Keep Informed of all the Discoveries that Help People Reverse Parkinson's Symptoms
Visit the radio show link below to discover results of the 2023 annual Parkinsons Recovery survey which asks how people have been feeling over the past year and what therapies have been useful in celebrating relief from symptoms:
Robert
It will take only 2 minutes to answers the 2 questions below. Help us all understand more about what helps reverse symptoms
Are people with Parkinson’s having successful journeys down the road to recovery? What therapies offer symptom relief?
Every holiday season, I ask members of my global audience to answer a 2 minute survey. Your input helps us all understand what therapies reverse Parkinson’s symptoms.
In the spirit of providing additional benefits for Parkinsons Recovery members, I want you all to know that there is a 50% tuition discount for all of my courses. Just enter the coupon code succeed on the shopping cart for any of the tuition options on any of the courses (1 month., 3 months, 6 months).
I have devoted much of my time and energy to developing classes for the courses and want to make sure any of the are available to your at an affordable cost.
Many blessings to all –
Robert
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The two studies below do not specifically evaluate the impact of the X39 Stem Cell Patches on any chronic conditions specifically. They do offer support on the impact of the peptide secreted by the patches on the rejuvenation of stem cells throughout the body. Stem cells facilitate healing of all chronic conditions.
Brain Sci. 2017 Feb 15;7(2):20. The Effect of the Human Peptide GHK on Gene Expression Relevant to Nervous System Function and Cognitive Decline.Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina
Abstract
Neurodegeneration, the progressive death of neurons, loss of brain function, and cognitive decline is an increasing problem for senior populations. Its causes are poorly understood and therapies are largely ineffective. Neurons, with high energy and oxygen requirements, are especially vulnerable to detrimental factors, including age-related dysregulation of biochemical pathways caused by altered expression of multiple genes. GHK (glycyl-l-histidyl-l-lysine) is a human copper-binding peptide with biological actions that appear to counter aging-associated diseases and conditions.
GHK, which declines with age, has health promoting effects on many tissues such as chondrocytes, liver cells and human fibroblasts, improves wound healing and tissue regeneration (skin, hair follicles, stomach and intestinal linings, boney tissue), increases collagen, decorin, angiogenesis, and nerve outgrowth, possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-pain and anti-anxiety effects, increases cellular stemness and the secretion of trophic factors by mesenchymal stem cells.
Studies using the Broad Institute Connectivity Map show that GHK peptide modulates expression of multiple genes, resetting pathological gene expression patterns back to health. GHK has been recommended as a treatment for metastatic cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, inflammation, acute lung injury, activating stem cells, pain, and anxiety. Here, we present GHK’s effects on gene expression relevant to the nervous system health and function.
Biomed Res Int. 2014:2014:151479. GHK and DNA: resetting the human genome to health. Loren Pickart, Jessica Michelle Vasquez-Soltero, Anna Margolina
Abstract
During human aging there is an increase in the activity of inflammatory, cancer promoting, and tissue destructive genes plus a decrease in the activity of regenerative and reparative genes. The human blood tripeptide GHK possesses many positive effects but declines with age. It improves wound healing and tissue regeneration (skin, hair follicles, stomach and intestinal linings, and boney tissue), increases collagen and glycosaminoglycans, stimulates synthesis of decorin, increases angiogenesis, and nerve outgrowth, possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and increases cellular stemness and the secretion of trophic factors by mesenchymal stem cells.
Recently, GHK has been found to reset genes of diseased cells from patients with cancer or COPD to a more healthy state. Cancer cells reset their programmed cell death system while COPD patients’ cells shut down tissue destructive genes and stimulate repair and remodeling activities. In this paper, we discuss GHK’s effect on genes that suppress fibrinogen synthesis, the insulin/insulin-like system, and cancer growth plus activation of genes that increase the ubiquitin-proteasome system, DNA repair, antioxidant systems, and healing by the TGF beta superfamily. A variety of methods and dosages to effectively use GHK to reset genes to a healthier state are also discussed.
It will inevitably be impossible to heal troublesome symptoms if you are not able to celebrate restful sleep every night. That is how the body heals from the inside out.
Difficulty with getting to sleep and staying asleep is due to a sympathetic nervous system that is running full steam ahead. This is the nervous system that we need to manifest goals, finish marathons and change the world. We can’t get anything done unless the sympathetic nervous system is in working order!
However, you do not want an active sympathetic nervous system when trying to go to sleep and stay asleep. How then do you (so to speak) put the sympathetic nervous system to sleep and activate your parasympathetic nervous system which will make it possible to celebrate a deep night’s sleep?
Try an icy cold treatment on the back of your neck to celebrate restful sleep. This does a marvelous job of shutting down your sympathetic nervous system. I demonstrate in the video how to give yourself this treatment when going to sleep. If you have an ice pack in the freezer you can try this therapy out tonight.
I have strong evidence that this therapy is worth trying out. I think you will be pleased.
Robert
Finally! I have been eagerly waiting to learn results of a 3 year Australian photobiomodulation Parkinson’s study that
examined the impact of light therapy (using Vielight.com devices) on symptoms of persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Results have finally been published.
Documented reductions in symptoms far exceeded my expectations. Measures of mobility, cognition, dynamic balance and fine motor skill for the 12 Parkinson’s research subjects were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with photobiomodulation treatment for 12 weeks and up to one year. Many individual improvements were above the minimal clinically important difference, the threshold judged to be meaningful for participants. Individual improvements varied but many continued for up to one year with sustained home treatment.
The design of this study was eloquent. Participants were assessed for mobility, fine motor skills, balance and cognition before treatment began, after 4 weeks of treatment, after 12 weeks of treatment and the end of the home treatment period.
