Living Well with Parkinson’s: Dr. Christian Hageseth's Journey Without Medication
Your neurologist doesn't make you better. In my case, I have no doubt that I have several symptoms which have completely disappeared.
Can you imagine managing Parkinson’s without relying on medication? Dr. Christian Hageseth, a retired psychiatrist, has been doing just that for over five years. In this episode of 'Pathways to Parkinson's Relief', host Robert Rodgers, PhD, sits down with Dr. Hageseth to discuss his unique approach to living with Parkinson’s. After experiencing unwanted side effects from medications early in his diagnosis, Dr. Hageseth turned to alternative methods. His regimen includes daily yoga, Mindful Power Walking, and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
He also practices Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and meditates for 45 minutes each morning. These practices have not only reduced his motor symptoms but have also allowed him to lead an active lifestyle, including hiking a 14,000-foot mountain peak in Colorado last year. Dr. Hageseth's story is a testament to the power of integrating mind and body practices into daily life.
He now feels it's his mission to help others with Parkinson’s explore these methods and reduce their reliance on medication. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for alternative ways to manage Parkinson’s symptoms and improve their quality of life.