{"id":1481,"date":"2026-04-30T22:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/?page_id=1481"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:31:32","slug":"april-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 500px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1481-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/April-2026-4.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/April-2026-4.mp4\">https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/April-2026-4.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>All of the Parkinsons Recovery posts below are found on the blog. Here is the link:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/let-me-be-your-mentor-for-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One on One Mentoring Program<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Make 2026 your best year ever by joining my one on one mentoring program. Imagine how differently you will feel after working together with me as we join together to fit together all the pieces of a successful recovery program. Introducing my One on One\u00a0 Mentorship Program \u2013 Your Personal Roadmap to Recovery from neurological \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/let-me-be-your-mentor-for-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">One on One Mentoring Program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-footer\">\n<div class=\"wp-embed-meta\">\n<div class=\"wp-embed-share\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/cannabidiol-cbd-offers-relief-from-parkinsons-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cannabidiol CBD Offers Relief from Parkinson\u2019s Symptoms<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>As my video preview below explains, studies report that Cannabidiol CBD offers relief from Parkinson\u2019s symptoms. Annual Parkinsons Recovery surveys also report success with reversing Parkinson\u2019s symptoms when taking CBD oil. It is one of the most frequently listed therapies reported to be useful to members of the Parkinsons Recovery audience. CBD stands for \u201ccannabidiol \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/cannabidiol-cbd-offers-relief-from-parkinsons-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/membrane-lipid-replacement-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Membrane Lipid Replacement<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>The Mitochondrial Theory of Aging\u00a0posits that aging stems from mitochondrial damage produced during energy metabolism. A vicious cycle results when faulty mitochondria damage DNA, proteins, and lipids. Cellular dysfunction and aging result. Membrane Lipid Replacement helps to reverse the damage to mitochondria due to aging and illnesses like Parkinsons. Mitochondria are the power house of \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/membrane-lipid-replacement-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/elderberry-benefits-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elderberry Benefits for Parkinsons<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Elderberry, which comes from the Sambucus tree, is a complex of plants native to most of Europe. Common names include elder, elderberry, black elder, European elder, European elderberry, and European black elderberry. Many people are unaware of the elderberry benefits for Parkinsons. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is commonly taken by individuals to\u00a0support immune function. Studies find \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/elderberry-benefits-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/smile-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smile Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Hypomimia or \u201cfacial masking\u201d is\u00a0a restriction in the ability of an individual to express their emotions with facial expressions. The individual has a frozen, blank stare, despite the fact that intense feelings may be experienced. Smile therapy has is shown by research to thaw a frozen face. Is there any reason to bother with doing \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/smile-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/suvia-mouth-wash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suvia Mouth Wash<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>The mouth is subject to various insults that result in troublesome symptoms such as ulcers, cuts, burns, etc.\u00a0 These can be caused by hot or sharp foods, infections or dental treatments. Suvia mouth wash is a natural treatment with no side effects that protects the health of not only your mouth but your entire digestive \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/suvia-mouth-wash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/betalains-health-benefits-for-inflammation-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betalains Health Benefits for Parkinsons<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>What in the world is the connection between betalains and Parkinsons and furthermore, what are betalains health benefits for Parkinsons? Is this some type of new medicine coming out on the market? Answer: No. This is not a prescription medicine with side effects. Betalains are the red-violet and yellow pigments that are naturally found in \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/betalains-health-benefits-for-inflammation-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/treating-anxiety-with-ashwagandha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treating Anxiety with Ashwagandha<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Treating anxiety with ashwagandha is a recommendation backed up by sound research evidence. Several recent review studies conclude the herbal remedy ashwagandha reduces anxiety, supports restful sleep and improves overall cognitive functioning. What is Ashwagandha? Withania somnifera is an evergreen shrub cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It is called \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/treating-anxiety-with-ashwagandha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/facial-masking-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facial Masking Cause<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Facial masking (hypomimia) is a symptom confronted by some individuals diagnosed with Parkinsons which involves the absence of facial expressions. The individuals may be feeling happy \u2013 but their face is \u201cmask like\u201d showing no expression whatsoever. What then is the facial masking cause? Now. If