Researchers drew the following conclusions:
“PBM (photobiomodulation) was shown to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for a range of clinical signs and symptoms of PD. Improvements were maintained for as long as treatment continued, for up to one year in a neurodegenerative disease where decline is typically expected.”Â
Contact the company: https://www.vielight.com for information about their photobiomodulation devices and recommendations. The company has offered a 10% discount to members of my audience. Enter the coupon code healing4me on the shopping card or tell them when you call (877-355-8012) that you are with Parkinsons Recovery. The 10% discount will automatically be applied. The company is located in Toronto Canada.
I continue to hear positive reports from members of my audience about the beneficial effects of photobiomodulation therapy. I have identified dozens of natural therapies that offer symptom relief, but would have to put this particular therapy as one of the natural options that promises to offer the most benefit for most (but not all) persons. Consider this option to be worth serious consideration.
Robert
PS: I give myself photobiomodulation therapy every other day using the X-Plus Vielight device. The downside is that it does require a 20 minute commitment for each treatment. Speaking only for myself, I cannot do anything other than do the treatment. The upside is that my mental function has increased substantially: I can remember details now and retrieve mountains of information from long term memory. This really is an amazing therapy!
What follows is an abstract of the study:
BMC Neurol. 2021 Jul 2;21(1):256
Improvements in clinical signs of Parkinson’s disease using photobiomodulation: a prospective proof-of-concept study.
Ann Liebert, Brian Bicknell, E-Liisa Laakso, Gillian Heller, Parastoo Jalilitabaei, Sharon Tilley, John Mitrofanis, Hosen KiatÂ
Abstract
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure and few treatment options. Its incidence is increasing due to aging populations, longer disease duration and potentially as a COVID-19 sequela. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been successfully used in animal models to reduce the signs of PD and to protect dopaminergic neurons.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of PBM to mitigate clinical signs of PD in a prospective proof-of-concept study, using a combination of transcranial and remote treatment, in order to inform on best practice for a larger randomized placebo-controlled trial (RCT).
Methods: Twelve participants with idiopathic PD were recruited. Six were randomly chosen to begin 12 weeks of transcranial, intranasal, neck and abdominal PBM. The remaining 6 were waitlisted for 14 weeks before commencing the same treatment. After the 12-week treatment period, all participants were supplied with PBM devices to continue home treatment. Participants were assessed for mobility, fine motor skills, balance and cognition before treatment began, after 4 weeks of treatment, after 12 weeks of treatment and the end of the home treatment period. A Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was used to assess treatment effectiveness at a significance level of 5%.
Results: Measures of mobility, cognition, dynamic balance and fine motor skill were significantly improved (p < 0.05) with PBM treatment for 12 weeks and up to one year. Many individual improvements were above the minimal clinically important difference, the threshold judged to be meaningful for participants. Individual improvements varied but many continued for up to one year with sustained home treatment. There was a demonstrable Hawthorne Effect that was below the treatment effect. No side effects of the treatment were observed.
Conclusions: PBM was shown to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for a range of clinical signs and symptoms of PD. Improvements were maintained for as long as treatment continued, for up to one year in a neurodegenerative disease where decline is typically expected. Home treatment of PD by the person themselves or with the help of a carer might be an effective therapy option. The results of this study indicate that a large RCT is warranted.
This is Chris’ fourth appearance as a guest on the radio show. He stills hold to his beliefs. Below I have posted a summary he provided us of his experience to date.
2018 – I shot a video titled So High So Low for the “I HAD A DREAM PROJECT” where I hiked a three mile walk trail and climbed a thousand feet.
Link: https://www.ihadadreamproject.com/i-had-a-dream-project-videos
That year I also went to Uganda to demonstrate the practices I used to manage so long without meds. (Robert, this is quite a tale, plus I have pictures.)
BUT: New symptoms emerged that I didn’t know about:
No more yoga classes! No gym with weightlifting. Social interaction approached zero.
March 2021 – Fell and shattered right knee – 16 days in hospital.
July 2021 – Fell and broke my right hip.
August – Severe depression, I became suicidal.
September – Chose to have a course of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)
October- It worked, and my PD improved a lot.
The falls were due to the antidepressant I was taking may increase fall for people with Parkinsons.
LESSON: Make sure you MD goes through all meds in case a med might make falling more likely
My story with Depression
Family history is strong.
Parkinson’s did not cause my suicidal depression, genetics and environment did. Antidepressant medication failed to work and led to my falls!
2022 – I returned to my new normal. And that’s where I am today. I just have more symptoms and feel weaker.
I followed up with PWPs who I have advised in the past.
It became clear to me: I want to coach people with PD.
I HAVE A LOT TO OFFER!
Teach PWPs how to become a “Bad Ass with PD.”
No more withdrawal and depression.
My PD website: www.makemostofpd.com
Robert, I want to come back with a program I have just developed to make being a person with PD and their caregiver have a better relationship.
New website www.the-kindness-dialogue.com
Robert Rodgers PhD
I personally find the argument Stephen Fowkes puts forth in this clip of my interview with him compelling. Many persons I have interviewed over the years are literally stuck “in the mud”, attempting to decide which therapies offer the promise of relief but unable to decide which one to pursue. One option after another are offered, but none seem plausible enough to act on.
Does this by any chance describe you? It does most people. The one criticism of Parkinsons Recovery has been that people become overwhelmed by the many viable choices are tendered that offer the promise of symptom relief. There are too many choices to filter through, so no action is taken.
Stephen makes a compelling argument that the people who have successful recoveries are those that take action on something. He even goes so far as to say it does not really matter what options are embraced. The secret to recovery is to take full control over your recovery program. So Stephen simply recommends that you act, do not hesitate. Take the steps your intuition informs are right for you in the moment. In doing so, you will celebrate symptom relief down the line and lead a full, productive long life.