2 Mikes Parkinson’s Podcast

RE-POST OF THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 SHOW

We are leading off tonight's show with Charlotte Allen Pwp and Russ Bradford two of the cofounders of the Parkinson's Concierge.

Parkinson's Concierge is a global virtual world of Parkinson's, being the go to place, for everything Parkinson's. Offering a virtual health and wellbeing platform with a timetable of activities, what's on, Parkinson's magazine, supplying links and signposting people with Parkinson's to the best place to get the support and advice they need. We are real people with Parkinson's who live together and care for each other.

Next up is Heather Kennedy, blogger, Parkinson's advocate and public speaker extraordinaire. Check out her blog at KathleenKiddo.com. I spoke with Heather last week and we had a very honest actions of what we believe were mostly caused by dopamine agonists. This is a very sensitive subject in the Parkinson's community so you’ve been warned. As always, Do not attempt to stop any Parkinson's medication without consent of your Doctor, and or neurologist, as it can be dangerous to your physical, and mental health

REPOST OF THURSDAYS 6/18/20 SHOW

Parkinson's Si Buko Uganda https://parkinsonssibuko.org/

Shifting Perceptions is critical to Reversing Directions

Parkinson's is not a result of witchcraft or curse.

It's not a cause for shame or isolation.

It's a treatable disease.

Check out the incredible heart warming story of  Hannington Kabugo whose mother passed away with Parkinson's.

Imagine having this disease with no medication, nobody coming near you because they believe they can catch PD.

Imagine being left alone unable to move, unable to cleanse yourself for 8 years.

Kabugo is bringing awareness to Uganda and his people afflicted with Parkinson's.

DOPAMINE RUSH #2 - RELAXING MUSIC

Researchers found that listening to music releases the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and sends pleasure signals to the rest of the body. And the more pleasing the music is to the ear, the more intensely pleasurable the experience is for the body.

Yesterday afternoon at 4:00 (Oct 15) we played 14 great classic songs, ACOUSTIC style with various artists (mellow). Experts say relaxing smooth beats can aid in helping sleep. So grab your headphones, feel you body sink into your bed and chill.

Enjoy!

2 Mikes chat with Jimmy Choi about breaking the Chest to ground hand release world burpee record, he's looking for help with his next challenge. Next up we talk with Robert Salvatore an outpatient coordinator with the Thomas C Slater compassion center (https://slatercenter.com/), a dispensary for medical cannabis. he talks about the benefits of CBD and more.

Music by The Kinks, Police. AC/DC, Afroman, The Cars

Interviews with David Lucht who is a member of the Parkinson’s Chorus of Central Massachusetts. David along with chorus facilitator David Russell talk about the many benefits of joining a Parkinson's chorus group.

The 2nd interview is with Russel Joye, the CEO of Mickey's wearables. Russel was inspired to create a product to help out the mobility his dad who was diagnosed with PD 10 tears ago.

Another reason to tune in is to catch the radio parkie debut of 170 singers from the Parkinson's International Choir sing What the World needs now is Love sweet Love.

Special thanks to Bill Patjane a director of Massachusetts APDA for lining up this inspiring interview

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen talks about being diagnosed with Parkinson's and how he stays positive

Dr. Okeanis Eleni Vaou of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center discussed the benefits of Deep Brain Surgery for Parkinson's Patients

Have Parkinson's? Know anyone with Parkinson's?

PD information

-Parkinson's is the fastest growing Neurological Disease in the world, yes even faster than Alzheimer's

-1 out of 15 people will be diagnosed with PD

-Parkinson's is the 14th leading cause of death in the Unite States

-100 people will die daily with PD daily in the United States

-200 people will be diagnosed daily with daily in the United States

-The explosion in PD diagnosis is on target to bankrupt Medicare

-Parkinson's is mostly PREVENTABLE???

Please listen to this show and/or buy the book "Ending Parkinson's Disease"

All proceeds will go to Parkinson's charities