Parkinson’s Quote: Look Beyond Imperfections When you have Parkinson’s disease sometimes you feel imperfect. Share this quote for Parkinson’s on Pinterest to remind yourself that happiness goes beyond imperfections. Maya Angelou once said, “Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to…
https://vimeo.com/larrycappetto2016/gregorychandler https://vimeo.com/160198881 This Larry TV video is all about the charming Gregory Chandler from Montrose, Colorado. Find out about a group of people with early onset Parkinson’s disease who are using boxing therapy to improve their lives. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1982, Gregory doesn’t let the disease get…
https://vimeo.com/162490862 In this Ted Talks video from VanBerlo, designer Mileha Soneji talks about growing up with her uncle who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Discover some simple relaxation solutions for patients with Parkinson’s disease here. Mileha takes us through some simple hacks she designed which can make…
https://vimeo.com/98760442 “One person every hour in the UK is diagnosed with Parkinson’s” is just one of the many surprising figures in this 2014 video from Rekha Garton. Another one? That one in 20 of those will be under the age of 40. Michael J. Fox Foundation grant aims…
 Antioxidant-Rich Recipe Fall is here, and with the changing season often comes increased pain and inflammation. It seems unavoidable and managing it can be challenging. Natural ways to relieve painful inflammation are sometimes helpful adjuncts in pain management. This ginger turmeric tea recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. If…
“Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s.” Key to neuron death in Parkinson’s disease found in aging mitochondria. Read more here. The role of dopamine in Parkinson’s disease is briefly explained in this video from Parkinson’s UK, as well as the symptoms experienced…
It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…
You’ve heard of Parkinson’s disease but you may not know exactly what it is. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that causes a loss and degeneration of neurons. Did you know that dark chocolate can help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? In this video, shared by…
Reflexology Have you considered reflexology as an option to relieve stress caused by Parkinson’s? Reflexology is an ancient practice that’s been passed down for thousands of years. The Incas and Native Americans may have introduced reflexology to South and North America, but proof of the practice dates back to 3000 BC in…
Parkinson’s Recharge with Aromatherapy “Essential oil” is basically a new name for an old standby, aromatherapy. There’s plenty of research behind this aromatic trend that shows it helps to alleviate some health conditions and may even help fight cancer. We’ve uncovered some ways essential oils can help with Parkinson’s disease. …
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