1. Sleeping 8 hours – using a Fitbit can not only track your steps but also your sleep patterns to help you understand why you may or may not be getting the rest that you need. For some, melatonin is really helpful for sleep. Sleeping in the woods resets your circadian rhythm.
2. Stay hydrated – track your water intake, drink high quality water and perhaps use sugar free electrolytes to aid absorption.
3. Detox Baths – ½ box of borax in a bath for 30 minutes once a week helps the body detox. Drink 2 glasses of water before and 1 glass after the bath.
4. Minimize stress when possible.
5. Detoxify your home environment: examine cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, clothing etc.
6.  Dry saunas are great for releasing toxins.
7. Consider converting to a wholistic dentist.
8. A naturopathic doctor may provide different insights into your care. Can be a good adjunct. Dr. Laurie Mischley in Washington State works only with PD and is having some wonderful results providing whole body insights through lab work and experience. She will work remotely. This is in addition to your neurologist NOT instead of! http://www.seattleintegrativemedicine.com/physicians-laurie.html
9. Consider Oxy Powder for constipation. It is effective and gentler on the body than many over-the-counter preparations. (Available on Amazon)
10. Consider 15 minutes of Light Box Therapy if you are not able to get out in direct sunlight.
11. Dance and music have been shown to support the PD spirit and body.
12. Try not to be afraid of changing how you think about things. Expanding your horizons can be enlightening, freeing and vastly helpful.
13. Do things that make you happy. We all feel better when we are happy.

1. Consider a Detox and Plant Based diet. Resources: Plant Paradox by Stephen Gundry, Brain Warrior by Daniel Amen, Keto and Mediterranean Diet resources
2. Use high grade dietary oils like MCT, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil
3. Eat most of your protein at night. Stop eating by 7 PM if possible.
4. Think about your food before eating. It helps start the salivation process so food is properly broken down and better absorbed as it goes through the digestive tract. Chew Xylitol gum to initialize digestive juices.
5. Drink coffee (rather than just caffeine pills). It contains over 1000 compounds and many of them are anti-oxidant.
6. Consider taking a prebiotic and a probiotic to stabilize and support your gut biome.
7. Include ground flaxseed – 1-2 tbsp. per day – in your diet. Keep refrigerated.
8. Try Lion’s Mane (mushrooms) to help bring back smell. To improve lost sense of smell, “exercise” the ability to smell by slowing down and literally smelling the flowers, foods etc.

1. Have a support system for understanding the importance of the ongoing titration of your meds.
2. Ascorbic acid powder (Vitamin C) taken with each Sinemet dose may extend its effectiveness.
3.  “Calm magnesium” as a supplement may extend Sinemet’s effectiveness.
4. CDP-choline may also increase the efficacy of Sinemet.
5. Extensive blood work will reveal what supplements may be useful.

1. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pilates, PWR classes, Rock Steady Boxing (Book – I am Rock Steady: Fighting back against Parkinson’s Disease), Dance, Walking (Book – Reversing Parkinson’s – John Pepper), Swimming, Water aerobics, Cycling https://www.theracycle.com/theracycle-and-parkinson’s-disease/, gentle weight training, Voice training, Singing, Facial Exercises, Egos cue Method (Book – The Egos cue Method of Health Through Motion), Chi Machine http://www.chimachine4u.com/chimachine.html, Balance Exercises, Hand Exercises(ball squeezing, typing tutor), balance exercises, juggling, ping pong, Brain exercises, Cooking
2. Google any of the above with the word Parkinson’s, (e.g. YOGA FOR PARKINSON’S) and all kinds of videos and resources will turn up.
3. Find something that feels playful, fun and useful to you and don’t be afraid to change it up every so often. Change promotes brain plasticity!!
4. Find a group or a buddy to exercise with. It is motivating and the connection increases your happiness quotient!!
5. The Bay area is rich with resources for people with PD.

• 5 ounces boneless chicken breast half, skinned
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (2 tsp. tapioca starch is a great healthy replacement)
• ½ lb asparagus cut in 1-inch pieces (you can use frozen if fresh not available)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: fresh Cilantro leaves to garnish

1. Cut chicken into thin slices, each about the size of a postage stamp and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Combine the egg white and cornstarch paste and mix with the chicken.
2. In a wok or saucepan, bring the stock to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus, return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, stir to separate and bring back to a boil (approximately 5 minutes) until chicken is cooked. 
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Note: I generally never have this on hand when my family requests this soup and it’s just as yummy without it.