Episode 218: Melanie Tidman

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Melanie Tidman completed a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and a Doctorate in Health Science degree, contributing to her 45+ years in healthcare delivery. During her professional experience, Dr. Tidman owned and operated an outpatient Pediatric rehabilitation center for 22 years, has advanced expertise in neurosurgery intensive care and adult and pediatric rehabilitation, has published several articles about telehealth, healthcare reform, Occupational Therapy fieldwork education, Parkinson’s Disease, and is a contributing chapter author for an Occupational Therapy textbook.

She is currently recruiting for her 6th research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

In 2020, Dr. Tidman was awarded advanced certification as a Metabolic Health Practitioner with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and provides telehealth for patients with diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, and other chronic disease conditions.

In this conversation, Drs. Brian and Melanie talk about…

• Dr. Melanie’s research study on the use of the Ketogenic Diet and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
• How Dr. Melanie first discovered the low carb approach to nutrition
• The joy of helping others
• The link between Parkinson’s and metabolic health
• Risk factors for Parkinson’s
• The link between exercise and mental health
• Special equipment and tools for people struggling with Parkinson’s
• MCT oil
• Exogenous Ketones
• How senior care could be improved
• The backward approach to metabolic disease used by big medical companies
• Osteoporosis
• Gut health and Parkinson’s

Thank you for listening!

The Life's Best Medicine Podcast is sponsored by HLTH Code and Keto-Mojo