Gluten Free Faye

01/05/2025

In 1817, Dr. James Parkinson diagnosed less than 10 patients with "Shaking Palsy", known today as Parkinson's disease.
Two hundred and eight years later, the world population of people with Parkinson's disease is estimated to be about 6 million ! What do you think explains a 59999900% growth ?
The optional answers are:
1. Environmental toxins
2. A genetic mutation
3. A gastrointestinal infection caused by an ingested microbe
4. A contagious virus
5. Other ?

Let's start some smart conversations asap focused on finding the root causes of Parkinson's. If the HIV population joined forces with the medical community and found a treatment for HIV, we can gather our data and make scientist aware of the possible causes of Parkinson's and stop this astronomical growth rate for Parkinson's. Our children don't have to suffer like the 6 million who are currently living with this neurodegenerative disease, do!
In good health,
Faye Elahi, MS, MA
Special Parkinson's Disease Nutritionist

28/08/2024

DAPS has been my chosen support group for the past 8 years! The leaders/ staff work tirelessly day in and day out to provide key therapeutic services dance, educational seminars, speech therapy, etc...at no cost for all families affected by Parkinson's Disease.
The loving support this group offered me and my husband has been extremely valuable in strengthening our commitment to improving the quality of our lives. DAPS is now part of my larger family. Thank you Leisha & Keisha for all your selfless work! We love you more than words could express.
Faye Elahi, MS, MA
Parkinson Diet Nutritionist
Special Needs Nutritionist

DAPS welcomes you to our annual Keep Living Well Symposium. This free event is an opportunity for anyone in the Parkinson's community to join us, connect with others, and hear from leading experts in the field of Parkinson's disease.

To register, please visit: https://www.daps.org/keeplivingwell2024 or call (972) 620-7600

28/08/2024

Encouraging finding that may slow down the progression of Parkinson Disease!
In good health,
Faye Elahi, MS, MA

Proteins pair to push alpha-synuclein, which forms toxic clumps in Parkinson’s, into nerve cells and help it spread in the brain, per a study.

15/08/2024

We attended an inspiring and educational Parkinson conference last weekend in Nashville, TN and enjoyed meeting top notch scientists (neurologists, neurosurgeon) as well as an exceptionally curious audience made up of about 200 caregivers and parkinsonians. Yours truly also presented her latest dietary tips and discoveries which have helped her soldier on for the past 14 years! Last but not least, kudos to the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson's conference organizers for a wonderful job! Thank you

Faye Elahi, MS, MA

Dallas Area Parkinson Society Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group

14/08/2024

Last weekend, I along with a distinguished line up of experts in the fields of Neurology and Neurosurgery presented the latest discoveries in our respective fields in Nashville, Tennessee at the Peterson for Parkinson's conference . The topics discussed were Nutrition for people with Parkinson's, DBS, Focused Ultrasound as well as the latest drugs used to manage Parkinson's symptoms. The conference was extremely well attended with about 180 people in person and over 20 virtually. Shout out to the dedicated organizers of the conference for offering such useful and up to date information to our Parkinson community in Nashville, TN as well as to those around the country.

In good health,

Faye Elahi, MS, MA
Special Parkinson Disease Nutritionist

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Doors are open! We can't wait to see everyone and share insights with our Middle Tennessee Community!

Our keynote speakers are ready to meet you and share their knowledge from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center Gluten Free Faye

27/05/2024

As an active person living with Parkinson's for the past 14 years, I am always researching creative mays to better manage my symptoms that offer maximum benefits with minimum negative side effects.
Last year I started Rock Steady Boxing with good results , this year it'll be Rock Climbing for better dexterity in my hands and overall strength as well as better posture. This group and their gym founder & instructor are all inspiring!
Watch for yourself
In good health,
Faye Elahi, MS. MA

April is Parkinson’s Awareness month, and TODAY’s Craig Melvin meets with people who have found a unique form of exercise through rock climbing that’s having a big impact on their health.

20/10/2023

If you or your loved one's have Parkinson's, you need to read this before being hospitalized!
Believe me, if you think human mistakes don't happen because you carefully reviewed your/
your loved one's medication schedule with the hospital staff prior to admission, think again!
One out of three people with Parkinson's are given either the wrong dose of their Parkinson's
drug or given it at the wrong time or with other anesthetic drugs that interfere badly with
their usual Parkinson's drug, causing a worsening of their symptoms (tremors, agitation.
confusion, imbalance, severe hallucinations,...). Involve your neurologist in the hospitalization
process and have him or her be consulted by the hospital medical team to avoid unecessary
or even tragic health consequences !
In Good Health,
Faye Elahi,
Parkinson's Nutrition Specialist

