Ready for amind-blowing upgrade to your understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and metabolichealth as a whole? In this episode of Health Unfiltered, host Joshua D. Nolandsits down with the unstoppable Dr. Melanie Tidman, ICU expert, rehab guru, andDirector of Clinical Research for the Colorado Parkinson’s Foundation, toreveal how a ketogenic, low-carb, high-fat protocol is flipping the script on neurodegenerativecare.

Dr. Tidmanpulls back the curtain on her groundbreaking clinical trials, explains whyconventional studies often miss the mark, and shows you how the Society ofMetabolic Health Practitioners Research Academy is rewriting the researchrulebook and teaching practitioners how to conduct sound studies of their own.Whether you’re battling Parkinson’s, coaching clients, or simply obsessing overoptimal health, this episode delivers next-level insights and actionabletactics you won’t hear anywhere else.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

⭐ Keto vs. Parkinson’s: The latest data on symptom relief, motor improvements, andquality-of-life.

⭐ Metabolic Research Hacks: How Dr. Tidman’s journal club spots study flaws and designsbetter ones.

⭐ Rehab Reimagined: Practical movement and occupational-therapy tips for neuro recovery.

⭐ ICU Insider Tips: Decoding medical jargon and advocating for loved ones in criticalcare.

⭐ Osteoporosis & Beyond: Surprising connections between bone density, diet, and metabolichealth.

⭐ DIY Metabolic Tune-Up: Simple nutrition and exercise tweaks to future-proof yourbrain and body.

GUEST LINKS:

https://www.youtube.com/@melanietidman407

To contact Dr. Tidman about her research in Parkinson’s Disease, you can email her at:study@co-parkinson.org (NOTE: there is no “s” in Parkinson)

For general questions for Dr. Tidman, you can contact her at: melanietidman@gmail.com

Studies published by Dr. Tidman and her team:

Tidman MM,White DR, White TA. Symposium for Metabolic Health 2024: Conference report andsummary of highlights. https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/104

Melanie MTidman, Dawn Reid White & Tim A White (13 Jun 2024): Impact of a keto dieton symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, biomarkers, depression, anxiety and qualityof life: a longitudinal study, Neurodegenerative Disease Management. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38869924/

Tidman MM.The ketogenic diet and MetSyn in Parkinson’s disease - Symptoms, biomarkers,depression and anxiety: A case study. https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/93

Tidman M(March 31, 2022) Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Symptoms, Biomarkers, Depressionand Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35505754/

Tidman, M.,White, D. & White, T. (2021). Effects of an LCHF/Ketogenic Diet on Biomarkers,Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study, NeurodegenerativeDisease Management, 29 July 2021. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35179078/

January2020: Tidman M, Skotzke E. Effects of a community-based exercise program onmobility, balance, cognition, sleep ADLs and QOL in Parkinson’s disease: apilot study. Abstract Only: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.2217/nmt-2019-0027?url_ver=Z39.882003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

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