Join Beatrice from PD Buddy and Curaleaf UK experts Dr Mark Weatherall and Dr Simon Erridge for a clear and practical discussion on medical cannabis in Parkinson’s care. Interest in medical cannabis is growing among people with Parkinson’s, but so is confusion. Many people with Parkinson's are unsure about what cannabis can help with, how to access it legally, or why some products work while others don’t. To bring clarity, Beatrice, the founder of the PD Buddy app, invited two specia...

In this interview, Beatrice Zatorska, Founder of PD Buddy app sits down with Scott McLeod, co-founder of StrydAR, to explore their groundbreaking Parkinson’s Walking Glasses. These glasses use Visual Cueing technology, inspired by fighter pilot helmets, to help people with Parkinson’s overcome common mobility challenges such as freezing of gait, slowness, and balance issues. We cover everything from how the holographic cue works, what symptoms it targets, and how quickly people notice improv...

We were delighted to host Dr Briana De Miranda on the topic of "How the environment affects Parkinson's Disease and what you can do about it." As Parkinson's diagnoses continue to rise worldwide, increasing attention is being given to the role of environmental factors in the disease's onset and progression, and to the practical steps we can take to better protect ourselves from these risks. Briana De Miranda, Ph.D., is a Neurotoxicologist and Associate Professor of Neurology in the Killion ...

We were delighted to host Carl Beech, the creator of the Beech Band, a new wearable device to manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Carl was 51 when he was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson’s. He began to experience slurring and a rapidly worsening stammer. Faced with the loss of speech, he nearly gave up hope. But then, while experimenting with a therapeutic tapping technique, he had a personal breakthrough – rhythmic tapping allowed him to regulate his speech and relieve his stammer. This ...

We are delighted to once again host Dr. Matthew Phillips, who presented on: "Optimising Parkinson’s: Essential Therapies". Matt joined us first back in Feb 2023 when he presented "Intermittent Fasting & Keto & Diet Strategies" which has had over 100,000 views since and can still be watched on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@nosilverbullet4pd998/videos In this new session, Dr Phillips will offer a broader framework to help people with Parkinson’s navigate and combi...

We are delighted to share this update from Dr Sackner-Bernstein, following his previous webinar titled “Why I Am Optimistic That We Might Have a Silver Bullet for PD.” In this new update, he builds on the key ideas from his earlier presentation and shares the latest developments that continue to fuel his optimism. Dr Sackner-Bernstein is the author of a 2021 peer-reviewed study published in The Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, where he proposed that the standard treatment approach to Parkinson...

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording featuring Dr. Alfonso Fasano, a world-renowned neurologist and researcher, presenting “New Allies Against Parkinson’s: Adaptive DBS & Subcutaneous Foslevodopa”. 🌟 What to Expect This webinar will explore two groundbreaking treatments that are changing the landscape of Parkinson’s care: Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS): Learn how this technology personalizes stimulation in real time to better manage symptoms and reduc...

"Women’s Health & Parkinson’s", a special webinar in collaboration with the PD Buddy App in now available as a Podcast This session explores the connection between menopause, hormones, and Parkinson’s, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate these changes. Led by Dr. Tanya Denne, ND, a naturopathic doctor and researcher, the webinar covers key topics such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), fatigue, nutrition, gut health, and more. Through evidence-bas...

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Wayne Markman, CEO of SYMBYX, for an insightful update on the latest clinical trials using light therapy to ease Parkinson’s symptoms. SYMBYX stands out for its strong focus on evidence-based innovation, investing significantly in medical research to better understand and validate the role of light therapy in Parkinson’s care. For a deeper dive into the science and potential benefits, check out our earlier interview with Dr. Markman from November 2023 on our Y...

Thank you to Prof Malu Tansey who joined us to share her expertise on the topic of "Inflammation and Parkinson's and what we can do about it" This presentation was excellent and we encourage you to watch it and the Q&A that followed as you will certainly come away with a better understanding of this complicated topic. About the Speaker:- Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D., is a Professor of Neurology and the James Caplin Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and D...

