The recommendations below are a compilation of Dr. Izor and NSC staff, as well as adapted from Paul Marik, MD's MATH+ protocol. Dr. Marik is Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. His team posts more frequent updates on their EVMS website: https:…Read More
When you hear the word Botox, we know what you’re thinking. In the public consciousness, Botox has always been about cosmetic uses. Starting in the early 2000s, it was the way that people in Hollywood were smoothing out their wrinkles, and it was used in constant jokes on sitcoms and late-night ta…Read More
If you’re curious about deep brain stimulation (DBS), you’re not alone. It’s one of the most promising Parkinson’s disease treatments out there for patients whose symptoms can’t be controlled with medications. Here at Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center, we implant DBS leads in v…Read More
Parkinson’s Outcomes Project findings on neurologist care, exercise, depression The Parkinson's Foundation has enrolled its 10,000th participant in the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, the largest-ever clinical study of Parkinson’s disease (PD) spanning five nations. Started in 2009, the project st…Read More
Parkinson's physical therapy exercises improve balance, coordination, strength By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has a wide range of symptoms that generally begin with tremor, stiffness, and slowing of movement. As the disease progresses, PD motor sy…Read More
Bacopa Monnieri, magnesium-L-threonate benefit memory, cognitive ability By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Countless studies have researched the effectiveness of different dietary supplements for cognitive function. Nutritional supplements are part of the comprehensive medical …Read More
Latest Neuroscience Findings include Lifestyle Factors, Advances in Treatment By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Parkinson's disease is a complex multi-system brain disorder impacting movement and the regulation of mood. Strides have been made in understanding the mechanism of P…Read More
HRT can improve mobility, lower risk of dementia By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to patients seen frequently by the practice to help address mobility and mood and improve quali…Read More
Homocysteine is linked to cardiovascular disease, neurological conditions By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Scientific literature contains a multitude of research studies linking homocysteine to poor health. Elevated homocysteine in Parkinson’s is thought to worsen oxidative …Read More
How Fasting Activates Cell Rejuvenation, Autophagy By Karen Hales, Neurology Solutions Contributing Writer Intermittent fasting, the practice of going without food for some period of time, and caloric restriction are powerfully neuroprotective. Intermittent fasting increases autophagy, a metabolic p…Read More
