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Theracycle™ - The Power To Improve Lives

   Newly Published! A New Therapy Brings Hope & Results to People with Parkinson’s Disease
Research has shown that assisted high-cadence cycling, referred to as “forced exercise,” significantly reduces the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
   The Theracycle is a motorized therapy bicycle uniquely designed for individuals with PD. Because the Theracycle is motorized, it allows individuals to easily maintain the consistent pedaling cadence of forced exercise therapy. Download our eBook to learn more about forced exercise or to share what you’ve learned with your doctor. This informational guide includes an overview of the Cleveland Clinic study as well as commentary from doctors and therapists about the therapy and their experiences.

*For more information and to get a free e-book go to http://www.theracycle.com/conditions/ebook
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I posted about ordering Bravelets for Parkinson's Disease. I bought one for myself and it is very nice. I plan on ordering one for all my children. I like the saying, "be brave" engraved on the Bravelet. It is very encouraging for those "off" days that I sometimes have. It arrived within one week which they advertised. So order one today because a $10 donation goes toward Parkinson's research.
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Parkinson's Disease News

The latest Parkinson's Disease News articles published daily. Includes news on parkinson's disease (PD) - nerve cell loss in the brain (substantia nigra) resulting in less dopamine production, leading to movement difficulties.

@http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/parkinsons_disease/

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What is Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease?

More information on DBS:

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms—most commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement, and walking problems.  The procedure is also used to treat essential tremor, a common neurological movement disorder.  At present, the procedure is used only for patients whose symptoms cannot be adequately controlled with medications.

DBS uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device called a neurostimulator—similar to a heart pacemaker and approximately the size of a stopwatch—to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas in the brain that control movement, blocking the abnormal nerve signals that cause tremor and PD symptoms.

Before the procedure, a neurosurgeon uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scanning to identify and locate the exact target within the brain where electrical nerve signals generate the PD symptoms.  Some surgeons may use microelectrode recording—which involves a small wire that monitors the activity of nerve cells in the target area—to more specifically identify the precise brain target that will be stimulated.  Generally, these targets are the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, and globus pallidus.

The DBS system consists of three components:  the lead, the extension, and the neurostimulator.  The lead (also called an electrode)—a thin, insulated wire—is inserted through a small opening in the skull and implanted in the brain.  The tip of the electrode is positioned within the targeted brain area.

The extension is an insulated wire that is passed under the skin of the head, neck, and shoulder, connecting the lead to the neurostimulator.  The neurostimulator (the "battery pack") is the third component and is usually implanted under the skin near the collarbone.  In some cases it may be implanted lower in the chest or under the skin over the abdomen.

Once the system is in place, electrical impulses are sent from the neurostimulator up along the extension wire and the lead and into the brain.  These impulses interfere with and block the electrical signals that cause PD symptoms.

For more information: @http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders
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Information: DBS Therapy

About DBS Therapy:
DBS Therapy (deep brain stimulation) is an FDA-approved treatment proven to reduce some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.1 More than 80,000 people around the world have benefited from Medtronic DBS Therapy over the past 20 years. Medtronic is the pioneer and leader in DBS Therapy systems.

How it works:
DBS Therapy uses a medical device that you can think of a pacemaker for the brain (by the way, Medtronic also pioneered the heart pacemaker). This small device is placed in the chest area. It sends mild electrical signals through thin, insulated wires to precisely targeted areas of the brain that control movement. These signals block some of the messages that cause tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia/akinesia.

This therapy is not for everyone, however, and it’s important to talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks. DBS Therapy requires brain surgery which could have serious or even fatal complications. Other complications can occur and may require additional surgery. Medtronic DBS Therapy may cause worsening of some symptoms.


Request More Information:
You can receive a free subscription to a newsletter for people who are considering DBS therapy for Parkinson's disease. Get information and support delivered right to your e-mail inbox.

@http://www.knowbeforeyouneed.com

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Fit Over Fifty for PD

http://www.befitoverfifty.com/pages/thera.htm

I'm going to try this program!
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Fact or Myth: Does the Flu Lead to Parkinson's Disease?

https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?Fact-Myth-Flu-Parkinsons-Disease

I'm always looking for interesting information. Read this article posted @ FoxFeed Blog

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Caffeine May Provide Some Parkinson's Relief:

Reuters Health - The findings warrant further study, Canadian researchers said. And there are still questions - such as if patients would develop a caffeine tolerance, eventually blunting the benefits of coffee or caffeine pills.

"It's a bit too early to say, ‘Everybody should be drinking coffee,'" said lead researcher Dr. Ronald Postuma, from McGill University in Montreal.

"Does it really make a difference over years of Parkinson's disease? I don't think we know."

Still, he said, caffeine is generally safe, so it could be worth trying for some patients with Parkinson's who aren't doing great and also have trouble with sleepiness.

About 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. Typical symptoms include shaking and trouble with movement and coordination.

There's no cure for the disease, but some medications can make symptoms less severe.

For more on this article type in: http://www.nwpf.org

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The Best Food To Eat For Parkinson's Patients:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/313638-the-best-foods-to-eat-for-parkinsons-patients/

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