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The Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine Programme

30 members enjoyed ‘The Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine Programme’ this summer led by Dr Helen Monk. For both Stephen and I it has been a lifechanging experience. We now look at our diet very differently, following Helen’s programme it has certainly helped change our health and wellbeing.
The Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine Programme is based on growing evidence that nutrition and other aspects of daily living can positively impact brain health and quality of life. It aims to explain, in a simple and practical way, lifestyle approaches that may support the brain and overall well-being.
Helen was inspired to create the programme following her own brain injury. During her recovery, she became increasingly interested in the evidence behind Lifestyle Medicine and how it could support brain health. As a retired GP, Helen also recognised that many people living with neurological conditions receive very little practical guidance on nutrition and lifestyle, so Helen wanted to create a programme to share what she had learnt
The summer programme focused on the best nutrition for Parkinson’s sufferers. We had four in person sessions, held around Helen’s kitchen table-where we covered all the important aspects of nutrition for the brain. We looked at the best foods to optimise brain healing, metabolism and neurotransmitters and how to minimise chemical exposures and harmful foods that increase brain inflammation.
The sessions consisted of a short talk and then questions and tasting sample recipes. There was a general discussion and we all learnt from each other.
It rang alongside a more in-depth, holistic digital programme that provided the current evidence based solutions that help reduce brain inflammation and support well-being around Parkinson’s

Helen is continuing to deliver this Parkinson’s lifestyle medicine programme aiming to support people in reducing inflammation and helping to improve symptoms and well-being. This is available to not only existing members, but also carers

Helen is also introducing a new format where she will also be doing four online mentoring sessions weekly, that run alongside the digital programme, with the first one starting on September 30th.


With regards to the Chester July group, Helen will be doing another in-person session in October. Further details to follow.