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I recently aired fascinating interviews on Parkinsons Recovery Radio about two different types of phtobiomodulation therapies (light therapies) as treatments for Parkinson’s symptoms. I believe light therapies are the medicine of the future, so I am hopeful some of you will try one of these options out so we can get an early reading on their effectiveness.
The purpose of this newsletter is to explain the difference between the two devices. One is offered by Vielight https://www.Vielight.com (discussed in my radio show October 4th); the other is offered by Erchonia https://www.erchonia.com (discussed in my radio show October 16th).How are the Two Light Therapy Devices Similar?

• Both offer the possibility (but certainly not the assurance) of
therapeutic benefit.
• Both are light (or photobiomodulation) therapies
• Both report no side effects
• Both report little research evidence for Parkinson’s
(though what exists is encouraging) ‘
• Both report more positive research evidence for reversal of dementia.

How Do They Differ?

Vielight’s Photobiomodulation Therapy

Vielight’s device is a low level LED diffuse light device invented by natural medicine doctor and engineer Dr. Lew Lim. It involves placing a helmet type apparatus on the head and a clip on the nose. The diffuse nature of LED light makes it difficult for the light to penetrate the skin. This is why Dr. Lim had the brilliant idea of inventing a nose apparatus so that the light need not have to transit through the skin. The invention is only a year old.

Designed for home use, it requires no doctor’s involvement or prescription and involves pushing one button to turn it on. Dr. Lim recommends persons with Parkinson’s symptoms use the device while going to sleep each night for 20 minutes each night.

Retail cost of the device is $1749. The company offered members of
my audience a 10% discount. To claim the discount, enter the coupon code healing4me on the Vielight shopping cart check out and the 10% discount will automatically be applied. www.vielight.com
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f you decide to try the Vielight light therapy, the company offers a generous warranty. Use it for 6 months. If it does not provide the benefit expected, you can return the used device to the company for an 80% refund.

Erchonia’s Photobiomodulation Therapy

The Erchonia device also delivers light (as does Vielight) but using a low level laser technology. In other words, light is focused and directed rather than being diffuse as with the Vielight device. It is a medical device intended for use by medical professionals to treat their patients.

There are 10 different settings to this laser therapy and many ways of using it to product the best outcome. The doctor may for, example, suggest that you tap certain acupuncture points on your face or perform certain movements with arms while device is activated and functional.

Unlike the Vielight device, you do not just switch it on and run the therapy. The doctor decides the appropriate settings to be used given your symptoms and situation.

To locate a doctor who has been trained to use the Erchonia laser therapy, visit the Erchonia website (www.erchonia.com) and search for a practitioner in your area.

If after getting a series of treatments you decide to purchase a unit for home use, the cost is $10,900. If you tell the Erchonia agent that you are a member of the Parkinsons Recovery audience, you will qualify for a 10% discount which at least puts the cost under $10,000. It is still expensive, so best to work with a doctor first to see if it will be of benefit.

Robert

 

Many of you have been eagerly waiting for my interview of Dr. Marty Hinz MD who uses amino acid therapy to address Parkinson’s symptoms. After years of recruiting Dr. Hinz to be a guest on the radio show, he agreed. Unfortunately, he owns a house in Florida which got clobbered by Irma this week.

I will eventually succeed in interviewing him, but he ask that we postpone the show for now.

Robert

There is a wonderful resource you can access to discover natural therapies that help improve sleep. It is known as the Chinese clock. Certain organs are more active at certain times of the night. One organ that is typically compromised for persons with Parkinson’s symptoms is the gall bladder. Here is the scoop on sleep problems that may be due to a gall bladder imbalance.

So, Is Insomnia a Big Issue for You?

Do you have difficulty getting to sleep until after midnight?  Healing will be obstructed if you have insomnia and are unable to get a good  nights sleep every night.  Many people with Parkinson’s symptoms report they seldom can get to sleep until after midnight or later.  What might be the cause of this?

The Chinese Medicine clock gives us a fascinating clue as to the cause. Gall bladder energy is strongest from 11 pm until 1 am.  If you have restrictions in your muscles and cramping throughout your body during the day and evening, gall bladder issues are likely to be the cause.  Why would the gall bladder be an issue for people with Parkinson’s symptoms?

The gall bladder is profoundly impacted by stress. Clearly, when stress has flared, symptoms will typically always worsen. Reduce stress. Your gall bladder will thank you. You will also find it easier to get to sleep at night. Easier said than done, right?

Acupuncturists offer a recommendation that may well help you out when you are having difficulty with stress during the day and getting to sleep at night. Massage the sides of your head where the gall bladder channel runs. More specifically, rub immediately above and behind the ears, followed up by squeezing the tops of your shoulders.

While acupuncture itself is not one of the top therapies that people find to be useful for calming their Parkinson’s symptoms, it is an excellent therapy for insomnia and depression, both of which can be significant impediments to recovery for persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

I frequent a community acupuncture clinic which offers treatments at a very affordable price. Such clinics are now popping up in many cities and countries. There is no longer a reason to let finances be a barrier to getting acupuncture treatments. It is well worth taking the time to explore this therapeutic option if you have difficulty sleeping at night.

Robert

I genuinely enjoyed interviewing Fine Art Photographer and Musician Alan Babbitt this week on Parkinsons Recovery Radio. As I report during the interview, I never get tired of seeing one of Alan’s images which appears on the cover of my book Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease. Since I have been updating the book over the past 4 months, I have seen the image at least 5 times a day! It really is a stunning image. I am so glad I bought the rights to use it as the cover of my book.

Even if you are not a photographer or musician I encourage you to take an hour out of your day to hear my interview with Alan. He offers rich insights on how he has maintained a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. Best of all, Alan does not view his own tremor as a liability but as an asset to his photography. He also offers a compelling discussion of how he reversed his own depression.

To hear the interview, click on the radio show page icon which, as you know, appears down the right hand column of this page. The replay is posted at the top of the member Radio Show page since I just aired the program this week.

Robert

Coming up at noon pacific time Monday is our March support group meeting. Details on how to connect are on the support group membership page (click on the icon found at the top on the right hand column of this page).

I will offer a few comments about the interplay between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. There is a good guy and a bad guy when it comes to calming Parkinson’s symptoms. Find out which is which Monday.

Robert

I am presently in Austin, Texas helping my daughter who has been hospitalized for about six weeks now. One of the therapies I am exploring for her is to get treatments with the Vecttor – which is an invention of Dr. Rhodes who I interviewed on the radio show about five years ago. The Vecttor is now FDA approved.

Apparently, he did a small study with five people with Parkinson’s symptoms in Austin several years ago. I am working on learning more about the results which I understand were favorable. I also hope to get a series of treatments for my daughter with him next week in Houston and to learn much more about how the treatments are done so I can explain it to everyone else.

Stay tuned!  His website: www.vecttor.com

Robert