Slow is the New Fast – a Column by Jean Mellano

September 8, 2020September 1, 2020

My Top 6 Criteria for Choosing a Doctor

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Finding the right doctor who meets your needs as a person with Parkinson’s disease can be daunting. I have consulted with 11 neurologists, seven of whom were movement disorder ... Read more

July 29, 2020August 4, 2020

Leaving No Stone Unturned: Giving Mannitol a Try

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015, I have left no stone unturned in testing out the latest and greatest of nonprescription solutions to ease my symptoms. In ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 28, 2020

My Parkinson’s Treatment Conundrum

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I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in November 2015. Since then, I have explored both allopathic and naturopathic solutions. From a naturopathic perspective, I immersed myself in Parkinson’s disease ... Read more

June 2, 2020June 6, 2020

Parkinson’s, a Bike Crash, and a Hospitalization — Oh My!

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

As a Parkinson’s disease patient, dismay and anxiety are all too common in my life. One day, though, these negative feelings threatened to overwhelm me. The bike crash My ... Read more

May 5, 2020April 30, 2020

My Pet Rabbit Helps Me Live with Parkinson’s

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France Dogs can help as emotional and physical support animals for humans with various ... Read more

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

I Am a Survivor in More Ways Than One

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” —Charles Dickens The worst of times Currently, my retirement community is on lockdown and was one of ... Read more

March 3, 2020March 2, 2020

Does an Exercise Lifestyle Before Parkinson’s Onset Affect Progression?

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

“When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no ‘I’ll start tomorrow.’ Tomorrow is disease.” –V.L. Allineare In December, I asked members of the Parkinson’s News Today ... Read more

February 11, 2020February 10, 2020

Is My Parkinson’s Honeymoon Over?

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When I started writing this column, I was having a pity party and was in a bad place. Wanting to reflect positivity, I decided to stop writing until I ... Read more

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020

Mission Impossible: Getting Dressed

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“Your mission, should you choose to accept it … This tape will self-destruct in 10 seconds.” — Mission: Impossible (TV series). What is my problem? At times, putting on ... Read more

December 3, 2019November 27, 2019

Plant-based Diets: What About Dairy?

Columns, Slow is the New Fast - a Column by Jean Mellano

Plant-based diets might aid in the prevention and reversal of disease. People with Parkinson’s disease can benefit from plant-based diets. Plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan diets I became a vegetarian ... Read more

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