletic types, but a dedicated group of individuals with Parkinson's have found a program tailored to people of all levels and now practice yoga on a regular basis. Members of the Yoga for People with Parkinson's classes in Seattle, Washington tell their stories about how yoga has provided them with remarkable relief from their symptoms. Is yoga a therapy that is right for you? Listen to these incredible student testimonials and decide for yourself. Yoga is a time-tested, natural therapy and if practiced on a regular basis you can expect often dramatic improvements in flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind. That formula is hard to beat. Tim Seiwerath, the founder of the Yoga for People with Parkinson's program in Seattle (and now New York City) shares his insights with us about why yoga is such a useful therapy for persons who currently experience symptoms of Parkinson's di

Holidays are a time when stress is heightened for most people. The stressful demands of day to day life have a compelling influence on symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. When stress flares, symptoms always rage out of control. How can you get stress under control? I explain a practical and powerful way to reduce stress during the show today which most people overlook- becoming more mindful. You will also thoroughly enjoy my reading of all the inspiring manifestation declarations that were submitted in response to the Parkinsons Recovery Manifestation Survey for 2012.  

An action can be taken today that will significantly expedite recovery from the symptoms of Parkinsons in 2012.  The action takes 5 minutes, is free and is powerful. I explain in detail the action that can be taken to manifest recovery in 2012 and why it will succeed so well for so many people. The action can be taken by answering a one item Parkinsons Recovery Survey. 

What do you have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday? Responses to the 2 minutes Parkinsons Recovery Thanksgiving Survey will be reported on the Thanksgiving show today. Call in during the show if you would like to tell us what you are thankful for!

A diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease is actually a diagnosis that is made after all other possibilities are eliminated by standard diagnostic tests. As such, Parkinson's Disease is otherwise known as a garbage can diagnosis. During the show today, Sharry Edwards from Sound Health Options is the host and for a switch, Robert Rodgers, Ph.D. from Parkinsons Recovery is the guest.  Both offer fresh perspectives on the factors that  contribute to the symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease. Sharry Edwards is one of eleven contributors to the new book Pioneers of Recovery (www.pioneersofrecovery.com)

Eleven incredible individuals who are featured in the 2012 release of Pioneers of Recovery offer their insights and perspectives on  recovery. Many are symptom free. Others are traveling down the road to full recovery. Clips from my radio show with each pioneer are aired during the show today. Be prepared to be inspired and motivated by people who have found solutions to their neurological problems in the most amazing places!

In 2001, dancers from the Mark Morris Dance Group began teaching a dance with live music for members of the Brooklyn Parkinson Group.  The premise?  Professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge could be useful to persons with PD.  By learning real dance techniques and focusing on artistry and grace, people with PD would be encouraged to explore movement and music in enjoyable and creative ways while addressing balance, coordination, flexibility and physical confidence.  Ten years later, Dance for PD classes based on the original Brooklyn model take place in more than 45 communities and in seven countries around the world, and the acclaimed program has been featured in such media as The New York Times, PBS NewsHour, and USA Today, among many others.  David Leventhal, one of the program's founding teachers, its program manager, and a 14-year veteran of the Mark Morris Dance Group speaks with Dr. Robert Rodgers about this transformative program and its potential to help people with PD reca

Lexie was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease in October, 2008.  She tried all of the Parkinson's medications that her neurologist prescribed. While they helped offer relief from her "symptoms" she soon became discouraged. "I knew that I was taking 'band-aid' medications in the form of the PD Agonists and Sinemet.  All 3 of the neurologists I conferred with said they did not expect a 'cure' in my lifetime.  I was only 60 years old with a thriving professional career and that was not an answer I could accept, so I started researching.  I discovered Low Dose Naltrexone 2.5 years ago and I have never looked back.  I have now titrated off of all of my PD meds and feel and look better today than I did 3 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I am excited to share my success with LDN with all of your PD listeners. It could change their lives, as it has changed mine." Lexie  

We all need to be empowered now and then. Heather MacTavish has the magical touch - the unique ability to empowering us all just when we need it the most. Heather's recent  release of Songs Science and Spirit is a book that explains in delicious detail how music, song and drumming are natural medicines that offer profound relief from symptoms of Parkinsons Disease. Unike other medicines, her treatments involve no side effects - only improved well being and endless fun for all.   Since being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease 14 years ago, Health MacTavish has created a book that is practical, inspiring and profound. It is a precious gift to anyone who currently experiences the symptoms of Parkinsons disease, Be prepared to be energized and inspired by a most remarkable talent, author, musician, singer, drummer and woman who inspires us all to become all that we are. Visit Heather's website at: http://www.music-ability.com