65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not...reactions4comments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s NightmaresOne of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams...reactions1comment
PD Pundit: An Interview with Parkinson's Disease - Part 1Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic featuring an interview with Parkinson's disease itself taking about the resources...reactions3comments
The Glitch in Our SystemI have an idea that I'm slowly turning into a story. It's called A Glitch in the System. The basic premise: Something...reactions2comments
The Benefits of Fiber for Parkinson's ConstipationPoop, we all do it! But for people with Parkinson's disease, it may be harder than others. Constipation refers to changes in...reactions6comments
Welcome to ParkinsonvilleA haunting series of scenes recently woke me in the wee hours of the morning. I vividly recalled visiting a strange new...reactions5comments
Reflecting on 2020: Any Silver Linings?Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been...reactions1comment
Advantages to Rock Steady BoxingI first learned about Rock Steady Boxing while watching the CBS news program 60 Minutes. Lesley Stahl, the correspondent, presented the segment...reactions3comments
Parkinson's Status Check: The Ugly Truth of a DiagnosisFor those of us in the advocacy game, we expect to be contacted when someone's status changes to mirror our Parkinson's diagnosis...reactions8comments
Rock Steady Boxing: Some ChoicesParticipating in Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is the single most important thing I have done for myself since diagnosis five years ago...reactionscomments
My Reflections As I Battle Parkinson'sAn inward reflection of what I perceive is happening to my body, mind, and spirit according to Parkinson’s disease reveals much about...reactions3comments
The Real Costs of Parkinson's DiseaseThis isn’t another statistical data report on the medical costs associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or another government accountability study of how...reactionscomments
Using Radical Acceptance to Cope with Parkinson's DiseaseReceiving a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be both validating and scary. It is common for questions to arise and strong emotions...reactions7comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be shocking and overwhelming. It is a chronic degenerative condition that can be challenging to...reactions12comments
Top Parkinson's Reads of 2020: A Year in ReviewAs the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share some of the most-read...reactions1comment
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way...reactionscomments
Can Exercise Really Help My PD?I decided a long time ago in my 22 years living with Parkinson’s disease, that I wasn’t going to let PD’s effects...reactionscomments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 2This blog post is Part 2 of a basic set of instructions for mindfulness meditation, tailored specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease...reactionscomments
Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instructions for PWP – Part 1Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic in the last several decades. It shows up in innumerable health studies, news articles, books...reactions6comments
Are Your Skin Problems Related to Parkinson’s?Over the years, I have often referred to myself as a Dermatology Poster Child. My skin has been sensitive since day 1...reactions6comments
