Nutrition advice can be very confusing and conflicting. There is quite a bit of research though, that can help us guide our decisions about what we eat for optimal health!

What people eat likely can have an effect on the progression of Parkinson’s over time.

 

Dr. Laurie K Mischley, ND, MPH, PhD, is a naturopathic physician and a nutritional neuro-epidemiologist. The focus of her work is on describing conditionally essential nutrients in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and attempting to describe the nutritional status and requirements unique to individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. Her latest paper on the subject is the Role of Diet and Nutritional Supplements in Parkinson’s Disease. She is also Associate Clinical Research Professor at Bastyr University, where she is an associate clinical investigator of PD studies including, “CAM Care in PD” and “Cannabis in PD Tremor.”

Her website, linked below, is an excellent resource!

 

Here is an excellent webinar she did in 2018:

On June 19th, 2018, Dr. Laurie Mischley, Naturopathic Doctor from Seattle, WA, presented her newest research findings involving naturopathic medicine for people with Parkinson's.

 

Here is another great webinar from 2019!

Living with a movement disorder requires a full and complementary approach to your health. PMD Alliance's newest online program wHolistic explores the variety of other treatment modalities that can be integrated into your treatment plan. Movement Disorder Neurologist Indu Subramanian, MD hosts an interactive, educational session featuring Dr. Laurie Mischley, ND PhD MPH, who discusses a naturopathic approach to living with Parkinson's.

Based on her research, there are foods you want focus on:

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