Welcome To Possible Relief From Parkinson's

I hope this information will help you. .

If you decide to try something, please check with your doctor first.

This is only meant as educational research - these are just my notes.  

I am not affiliated with any brands of the supplements, should I mention any. 

I'm not saying the information is correct; I'm just collecting and sharing what I find.

 And it's a work in process.

Many reputable organizations are noting that diet can help Parkinson's. 

It takes a lot of discipline, but we need to explore these possibilities if at all possible. I listen to Dr. Berg, Dr Michael Greger, Dr. Hyman as well as The Mayo Clinic, John's Hopkins, Harvard U, Duke U and more. 

Please let me know if there are others you know who might contribute information to improve our health. 

I look forward to hearing about anything you may have found.

We hope you will drop us a line.

Limit dairy/ only butter BUT = NEED Calcium-rich foods (leafy greens, etc) ; calcium supplements best from food

Foods That Help You Build Lean Muscle Edamame (term for immature soybeans), eggs, shrimp, salmon, beans, protein powders, quinoa, chickpeas, peanuts, Buckwheat is a seed, tofu, almonds,

cruciferous vegetables, 

Soy May Improve Spatial-Memory Acquisition

Don’t eat protein within hour of taking L’dopa

LION’S MANE – MUSHROOM-- With Parkinson's disease a low dose of Lion's Mane was used to improve oxidative stress and heal dopaminergic lesions in the basal ganglia (brainstem) after 25 days. You can get this in powder form and mix with soup

Eat LOTS of vegetables and less sugary fruit (blueberries and apples) most important as one of 1st signs of PD is constipation ; Also mediterranean diet is recommended in many articles with no processed foods.

See Dr Berg to get detailed diet:

The best foods for Parkinson's disease: 1. Berries  2. Vegetables (especially tomatoes)  3. Herbs (lemongrass, chamomile, rose, and musk) 4. Essential oils (citronella).

Resveratrol - Experimental studies in vitro and in vivo have shown that it can prevent or slow the progression of a variety of diseases, including PD.

Intermittent fasting and Keto diet - very important.

Spices: Coriander, Thyme, Rosemary, Curry, Sage 

Rosemary protects the brain from the effects of neurodegeneration, which can cause or exacerbate Alzheimer's disease and other age-linked conditions. It contains carnosic acid, an antioxidant that guards against chemical-free radicals that lead to degenerative disease. This savory herb can also protect against stroke and decrease macular degeneration and other vision problems. Rosemary has these benefits, whether consumed fresh, dried, or as an oil.

Curry boosts memory-, slow the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s

Thyme - mimicking or facilitating GABA action

Coriander - raises dopamine

Sage has been sought out for improving cognition and mood. It contains monoterpenes and rosmarinic acid, which not only protect the plant from insects, but also improve memory. Sage is a natural anti-inflammatory, and it may protect the brain in part by inhibiting amyloid deposits, which are linked to diseases like dementia, Parkinson’s (PD) and Alzheimer's.

 2,000 to 5,000 IU vit D  A low level of vitamin D greatly increases a person’s risk of age-related loss of muscle strength (known as dynapenia), a major risk factor for falls, new studies suggest.

Serrapeptase – I found this on my own and now see it's validated by: Dr Berg. Also, a friend w/ PD said Duke hospital recommends this supplement.

Green tea

1,000 mg of niacinamide twice a day none flushing….(Dr. Berg suggests 250-500mg

1000mg of Omega-3 and 400IU of Vitam in E= decreased levels of Creactive protein (an inflammatory molecule) and increased concentrations of glutathione [fish oil., hemp Seed Oil, flax seed, Chia seeds, and kidney beans, oysters,]

Magnesium L-Threonate & Magnesium Malate 

Potassium - I figured this out after my husband had a severe, frightening fall. There was something he said and it triggered idea of Electrolytes and Potassium. I then googled and found that those with Parkinson's often have low potassium. (Knock on wood, he hasn't had a fall since!)

Benfotiamine = Parkinson’s  actually, now we are using B1 sublingual ("Source "brand)

vitamin B, folic acid and tyrosine promote the release of dopamine. B’s! – particularly B6 & B12 & B3; 

Folic, D, C, E – it is highly suggested that we take “methylated” B complex as some of us will have trouble absorbing Folic and B12.

CoQ10 in form of "Ubiquinone" (muscles - also good for diabetes),

Zinc, selenium, MK7

Quercetin (QC) with piperine (bioenhancer) – protects against oxidative stress and dopamine depletion, improves motor balance, coordination, and non-motor deficits Restored neurotransmitter (dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, GABA, glutamate) analysis. 

L-Serine - improves cerebral blood flow, inhibits inflammation, promotes remyelination and exerts other neuroprotective effects on neurological injury. L-serine has also been used to treat epilepsy, schizophrenia, psychosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s as well as other neurological diseases.

ALA - increases dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. 

DL-alpha-lipoic acid (a potent antioxidant) ALA has neuroprotective effects on PD; see side effects.

