Faces of Parkinson’s
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Sherri W.
Embedded VideoReal people. Real stories. Real life struggles. If you have PD, you are not alone. Write us for help in gettin ...
Parkinson's Disease
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Paul E.
About 10 percent of Parkinson's disease is thought to be genetic, while the remainder is thought to result from environmental fa ...
Rx for Parkinson's?
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Claire W.
Nordic Walking's true believers know that it can help with weight management, blood pressure, diabetes, bone health and a host o ...
Ayurveda and Parkinson's
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Kate K.
This information is provided by the US National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine ...
Yoga and Parkinson's
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Kate K.
In the last several months, I’ve discovered yoga and have added it to my repertoire in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s Dise ...
Todd Tackles Parkinson’s
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Kate K.
Ontario, Calif. (April 9, 2007) — Todd Bischoff wants each day to be one more day he is able to push his Parkinson’s disease int ...
Dancing with Parkinson's
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Paul L.
The Jewish Family and Children's Service in Waltham, MA runs a marvelous dance program for people with Parkinson's disease. Yes ...
Giving a Voice to Parkinson’s
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Kate K.
I wondered what the wife of the Parkinson’s group member was thinking as she strained to hear our devastated voices. She attende ...
Too Much Parkinson’s
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Kate K.
I’m PD-ed out lately from thinking and talking about Parkinson’s 24-7. Sometimes it feels as though there is just way too much P ...
Pedaling Past Parkinson’s
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Kate K.
I have a fantasy that one morning I will wake up and a researcher will have discovered a CURE for Parkinson’s (PD). We all want ...
MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease The primary NIH organization for research on Parkinson's Disease is the National ...Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, ...
[Parkinson "plus"] "Parkinson plus" is a group of sporadic degenerative disorders associating Parkinsonism, poorly sensitive to L-dopa, to other neurological syndromes. ...
Former First Baptist pastor Pollard dies The long-time pastor, who moved with his wife Jane to San Francisco earlier this year, had suffered from Parkinson’s disease. A memorial service will be ...
Health calendar Family Plus Counseling — Sponsored by the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, ...
Yucca is firmer than potato, contains more fiber, and provides variety to stews and soups. Plus, it is loaded with vitamin C.
Avocados are nutritious
They have 22% monounsaturated fat. An average avocado has 300 calories and 30 gm of fat, plus vit. B6, C, E, folate and potassium.
Go for kiwi
The kiwi fruit has only 45 calories, but more vitamin C than an orange, plus vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and fiber.
Getting started
Components of training
Chinese martial arts training includes: Basics, forms, applications, and weapons, plus philosophy, ethics, traditional medical practice.
Essential info
Glucosamine helps arthritis
Consider taking glucosamine (1500mg) plus chondroitin (1200mg) daily if you have pain from degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis).
Eating out
French: Try tuna Nicoise
It's one of the best items on the menu. It provides a lean protein in the tuna, plus a great selection of vegetables.
Blog Articles
About Parkinson’s Disease » Constipation Treatments deficiency. A consultation with a nutritional counselor might be very helpful with your present challenge. May you be free of constipation agony soon and feeling better and better every day. Robert Rodgers, Ph.D. Parkinsons Recovery ...
About Parkinson’s Disease » Essential Oils Uses for Parkinson’s provide relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Here is her answer to two of my questions:. What if an individual has problems with rigidity of their muscles and it is very difficult for them to move with ease. What ...
Speech and Swallowing in Parkinsonism I thought it would be helpful to review some important issues affecting most Parkinson's and Parkinson's Plus patients, specifically, dysfunction in the areas of speech and swallowing. Parkinson's patients will gradually have more ...
A Stellarlife: PD Plus ME, Parkinson's Plus Blog--Check it Out I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Plus in the spring of 2006. I am a retired school principal/assistant superintendent. During my career I worked in public schools in Southern California from 1976 - 2006. " http://pdplusme.blogspot.com/ ...