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• The road ahead: 2022 January 20, 2022 # # # # The first post at the start of each year on the SoPD website tries to provide an overview of where things are in the search for ‘disease modifying’ therapies for Parkinson’s.  It is an exercise in managing expectations as well as discussing what research events are scheduled for the next year so that we can keep…
• The road ahead: 2021 January 25, 2021 # # # # At the start of each year, it is a useful practise to layout what is planned over the next 12 months. The events that are scheduled for the year to come, so that we can keep an eye out for them. Obviously, where 2021 will end actually is unpredictable, but an outline of what is scheduled…
• Revisiting the Role of B Vitamins to Reduce Homocysteine Levels Generated from Levodopa Therapy of Parkinson’s May 29, 2023 “You take the healthiest diet in the world, if you gave those people vitamins, they would be twice as healthy. So vitamins are valuable.” Robert Atkins “I don’t do any crazy diets. I take vitamins and eat three times a day.” Selena Introduction: In September 2017, I published the blog post entitled “B Vitamins (Folate, B6, B12) Reduce Homocysteine Levels…
• The road ahead: 2020 January 5, 2020 Here at the SoPD, we are primarily interested in disease modification for Parkinson’s. While there is a great deal of interesting research exploring the causes of the condition, novel symptomatic therapies, and other aspects of Parkinson’s, my focus is generally on the science seeking to slow, stop or reverse the condition. At the start of each year, it is a…
• Probiotics: Food for worms? January 24, 2020     There is a lot of research currently being conducted that is exploring the relationship between the gastrointestinal system and Parkinson’s. A growing body of data suggests that the bacteria in our guts may be having an infuential role. Recently researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have published the results of a study in which they used…
• PD 101: Exercise, Medication, Nutrition & Lifestyle December 4, 2016 Since being diagnosed with PD in 2014, I've had the pleasure to meet individuals who have lived with Parkinson's for 10 to 20 years, and even longer. The common theme for living well with PD is regular exercise and staying active. PD may be a life sentence, but it is far from being a death sentence. Think of exercise as…
• Update on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapy in Parkinson’s May 21, 2023 “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.” Paracelsus “You know what they call alternative medicine that’s been proved to work? – Medicine.” Tim Minchin Précis: Regularly, I am asked what I take for treating Parkinson’s. This blog post describes the various substances I take to…
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• Medication, Protein, and Parkinson’s June 8, 2020 Written by Martha Henze, MPH, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) When to eat and when to take medications can be confusing. You may have heard, “eat food with your medication to prevent stomach upset and nausea.” You may have heard, “eat food 30 minutes before or one hour after taking your medication to improve absorption of your Parkinson’s medication and prevent…
• Medication, Protein, and Parkinson’s June 8, 2020 Written by Martha Henze, MPH, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) When to eat and when to take medications can be confusing. You may have heard, “eat food with your medication to prevent stomach upset and nausea.” You may have heard, “eat food 30 minutes before or one hour after taking your medication to improve absorption of your Parkinson’s medication and prevent…
• Medication, Protein, and Parkinson’s June 8, 2020 Written by Martha Henze, MPH, MS, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) When to eat and when to take medications can be confusing. You may have heard, “eat food with your medication to prevent stomach upset and nausea.” You may have heard, “eat food 30 minutes before or one hour after taking your medication to improve absorption of your Parkinson’s medication and prevent…
• Parkinson's and the Gut - What do we know? What can we do? July 7, 2019 There has been a lot of talk in the last few years about the brain-gut connection, and how Parkinson’s Disease may start in the gut. In this article we’ll explore: What the gut microbiome isThe impact of the gut microbiome on Parkinson’s symptomsThe causes of poor gut healthA 4-step daily routine you can use to jump start your own gut healthWhat is…
• Monthly Research Review – July 2021 July 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during July 2021. The post is divided into 10 parts based on the type of research: Top 5 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
• Probiotics and Parkinson’s Disease October 25, 2022 What the latest science tells us about probiotics & Parkinson’s disease People often ask us about the use of probiotics to improve Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Probiotics have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, but what exactly are they, and can they make a difference for people with PD? I will answer these questions and provide helpful information…
• Monthly research review – March 2021 March 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during March 2021. The post is divided into ten parts based on the type of research: Top 5 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
• 2020: Year in Review January 1, 2021 # # # # In this end-of-year post, we review the Parkinson’s research that caught our attention at SoPD HQ in 2020. Month-by-month we will briefly discuss some of the major pieces of research/ announcements that have defined the year and advanced our understanding of Parkinson’s. The list is based on nothing more than the author’s personal opinion – apologies…
• How Grief Upsets Your Gut Health July 1, 2022 After the death of Caroline Rustigian’s mother earlier this year, her physical health took a tumble. “I stopped eating and couldn’t keep food down,” says Rustigian, a public relations consultant and podcaster in Laguna Beach, Calif. Desperate to feel better, Rustigian went to urgent care, where she was told that acid reflux was one cause of her tummy troubles. The…
• The “What would I do” post? Part 2 January 22, 2022 # # # # I am very regularly asked “what would you do if you were diagnosed with Parkinson’s tomorrow?” As a research scientist I don’t really feel comfortable answering it, but I can see how it is a fair question. I have previously attempted to address it (Click here to read that post), and I point folks who do…
• Monthly Research Review – December 2020 December 31, 2020   At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during December 2020. The post is divided into seven parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical trial news Conferences/lectures Other news…
• Speech, Voice & Parkinson’s Q&A with John Dean January 28, 2021 We recently hosted a webinar with speech-language pathologist John Dean. You can get access to the recording here. We received so many questions during the session that we weren’t able to answer them all; so, John was kind enough to do some written Q&A for us. “When is a good time to start speech therapy?” It’s much better to maintain…
• Food for Thought: Parkinson's and the Gut-Brain Connection July 26, 2019 It began with a gut feeling. Every week, another study provides insight into the gut-brain connection, and the possibility that Parkinson’s disease begins in the gut. What does this mean?
• Year in review: 2021 December 31, 2021 # # # # As with the preceding year, 2021 proved to be challenging due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic (and it is not over yet). Vaccines were rolled out with remarkable speed, but equally new variants of the virus popped up and have kept Governments and health regulatory bodies on their toes. An amazing feature of the last two…