Dr Laurie Mischley is a well-respected nutritionist and Parkinson’s researcher at the University of Washington. She also runs a clinic for people with Parkinson’s in Seattle.
The Parkinson’s Foundation of North America recently hosted a webinar in which Dr Mischley give a presentation entitled “Does nutrition play a role in PD symptoms or progression?”.
To watch the presentation you need to go to this link and sign-up to view – https://parkinson.zoom.us/rec/share/yONcC4rS_GJJG8_o7R3nY_8aAJzpX6a8hHdNr_sFn0vkcLXYa3NMSkJ-CsYAy_0V
In a fascinating 40 minute presentation Dr Mischley takes a holistic perspective and surprisingly argues that negative effects of loneliness can have a worse effect than the positive effects of exercise.
She says that a shift towards a plant-based, wholefoods, Mediterranean-type diet is recommended.She argues that exercise is itself a form of nutrition and that pwp should be exercising for at least 30 minutes every single day.
She encourages everyone to nurture relationships and have something on the calendar with a friend every day because being a part of a community is itself medicine.
Finally, she says you must protect your sleep like your life depends on it – you have to get a good night’s sleep.
This is a really interesting presentation with practical insights – don’t miss it!