[lindylanka]

On the final run to include as much as possible in the PD book that a team of people from Neurotalk have been writing and would like some ideas from forum members on the following:

The ten best vitamins and supplements
Vit B
Vit C
Co-enzyme Q10

The ten best herbal
Green Tea
Ginko
Rosemary (for remembrance, earliest mention culpepper & Shakespeare)

The ten best physical therapies
Tai Chi
Lee Silverman (voice)


I have made a start, would love to have as much input into this as possible - comments and reasons why are also welcome....... and any white rat experience too........

Things are moving fast now so any help appreciated.....

Lindy

[lurkingforacure]

Originally Posted by lindylanka

On the final run to include as much as possible in the PD book that a team of people from Neurotalk have been writing and would like some ideas from forum members on the following:

The ten best vitamins and supplements
Vit B
Vit C
Co-enzyme Q10

The ten best herbal
Green Tea
Ginko
Rosemary (for remembrance, earliest mention culpepper & Shakespeare)

The ten best physical therapies
Tai Chi
Lee Silverman (voice)


I have made a start, would love to have as much input into this as possible - comments and reasons why are also welcome....... and any white rat experience too........

Things are moving fast now so any help appreciated.....

Lindy

I would add:

folic acid
vitamin D3
vitamin E
r lipoic acid
magnesium (has to be balanced with calcium for proper absorption)

I think a lot of the benefit of the various supplements/vitamins we take has to do with form. For example, we try to take food-based supplements for obvious reasons, and the whole vitamin too, not just B6 or B12. There are tons of supplements out there and a lot of them just dont' get absorbed by the body, so are essentially useless.

[Judith]

Hi Lindy,

Physical therapies:

Yoga - A gentle way to exercise and reduce stress.

Yoga Eases Parkinson's Symptoms for Some: An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses the benefits of yoga, especially breathing exercises as a way to help people with Parkinsons. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03301/234572.stm

Yoga and PD by Marie Lennon. A discussion of Yoga and relaxation in PD
http://gofree.indigo.ie/%7epdpals2/yoga.htm

Yoga for Parkinson's by Jeannette Macturk. Tips for yoga teachers , but also helpful for people with PD. http://www.positivehealth.com/articles/yoga/70

Moving On with Parkinson's by Peggy van Hulsteyn: Yoga Journal Article
http://www.yogajournal.com/health/2515

Massage Therapy reduces symptoms

What Are the Effects of Massage On Parkinson's Disease
http://www.livestrong.com/article/95...nsons-disease/

The Benefits of Massage Therapy on Parkinson's Disease http://www.integrative-healthcare.or...sons_dise.html

Massage Therapy's Benefits for Patients with Parkinson's Disease:
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternat...e-1243077.html


Both yoga and deep tissue massage are helpful to me. It is important with both, though, to get a teacher/practitioner who is familiar with PD and who will gear the therapy to your individual needs and limitations.

Judith

[violet green]

lindy,
In physical therapies, my personal experience has been amazing with water aerobics: twice a week, aerobics; once a week, weights in the water. I think most anything that encourages you to use both sides of your body in the same way is important in reminding both sides of your brain to operate in similar ways. Before I started this, I couldn't move my left arm above my shoulder. Now I can. Just visualize the parallel movements of the breast stroke or backstroke-- it has been wonderful and for me, it's turned back the PD clockl

[Muireann]

My ten of the best treatments for PD:

1. Dopavite, available from Vitalogic
2. Sublingual B12, high dose, available from iherb.com
3. First cold pressed, organic Rapeseed oil, for essential fatty acids
4. A good multi-vitamin
5. A really good diet: plenty of protein, fresh fruit and veg, oatmeal for breakfast and no processed food [I can take the protein, essential to make your own dopamine, as I managed to get off all PD drugs], lots of water
6. Massage therapy
7. Acquafit
8. Tai Chi and Yoga
9. Cycling
10. Avoid doctors

[made it up]

Originally Posted by violet green

lindy,
In physical therapies, my personal experience has been amazing with water aerobics: twice a week, aerobics; once a week, weights in the water. I think most anything that encourages you to use both sides of your body in the same way is important in reminding both sides of your brain to operate in similar ways. Before I started this, I couldn't move my left arm above my shoulder. Now I can. Just visualize the parallel movements of the breast stroke or backstroke-- it has been wonderful and for me, it's turned back the PD clockl

Violet,
I think water is great as well.
The feeling of weightlessness and smooth movements in the pool is great for my P.D. and I highly recommend it.
Lee