PARKINSON’S & DEMENTIA CLINIC NETWORK

MICROCURRENT ACUPUNCTURE AND THIAMINE THERAPY (MATT)
FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE

MATT Therapy

Therapy Summary

Microcurrent Acupuncture and Thiamine Therapy (MATT) for Parkinson’s Disease improves fatigue, tremor, moody and other symptoms, It can also help people with other neurodegenerative, autoimmune related, or inflammatory conditions feel less tired and improve all symptoms.

Microcurrent Acupuncture (MA)
- According to international scalp acupuncture standards, approximately 3 to 6 sterile needles are applied to specific scalp areas with microcurrent using a set frequency, each session lasting 15 to 30 minutes.;
- The frequency of session per month depends on the severity of the symptoms;
- Immediate results in reducing symptoms such as tremor, speech as well as the non-motor symptoms after the first session;
- Improvement sustains for 1 to 3 weeks or even longer depends on the duration and the severity of the disease.

Thiamine Therapy (TT)
Find the correct B1 Thiamine dose according to:
- Duration of the disease (The longer someone has the disease, the more B1 thiamine);
- Severity of the symptoms;
- Weight of the patient;
- Sensitivity to the treatment;
- B1 thiamine dose from 2 to 4 grams/day.

This MATT combination therapy offers significant benefits for patients.

The Microcurrent Acupuncture (MA) component provides immediate effects on motor symptoms such as reducing tremors, as well as other non-motor symptoms such as improve mood. This acupuncture technique is easy to learn for all registered Chinese and Western acupuncture practitioners. Most of the symptoms can improve instantly when paired with the appropriate microcurrent frequencies.

As for Thiamine Therapy (TT), it involves a process of trial and error to determine the optimal dosage, which may take time. However, once the correct dosage is established and symptoms improve, the frequency of MA treatments can be reduced accordingly.

Creating Before-Treatment Videos
Before starting therapy, it is recommended that the patient records a video of him/herself as a baseline. The video should include:

  • Facial expressions

  • Speech

  • Walking gait

  • A pull test to assess balance and postural stability

This initial recording serves as a reference point. During the course of therapy, similar videos should be taken at regular intervals to allow for comparison. This visual documentation helps track subtle or significant improvements over time and provides valuable information for both the patient and the healthcare team in evaluating treatment progress.

Parkinson’s disease

What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects the brain. It develops when nerve cells in a specific area of the brain become damaged and die over time. These cells produce a vital chemical called dopamine, which helps send messages in the brain to control movement—everything from walking and speaking, to writing and smiling.

As more dopamine-producing cells are lost, the brain can't make enough dopamine to manage movement properly. That’s when symptoms begin. Early signs can be subtle, like smaller handwriting, but as the condition progresses, movement difficulties become more pronounced. Common symptoms include:

Motor symptoms:

  • Muscle stiffness

  • Slowness of movement

  • Tremors or shaking

  • Falls or balance issues

  • Resting tremor

  • Rigidity

  • Freezing episodes (sudden inability to move)

  • Restless Legs Syndrome

  • Speech difficulties

  • Problems with swallowing

Non-motor symptoms:

  • Fatigue

  • Memory problems

  • Bladder issues

  • Pain

  • Anxiety

  • Bowel problems (e.g. constipation)

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Dizziness

  • Hallucinations

What causes Parkinson’s?
Scientists still don’t fully understand why dopamine-producing cells die in some people or what exactly causes Parkinson’s disease. However, researchers around the world are working hard to uncover the reasons, protect the remaining cells, and develop better treatments—with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

Microcurrent acupuncture

The endogenous electrical signals were discovered many years ago. Using modern techniques, the existence of these natural electrical fields has now been well established.  These natural electrical signals play a pivotal role in many fundamental processes, one notably being in wound healing. By apply selected microcurrents which mimic these signals, healing can be enhanced for both acute and chronic wounds, and for most types of injuries.

Secondly, microcurrent stimulation is also known to provide a direct energy-related benefit to the mitochondria* within the cells, which are responsible for producing around 90% of cellular energy. The applied currents provide a means of an additional resource, which can be directly used in the production of ATP* (Adenosine Triphosphate). More ATP means faster cell repair and regeneration, which is why microcurrent therapy enhance healing and reduce fatigue.

In its simplest form, microcurrent is able to facilitate naturally occurring electrical processes that are essential to the wellbeing of our nerve cells, tissues and body systems. This means that regardless of the type injury or condition, virtually certain everybody can gain notable benefits and improvements from using this technology, which is truly remarkable!

ATP* and Mitochondria*

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the main energy source for cells, often called the "energy currency" of the body. It provides power for essential processes like muscle movement, nerve signaling, tissue repair, and metabolism.

Mitochondria are like tiny power plants inside our cells. They make energy (called ATP) so the cells can work properly. Besides making energy, mitochondria also
1. Help control when a cell should die (apoptosis)
2. Store calcium
3. Support the immune system
4. Producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) that act like signals (but too much can be harmful)
They even have their own DNA, which shows they might have evolved from ancient bacteria

ATP is primarily produced by the mitochondria, which generate energy by breaking down nutrients. More ATP means faster cell repair and regeneration, which is why microcurrent therapy help enhance healing and reduce fatigue.

Scalp acupuncture

Scalp acupuncture, also known as Chinese scalp needling therapy, is a specialized form of acupuncture where needles are inserted into specific areas on the scalp to stimulate brain function and treat neurological disorders. It help the brain and nervous system heal. It combines principles from traditional Chinese meridians with modern brain anatomy.

Instead of using traditional acupuncture points, scalp acupuncture targets zones on the head that correspond to functional areas of the brain—like motor, sensory, and speech zones. It's commonly used for stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, paralysis, and speech difficulties.

Three Images show:
1. Scalp acupuncture point localization
2. Anatomical localization
3. Scalp Acupuncture with microcurrent with specific frequency enhancing the effectiveness

“Microamp stimulation has also been called ‘biostimulation’ to ‘bioelectric therapy’ because of its ability to stimulate cellular physiology and growth.”
- Robert Picker, M.D., wrote -

B1 Thiamine Therapy