Probiotics: Are They Safe for Everyone?In the last couple of years, there has been a movement to encourage healthier gut flora through the use of various dietary supplements and natural products. There appears to be...reactions3comments
To Laugh or Cry: Humor Usually WinsI often say that you can laugh or you can cry about your situation. Either way, the situation will still be there, regardless of how you choose to try to...reactions3comments
There Is A Big Difference Between Giving Up and QuittingYou can only bang your head on the garage door so many times before you realize that the door isn’t going to go up that way. Once you stop, regroup...reactionscomments
Self-Care for Caregivers: Moving Past the BarriersAs a caregiver or care partner for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease, it’s likely you’ve been educated in the importance of self-care. Perhaps a well-intentioned family member, medical professional...reactions8comments
PD Pundit: The Lymphatic SystemTo read the rest of the "PD Pundit" series, click here...reactionscomments
5 Acts of Giving Thanks for ThanksgivingIt is easy on occasion to overlook the people and blessings in our lives, especially when dealing with a chronic condition like Parkinson's. This Thanksgiving, try looking at the holiday...reactions1comment
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often our money or clothing or food - so that someone in...reactionscomments
My Perspective: Why Participate in Clinical Trials?When you hear the word clinical trial, what comes to mind? Lab rats, test tubes, Frankenstein’s monster? No offense to Gene Wilder. Clinical trials are essential to the research community...reactionscomments
Parkinson's and the Serenity PrayerRecently I received a job offer that, while exciting, will lead me to have less time to work with people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This development has put me in...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...reactionscomments
When Should I Consider Assisted Living?If you’re the loved one or caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may have to make the difficult decision of when to place your loved one in an...reactionscomments
Are You a Veteran with Parkinson’s? There’s Help!US military Veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In some cases, Veterans' PD may be...reactionscomments
"Am I Seeing Things?" How to Manage HallucinationsPeople with Parkinson’s disease (PD) know that their non-motor symptoms can be more difficult to deal with than their motor issues. About 20 percent of those with PD will at...reactions6comments
PD Pundit: Finding a CureOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing how much progress we've made so far towards finding a cure for Parkinson's. To read the rest of...reactions1comment
Clinical Trials: My ExperienceA clinical trial literally saved my life! It’s hard to imagine but it’s true. My Parkinson’s had progressed to a point to where I couldn’t tie my shoes or button...reactions1comment
5 Tips in Caregiving: When a Loved One Refuses CareThese are some of the biggest challenges I have faced as a doctor and caregiver, so I thought perhaps these pearls would help with the frustration many of us struggle...reactions4comments
You Can't Go By LabelsI have a Porsche Design writing pen. It's sleek but it doesn't write any faster than my traditional ballpoint pens. I still like Lifesavers, even though they don't improve my...reactionscomments
Essential Tremor vs Parkinson’s: What's the Difference?Tremor is one of the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is also characteristic of essential tremor (ET), a neurological disorder that produces involuntary and rhythmic shaking. ET...reactions33comments
Picking up the Pieces when Death Hits Close to Home“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same” ~ Flavia Weedn The...reactions3comments
Is There a Link Between Agent Orange & Parkinson’s?Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be eligible to receive VA health care and disability compensation. Many Vietnam era veterans have experienced complex...reactions2comments