you query AI about the facial masking cause, you \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/facial-masking-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/acemannan-benefits-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acemannan Benefits for Parkinsons<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>What are the best natural remedies for Parkinson\u2019s symptoms? Food is actually the best medicine of all the options. It is a natural remedy with no side effects that is more effective than taking dozens of supplements every day. Researchers have recently discovered that a specific extract from the aloe vera plant boosts the immune \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/acemannan-benefits-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/chlorpyrifos-pesticide-is-linked-to-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chlorpyrifos Pesticide is Linked to Parkinsons<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Chlorpyrifos pesticide is linked to Parkinsons in a 2025 recent study posted below. This toxin connects exposure to a 2.5-fold increase in Parkinson\u2019s disease risk even when exposure occurred 10 to 20 years before diagnosis. Standard treatments for Parkinsons involve putting medicines and supplements in the body. Results of this 2025 study indicate getting the \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/chlorpyrifos-pesticide-is-linked-to-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/make-detoxes-a-daily-habit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should you Detox Every Day?<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Studies over the past several decades have repeatedly confirmed that toxins have a direct impact on Parkinson\u2019s symptoms. For this reason alone I recommend that you make detoxes a daily habit. The question of course turns on whether toxins are an issue for you if you currently experience neurological symptoms. Many people tell me that \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/make-detoxes-a-daily-habit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/celebrate-relief-from-parkinsons-by-shutting-down-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrate Relief from Parkinsons by Shutting Down Anxiety<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Why go to the trouble to Shut Down Anxiety? Answer: When you do, symptoms improve significantly. The connection between anxiety and symptoms is profound. When anxious, symptoms always flare up. Anxiety for many with Parkinsons symptoms is forever present with no relief in sight. This is why symptoms persist. Unpleasant feelings are the fuel that \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/celebrate-relief-from-parkinsons-by-shutting-down-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/antioxidants-as-treatments-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antioxidants as Treatments for Parkinsons Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Inflammation is a core feature of Parkinson\u2019s disease, so why not consider natural antioxidants as treatments for Parkinsons? Admittedly, this recommendation may likely be strange to many of you. Most individuals first diagnosed with Parkinsons focus on dopamine as the primary culprit for their symptoms. This belief leads to the conclusion that the best treatment \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/antioxidants-as-treatments-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/nicotine-as-a-treatment-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicotine as a Treatment for Parkinsons?<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Over the past several months I have received inquiries asking about nicotine as a treatment for Parkinsons. Do I recommend this option out of the over 120 natural options I have determined help reverse Parkinson\u2019s symptoms? Early studies agreed that nicotine is a predictor for a diagnosis of Parkinsons. The predictive studies use a large \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/nicotine-as-a-treatment-for-parkinsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/herbs-can-be-treatments-for-parkinsons-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbs Can Be Treatments for Parkinsons Symptoms<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>Often the simplest solutions are the best. Research below explains how a variety of herbs can be treatments for Parkinsons, in particular rosemary, sage and lavender. The cost is minimal. Potential benefits in offering temporary symptom relief are now well documented. Specific herbs used to treat symptom of Parkinsons which are covered in the studies \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/herbs-can-be-treatments-for-parkinsons-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-embed-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/improve-sleep-with-a-simple-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve Sleep with a Simple Solution<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-embed-excerpt\">\n<p>I have a suggestion backed up by the study evidence below that demonstrates how you can improve sleep with a simple solution. No doubt there are dozens of remedies that are proven to support sound sleep to one degree or another. If you currently do not have a regular exercise routine and have difficulty with \u2026\u00a0<a class=\"wp-embed-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/improve-sleep-with-a-simple-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Robert Rodgers PhD<br \/>\nFounder 2004<br \/>\nParkinsons Recovery\u00ae<br \/>\nrobert@parkinsonsrecovery.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All of the Parkinsons Recovery posts below are found on the blog. Here is the link: https:\/\/www.blog.parkinsonsrecovery.com One on One Mentoring Program Make 2026 your best year ever by joining my one on one mentoring program. Imagine how differently you will feel after working together with me as we join together to fit together all &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/april-2026\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;April 2026&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1481","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1481"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1481\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1487,"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1481\/revisions\/1487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/member.parkinsonsrecovery.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}