Suggestions for Exploration

By Frederick Lowe

Your understanding of the many important factors that contribute to Parkinson's and the many practical suggestions on how to address them runs parallel to my learning over the last 5+ years. You are a man after my own heart. Love the Polyvagal theory knowledge. I knew somewhat of the importance of improving vagal activity, but not to the depth you have shown. Thanks. Totally agree with knowing how the Cell Danger Response is involved with being stuck in the inflammatory and alarm state. And few others besides ourselves appreciate the amazing role the fascial system plays in this, from head to toe. This is besides nutrition, movement, social interaction, meditation, breathing, eye exercises, inflammation, etc, etc. Big thanks for mentioning the Eye Guide. That looks amazing. Hope it is available in the U.S. sometime soon.


Now suggestions of a couple of things: 1). More exploration on the ramifications of mitochondrial dysfunction, all the factors that affect that, and how it can be addressed (so far, all genetic abnormalities affect mitochondrial function). 2) Learn about Stephen Kaufman's Pain Neutralization Technique work on rapidly, effectively improving vagal function. I believe it works reflexively via its effect on the fascial system primarily, but also probably the nervous system.

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Parallels with Trauma

By Dennis S.

I am 45 years old and I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, at an age of 39. I always thought about chronical stress as a possible reason for Parkinson’s and recently I discovered the Polyvagal Theory. I guess similar to you, the parallels between Trauma and Parkinson’s seemed to be quite obvious to me. I had the experience that Somatic Experiencing can be helpful. Later someone recommended your website to me and I feel excited that you see it like I do. Thank you for that. it is always good to know that someone is sharing your point of view. I will read through your articles.

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