In this video from Life the Basic Manual, Parkinson’s disease patient Pam talks about her journey with the disease and some of the things she does to maintain her quality of life. Read about seven ways to self-manage your Parkinson’s disease. Pam was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…
Learning that a loved one has a chronic illness is devastating, and even more so if that illness is likely to cut their life short. Everyone deals with the death of loved ones different, the grieving process is varied and there is no wrong or right way to go about…
This inspiring video from Christoph Stopka shows that being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease doesn’t mean you have to stop living life to the fullest. Discover 10 early signs of Parkinson’s disease here. German-born Stopka moved to the U.S. in 1984. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004 but he hasn’t…
In this video from Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness, founder Sarah King shares her top three tips for Parkinson’s patients to improve their quality of life. Find out more about improving balance with Parkinson’s disease through exercise. Ms. King’s first tip is to treat exercise as another medication you…
Most people have heard of Parkinson’s disease, but other than the mobility and tremor issues patients suffer from, they know very little about the condition. We’ve put together a list of facts about Parkinson’s disease using information from health.com and the National Parkinson Foundation. Prevalence There are…
In this video from Cannabis Saves Lives, Larry Smith shares his journey with Parkinson’s disease and how medical marijuana has played a part in his treatment. Patent request filed for cannabis-based treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read more here. The retired police officer from South Dakota has been…
Anyone with a chronic illness will testify that they spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office having blood work done. Which means getting pricked with a lot of needles, which can sometimes take two or three (or more) attempts to find a compliant vein. Watch some exercises designed to…
Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope you don’t succumb to other people’s bugs and illnesses. However, there are some foods that can help you avoid catching a cold…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition which affects the central nervous system. Typically it strikes over 50, but young-onset Parkinson’s disease can occur in people much younger. Discover the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The disorder is caused by the death of nerve cells in the substantia…
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your condition. While we can’t avoid stress altogether, there are ways that we help ourselves relax more and not let things…
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