NathanK
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From what Ive read, Parkinsons is largely the result of iron oxidation of dopaminergic neurons and preventing further oxidation would be important.
Drinking daily coffee is a great start for its many overall benefits including lowering iron. Donating blood and keeping iron stores low should go a long way. It's been shown that UV rays are a major catalyst, with iron, of oxidation of the substantia negra so staying clear of excessive UV is smart. Conversely, using red light therapy would help. Red light is well known for wound healing, but also as an antidote to UV. That said, once damage has already been done in Parkinson's any regeneration is a tough bet. As a progressive disease, i think it would be smart to try and halt the progressive degeneration first.
Dancing is often used theraputically. There's also a new brain implant device they use to stimulate areas of the brain. It looks promising. Currently, Ive seen it used mainly for people that no longer respond to medication.
B Vitamins and anything that can restore ox metabolism is a good default response for most maladies on this forum...and for good reason. There are a lot of awesome ideas to find on the forum. I wouldnt be surprised if methylene blue could be beneficial though I know it more as beneficial for Alzheimers and beta amyloid plaque reduction.
I have a short journal at home dedicated to Parkinsons in general so this is all off the top of my head. Good luck.
Btw, LDopa is likely what his doctor will put him on. It will help mitigate issues for a while, but it isnt a cure or preventative and in time it loses its effectiveness. Id personally try to save that as a last bullet while his symptoms are still managable. Just my 2c
Drinking daily coffee is a great start for its many overall benefits including lowering iron. Donating blood and keeping iron stores low should go a long way. It's been shown that UV rays are a major catalyst, with iron, of oxidation of the substantia negra so staying clear of excessive UV is smart. Conversely, using red light therapy would help. Red light is well known for wound healing, but also as an antidote to UV. That said, once damage has already been done in Parkinson's any regeneration is a tough bet. As a progressive disease, i think it would be smart to try and halt the progressive degeneration first.
Dancing is often used theraputically. There's also a new brain implant device they use to stimulate areas of the brain. It looks promising. Currently, Ive seen it used mainly for people that no longer respond to medication.
B Vitamins and anything that can restore ox metabolism is a good default response for most maladies on this forum...and for good reason. There are a lot of awesome ideas to find on the forum. I wouldnt be surprised if methylene blue could be beneficial though I know it more as beneficial for Alzheimers and beta amyloid plaque reduction.
I have a short journal at home dedicated to Parkinsons in general so this is all off the top of my head. Good luck.
Btw, LDopa is likely what his doctor will put him on. It will help mitigate issues for a while, but it isnt a cure or preventative and in time it loses its effectiveness. Id personally try to save that as a last bullet while his symptoms are still managable. Just my 2c