Ep. 11 The Chemicals Around Us, Real Causes Of Parkinson's: Dr. Ray Dorsey | This is Parkinson's

Is Parkinson’s disease preventable? In this eye-opening interview, neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey (co-author of "Ending Parkinson’s Disease") joins Lisa Volenec to reveal why Parkinson's is the world’s fastest-growing brain disease—and why genetics are rarely the primary cause. According to data from the Parkinson’s Foundation, 87% of people diagnosed have no genetic risk factor. Instead, the science points directly to environmental toxins like Paraquat, Trichloroethylene (TCE), and everyday agricultural and golf course pesticides. Dr. Dorsey explains how these toxic chemicals enter our bodies, how they mimic genetic damage, and how changing our environment can slow down the progression of neurological disorders. If you want to understand how to prevent Parkinson's disease, protect your children, and learn the actionable steps you can take today (like simple carbon water filters and vegetable washes), this deep dive is a must-watch. 💬 Join the Conversation: Do you have a history of exposure to well water, industrial garages, or farming? Share your story in the comments below. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: Meeting Dr. Ray Dorsey 01:30 - The History of Parkinson’s: From 6 cases to 6 million 02:30 - The Genetic Myth: Why 87% of cases are environmental 04:10 - The Danger of Paraquat on US Crop Fields 06:10 - TCE (Trichloroethylene) and the Camp Lejeune Connection 07:30 - The Surprising Link Between Golf Courses and Parkinson's 09:00 - Why Exposure Timing, Route, and Dosage Matter 12:00 - Why the Medical Community Ignores Environmental Factors 15:00 - The Alarming Rise of Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease 19:00 - How Determining the Root Cause Leads to a Cure 22:00 - Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Movement: Silence Equals Death 24:30 - 25 Practical Actions to Slow Progression & Prevent Risk 29:00 - How Other Countries are Successfully Banning Toxins 31:00 - Links to ALS, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Autism 34:00 - Something Good: The Power of the PD Avengers Movement Subscribe for more stories of resilience, medical updates, and real talk about living with Parkinson’s. ━━━━━━ ꕤ Support the mission of This is Parkinson’s Donate here: https://bit.ly/thisisparkinsonsdonate ━━━━━━ ꕤ Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisparkinsonsofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisparkinsons ━━━━━━ ꕤ About This is Parkinson’s: This is Parkinson’s is a nonprofit storytelling platform dedicated to sharing honest conversations about life with Parkinson’s disease. Through interviews with patients, caregivers, advocates, and experts, TIP aims to educate, reduce stigma, and build a community around the realities of living with Parkinson’s. Learn more: https://www.thisisparkinsons.org Contact: info@thisisparkinsons.org Michael J Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/ ━━━━━━ ꕤ 🔔 🩵 ⟢ Thank you for watching and supporting TIP. Your support helps amplify the voices of the Parkinson’s community and brings greater awareness to this disease. Dr. Ray Dorsey : https://www.atria.org Michael J Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/