Dave, what has changed in your Parkinson’s treatment plan?

This is a new playlist I am working on for everyone who has questions about why I feel or look better. Please see the YouTube videos below.

You are out of options for Parkinson’s Treatments!

A common theme that I have been hearing, not just online through this channel, but from people with other chronic diseases, and it is often this term or phrase or something similar after they see their doctor or specialist: “I’m sorry, there is nothing more that I can do to help you.” Receiving that news from a health care professional can be a crushing blow to a patient, and can cause unneeded pain and suffering. A safety net needs to be put in for those that receive that horrible news.

My Parkinson's diet - What you need to know

My Parkinson's diet isn't your regular meal plan type diet. It has been tailored to the demands and needs of my Parkinson's Disease symptoms. It's all built backwards, but still it has given me relief from some symptoms. If you are interested to learn more, stop reading this and watch the video 😊😀😁LOL. Today, I will explain what I have done with my diet, and the process it took to get here, so you have all the answers. This diet plan has been built on a lot of personal experience, trial and error, so what has worked for me, may not be the best for you. My goals are as follows: Maximize medication windows. Maximize nutrition and ATP production. Maximize personal initiative.

My Parkinson's treatment plan explained

Is it still possible to dream big amidst a diagnosis like Parkinson's Disease? I think so, and I will tell you why and how I do it as I explain my personal Parkinson's Treatment Plan, tailored to fit me and my goals. My hope is that you are able to build your own treatment plan by using mine as a starting point. Let me know what your goal is!

My new Parkinson's Vibration Treatment - 3 month update

Today is my three month review of what the VILIM ball can do for someone who is non-tremor dominant. Follow along to find out my results. VILIM ball is a state-of-the-art non-invasive handheld medical therapeutic device providing neuromodulation therapy and able to temporarily reduce hand tremor. It is the first and the only one CE0197 marked medical class 2a therapeutic device for hand tremor reduction. Seek professional medical advice if you are unsure if the VILIM Ball is for you. Use promo code LWP50 to save $50 EUR on your order. https://vilimed.com/shop/

Parkinson’s Disease stole my energy! How I got it back!

Losing my energy levels because of Parkinson’s Disease was such a slow process, and also a total mystery. At the time it began I had not been dx, so we did not know what was causing it, and many people, including myself were wondering, what the heck was going on with Dave??? This is how I got it back!

Can Herbal Tea Reverse Parkinson's Disease?

It’s been nearly 50 years since the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s Disease was created, and I am very thankful for it. Isn’t it time though for the next treatment evolution to occur? What if it’s as simple as pouring hot water over tea leaves? What if, all of these years, it has simply been hiding in most of our kitchen pantries in our own homes?

The impact of OFF times - finding solutions

OFF times can hurt, not just physically, but emotionally as well. It’s not only the PWP that feels the emotional pain of what just happened, but the caregiver does as well. During the introduction, it feels like we left Hayley at the end of a cold reply to her caring question asking if I was ok. I lied unfortunately, I was not ok. I was upset, I was angry, I did not know where to direct my anger, so I did what we all often do; direct it towards those closest to us. The worst possible idea. We need to realize that our caregiers work hard, get their feelings hurt easy, because when we call for help, they never know what they are walking into; and they care deeply for us.

Dyskinesia and Parkinson's Disease - what you need to know right now!

If you don’t know what dyskinesia is; it’s basically a side affect if our gold standard treatment, our L-dopa medication. The experts don’t know what causes it or why it happens, it just is. So, please don’t shoot the messenger, but, I’m going to deliver the bad news; if you have been on L-Dopa for a couple of years it is possible that dyskinesia is waiting for you, especially if you are on high doses. For me, dyskinesia is something that is beginning to come back into my life, even though it was under control for a little while. It’s something I have to acknowledge and deal with daily. What you really need to know right now is that when we are having lots of dyskinesia, we need to ensure that we are replacing our burnt calories in our bodies, and in my experience I feel that this topic is basically glanced over or ignored by the general medical community. I did ask my MDS if it counted as exercise and I was told no. I have to tell you though, it is exhausting and leaves me totally drained. Dyskinesia can be so powerful that I feel like a fish out of water flopping around in the bottom of a boat. When our body burns through all of our fat reserves, it then begins to consume our muscles. We can get weak, and then falls may become an issue.

Resources:

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons-disease/treatment-medication/medication/dyskinesia/

https://healthfully.com/when-does-the-body-start-to-use-muscle-tissue-for-energy-8604279.html

https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/dyskinesia-dystonia-exercise-parkinsons/

https://www.bing.com/search?q=levodopa%20dyskinesia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=levodopa%20dyskinesia&sc=12-19&sk=&cvid=1E0FDAE67F364064AA20C0A7CDB07CA5