Inpatients with Parkinson’s disease require precise medication management

06/10/2023

Why are the Parkinson's non-motor symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dementia, episodic exhaustion, chronic constipation...so hard to treat ?
The main reason is that these are Parkinson's symptoms you can't see & you can't understand that which you can't see!
Trust me, figuring out my invisible symptoms of Parkinson's the first 4 years, was like walking through dense fog with no compass in hand, no one to guide or forewarn me about pockets of moving sand and severe storms along the way!!!
What helped me the most, other than my eternal optimism, was a combination of simple daily exercises, a nourishing diet, daily mental stimulation mixed with socialization, a loving & involved family/ support system, and of course the minimal medication dose at maximum efficacy! Anything less than "all of the above" would make your journey hard and at times overwhelming.
Trust me it took me 4 years of daily research into the latest and most reliable literature along with countless interviews with movement disorder specialized neurologist and conversations with the most successful people with Parkinson's to develop a realistic plan that helped me build a semi normal life!
So next time you meet a person with this mysterious Parkinson's diagnosis, I suggest that you show some compassion for them if they move slow (Bradykinesia) , open the door for them, lean closer to them if they sound barely audible because they have a million extra physical and emotional issues to deal with that you can't see and understand !
If you are in the Dallas or North Texas area, come to see me and many other interesting people on Saturday Oct. 14th, at 9200 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75220 at
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church from 8:30 am-2:15 pm.
This event is free of charge yet it includes a free breakfast and lunch for all participants who register on www.daps.org


😀 Faye Elahi, MS, MA
Special needs nutritionist/ Parkinson's Diet/ Lifestyle Specialist

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Dallas Area Parkinson Society serves as a pillar for the Parkinson’s community by providing free education; speech and exercise classes; and support groups.

14/09/2023

One more reason to minimize an animal-based diet in favor of a plant-based diet!
I did it as of 13 years ago when I got my Parkinson's diagnosis and feel a lot more energetic and less stiff.
In good health,
Faye

A large-scale U.K. study has linked diets with a higher intake of vegetables, nuts, and tea to a lower Parkinson’s risk. https://bit.ly/3RfVpLl

02/08/2023

Today's topic is caffeine, which is the most popular drug in the world. Almost everyone young or old has tried it at some point! But does that mean it’s appropriate for frequent use?
The common energy drink has around 200 milligrams of caffeine while the average cup of coffee contains about 100mg. For adults, the recommended caffeine limit is 400mg/day while for teens, it is much lower or 100mg/day. Could you imagine consuming two or three caffeinated beverages a day and what damage that could do to your body? Overconsumption of caffeine has been associated with many negative health effects such as anxiety, migraine headache, heartburn, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, hypertension and in extreme cases, cardiac arrest. It must be noted that while these anomalies result from excessive daily caffeine use, occasional caffeine usage CAN be enjoyed safely in limited amounts. Your daily cup of coffee or a few sips of the occasional energy drink will not hurt you if you are mindful of the amount you decide to drink. Unfortunately, the culture that we live in makes it casual to frequently consume caffeine and normalizes it as a source of daily buzz! The industry actively targets ages as young as 16 up to 30 because they are most vulnerable at a time when their lives are busier and more stressful. The truth is that caffeine by itself doesn't offer any calories so where does the buzz come from ? As we take sips of a caffeinated cup of coffee, we trigger adrenaline release which starts a chain reaction in the body that requires energy. To satisfy the extra energy demand from different organs, your body starts borrowing energy from different tissue such as muscle energy reserve known as glycogen. So in other words, you smart body borrows from Peter to give to Paul ! So every time you drink a caffeinated cup of coffee without any food, you end up with a calorie deficit! And that temporary buzz is associated with a quick adrenaline release which over time, wears down your natural body's stress response, which explains why regular coffee drinkers become addicted to their daily dose of caffeine and keep increasing their caffeine consumption from one cup to two, then three, and so on .
So next time you reach for a caffeinated drink, be mindful about the maximum amount of caffeine you can have and stick with that personal limit.
In good health,

Faye

Photo Credit: Terry Ratzlaff, New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/business/prime-monster-energy-drinks-caffeine.html

26/07/2023

Hi friends, I wanted to tell you about a satisfying, gluten free, dairy free coconut snack I found. It is delicious, nutritious and low in sugar so it would be the perfect after-dinner snack that won't ruin your diet! My favorite way to enjoy this snack is with organic Greek yogurt or a fruit sorbet. This product is available at your local Costco.

22/06/2023

Connection between fast food and obesity

There is no doubt that fast foods are becoming more and more detrimental to our health because they are more convenient, cheaper, and tastier than healthy foods. The food industry pushes us to eat larger portion sizes by communicating subliminal messages like “bigger is better.” This is especially true in food advertisements geared towards children who have fewer defenses against overeating than adults. All of the factors already mentioned combined with our sedentary lifestyles have made us a nation of overweight, overfed, and underactive people. In the U.S. one out of three American adults and about one out of every six children and teenagers are classified as obese. To break the cycle of obesity, we not only need to educate families on better food choices but also how to include them in their budget. The fast-food industry as a whole also needs to post information about calorie content of each food on their menus. Recent studies support that people with awareness of food calorie content consumed fewer calories.

Work Cited: Roberto CA, Larsen PD, Agnew H, Baik J, Brownell KD. Evaluating the impact of menu labeling on food choices and intake. Am J Public Health. 2010 Feb;100(2):312-8. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.160226. Epub 2009 Dec 17. PMID: 20019307; PMCID: PMC2804627

In good health,
Faye