Returning to Art

[Zella23]

Since late September my husband has been using the Red Light therapy twice a day. He has gone back to his pen and ink drawing which he hasn’t done since he got PD. He recently contacted an Art Gallery in the U.K. with regards visiting Parkinson’s Art exhibition. The owner and a fellow Parkinson’s sufferer asked my husband to send him his art work which he really liked and it’s now been added to the website. Definitely given him a boost, he draws without tremor!

parkinsons.art

[Gioc]

Zella,

this is wonderful, thank you very much!

Gio

[ParlePark]

Beautiful!

[Fed1000]

Exceptional, the sharpness and cleanliness of the line are worthy of an artist with a very steady hand. I am very interested in red light therapy. Did you buy the helmet in Tasmania? How long has your husband had PD? Have all symptoms disappeared? Is your neurologist informed? I apologize for all the questions but such an innovative therapy requires them. Dear Zella it would be useful if you periodically shared with us the continuation of the therapy. Thank you very much.

[Zella23]

Thank you for your kind comments. My husband has been dx for 5and 1/2 years now although had symptoms going back much longer than that. Many of his symptoms are much more manageable than they were although still present. Tremor was never his worst symptom, and comes and goes. When he draws the tremor seems to stop.

Symptoms that have definitely improved are much less apathy and more positivity about his condition and generally feeling better. Walking has improved and he quickly gets into a better stride when out walking than he did. Walks between 2 and 4 miles a day.

Has now cut down Modopar to 2 and a half - 25/100 a day.

Takes Rasagiline 1 per day and Amantadine twice a day.

Started taking Terrazozin last December for BHP which is reported to slow progression.

Still has bradykensia and lower back pain which has worsened since PD.

He does take supplements.

The red light was purchased from Tasmania although on previous posts there are a few different places to buy them, and if you are technical you can make it yourself.

I will continue to update any other improvements.

[Fed1000 in reply to Zella23]

Perfect, thank you very much.

[skinnibean in reply to Zella23]

I have a Tasmanian helmet, which my son made me,but have no guidelines on how long I should use it, have tried 5 minutes duration, but havent seen any improvement. Any advice appreciated.

[Zella23 in reply to skinnibean]

My husband started off with 10 minutes for the red light then 10 minutes for the pale coil light. Built it up to doing that twice a day leaving 8 hours between sessions. He now puts it on for 20 mins each light in the morning and 20 minutes each light in the evening. If yours is the same as ours there are two light settings and the instructions say start off with 10 minutes each light setting and build it up. Always leaving 8 hours between the sessions.

[skinnibean in reply to Zella23]

Thanks for that advice, mine is a red light one, which I shall now start using again, when I first got it, I did it for 20min with a pounding headache as a result. Which discouraged me somewhat.

[Zella23 in reply to skinnibean]

Maybe just gradually increase the time. My husband stayed at 10 mins twice a day for a couple of weeks.

[skinnibean in reply to Zella23]

Ive started with 8 mins and see how that goes, I recently had a fall and hit my head, so I'm hoping it might help restore the damage.

[Zella23 in reply to skinnibean]

Sorry to hear that let’s hope it helps!

[WinnieThePoo]

Very encouraging. I fancy a gadget, and will probably try the Well Red one next year when my SPARK trial finishes

[Fed1000 in reply to WinnieThePoo]

Hi Winnie, Well Red is the name of the instrument?

[WinnieThePoo in reply to Fed1000]

oops wellred.com.au/

[Fed1000 in reply to WinnieThePoo]

Yes ok thanks, it's the Tasmanian helmet.

[ConnieD]

Lovely! Love to hear success stories!💕

[John_morris71]

Wonderful News ! Keep it going.

[alaynedellow]

Wonderful news and a lovely delicate drawing. Hope for us other artists too.

[Zella23]

The gallery is displaying Art for painters with PD, as the owner has PD. Some of the art on display is amazing and all so different. Link is above. Thanks for your comments.

[Despe]

Zella, I have a soft spot in my heart for both, Parkinson's and humming birds. His art is fantastic. I would love to buy it!

My husband started using Red Light therapy 2 weeks ago. I do see minor cognitive improvements, but we have a long road ahead. . .

[Zella23]

What a lovely thing to say about the drawing, at the moment we only have the original one and it’s our two sons favourite drawing as well. I hope your husband continues to improve with the Red light therapy. It was quite a few weeks of use before we saw any improvements, but any improvements however small really is just such a bonus.

[jeeves19]

I do calligraphy. Very relaxing 😊.

[Godiv]

Beautiful! So glad he’s feeling better and is able to create again. I look forward to seeing his works on the site. This is just lovely.

[Zella23 in reply to Godiv]

Thank you for your kind response. drawing every day now he s feeling much more positive and less tired.

[Godiv in reply to Zella23]

You’re welcome! I’ll never be an artist like him, but I did just put in an order for a “homemade “ Tasmanian helmet. It’s being made or has been made by one of the men’s shed groups in Australia. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed.👍

[Zella23]

Good luck with your hat. It took a couple of weeks to arrive. The only effort it requires is time and remembering to keep charging it up. Fingers all crossed for you. 🤞

[Vegegardner]

Yes please let know of results. Blessings to you

[Zella23 in reply to Vegegardner]

Thanks for your kind comment. We have added the broccoli seed protocol alongside the red hat and we are still noticing good results. Drawing still prolific and more of his work has been added to the website. I think he escapes into the drawings like a kind of mindfulness in that it s completely absorbing and he can forget about the PD.

Yesterday he forgot to take his midday Modapar and didn’t notice until late afternoon when his alarm went off to take one. It’s happened quite a few times so something must be making a difference 🤞