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January 9th, 2023 | Author: admin
2023 January 9, 20:40 California – Teresa Jade LeYung’s blog post #619
Dear Reader,
Today I responded to a post from a fellow-member of Women’s Brain Exchange network. Her subject line was: “Recommendations for Parkinson’s”
I wish to share my response through this blog post.
I cheer for all brave folks who are coping with disease and illness and all the compassionate advocates!
I was an advocate for my father – he thrived in spite of Parkinson’s.
Information is powerful! What I had learned as an advocate enriched my own life and also everyone else’s in Papa’s community.
Be ahead of the game – know that Parkinson’s is a movement disorder… thus, find (not just a general neurologist) but a neurologist whose patient base is mainly movement disorder patients and who does not rely on “old” techniques.
Same for physical therapists – folks who aren’t trained in movement disorders caused heartaches for Papa. The right folks taught my father ways to “refresh” the brain.
RESOURCES:
Michael J. Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljfox.org/ says: “The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today.”
Membership is free for patients and their advocates.
Pull down “Understanding Parkinson’s” tab. Then look for “Education and Inspiration” tab. You’ll see recordings of webinars and podcasts.
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When one is not feeling well… learning new ways to improve one’s health can be overwhelming. I wish everyone compassionate advocates to help make the journey a gentler one.
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Dr. Norman Doidge reminds us that WALKING helps our brain produce new brain cells – prehistoric humans and animals walked to find food and shelter, to get away from predators – the brain releases chemicals to promote movement.
While using exercise equipment helps us build strength … walking requires our Brain to make decisions… our Brain learns about our surroundings and conditions when we walk. Walk 
Walk Walk
Walk Walk Our brain releases beneficial chemicals even when the movement is imaginary. Athletes, musicians, all types of performers use “Visualization”. Mind-Body connection at work!
I am a Curious George. I like to know “why” when someone says “Try this”
Learn how our beautiful brains work
Please read both books written by Norman Doidge, M.D.
Ask librarians at public libraries.
Dr. Doidge’s books have been translated into 30+ languages!
I must have bought close to 100 copies of THE BRAIN’S WAY OF HEALING (Dr. Doidge’s second book) to give to family members, friends, and my father’s neighbors.
https://www.normandoidge.com Dr. Doidge’s books have been translated into 30+ languages!
Please ask librarians at public libraries.
Dr. Norman Doidge’s first book –
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
Dr. Norman Doidge’s second book –
The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity
Chapter 2 A Man Walks Off His Parkinsonian Symptoms How Exercise Helps Fend Off Degenerative Disorders and Can Defer Dementia
(Teresa here to say that this chapter – about Mr. John Pepper – inspired me to be a smart advocate for my papa. Mr. Pepper’s website https://www.reverseparkinsons.net/ )
Chapter 1 Physician Hurt, Then Heal Thyself Michael Moskowitz Discovers That Chronic Pain Can Be Unlearned Chapter 2 A Man Walks
(Teresa here to say that this chapter led me to learning how to stop persistent pain after Shingles virus rash healed.
Dr. Michael Moskowitz and Dr. Marla Golden’s website http://neuroplastix.com )
Norman Doidge: Brain’s Healing Energies - 28 minutes
Norman Doidge on his amazing new book The Brain’s Way of Healing - 20 minutes 14 seconds
Dr. Norman Doidge | The Power of Thought CBC News – 10 minutes 44 seconds
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“COVID Raises Risk of Long-Term Brain Injury, Large U.S. Study Finds” https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2022-09-22/covid-raises-risk-of-long-term-brain-injury-large-u-s-study-finds
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Another helpful resource – the blog post by master teacher and holistic healer Gilles Marin -
“Detoxifying from Vaccines with Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables”
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Thank you, holistic healer Stephanie Wilger, for telling me about:
Taoist Meditation: The Six Healing Sounds – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZa_zhOg9A
Thank you, YouTube channel user Andrew McCart!
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Thank you for reading my blog post “Parkinson’s Disease – Resources for Brave Patients and Compassionate Advocates”
I wish you and everyone around you vibrant health always and new adventures for a beautiful life.
Thank you, Mr. George Carlin (Angel Carlin), for inspiring me to eliminate unnecessary words.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jade LeYung, 2019 Paris, photo by Mary E. Knippel
Teresa Jade LeYung
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