Supporting Parkinson's disease​

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Our Parkinson's lead practitioner, Melody, is a highly experienced Parkinson's specialist RNTP and educator, who can support you or your loved one with symptoms or a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. She helps clients to optimise nutrient intake around medication use, supports neurological function and other symptoms to improve quality of life, and helps clients understand and navigate the complex relationship between diet, digestion, and brain chemistry. This approach is designed to support both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, including digestive symptoms, fatigue, sleep disturbances and changes in energy levels. 

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the Parkinson's protocol 

 

The Parkinson's Protocol is You Nutrition Clinic's bespoke Parkinson's Disease personalised support programme. 

 

Parkinson's Disease is a highly complex condition with many driving factors to consider. Melody uses an evidence-based, integrative functional approach to nutrition and lifestyle medicine, that complements conventional medical care, integrating the latest research in neuroinflammation, mitochondrial function, oxidative stress and microbiome diversity to create tailored strategies that support motor and non-motor symptoms.

 

To support clients with a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, a personalised consultation plan is put together based on the individual’s presentation, symptoms and medical history. Safety is key, so all nutrients and herbs are crosschecked against any medications for contraindications. 

 

Areas that may be addressed include:​

 

Optimisation of the gut microbiome

Optimisation of dietary intake with consideration to protein distribution and medication

Addressing other potential root causes, triggers and drivers of symptoms and disease progression​

Optimisation of liver detoxification pathways with consideration to genetic predisposition

Optimisation of metabolic and hormonal health

Optimisation of hydration and electrolyte status

Reduction of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress

Mitochondrial and cellular support

Improvement in sleep quality

Stress management and nervous system regulation

Reduction in exposure to environmental factors

 

 

work with melody

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Given the complexity of a Parkinson's diagnosis, we offer a monthly continual support package, with a minimum recommendation of 6 months of support. This allows Melody to fully delve into your life and health history, diet, lifestyle, and current environmental exposures, and to begin setting out a framework of support for you. ​Here are your support options: 

 

 

tier 1: foundational

Monthly cost: £195

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- An initial 1-hour comprehensive assessment and information gathering session 

- Further 1-hour consultations every month to support with bespoke diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical recommendations

- Quick questions answered between consultations through our online portal

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online Parkinson's support community 

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online carers' support community 

- Access to our Movement and Breath on-demand course (coming soon)

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tier 2: Paced 

Monthly cost: £285

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- An initial 1-hour comprehensive assessment and information gathering session

- Further 1-hour consultations every month to support with bespoke diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical recommendations

- One intermittent 30-minute 'check-in' consultation each month

- Quick questions answered between consultations through our online portal

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online Parkinson's support community 

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online carers' support community 

- Access to our Movement and Breath on-demand course (coming soon)

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tier 3: intensive

Monthly cost: £375

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- An initial 1-hour comprehensive assessment and information gathering session

- Further 1-hour consultations twice monthly to support with bespoke diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical recommendations

​- Quick questions answered between consultations through our online portal

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online Parkinson's support community

- Access to the You Nutrition Clinic online carers' support community 

- Access to our Movement and Breath on-demand course (coming soon)

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Bespoke packages

 

We can create packages that are bespoke to your needs. Discuss this with your practitioner. 

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Note that all packages are based on UK pricing.

There is a 5 % surcharge on international packages which is due to the cost incurred through Stripe. ​​

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Clients are required to commit to a minimum three months of consultations, and must provide a minimum one months' notice if they would like to end their support package to provide their practitioner with enough time to tie up any loose ends and ensure that you are safely moving forward. 

 

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functional testing

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We use a wide variety of functional tests throughout your therapeutic journey. These aren't compulsory, however we will make recommendations based on your presentation. For information regarding commonly utilised tests (including costs), go to our FAQs page​

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understanding and supporting your genes 

 

For those who are not yet ready to work closely with a practitioner but would like to understand their genetic SNPs and would like some general guidance on nutrient support, Kerry offers Parkinson 's-focused Nutrigenomic packages:

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Package 1: A 30-minute consultation plus 1 LifeCodeGX panel (methylation): £375

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Package 2: A 1-hour consultation and two LifeCodeGX panels (methylation, detoxification): £649

 

Package 3: A 1.5-hour consultation and three LifeCodeGX panels (methylation, detoxification and nervous system): £925​

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Further panels can be ordered on request. More information on the panels offered by LifeCodeGX can be found here

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Note that the guidance provided in these packages is general support only. No specific supplement guidance can be provided without a full understanding of life and health history. ​

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Clients who incorporate Nutrigenomic testing into their clinical appointments through a subscription model pay £185 per panel plus a one off cost of £70 for your DNA swab, plus shipping. Results are discussed as part of your consultation with your practitioner.