Parkinson's Disease Education Podcast

In a past episode we discussed constipation as a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson's Disease. This time, we had a gut feeling that you would need to hear about gastroparesis  and how this can potentially lead to major issues such as malnutrition and dehydration and result in changes in quality of life as you live with PD. Details found in the episode may be read here on the Davis Phinney Foudn...

Listen in to find out what the beef is about protein and medication absorption... see what I did there? Seriously though, it is very important to avoid high protein meals as a person with PD, specifically when you are taking Levodopa or Carbidopa/Levodopa. In this episode we will talk about why that is a concern and what can be done about it.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becom...

In this episode I discuss the importance of the role of a carepartner in living with Parkinson's Disease. This can be a loved one, spouse, etc. A carepartner can also be a therapist, a counselor, a physician. It takes a village... and with all of these unsung heroes you will not be alone.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon sup...

#diagnosis #diagnostics #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonism In this episode we learn about the Syn-One test, which is one of the newest clinical tests for Parksinson's Disease (only around two years old) and could be one of the best tests in existence to help to diagnose PD and other forms of Parkinsonism.  Here is the APDA article about the Syn-One Test: https://www....

#hydration #water #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness In this episode I discuss the importance of drinking water as a PwP. Believe me with PD, water could just as important as your medication. Please watch the video on this topic on our YouTube channel here Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  h...

In today's episode of the PWP Dr. Hyland discusses the DaT scan; what it is and whether or not it is worth your time. It may not be all DAT... Sorry I just couldn't resist. Dr. Michael Okun, MD discussed this topic right after the test was FDA approved back in 2011. You can find his article from which some of his statements were paraphrased here .  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by...

Loss of smell can be one of the earliest signs of PD prior to diagnosis. In this episode we talk about how often that happens and how it can even have an impact on nutrition. Here are two pages of interest to read up on the topic: Parkinson's Foundation - Loss of Smell Michael J. Fox Foundation - Smell Loss Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign u...

If you have ever been told by physicians that Parkinson's does not cause pain then you are not alone. In fact, that's just wrong! In this podcast episide we break down the potential causes of pain associated with Parkinson's Disease and the remedies to help that pain. This episide is extracted audio from a video that was recorded on the topic a few months ago on our YouTube.  Please consider watch...

It may be *shocking* to find out, but your nerve health can be directly impacted by PD. As you will find out in this episode, your nerve sheaths may be impacted by specific vitamin deficiencies and, similiarly to electrical wires, the nerve sheaths keep the electrical impulses of your nerves traveling in the right direction.  A recent study by researchers at University of Florida discussed the pos...

Were you born upside down? In other words does your nose run and your feet smell?  In this week's episode Dr. Hyland talks about runny nose and how this can be directly connected to PD. Who knew... well, the nose knows. Ok, we will stop there. :-)  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pd...

In this week's episode Dr. Hyland discusses dry mouth and PD and oral hygiene/dental care. This can be a huge problem for PWP and could potentially result in losing some of all of your teeth as well as high risk for issues like aspiration pneumonia.  If you have dry mouth these can be over the counter remedies that can be of help*:  Biotene rinse: https://amzn.to/3jJ6Lps Trident gum: https://amzn....

In this week's episode of the PWP Dr. Hyland discusses the possibility of developing addictive behaviors that can be associated with some drugs that treat the symptoms of PD. Be aware of this and discuss with your healthcare providers and care partners. Dopamine agonists are particularly linked to these problems.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show!...

Gentlemen with PD, are you having trouble rising to the occasion? In this week's episode of the PWP Dr. Michael talks about men and women's sexual health and PD, specifically ED. Here are the links to the sexual health pages from the Parkinson's Foundation: Male Sexual Health Female Sexual Health Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patr...

In this week's episode of the PWP Dr. Michael talks about a topic many would not necessarily consider when discussing PD. What happens if you become pregnant while having PD? Well... that's a deep subject that you will just have to listen to to find out more! Source of today's information is here .  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a P...

Well, it's most definitely summer here in the central USA. As Dr. Hyland sweated to get this episide out on time, it was apparent that heat intolerance would be a timely topic for a midsummer night's stream (see what I did there). Puns aside, you won't want to skip this one as it could be vital for your safety as you enjoy the outdoors and exercise this summer as you live with ol' Parky. Please su...

In this episode Dr. Hyland discusses what dystonia is and how it can relate to PD and also how it could even be a separate diagnosis in many cases. Also, some resources for understanding dystonia are provided with links below: MJFF page on dystonia with infographic Parkinson's Foundation page on dystonia DBS/Dystonia  Support Group on Facebook Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becom...

This is our *** 25th EPISODE!!!*** In this episode of the PWP, Dr. Hyland interviews special guest Dr. Cynthia Fox, Speech Language Pathologist. Dr. Fox is the current CEO and co-founder of LSVT Global, Inc . that is the parent company for the therapy treatment programs LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG . In the interview you will get to hear the history of Dr. Fox's career as well as how she and Dr. Lorrain...

As we continue our PD Myth Bust mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 6, we will dive into the statement or idea that other than medication there isn't much you can do to help Parkinson's disease.  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.pa...

As we continue our PD Myth Bust mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 5, we ask the question "Is DBS experimental treatment?" Please see the DBS Fact Sheet from APDA here .  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Als...

As we continue our PD Myth Bust mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 4, the focus will be on the statement that Parkinson's Disease is FATAL...  Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time...

As we continue our PD Myth Bust mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 3, we cover the myth that Parkinson's Disease is only a movement or motor disorder. Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at  https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a o...

As we continue our PD Myth Bust mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 2, we cover the myth that everybody with Parkinson's Disease has a tremor. Please support this podcast and our endeavors by becoming a co-producer of the show! Sign up as a Patreon supporter here at https://www.patreon.com/pdwarriors Also, you can leave a one time ti...

In this new mini-series Dr. Hyland debunks common myths and misconceptions about Parkinson's Disease. In episode 1, we cover the myth of medication being "the only hope" for persons with Parkinson's disease and that exercise doesn't really make much difference. Don't get me started!   Check out Parkinson's Lifestyle Management and the great information there at https://parkinsonslifestylemanagemen...

In the fourth and final part of PD-related sleep disorders, Dr. Hyland discusses Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) and potential treatment options to improve this issue that tends to result in acting out dreams.  To read more about this please access this page: https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/Symptoms/Non-Movement-Symptoms/Sleep-Disorders Photo by Nick Fewings on...

In this episode Dr. Hyland interviews Dr. Dian Ginsberg, MD who is an OB/GYN turned functional medicine specialist. She specliazes in helping individuals with fertility issues, but also helps people with Parkinson's Disease to treat some of the causes of PD at the core through innovative treatment methods.  To learn more about her work and to get in touch, please visit her website at https://www.d...