What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some of the most common Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can We Talk?...Again! (Part Two)Read part one here. It is 3:16 a.m.; are YOU awake, again, too? Wait, don’t tell me! Does the love of your life have Parkinson’s disease also? So does mine! You... By AngieHott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor DysfunctionParkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor, you ask? It is a group of muscles... By Christina Hegarty4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Tips to Better Navigate Raising Children in the Midst of IllnessEstablishing a conversation regarding Parkinson's disease (PD) is an important part of parenting in the midst of illness. My conversations with my daughter have been evolving over time. As she... By Maria De Leon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using DBT to Cope with Caregiver Stress: MindfulnessWhen coping with depression associated with Parkinson’s disease or caregiving stress, there are sometimes days when one would like assistance with dealing with the ups and downs. While some therapies... By Brooke Huminski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. A Parkinson's diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information available for patients and their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Real Optimism for Parkinson's Through Technological InnovationsLet me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire and the wheel to Deep Brain Stimulation and... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) vs. Parkinson's: What's the Difference?Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time. Their early signs and symptoms are generally quite... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part TwoTechnology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level? Are we happier in the 21st century than our... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's 3AM, Can We Talk? (Part One)It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case the love of your life also has Parkinson’s... By AngieHott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Lose Sleep as a Parkinson's Caregiver: Part OneThis is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. If you care for a... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress & AnxietyFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping With Double LossBeing a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s can be filled with meaning, challenge, and eventually heartbreak. In listening to my patients over the years, both at the hospital... By Brooke Huminski5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 4)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This fourth and final installment discusses drug interactions. To... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Monitoring Our Self-Care: Part OneWe are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is, but it is also the truth. A hierarchy... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Decisions, Decisions...When Parkinson's Sets the TermsGenerally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we value, ideally. One thing that Parkinson’s does for those... By Dan Glass4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Constipation in Parkinson's: Triggers & TreatmentsThose of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel can be one, if not the MOST devastating... By Maria De Leon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Parkinson's TribeThe dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book, Tribe, says, “We have a strong instinct to... By Tom Sheppard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
PD Pundit: Parkinson's Symptoms & Side Effects (Part 3)Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This third installment discusses the side effects that occur... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments