Parkinson's Disease

*May be made worse by aluminum  - use glass, iron or stainless steel cookware, and avoid products containing aluminum (antacids, foil, deodorants, etc). 

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: avocados, bananas, blueberries, strawberries
• Vegetables: arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, potatoes, romaine lettuce, spinach, watercress
• Fish (especially salmon, sardines, mackerel & tuna) and chicken
• Beans (especially fava), nuts, oats, seeds (especially flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower)
• Olive oil, ginger, turmeric, spelt flour, whole grains (except wheat)

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Kava
• Red meat & dairy products
• Refined/processed foods
• Alcohol, sugar, wheat, liver
• Fried foods, margarine/oils (except olive oil)

ESSENTIAL OILS 

• Basil, bergamot, cypress, Frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, hops, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, thyme, valerian, vitex (bottom of feet, temples, massage along spine)
• Add this blend to warm baths: 10 drops lavender, 5 drops orange, 5 drops bergamot
• General massage oil blend: 5 drops nutmeg, 2 drops valerian, 5 drops geranium, 18 drops rosemary - dilute in 2 Tablespoons carrier oil
• Massage blend for muscle stiffness: 10 drops marjoram, 5 drops basil, 10 drops rosemary, 5 drops lemon - dilute in 2 Tablespoons carrier oil

HERBAL

• Alfalfa, evening primrose oil, ginger, ginkgo, gotu kola, milk thistle seed, passionflower, St. John's wort, turmeric
  

NATURAL

• Flaxseed Oil: 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) daily (can be mixed with food, take in the morning).
• Frequent massages
• Frequent warm, fragrant baths
• Aquatherapy (especially helpful with a Tai Chi focus)
  

YOGA / TAI CHI / QIGONG / MEDITATION THERAPY

• Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease (32 minutes - Talk Parkinson's Disease)
• Parkinson Seated Exercise (25 minutes - Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc. (PASFI))
• Low-Impact Parkinson's Exercises that Improve Mood and Movement (34 minutes - Power for Parkinsons)
• The Parkinson's Gym (multiple exercise videos)
• Parkinson's Foundation (multiple exercise videos)

SUPPLEMENTS

• Amino Acids: 1,000 mg tyrosine, 1,000 mg methionine, 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine, 100 mg phosphatidylserine, twice daily without food (Discontinue after 8 weeks if you see no benefits, if you improve after 8 weeks, add a mixed amino acid complex as well)​
• Choline
• Coenzyme Q10: 50 mg 3 times daily (take with food)
• Ginkgo Biloba: 80 mg 3 times daily (should have at least 24% flavone glycosides)
• Vitamin B6: 50 mg 3 times daily (do not take if you are on levodopa or L-dopa without a companion drug, carbidopa)
  
• NADH: 5 mg daily (best taken in the morning or between meals)
  
• Vitamin C: 1,000 mg twice daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea)
• Vitamin E: 400 IU daily (check with doctor if taking anticoagulant drugs)
• Vitex

MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​

• Can represent hitting bottom, or a relationship to surrender.  Your decisions and desires are not reflecting how you see your role on this planet.  Try to surrender and let go of your need to control everything/everyone. 
  

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Blueberry Peach Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Golden Milk (LC GF VG VT)

Superfruit Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)

PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Blueberry Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Pineapple Kale Smoothie (GF VG VT)

MAINS

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)

Soy Chicken (LC GF KT)

Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

White Chili (LC GF VT)

Balsamic Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)

Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (LC GF VG VT)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)

Blueberry Mini Muffins (LC GF VT)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)

Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)

Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetarian Chili (LC GF VG VT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Best Baked Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)

Farro (VG VT)

Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Ranch Potato Wedges (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)

Rosemary Red Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes (GF VG VT)

Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)

Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)

Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)

Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)

​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Molasses Beans (LC GF)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Green Beans (LC GF KT VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)