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January 19 to Feb 2, 2008
Cori and Randy - Germany
DVDs with video interviews, photographs and daily logs are available from Parkinsons Rebels upon request
Feb 22, 2008
Cori and I have now been back from Germany for almost 3 weeks. Since returning I’ve reinstated my vitamin usage including Vitamin E, Vitamin C and 1200 units of Co-Q-10. It is also worth mentioning that I have, in coordination with my neurologist, modified my Sinemet intake reducing the intake of CR, controlled release, and increasing an effective equivalent amount of IR, instant release.
These changes being noted, it is worth mentioning that my general condition seems to have improved. These improvements include a reduction in pain, particularly in my neck. Also I seem to have a general feeling of increased energy with a reduction in afternoon and evening fatigue. These improvements are variable with subject to day-to-day fluctuations, as is typical of Parkinson’s. I mention these improvements anecdotally and have no idea if they are the result of Nexalin therapy, changes in my protocol, or just the normal cycle of Parkinson’s symptoms.
Accompanying this final report is a table which presents the before and after symptoms of the participating Parkinson’s patients in this review. It should be noted that although there were 7 participating in the study, there are only 6 with before and after evaluations. The one non-participant, did not speak English and had trouble communicating with the group.
The list of symptoms was developed by the participating patient’s and is in no way intended to be a scientific analysis. It is merely a representation of the most prevalent symptoms in the lives of these Parkinson’s patients at this point in time. The symptoms are subjectively rated by the participating patients as to severity and significance in their daily life. They are rated with a factor varying from 1 to 10, 1 being a modest effect on their daily life and 10 being a major effect to their daily life.
When comparing the before and after evaluations with each individual with their post therapy interview, it appears that there might be a disparity. Rick, Paul and Bill each indicated in their post-therapy interview that they had realized “significant improvement” from the Nexalin treatment. These three patients were very happy with the results.
Rick indicated that he had realized a significant reduction in anxiety, depression, dystonia, dyskinesia and tremor. His before and after analysis, shows a general reduction in symptoms, with a dramatic reduction in anxiety. Rick was elated with the program and indicated that he would return in the coming months and years. He also indicated that after his prior session with Nexalin he had cut his medication in half; and that he had reduced again after this visit.
On the before and after analysis of Paul you can see a modest reduction in all symptoms, with the exception of gait disorder. After his therapy sessions were complete Paul indicated that he was very happy with the results that he would be returning for Nexalin Therapy and he felt significant improvement. Unfortunately due to the time factor we were unable to videotape Paul after he completed his therapy program. Although Paul indicated significant improvements, from all appearances he looked unchanged. Paul’s predominate symptom is bradykinesia for which he noted substantial improvement. This does not mean that his bradykinesia is gone. It is also worthy of mention that Paul has never taken the standard pharmaceutical protocol’s for Parkinson’s.
In the post therapy with Bill, he stated that he was very happy with the dramatic results that he had received. He indicated that on his arrival in Germany he was unable to walk more than 3 steps. He was compelled to arrange transportation from the Hotel to the clinic. The brief videotape shows Bill walking from the hotel to the clinic on the last day of therapy. Bill was very thankful to Nexalin and God for his “dramatic improvement.”
In the before and after evaluation both Herman and Randy both indicate a modest reduction in symptoms, with one exception, being the modest increase in dystonia by Herman. Nonetheless, Randy, Herman and Mike all indicate that they had received no noticeable benefits from Nexalin therapy. Like everything else in the Parkinson’s community results are variable.
There is no doubt that some Parkinson’s patients have benefitted from their Nexalin therapy. These results seem to be variable, from reduction in tremor to reduction in depression, anxiety and everything in between. There is no apparent rational which explains why some people receive benefits and some don’t.
If you are a Parky, and if you have occasion to go to Germany or an interest in visiting Bad Nauheim, Germany, you might want to schedule a visit to the Nexalin Clinic. They are a group of dedicated and sincere health care workers trying to deliver a benefit to the community. Who knows, maybe you will be one of those that receive dramatic improvement. If you go, please write the Parkinson’s Rebels about your experience so that we can update our files.
