Toxins and Parkinsons Disease

Dr. Joe Hickey, MD, discusses the approach he uses in his practive to treating the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. Many standard medical tests do not detect the presence of toxins embadded in the tissues and organs of the body. Environmental toxins are presumed to be the triggers for development of Parkinson’s Disease.  Examples of toxins as the cause of PD have been well documented such as Manganese toxicity, Carbon Monoxide poisoning, Carbon DiSulfide from the Rayon Industry and MPTP.  He will add to this list, environmental exposures such as aluminum, lead, and mercury.