An early discovery in pursuing whole-body movement as the principle therapy for increasing my range of motion, re-connecting body and mind, and integrating Primitive Reflexes, was the importance of holding something in my hands as part and parcel of the therapy, thereby enhancing the Applied Neuroplasticity and Somatic Experiencing benefits of movement.
Read MoreProgressive Reduction in Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this article is to review the outcomes from employing the pragmatic solutions, covered on this website, for working towards progressive symptom reduction of Parkinson's Disease. In particular, I discuss the outcomes of the persistent practical applications on myself, and demonstrate the improvement through the records of my Video Diary.
Read MoreWhy Strategic Light Therapies Offer New Hope for People Parkinson's Disease
A number of important studies have now clearly demonstrated that strategic use of light therapy can be highly beneficial for people with Parkinson's. Recent studies aimed mainly at addressing the poor quality of sleep associated Parkinson's, as well as those aimed mainly at addressing depression in people PD, are alsp inadervently showing improvements in the motor symptoms of the participants too. It is believed this is because strategic light therapies are actually helping to restore the natural balances between dopamine and melatonin and restoring the Circadian Rhythm.
Read MoreMoving Differently with Parkinson's Disease
In this entry, I would like to reveal to you the way my Parkinson’s Disease affects me personally, when in the “trough” of the cycle or at times when some may consider I'm in an under-medicated state. Now, it is very important to realize that “Parkinson’s Disease” is a catch-all term for many movement disorders, and everyone may be touched by it in different ways and have different responses. We usually say that someone has a “Parkinsonism” to highlight this. Also, I have the "Early Onset" form (diagnosed in my late thirties), like Michael J. Fox, who is perhaps the most famous person who was diagnosed at a young age.
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