We recently hosted two webinars on Mucuna pruriens, a tropical legume rich in levodopa. The first, with Dr. Roberto Cilia, focused on the use of Mucuna in low-income countries where levodopa is often unavailable or unaffordable. The second, with Dr. Rafael Maldonado, took a broader perspective. Due to continued interest and questions on mucuna, we organised today’s session with Dr. Tanya Denne. Since 2010, Dr. Denne has researched Mucuna for its potential in treating Parkinson's. Havin...

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording "A new Parkinson's test- hope or hype?" a webinar on the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), presented by the M J Fox Foundation as a significant breakthrough in the search for a Parkinson's biomarker. With the growing interest surrounding αSyn-SAA, it’s crucial for patients and their families to understand both its potential benefits and limitations. About the Speaker:- Dr. Alberto Espay is Professor and Endowed Chai...

Join us for a deep dive into the sleep challenges faced by Parkinson's patients and the potential solutions with Prof S Overeem! Prof. Overeem is a distinguished clinical somnologist and sleep researcher renowned for his expertise in sleep medicine (he was recommended to us by Prof. Bas Bloem). He practices at the Center for Sleep Medicine Kempenhaeghe in the Netherlands, a leading institution dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. His clinical focus encompasses a wide range o...

We are delighted to share with you our presentation by Dr. Rafael Maldonado, and expert on Mucuna, seen by a growing number of PwP as a credible support for Pharmaceutical Levodopa and potentially an alternative for some. Remember, you must consult with your own Medical team before changing or starting any new medication of any type. Dr. Rafael González is a renowned neurologist in Granada with more than four decades of medical experience. He is a renowned specialist who combines clin...

Dr Simon Stott gives us his inciteful annual review of the main PD research takeaways from 2024 and the research results he will be looking for in 2025.Dr Stott is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's and aims to find treatments that will slow, halt or reverse the condition.Originally from New Zealand, Simon has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Parkinson's research - in both ...

Dr Dorsey is one of the World's leading experts on PD and delivers his expertise in a very refreshing direct no nonsense way.Dr Ray Dorsey is a professor of neurology and director of the Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson's disease. He is co-author of the book, "Ending Parkinson's Disease" in which he, Bas Bloem, Michael Okun and Todd Sherer lay out a plan to help p...

It’s time to reframe our thinking and take a new approach to Parkinson's disease! Despite 200+ years of effort, we do not have a system to predict, prevent, halt, or reverse Parkinson’s. Dr Mischley explores the notion that the problem lies in the lens through which we’ve been viewing it, the approaches we’ve been taking, and the assumptions we’ve been making.Provider bias: Dopamine has been a distraction and obstacle for disease-modification research. Subjective measures are better...

Dr Roberto Cilia spoke to us on the topic of "Mucuna Pruriens and the future of Parkinson's care in low income countries"There is much discussion by PwP as to the benefits of using this "natural " form of Levadopa as an alternative or in addition to prescribed Levadopa so it is very interesting to hear this presentation and the answers to the very high number of questions in the Q&A that follows it.Roberto's main focus is on using mucuna to treat Parkinson's patients in countries wh...

We are delighted to be able to share with you our latest interview with Dr Filip Scheperjans who shared with us his fantastic work on "The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" which was followed by an excellent Q & A session. More about our expert:-Dr. Filip Scheperjans is a leading expert in neurology, specialising in treating Parkinson’s disease and focusing on advanced methods and gastrointestinal symptoms.He earned his Licentiate of Medicine from the University o...

Prof Sonia Gandhi joined us to share her expertise on how Mitochondria affects PD with an excellent presentation followed by a very probing Q&A by our well informed audience.Prof Gandhi is a leading expert in the process of protein misfolding, in which smaller proteins, monomers, join together to form larger proteins, oligomers, and how this process may drive organellar dysfunction and cell toxicity in neurodegeneration.Sonia obtained a BA in Neuroscience at Trinity College, University of...