Ask the Expert: Chiropractic Medicine for Parkinson's Disease (2018)

Dr. Ashkan Jalili, a chiropractor and functional neurology specialist, presented this webinar on functional neurology and chiropractic approaches for neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. He highlighted using natural methods and clinical neuroscience to treat these conditions without surgery or medication, emphasizing the differences between medical neurologists and functional neurologists.

The webinar covered assessments for Parkinson's, including heart rate, blood pressure, balance, eye movements, cognitive evaluation, and gait analysis. Therapies involved stimulating brain pathways, improving nervous system functionality, and implementing dietary strategies. Methods like vestibular therapy and vagus nerve stimulation aimed to alleviate symptoms such as falls, tremors, rigidity, and pain.

Dr. Jalili discussed various therapies like vagus nerve stimulation, tongue stimulation, eye exercises, touch TV, and iPhone applications for Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Collaborating with healthcare professionals was vital, aiming to enhance patients' lives by treating weak neuro pathways, utilizing innovative treatments like the gyro stem.

**Disclaimer: These sessions are designed to provide general education and are not intended for individual advice and/or clinical care. The information conveyed in this recording was accurate at the time of presentation.**