Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes, her lifestyle could do with improvement. As well...reactionscomments
Stress Management and Why It MattersAs the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time during my life (and maybe in history), the...reactions9comments
Thriving and Living Well With Parkinson's During These Stressful TimesPrécis: Likely, your boss, manager, neighbor, or loved ones have sent you a list of things to do or survive better during the pandemic we all know well as COVID-19...reactions2comments
One Last First PitchIn the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more like Nuke Laloosh (Robbins) hitting the mascot in...reactionscomments
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's DiseaseWhen I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't I been through such devastating trials and tribulations...reactions9comments
Chasing Perfection and Having Parkinson’s Chasing perfection started early in my BP (before Parkinson’s) years. My parents had very high expectations of me. Straight A's? Don’t they have A+? First to Eagle Scout in my age group? Couldn’t you get...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein...reactionscomments
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with...reactionscomments
The Parkinson's GremlinsI woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled out of bed. I didn’t feel like I...reactions5comments
Calling All Couch PotatoesHello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does not mean you will get off the couch...reactionscomments
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’sIt’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative and therapeutic approach to disease management. While it’s...reactions6comments
My Issue with Defining Myself as a CaregiverIn the Parkinson’s community, you commonly hear 2 terms in forums and columns: a PWP (person with Parkinson’s), and a caregiver (those who care for a PWP). I’m not currently...reactions4comments
Was My Depression a Warning Sign of Parkinson's?Looking back, Posy's bout of depression, anxiety, and akathisia (a kind of restless legs) may have been her first warnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Did any of you tread a...reactions2comments
Later Stages of Parkinson’sIt’s impossible not to think about the later stages of Parkinson’s when someone you love has the disease. I’ve always preferred to look the problem straight in the eyes, even...reactions3comments
Everything You Need to Know About Lee Silverman Voice TreatmentI recently stumbled upon a suggestion on our ParkinsonsDisease.net Facebook page that got me thinking. There’s a program that’s designed to help Parkinson’s patients combat symptoms that relate to vocal...reactions13comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful ArtRecently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of journaling that incorporate art. An art journal is...reactions15comments
Parkinson's Exercise BooksOne of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily stretches or participate in some type of exercise...reactions3comments
There’s No Time Like NowEver since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop on more flights every year, just as eager...reactions1comment
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about women with Parkinson’s disease (PD). I had to submit...reactions10comments
Balancing My Parkinson’s Time CheckbookBalancing my Parkinson’s time checkbook ... a version of "time is money." I fight my Parkinson’s by staying as mentally and physically active as possible. It wasn’t always that way. I initially...reactions2comments
