Richard Maurer - Dr. with parkinson’s

Dr. Richard Maurer is a retired naturopathic physician based in Portland, Maine, and the author of the book, The Blood Code, which helped thousands of readers understand insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular risk using their own simple lab results. For over thirty years, he has helped patients find the personalized diet, fitness, nutritional and medication adjustments to enjoy metabolic health. But now…

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 55 years old, Dr. Maurer directs the same approach toward his own health. Drinking from the firehose of information, he continues to look for natural health and lifestyle approaches for Parkinson’s Disease that meaningful clinical evidence supports. He speaks from a position no textbook offers: a trained physician who is also a patient, navigating the familiar healthcare system from the other side.

Dr Maurer shares his insights and more importantly, the questions that drive him and others with Parkinson's to live their best life while attempting to slow the disease progression wherever possible.

Parkinson’s resources I find super helpful

Davis Phinney Foundation & Pedaling for Parkinson's
Rock Steady Boxing
Science of Parkinson's - geeky science here
Coming soon - Doctor with Parkinson's Media
Michael J Fox Foundation - countless resources
Is your workout protecting your brain? Is it helping build a better brain? I am getting hammered with science that shows more instances where weight loss (a.k.a. muscle loss or sarcopenia) is bad for our nervous system. I’m challenging my body over the next three months to build muscle mass. Not easy for me I promise. #doctorwithparkinsons #teamfox #parkinsonfitness
You would think I’ve read enough, learned enough, and experienced enough to know enough about exercise and it’s benefits… But I was reminded at the world Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix, Arizona by a fellow, PWP and hero of ours @jcfoxninja - but it helps to differentiate exercise from training. I think this is wildly helpful for me and I bet there’s a whole lot of value in this for you too.
4 things to do for parkinson’s disease, healthy, aging, and to prevent dementia per Dr. Daniel Corcos 1-aerobic activity 2-weight training: work the 5 biggest muscle groups … 2 year outcome trial showed prevention of cognition issues 3-flexibility training 4-balance agility and multitasking #wpc2026 #doctorwithparkinsons
Team West Coast, a group of 26 cyclists - 21 of us with Parkinson’s disease, wrote into our destination of Phoenix, Arizona to kick off the #worldparkinsonscongress. I think everyone who is taken interest, supported us along the way, and those who have supported my fundraising efforts to help in the cure and care of this disease. Enjoy the slideshow.#wpc2026 #mjff
Tracking one part of my stats CADENCE - on my 1000 mile tour with us 26 cyclists, 20 who have Parkinson’s disease, like to Phoenix to kick off the world Parkinson’s Congress 2026 #mjff #teamfox #wpc2026
A couple climbs out of pine valley, CA. We were there for their annual classic car show. My fave? The ‘68 “California edition” Mustang. I told the couple it was my favorite car in the show and the man looked at his wife and said s
A couple climbs out of pine valley, CA. We were there for their annual classic car show. My fave? The ‘68 “California edition” Mustang. I told the couple it was my favorite car in the show and the man looked at his wife and said she bought it new when she was 18. I said she must’ve been hot shit at 18…he said “yup! I married her in’69” and took the car on their honeymoon. Great story to start the day. First hill was interrupted with one of our riders having a frightening fainting episode. Got to meet some of the incredible and fast responding EMTs from Cal Fire. All ended well there. Then some hills up and down till we were a stones throw from the wall. All of our foreign riders had heard about the Wall so they had to stop and appreciate what trillions of debt can build. 10 miles of downhill crosswinds on I-8 was a little nerve wracking but the xwind turned tailwind for our last 26 miles. I do not look forward to facing this kind of wind head on. We’ll see. We all agreed at dinner - it was a good day not to die A few images of the post check in afternoon ritual. Hand Wash kit-hang dry - get sunblock off-drink some protein - hydrate - then comes dinner -some incredible Mexican inspired foods, I can’t count the number of 🌮 I have had. Might have been a margarita with that….for the salt. Yum.
Well, it happened. Team West Coast (26 riders… 20 who have Parkinson’s disease?)  are leaving the West Coast. I joined a couple fellow riders for a celebratory plunge in the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful beach outside of San Diego. Afte
Well, it happened. Team West Coast (26 riders… 20 who have Parkinson’s disease?)  are leaving the West Coast. I joined a couple fellow riders for a celebratory plunge in the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful beach outside of San Diego. After riding with these amazing people since San Francisco, we are within a short bike ride of the Mexican border , so, we turned left. Today we have a lot of climbing to do, there’s quite a little mountain range east of San Diego. After that we cross the Sonoran desert on our way to Phoenix, Arizona for the world Parkinson’s Congress In 75 miles of cycling yesterday, we experienced everything from the beautiful coastline, those fantastic California bike lanes, and a 17 mile stretch of riding the shoulder on I-5. Safety is a first concern, and I understand what I need to do around automobiles… But rattlesnakes too? Enjoy the pictures and thanks for being there. R
Day 6. Early start so voice is a little gravelly first thing in the morning. For 18 metric centuries in a row… rule number one is to avoid saddle sores. Is that really gender specific??
I am on day four of my bicycle ride from San Francisco to Phoenix. Of our 21 cyclists, up at Fore have Parkinson’s disease. we are not special athletes or Cycle aficionados, rather, we support each other and are willing to accept a challenge that’s outside of our comfort zone. Already, we are successfully raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease and will arrive at the world Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix on 22 May. If you want to follow our team, check out the QR code on the last image.
Riding toward Southern California through Big Sur tomorrow. Big climbs I am told. Beautiful weather and incredible company… Tomorrow should be a good one.
Is your workout protecting your brain? Is it helping build a better brain? I am getting hammered with science that shows more instances where weight loss (a.k.a. muscle loss or sarcopenia) is bad for our nervous system. I’m challenging my body
You would think I’ve read enough, learned enough, and experienced enough to know enough about exercise and it’s benefits… But I was reminded at the world Parkinson’s Congress in Phoenix, Arizona by a fellow, PWP and hero of o
4 things to do for parkinson’s disease, healthy, aging, and to prevent dementia per Dr. Daniel Corcos 1-aerobic activity 2-weight training: work the 5 biggest muscle groups … 2 year outcome trial showed prevention of cognition issues 3
Team West Coast, a group of 26 cyclists - 21 of us with Parkinson’s disease, wrote into our destination of Phoenix, Arizona to kick off the #worldparkinsonscongress. I think everyone who is taken interest, supported us along the way, and those
Tracking one part of my stats CADENCE - on my 1000 mile tour with us 26 cyclists, 20 who have Parkinson’s disease, like to Phoenix to kick off the world Parkinson’s Congress 2026 #mjff #teamfox #wpc2026
A couple climbs out of pine valley, CA. We were there for their annual classic car show. My fave? The ‘68 “California edition” Mustang. I told the couple it was my favorite car in the show and the man looked at his wife and said s Well, it happened. Team West Coast (26 riders… 20 who have Parkinson’s disease?)  are leaving the West Coast. I joined a couple fellow riders for a celebratory plunge in the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful beach outside of San Diego. Afte
Day 6. Early start so voice is a little gravelly first thing in the morning. For 18 metric centuries in a row… rule number one is to avoid saddle sores. Is that really gender specific??
I am on day four of my bicycle ride from San Francisco to Phoenix. Of our 21 cyclists, up at Fore have Parkinson’s disease. we are not special athletes or Cycle aficionados, rather, we support each other and are willing to accept a challenge th
Riding toward Southern California through Big Sur tomorrow. Big climbs I am told. Beautiful weather and incredible company… Tomorrow should be a good one.

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