ALC LCarrnitine (200-2400mg) prevents stress-related reductions in nerve growth factor levels, and prevents the death of brain cells & muscle fatigue; ALSO, when administered with L‑DOPA early in the course of PD reduces L‑DOPA‑induced dyskinesia

NAC helps to replenish glutathione levels in the body. It also aids in regulating glutamate. These functions may help to improve brain health in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases; positively affects the dopaminergic system [can deplete your body's stores of zinc &copper] Eating a diet rich in sulfur rich foods such as cruciferous vegetables, vitamin C, and selenium can also help boost your body's natural glutathione production.

Probiotics

Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid the body makes from another amino acid called phenylalanine. It is an essential component for the production of several important brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

Haritaki - more on this great supplement shortly

Triphala  - ditto

Neem have been shown to be beneficial against various neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, mood disorders, ischemic-reperfusion injury. 

Bacopa monnieri is shown to have anti-dopaminergic effects by reducing stress onto dopaminergic neurons that would otherwise then deplete dopamine (Gohil and Patel 2010). It helps to reduce dopaminergic neuronal death and reduces the depletion of dopamine.- Read it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to feel effects

Alpha Galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A) is an enzyme that recycles lipids in cells. preliminary data shows alpha-Gal A deficiency in brains of Parkinson's patients is associated with the accumulation of alpha-synuclein, a protein that promotes the onset and progression of Parkinson's disease

Milk Thistle

Passionflower antioxidant, antiparkinsonian, and memory enhancing activity; anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, muscular spasms; contain flavonoids such as quercetin,etc.

Grapeseed Extract- improves muscle function in Parkinson’s was effective in protecting dopamine neurons from 6-OHDA toxicity by reducing apoptosis, the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation efficiently protected against neuronal loss and improved motor function in Parkinson’s patients

Ginko- increase circulation to the brain; was given to patients with Parkinson’s disease = increased blood supply to the brain, improved its nutritional status and may help with dopamine delivery. [note, this is a blood thinner]

Evening Primrose Oil is high in the essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid or GLA and has been used as a clinical treatment for Parkinson’s and other tremor-causing disorders.- take 2 tablespoons or 1500 to 2400 mg capsules per day.

Cat's Claw 350 mg per day up to 700 root and bark for Parkinson’s; contains chemicals that might stimulate the immune system, kill cancer cells, and fight viruses.

Skullcap spp. active constituent ‘baicalein’, research shows repair of nerve damage and deterioration (Magnesium rich & relaxing

Curcumin (take w/ black pepper so it’s better absorbed)

Ashwagandha Sensoril helps prevent tissue wasting; can slow, stop, and possibly reverse certain types of nerve cell damage; good for anxiety; may be аblе tо dеlау, рrеvеnt, аnd trеаt dеgеnеrаtіvе nеurоlоgісаl dіѕоrdеrѕ thаt саuѕе loss оf соgnіtіvе funсtіоnіng like that found іn Parkinson’s disease

Dry needling and chiropractic (with exercises) might help back rigidity and balance

COMING SOON:  I'll be posting new processes and the latest possible cures here by the end of April 2023. I will continually update them as well.

The brains of people with Parkinson's disease contain abnormal clumps of proteins called Lewy bodies. These clumps are largely made up of the protein alpha-synuclein, which plays a role in crosstalk between brain cells.--> amyloid-containing bacteria may cause alpha-synuclein

Some bacteria, such as Salmonella enterica, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, and E. coli, are able to produce amyloid peptides, which behaves like seeds for the aggregation of amyloid in the brain and act by increasing the nucleation of Aβ aggregates (Zhou et al., 2012) triggering an inflammatory response. Physical exercise and probiotics off set – 

Probiotics consisting of 8 strains mixture of lactic acid-producing bacteria were shown to significantly ameliorate intestinal dysfunction… Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria have shown the ability to suppress neuroinflammation, which is a key element in amyloid accumulation and AD progression.

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They found that in people with Parkinson's, there is an increase in levels of bacteria in the appendix that are involved with the production of bile acids. This increase is associated with a disruption in the gut bacteria's ability to break down fat, making regulation of bile acid more difficult. --> Approximately 85% of bile is made from water. Bitter foods are great at stimulating bile production. You can choose from all dark green leafy vegetables, as well as beetroot, artichokes and pickles. Drinks such as roasted dandelion root tea, lemon tea, celery juice and coffee all stimulate bile production ->  Following a low-fat diet can reduce the amount of bile acid your body produces, causing less of it to make its way to your colon. ADD HEALTHY FATS.  avocados.; fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines.; nuts, including cashews and almonds.

My Husband's specialist at Wake Forest Atrium Health recommends that he ride a stationary bicycle 45 minutes a day (a few more details - I'll add later ) to help prevent Parkinson's from Progressing. 

Aside from Biking, if you can run, do Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates, dance, weight train, non-contact box, qi gong - these all have positive effects on PD symptoms.

Click link below for "big" exercises specifically for PD - there's a great one I can't find right now, but will post link when I do.