Cellular Energy Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease Clinic Videos Video Explores Intermittent Fasting to Enhance Metabolism November 30, 2017 | 1 Comment on Video Explores Intermittent Fasting to Enhance Metabolism Intermittent fasting and restricted caloric intake is powerfully neuroprotective. Short-term fasting stimulates autophagy, a metabolic process that eliminates cell waste that may be responsible for many of the effects of aging. Studies have demonstrated that fasting can help prevent heart disease, speed fat loss, as well as slow or reverse aging. Researchers have found that the autophagy process is often defective in cancer, infectious diseases, immunological disorders and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Read more » intermittent fasting autophagy metabolic enhancement MEND Parkinsons neurodegenerative disorders
Digestive Health & the Brain Parkinson's Disease Dehydration in Parkinson’s: Symptoms, Risks & Tips July 14, 2017 | Leave a Comment Dehydration is always a risk of disease and aging. Dehydration in Parkinson's disease (PD) is a major health concern. Symptoms of PD contribute to and also mask dehydration, and the risks associated with becoming dehydrated can significantly worsen already compromised neurological function. Knowing the risk factors, signs of dehydration and steps for staying hydrated can help you manage this concern, whether you’re a caretaker or someone with Parkinson’s. Read more » dehydration aging diet neurodegenerative disorders parkinson's symptoms Parkinson’s nutrition neurological disorders Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Disease Clinic Videos Supplements & Neuroprotection Nutritional Approach to Neurodegenerative Diseases June 2, 2017 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center Medical Director Robert Izor, MD, MS, has created a short video demonstrating how to prepare a protein shake, including detailed step-by-step instructions, ingredients and serving recommendations. A neurology clinic based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on the care and treatment of movement disorders, Neurology Solutions recommends a nutritional approach to treating neurodegenerative disease. Read more » diet neurodegenerative disorders Parkinson’s nutrition supplements
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Q & A: Hormone Therapy for Parkinson’s May 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center shared an overview of its therapeutic program to provide hormone therapy for Parkinson’s (PD) disease management to improve patients’ cognition, mood and mobility and increase their tolerance for exercise. Following is a Hormone Therapy Q & A with more details on Neurology Solutions’ approach and results. Read more » hormone replacement therapy HRT biodentical hormones GDNF hormone therapy stimulate growth factors Parkinson's disease hormone therapy study neurodegenerative disorders
