Thank you Andrew for suggesting to start a blog of chosen therapies of our own.

Hi All,
I have been thinking of posting this question for a while too. I would like to include this topic in our PD book (with your approval of course!). I have compiled a list of therapies/alternative treatments/dietary supplements/anything else that made life easier for PWP that have been posted here. I am sure I am missing some, feel free to add to this list if you have a new one. In addition, I would appreciate if you could share your experiences with new therapies one more time under this thread (even if everyone knows about your belief!!).

The basic information that I am interested in is as follows. However, more details and additional info is always welcome.

What are your remedies:
What prompted you to start on these
How long have you been using them
what is the dose, frequency and timing (when needed or everyday)
their effect on your physical and mental abilities
Do you feel that these remedies have slow down your progression
is the cost worth the benefit
would you recommend it to another PWP?

Here is a list of remedies or therapies that have been discussed in the last 2-4 years
Yoga
Tia chi

acupuncture
massage
chiro
Ayurveda

Over the counter medicines
Ibuprofen
DXM/ Benadryl
naltrexone LDN

Vitamins
amino acids
CoQ10
natural herbs
anti-oxidants

Mucuna
Dopavite

Food products
Curcumin
ginger
green tea

And some of the things that make a huge difference to PD, vary from individual to individual and are not measurable........ I am including in the list anyway, feel free to give your comments!

Meditation
Attitude and frame of mind
Music/art therapy
Family support
support groups
managing stress
managing depression

Finally, have you ever skipped/forgotten to take your meds because you were so deeply involved in a project or something like that and did not have any off-symptoms till you are done

thanks and hope to get your responses.

Girija