Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?...Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes...reactionscomments
Stress Management and Why It Matters...As the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time...reactions9comments
Understanding Cramping and Parkinson’s Disease...I recently woke up to a message from my dad. He wrote: "Mary Beth, you should look and see if there’s a...reactionscomments
The Beginning...As I looked down at my trembling hand the level of panic escalated. I shook my head and reminded myself that it...reactions6comments
One Last First Pitch...In the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more...reactionscomments
The Silent “U” in the ABCs of Parkinson’s Symptoms...Urinary dysfunction ... the silent "U" in the ABCs of Parkinson’s symptoms. I think there must be a Parkinson’s symptom for every...reactions3comments
Parkinson’s Disease and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can affect many aspects of the body, certainly not to leave out the pelvic floor. What’s the pelvic floor...reactions3comments
Come out spinning: A tale for the newly diagnosed...My story started like most PD stories. Referred reluctantly by my GP to a neurologist. Diagnosed in 20 minutes. My wife and...reactions2comments
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’s...It’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative...reactions6comments
Radical Acceptance of My Life's Challenges...I have become a radical in my elder years! Over many years, I have embraced radical acceptance slowly, although I did not...reactions2comments
The Magic of Journaling with Mindful Art...Recently I wrote an article, "The Joy of Journaling," which explored the many types of written journals. There are also many kinds of...reactions15comments
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly...Ah, Christmas! or Bah, Humbug? What is Santa bringing you this year? With Parkinson's disease (PD), he sometimes delivers a sack of...reactionscomments
Success...I diagnosed myself with PD, told my PC doctor, was referred to a neurologist who confirmed it. I already was in an...reactions6comments
Lindsay's Story...Hi guys. I've been diagnosed with Parkinson’s January this year. I just need to connect with people on my level even though...reactions3comments
It’s Not Just Your Voice: Parkinson's Communication Barriers...We communicate with more than our voices. When our voices, vision, hearing, and facial expressions are threatened, we do not want to be seen...reactions2comments
Parkinson's Exercise Books...One of my dad’s greatest complaints about Parkinson’s disease is that it drastically limits his mobility. If he doesn’t complete his daily...reactions3comments
What Keeps Me Motivated While Living with Parkinson’s?...“You can keep going long after you think you can’t.” - Heidi Reynolds, Founder Start Living Today PD I am often asked...reactions4comments
There’s No Time Like Now...Ever since my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, there has been a sense of urgency to my life. I seem to hop...reactions1comment
A Case for Getting Vaccinated Before the Holidays...Last Christmas, COVID-19 concerns were higher than ever. Experts warned the nation about the harm that could come from large holiday gatherings...reactionscomments
Is There a Secret to Living Well with Parkinson’s?...I never would have dreamt that I could thrive with Parkinson's. Recently, I was asked to participate in a book project about...reactions10comments