--R.J. Calvert
Cori and Randy - Germany
DVDs with video interviews, photographs and daily logs are available from Parkinsons Rebels upon request
Feb 22, 2008
Cori and I have now been back from Germany for almost 3 weeks. Since returning I’ve reinstated my vitamin usage including Vitamin E, Vitamin C and 1200 units of Co-Q-10. It is also worth mentioning that I have, in coordination with my neurologist, modified my Sinemet intake reducing the intake of CR, controlled release, and increasing an effective equivalent amount of IR, instant release.
These changes being noted, it is worth mentioning that my general condition seems to have improved. These improvements include a reduction in pain, particularly in my neck. Also I seem to have a general feeling of increased energy with a reduction in afternoon and evening fatigue. These improvements are variable with subject to day-to-day fluctuations, as is typical of Parkinson’s. I mention these improvements anecdotally and have no idea if they are the result of Nexalin therapy, changes in my protocol, or just the normal cycle of Parkinson’s symptoms.
Accompanying this final report is a table which presents the before and after symptoms of the participating Parkinson’s patients in this review. It should be noted that although there were 7 participating in the study, there are only 6 with before and after evaluations. The one non-participant, did not speak English and had trouble communicating with the group.
The list of symptoms was developed by the participating patient’s and is in no way intended to be a scientific analysis. It is merely a representation of the most prevalent symptoms in the lives of these Parkinson’s patients at this point in time. The symptoms are subjectively rated by the participating patients as to severity and significance in their daily life. They are rated with a factor varying from 1 to 10, 1 being a modest effect on their daily life and 10 being a major effect to their daily life.
When comparing the before and after evaluations with each individual with their post therapy interview, it appears that there might be a disparity. Rick, Paul and Bill each indicated in their post-therapy interview that they had realized “significant improvement” from the Nexalin treatment. These three patients were very happy with the results.
Rick indicated that he had realized a significant reduction in anxiety, depression, dystonia, dyskinesia and tremor. His before and after analysis, shows a general reduction in symptoms, with a dramatic reduction in anxiety. Rick was elated with the program and indicated that he would return in the coming months and years. He also indicated that after his prior session with Nexalin he had cut his medication in half; and that he had reduced again after this visit.
On the before and after analysis of Paul you can see a modest reduction in all symptoms, with the exception of gait disorder. After his therapy sessions were complete Paul indicated that he was very happy with the results that he would be returning for Nexalin Therapy and he felt significant improvement. Unfortunately due to the time factor we were unable to videotape Paul after he completed his therapy program. Although Paul indicated significant improvements, from all appearances he looked unchanged. Paul’s predominate symptom is bradykinesia for which he noted substantial improvement. This does not mean that his bradykinesia is gone. It is also worthy of mention that Paul has never taken the standard pharmaceutical protocol’s for Parkinson’s.
In the post therapy with Bill, he stated that he was very happy with the dramatic results that he had received. He indicated that on his arrival in Germany he was unable to walk more than 3 steps. He was compelled to arrange transportation from the Hotel to the clinic. The brief videotape shows Bill walking from the hotel to the clinic on the last day of therapy. Bill was very thankful to Nexalin and God for his “dramatic improvement.”
In the before and after evaluation both Herman and Randy both indicate a modest reduction in symptoms, with one exception, being the modest increase in dystonia by Herman. Nonetheless, Randy, Herman and Mike all indicate that they had received no noticeable benefits from Nexalin therapy. Like everything else in the Parkinson’s community results are variable.
There is no doubt that some Parkinson’s patients have benefitted from their Nexalin therapy. These results seem to be variable, from reduction in tremor to reduction in depression, anxiety and everything in between. There is no apparent rational which explains why some people receive benefits and some don’t.
If you are a Parky, and if you have occasion to go to Germany or an interest in visiting Bad Nauheim, Germany, you might want to schedule a visit to the Nexalin Clinic. They are a group of dedicated and sincere health care workers trying to deliver a benefit to the community. Who knows, maybe you will be one of those that receive dramatic improvement. If you go, please write the Parkinson’s Rebels about your experience so that we can update our files.
--R.J. Calvert
1 comment:
R- Thankyou for your research and comments. Gene
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