Let’s Talk Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Mike Vaughn
Dr. Mike Vaughn diagnosed his own Parkinson’s Disease and shares on The SavvyCast the research based non-prescription therapies he is using to manage his symptoms.
Who is Dr. Mike Vaughn?
Dr. Mike Vaughn founded MedHelp in 1982 as the first Urgent Care/Family Practice in Birmingham. For over 30 years, he and the medical team have provided health care to those in need. Mike is also involved in his community, his church, and in helping spoil his 6 grandsons.
Dr. Vaughn diagnosed his own Parkinsons Disease
Dr. Mike shares several key points about how he diagnosed himself with PD.
- Depression was his first symptom. (He had never had prior depression).
- He was diagnosed with REMBD by his pulmonologist over a year prior; this is a huge risk factor.
- His hand tremor was the final straw that told him he had PD.
There are several non-prescription therapies that help PD patients.
Dr. Mike is researching medical articles and abstracts for any/all therapies. In this podcast, he shares the non-prescription ones.
- A specific type of exercise helps with PD.
- Drinking specific drinks can help.
- Smoking may help (yes, you heard that right).
- Melatonin is also beneficial.
Dr. Vaughn Will Share More in Future Podcasts
We have already recorded some hugely helpful podcasts that will be released in the coming months. Dr. Vaughn is devoted to finding all the possible ways to make life better for PD patients.
Resources related to this podcast
PubMed is free to all and is heavily documented research by medical professionals and teaching hospitals.
Dr. Mike Vaughn can be contacted via email at msvaughnmd@gmail.com
That does sound like a familial link. Prayers for your brother, Barbara. Parkinson’s is a hard battle.
What a coincidence that you have the same last name. Parkinson’s is a tough battle. Prayers for your brother, Barbara.
My family name is Vaughn and live in NC. I believe we have a family link to Parkinsons. My Great grandfather had it. My Grandfather had early onset in his 30s. My brother now 60 has it.