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Non-Pharmaceutical Parkinsons Treatment



What is a person “to do” while living with Parkinson’s’?
Understandably, there are now more medications for the
management of *symptoms, but what about the ‘aging senior’
that is labelled with this disease…Do not become the disease! 
This is difficult while managing everyday.

Why not take some progressive action? But what action?

Two important, successful treatments that provides
numerous benefits to the PD senior are:

1)      WBPA – Whole Body Periodic Acceleration therapy
2)      Exercise Prescription/Therapy

WBPA (or Exer-rest) has been shown to aid persons with PD.  WBPA increases vasodilation through an increase in eNOS (nitric oxide) into the blood stream.  This NO helps facilitate neuro-relaxation through specific neurotransmitters excitation. This has the effect of reducing fatigue, enhancing motor performance, recovery and overall mental awareness. Whole Body Periodic Acceleration Therapy (WBPA) is a recognized, non-invasive, and promising therapy for a diverse and growing list of disorders.

According to Dr.M.Sackner, WBPA increases the amount of brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) protein and glial neurotropic factor (GDNF) protein in animals.  BDNF is a growth factor that supports the differentiation of neurons and aids in function of the hippocampus.  GDNF aides in survival of dopaminergic neurons and motor neurons, which die in patients with PD.  Therefore, by increasing BDNF and GDNF,  WBPA has the potential to maintain the levels dopamine in patients with PD

The WBPA is a very important aspect to PD treatment and the symptom management process, especially for those who do not have good or any mobility.

Exercise Prescription (or Exercise therapy) is a procedure unlike ‘personal training’.  Instead it requires a detailed, comprehensive assessment process which then provides the practitioner with the information necessary to make an exercise prescription. It is estimated that between 50-75 percent of people initially diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease actually have some other condition so this detail is also necessary for a full scope of the individual.  No two Parkinson’s’ people are the same!  Therefore the detailed individualized prescription should be provided on a one on one basis to:

·       Identify and improve muscle imbalances through assisted stretches
·       Identify and help gait disturbances
·       Strengthen joints, decrease inflammation and pain if present
·       Improve reflex patterns
·       Increase body self awareness and confidence
·       Improve balance and motor control

For the PD senior, Exercise prescription can be the best bet for any improvement in strength and to reduce motor and non-motor symptoms.  It does take about 4-6months on average to notice improvements however the benefits to overall independence and personal well-being are immeasurable.

The WBPA and Exercise prescription have proven to be an empowering combination for treating PD seniors.


Written by Mr. Corey Evans – Executive Director
c/o BODiWORKS Institute







Comments

  1. Felix Lina25 November 2019 at 08:48

    My husband was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease at 68. His symptoms were shuffling of feet, slurred speech, low volume speech, degradation of hand writing, horrible driving skills, right arm held at 45 degree angle. Things were tough for me, I too was diagnosed of COPD but now we both finally free from these diseases with the help of total cure herbal foundation, He now walks properly and all symptoms has reversed. He had trouble with balance especially at night, getting into the shower and exiting it is difficult. Getting into bed is also another thing he finds impossible. We had to find a better solution for his condition which has really helped him a lot,The biggest helped we had was totalcureherbsfoundation.com They walked us through the proper steps, im highly recommending this herbal formula to anyone who needs help.

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