Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder often characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement, and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. The primary symptoms of Parkinsons are due to excessive muscle contraction, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the...
I recently ran across a e-book "Powerful Food and A Walk in the Sun. Parkinson's Relief was in the Supermarket" by Glen Pettibone
from his blog:
"November marks 1 Year, 9 Months Since I Reversed My Parkinson's. In February 2013, I began reversing my Parkinson's by eating powerful food and walking in the sun. By June 2013 I had reversed my symptoms by about 95%. I've been very gradually improving since then. The book tells the story, and gives details regarding my diet. "
This book goes beyond the usual nutrition advice, in that he presents a summary of what he tried, why he tried it, and what worked. Very specific. The 95% reversal, I believe, means that has went from ~1800 mg levadopa/ day to ~100 mg/day in about 4 months. with no lose functionality.
I am going to try follow recommendations and will let you know how it goes.
from his blog:
"November marks 1 Year, 9 Months Since I Reversed My Parkinson's. In February 2013, I began reversing my Parkinson's by eating powerful food and walking in the sun. By June 2013 I had reversed my symptoms by about 95%. I've been very gradually improving since then. The book tells the story, and gives details regarding my diet. "
This book goes beyond the usual nutrition advice, in that he presents a summary of what he tried, why he tried it, and what worked. Very specific. The 95% reversal, I believe, means that has went from ~1800 mg levadopa/ day to ~100 mg/day in about 4 months. with no lose functionality.
I am going to try follow recommendations and will let you know how it goes.
BT
Be Well All,
Paul
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/parkinsons-recovery/2014/03/11/parkinsons-relief-was-in-the-supermarket-for-glen-pettibone
paula
Am glad also , that you are back .miss all my old friends. Old not in age , just the length of time i know them.
Z
Starting slowly with this new "diet". I decided to try (a) staying on normal meds routine and (2) slowly adding in the "suggested" foods
In my case, adding eggplant and purple potatoes..
No major problems so far in terms of allergic reactions or such.
I tend to a vegetarian. gluten-free diet (mostly fruit and vegetables) to begin with so following this diet has had minor effect on my digestive tract - slight increase in # of daily bowel movements and slight increase in "gas" .
3 days in
I noticed that for days 2 & 3 got significantly more "Off" time in evenings - as if my meds weren't working.
On the other hand, had better nights sleep for days 2 & 3.
Otherwise, no noticeable changes.
I"m thinking that the meds & diet changes are working against each other and I may be better off cutting back on meds as introducing the new foods. I am going back to the book/author for some guidance.
Will probably start up again after Thanksgiving
Best
Brer T
We've done this diet at home. My husbands symptoms slowly went away. The doctors thought he would be disabled by now. But he is better than when we started eating organic. If he eats out too many times in a week he can feel the symptoms starting up. It has definitely worked for us.
I see my neurologist in February so we will have to discuss this.
Organic all the way!!!!!!