I Want My IndependenceAs with most of us with Parkinson's disease, I want to be able to do as much as I possibly can for...reactions8comments
How to Decrease Your Risk of HemorrhoidsDoes going number 2 have you seeing red? You may have hemorrhoids – swelling of the veins within the anus and lower...reactions4comments
Dad’s Levodopa Timing and Side EffectsLevodopa was seen as a miracle drug when it first became available to Parkinson’s patients. Since its emergence, it’s become the main...reactions2comments
When Parkinson’s Causes MayhemIt was one of those days where almost nothing went right and there is no one to blame except for Mr. Parkinson’s...reactions1comment
Can Biofeedback Help Control My Parkinson’s Symptoms?About 35 years ago, I had been taught some biofeedback techniques while participating in a lupus clinical trial. Could biofeedback be applied...reactionscomments
Words Have a New MeaningMultitasking used to be loading a couple of loads of laundry while loading the dishes and cleaning kitchen counters. Now it’s Monday...reactions11comments
Always Look on the Bright Side of LifePosy realizes that it is difficult to be 100 percent jolly when burdened by a progressive, debilitating disease of any kind, but...reactions8comments
Protein Intake & PD Medication: Does Eating Protein Affect Levodopa Absorption?Many people with PD take a levodopa/carbidopa combination drug to help control their motor symptoms. Levodopa is a precursor to dopamine that...reactionscomments
Finding the Positive in Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) itself is no fun. However, like anytime you deal with a health crisis, you learn how to manage the good...reactions5comments
I Have Choices: Living My Life Fully With Parkinson's DiseaseI still have choices! I am living my life fully with Parkinson's disease (PD). Therefore, I do not live in the past and...reactions10comments
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Tips for Surviving Parkinson'sLiving with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or any chronic illness is never easy, but with some common sense tips and advice you can...reactionscomments
Parkinson's Disease and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions3comments
At 80 - Aging Joins Parkinson'sAt a recent birthday party, a friend said, "Welcome to the octogenarian club." That caught my attention. When one joins this club...reactions12comments
Some Hacks I Use to Start my Day with Parkinson'sI use several hacks to make my life safer and easier to live with the symptoms of the ravages associated with Parkinson’s...reactions4comments
I Have Become a Parkie PooperRecently, my wife and I traveled to "the great state of Ohio," as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might refer to it were...reactions2comments
How I Refocus My Feelings of Positivity Through a Frank Sinatra SongThe Memorial Day weekend was rained out. Thunderstorms canceled the festivities. I was feeling a little bit down so I put on some Frank...reactions3comments
How to Bake for Better Parkinson's Disease ProtectionBaked goods get a bad rap and are often branded as "empty calories." So when clients ask, "How can I bake and...reactions6comments
To Sleep or Not to Sleep, That is the ConundrumI am tired, as in weary. I am tired of watching the clock to take medications and know when I can eat...reactions18comments
Parkinson’s and Mental Health: Adding Therapy To My Regimen I grew up with parents who disregarded and ridiculed any mention of mental issues that couldn’t be fixed by the Bible and...reactions1comment
Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's and DepressionDepression occurs more frequently and is less often treated than many other Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Here are some sobering numbers and...reactions2comments
