The results of a new pilot study indicate that vigorous exercise can create protective effects on the brain, potentially slowing down and reversing neurodegeneration caused by Parkinson's disease.
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According to a groundbreaking study, high-intensity exercise may be effective in reversing Parkinson's Disease Neurodegeneration
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I hope it is true!Thanks. for sharing!
YOU BET IT DOES!!!
Not just any old high intensity execercise but, FAST WALKING DOES THE JOB EVERY TIME.
I have walked fast for one hour, every second day since 1994 and I show no siigns of having PD at the age of 89 in 2024.
Why are yuu wasting time and money taking medication which does NOTHING?
Start walking AS FAST AS YOU CAN, FOR A MAXIMMUM OF ONE HOUR, EVERY SECOND DAY AND YOU WILL BE FREE OF PD WITHIN TWO YEARS!
Don;'t just take my word for it, speak to thousands of other PD patients who have done the same. thing!
I have a list of hundreds of other people who have done the fast walking and have reversed their PD.
Why don't doctors tell us this?
It is not in their financial interests to do so!
GET WISE!!!
Just out of curiosity, where are these thousands of PD patients who are now "free of PD" as a result of your fast walking regimen? I feel like I'm pretty plugged in to the PD community, and the only one I hear making this claim is you. I have no doubts that most people who participate in fast walking (or most any aerobic exercise) on a regular basis have an improved quality of life, but to suggest that doing so will result in being free of PD within two years is dubious at best. If it were true, you wouldn't be the only one making this claim.
I am certainly not the only one making this claim. I have hundreds and hundreds of emails from other PD patients who have also done very well and, who have asked me not to give their email addresses to other patients. to help them overcome their PD movement symptoms.
I used to write emails almosty every day giving a list of other PD patients email addresses but, have been asked to stop doing that.
If you really are being hard-arsed and demanding proof, I will have to find another way of proving it.
As I make nothing out of doing what I do, what benefit do your think I get out of doing it?
To quote you John in your above post:
Don;'t just take my word for it, speak to thousands of other PD patients who have done the same. thing!
I’m in agreement with PixelPaul. Please provide an avenue by which we may “speak” to the thousands that have been cured. Otherwise, if you cannot provide hardcore proof, quit talking down to anyone that questions your claim. You did it to me on a past post.
Names please and a method by which we may interview these people.
Would you give me permission to pass your email address on to some unknown person?
Indeed you may pass my Email address to an unknown person. But person is a singular term, and I prefer "persons" in the plural sense, taken from the list of hundreds or thousands of individuals that you mentioned above.
The expectation is that I am able to converse with genuine and verifiable individuals who can attest to the fact that they have reversed their Parkinsons symptom via "only" fast walking and are now medication free. They should also be willing to answer a few questions I may have, in order to substantiate their claim.
However, I am a bit perplexed that these same individuals (even just a handful) are not willing to come onto this forum and attest to this same claim as well, and take questions from the members.
Consider the fact that fellow sufferors of this horrid afflication are on here daily sharing their successes, failures and suggestions. I would think that these who have reversed their symptoms with fast walking and are now medication free, would be highly willing to step forward and make the same claims in order to thank the very individual that led them to this wonderful discovery. Once they reveresed their symptoms, did the suddenly lose their empathy for the rest of us?
I will instant message you my Email address via the chat function. However, be advised that I am obligated to share my findings with those on this forum, considering the fact that my challenge has been made public.
You are free to email me at any time but, I will not send messages on to anybody else as I may be held responsible for any comebacks that mighr occur.
Your response is a bit confusing. Am I to assume you will or will not be providing a method by which contact may be made with the “hundreds and thousands “ of individuals who have reversed their Parkinson’s symptoms and are no longer on any medications due solely to fast walking?
The only way this can happen is for you to come to my home and access all these people on my computer.. If the patient is prepared to let you have his.her email address then they must tell me personally that I can give you this information!
John, why don't you send out an email to all these people asking if you can share their testimonies...
Just a thought...
Better yet, wouldn’t it be better to send an Email asking them to come on this forum and share their testimonies “directly”. This way, there will be no doubts that the testimonies were faked. Venture to say, they met John on this forum and can substantiate his claim and should be happy to do so.
I spend half my time, every day, responding to emails and, at the age of 89 you are asking too much of me!
