My CBD Oil Experiment Went Wrong: What People With Parkinson’s Need to Know
I tried CBD products while dealing with painful jaw dystonia after a stressful house move. One product offered little relief; a THC-containing product left me confused and disoriented. Here is what happened, what the evidence does—and does not—say, and what I would do differently.
Rouge Red Light Therapy: A 3.5-Year Real-World Review With Rouge Care Canada
Short on time? Prefer the quick product-review version — rating, pros/cons, and which panel to buy — over the full 3.5-year story? Read the Rouge Care Canada product review → Not a first impression. This is what 3.5 years of daily use actually looks like — documented, tracked, and honest about what held up and […]
Levodopa Side Effects: A 9-Year Patient’s Guide to Long-Term Use
Real levodopa side effects after 9 years on carbidopa-levodopa: dyskinesia, protein timing, dosage, and why long-term use is safer than you think.
The Hidden Dangers of Parkinson’s: Why Everyday Threats Hit Us Differently — and How to Protect Yourself
Parkinson’s disease makes everyday dangers like infection and dehydration far more serious. David shares his story, caregiver lessons, and a practical emergency protocol for families.
Comfort Linen & Parkinson’s Sleep: How I Got My Nights Back After 4 Years
Comfort Linen and Parkinson’s sleep: my 1-year results, Felicia’s story, five videos, and how easier bed mobility reduced the burden on caregivers.
My One-Year Experience Using the VILIM Ball with Parkinson’s
I can’t believe how quickly the last year has gone. Time really does fly, especially when you are constantly adapting your life around Parkinson’s. Hi, it’s David from Life With Parkinson’s. If you have been following along, you already know I have been testing the VILIM Ball for about a year now. And if you […]
Tuning Forks for Parkinson’s: A Complete Guide to Sound Therapy & Symptom Relief
I’m David Gebhart, and at 52, I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for a while now. I remember when I first heard about sound therapy and tuning forks, I was really skeptical. It sounded like new-age fluff at best. “How could a little metal fork make a difference to brain chemistry?” I thought. But after years […]
My Second Round of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Therapy for Parkinson’s: What I’ve Learned
The first time I tried vitamin B1 (thiamine) therapy, it didn’t go well. I wasn’t prepared, I wasn’t ready, and I failed miserably. Hi, it’s David from Life With Parkinson’s. If you’re new here — welcome. Consider subscribing to follow this journey. And to everyone returning, thank you for your ongoing support. This post documents […]
Natural Remedies Spotlight: Can Light Therapy (PBM) Improve Symptoms?
Living with Parkinson’s comes with daily challenges, but it also brings opportunities to explore new approaches that may help improve quality of life. One treatment I’ve added to my personal plan is red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. In this post, I want to share my experience with red light therapy—how safe I’ve found […]
The Parkinson’s Journey – Chapter 4: My New Parkinson’s VILIM Ball Treatment Update – 3 Months In
Living with Parkinson’s means navigating a landscape that is always shifting beneath your feet—sometimes subtly, sometimes abruptly. Over the past three months, I’ve been exploring a new form of vibration therapy using the VILIM Ball, a small device developed by Vilimed that’s designed to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms through localized mechanical stimulation. As someone who is not […]