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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND dispells the myth that natural medicine and lifestyle changes can't help those with "real" mental health or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease (PD). In reality there are some phenomenal lifestyle changes that can be made to slow the progression of PD. We'll discuss: What Parkinsons Disease is and why movement matters A large study that showed exercise slowed the progression of patients with Parkinson's Disease The challenges around this. Why exercise is hard and how clinicians can cheer on their Parkinson's patients. Resources: Tsukita K, Sakamaki-Tsukita H, Takahashi R. Long-term Effect of Regular Physical Activity and Exercise Habits in Patients With Early Parkinson Disease. Neurology. 2022;98(8):e859-e871. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000013218 Dorsey, E. R., Sherer, T., Okun, M. S., & Bloem, B. R. (2018). The Emerging Evidence of the Parkinson Pandemic. Journal of Parkinson's disease, 8(s1), S3–S8. https://doi.org/10.3233/JPD-181474 Connect with me: Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089475401521&mibextid=LQQJ4d Website: www.TheWellNurturedBrain.com Email: [email protected] Loved this episode? Leave us a review!
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