Here is something you could use to elicit testimonials that may be helpful in demonstrating the effectiveness of your program:
Subject: Share Your Success Story: How Fast Walking Improved Your Parkinson's Symptoms
Dear [Name],
I hope this email finds you well. As someone who has been participating in the fast walking program for Parkinson's disease (PD) management, your experience and feedback are incredibly valuable. We have seen numerous individuals like yourself benefit from the program, and we believe your story could inspire and encourage others facing similar challenges.
We are reaching out to kindly request a testimonial from you regarding your journey with the fast walking program and how it has impacted your PD symptoms. Your testimonial will not only help us understand the effectiveness of the program but also serve as a source of hope and motivation for others in the PD community who may be considering similar approaches to managing their symptoms.
Here are some prompts to guide you in crafting your testimonial:
How has participating in the fast walking program influenced your Parkinson's symptoms, such as mobility, balance, tremors, or overall well-being?
What specific improvements or changes have you noticed since starting the program? Are there any particular milestones or achievements you'd like to highlight?
How does regular fast walking fit into your overall PD management plan, and what role does it play in maintaining your quality of life?
Can you share any anecdotes or experiences that illustrate the impact of fast walking on your daily life and activities?
Lastly, if you have any advice or words of encouragement for others considering incorporating fast walking into their PD management strategy, please feel free to share.
Your testimonial can be as brief or detailed as you feel comfortable with, and we welcome any personal insights or reflections you wish to include. If you're willing to share your testimonial publicly, please let us know, as we would love to feature it on our website, social media channels, or other promotional materials.
Thank you in advance for considering this request. Your contribution has the potential to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals living with Parkinson's disease, and we are deeply grateful for your willingness to share your story.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position/Role]
[Contact Information]
It does indeed usually involve a combination of lifestyle changes. It is tempting for those seeking publicity to not mention that. Even our most famous exercise hero and example, John Pepper, first solved his chronic stress problem, and fast walking helped him further in that journey. He described this in his book, but never explicitly mentioned it here. It's a shame because it partially explains his success.
"Evan D. Morris, PhD, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging at Yale School of Medicine"
This article references the same Yale study...
But where is all this vigor found? When I hear about similar studies, and I don't mean you Farooqji, I feel cheated. How can I, over sixty-five years old, chronically tired, with a multitude of ailments and absolute rigidity, become a good athlete? Clearly not all pwp are in the same situation as me but I think I'm in good company.
It's built slowly over an extended period of time. Needs consistency.
I tried fast walking yesterday, at a speed of 3 kmph for 20 mins. Clearly I have a long way to go before I reach 7 kmph & hour long walk targets, but I bless myself for starting 🙏
Good job 👏 keep it up!!
Although the study involved individuals diagnosed within 4 years, chronic patients can also benefit from it. For example people like you who can't walk fast or run, can use treadmill at slow speed but High inclination
I think about this subject and how so many have declined and need a starting point. Start Very small. Can you walk to the end of your driveway or walk a set of stairs? Start with what you can do and work up.
It's great to be able to do high intensity but for some it's just not practical.
Think if I don't use it, I'll lose it. Try getting up and down from the couch or a chair several times and work up. Maybe eventually you could do aerobics with a video. Just start with 10 minutes and work up.
Just to have movement and mobility is a great goal!
Make sure you fuel up on calories and protein before you start.
It's an interesting subject. I have noticed when I really push myself with intense exercise, I get much more tremor and weird twitches. Is this a good thing, or a bad thing?
Just means you’ve burnt thru your then available dopamine. Short term negative for a long term benefit.
Do you take extra C/L when you exercise more? Have you noticed a reduction in tremor over the long term?
Laurie Mischley (LKM) has mentioned to me that I could swallow an extra half a tab 30 minutes before exercise. That said, this approach may not be appropriate for other fellow sufferers. Re longer term, N=1, tricky to say. According to LKM and my Neuro I’m doing better than most. Confident that exercise contributes something to the mix. But it’s but one of 30+ interventions.
This comes up every few months. I remember studies based on percentage of maximum heart rate going back at least 5 years. I'm 68. The old standard for maximum heart rate was 220 minus age. For me that's 152. The newer method gives 170. Running outside on a steep hill I get a maximate of 170. so the newer method seems more accurate. The target while exercising is 80 to 85% of my maximum heart rate I have a wrist monitor and the treadmill has a monitor built into it. I just have to hold both handles and the number comes up.
The reason to work that hard is to stimulate GDNF: Glial Derived Neurotrophic Factor. This builds dopamine.
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