Can Mucuna Pruriens Help Control PD Symptoms?Mucuna pruriens, also called the cowhage or velvet bean, is a leguminous plant that resides in tropical climates like Central and South...reactionscomments
Dry Mouth, Another PD SymptomThe list keeps growing of varied symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). So often thought of as a neurodegenerative motor disorder characterized...reactions7comments
Finding Hope After a Parkinson's DiagnosisOne of the many gifts of being a Parkinson’s community member is that I often have a lens into other people’s lives...reactions3comments
Common Travel Challenges for People with Parkinson’sTraveling brings up a host of challenges for anyone. But for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), traveling can be extra tricky...reactionscomments
What Parkinson's Feels Like: One Person's StoryMany people who live with Parkinson’s wonder how it feels to others. Here, I’d like to take you on a trip from...reactions38comments
Tips for Setting Stress-Free Boundaries as CaregiversTo avoid caregiver burnout especially during stressful times, we as caregivers must maintain our wits about us if we are to come...reactions1comment
Parkinson’s PauseWhen I was first diagnosed, I totally threw myself into all things Parkinson's related. A zoom support group, an online support group...reactions1comment
Managing Sudden Parkinson's FatiguePosy expects that we all have experienced "hitting a wall." At these times, we desperately crave going back to bed. It may...reactions66comments
Using CBD Oil for Parkinson's Symptoms: A Patient's StoryOne of the most difficult decisions a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will face is deciding what medications to use to treat...reactions4comments
Managing Gastrointestinal Issues and Constipation in Parkinson's DiseaseThey say the gut is the second brain in our bodies because of all the complex neuronal connections it possesses. Furthermore, the...reactions13comments
3 Tips to Making the Most of the HolidaysHere we are again approaching what many people feel is one of the most stressful periods of the year although its intention...reactions3comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactions5comments
What We Can Learn from Our Dog: A True TalePosy, as a person with Parkinson’s (PWP) has just returned from a two-month sojourn in Florida. This was not intended to be...reactions5comments
Should You Follow an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?Inflammation is one way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders...reactions1comment
My Experience Using Biofeedback for Parkinson's Gut IssuesI previously wrote an article about how biofeedback is used to help patients control body functions such as heart rate and blood...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s and MassageI have had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for 20 years and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for 10 years now. I have finally conceded...reactions8comments
Narcolepsy and Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that affects the nervous system. It is a chronic condition that gets worse slowly over time...reactions2comments
How to Manage Sundowning in Parkinson's DementiaAs a certified speech pathologist, I counsel patients with Parkinson's dementia and their families on the symptoms of sundowning. Sundowning is a...reactions11comments
Facing the Future with Parkinson's, Stoically and RealisticallyIn life, there are two sides to every story. For instance, my whole dealing with Parkinson’s thing says that in order to...reactions11comments
Community Views: Favorite Hobbies & Activities with Parkinson'sIt might be easy to think you have to give up your hobbies when living with Parkinson’s. But that couldn’t be farther...reactions9comments
