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The Power of Words Getting your Body and Mind in the zone Words whether we read them, hear them or state them ourselves, directly effect how we think. How we think effects how we feel. Simple words and phrases have the power to control our well being. That well being is of both, mind andContinue reading “The Power of words”

Early to bed, early to rise, early to bed again, early to rise again, over and over it seems to go every night. If it was just for a weak bladder or bowel then maybe I could accept it. BUT NOOOOO! It seems for me at least, to be for a multitude of reasons. IContinue reading “Tired and Sleep don’t seem to mix”

There are certain things that Parkinson’s has put limits onto my Daily life. What I find frustrating is recognizing the things I can no longer do, the things I can continue to do and the things I get apathetic about doing. How do I separate them? How do I know which is which? I feelContinue reading “Can I or can’t I?”

When I first got diagnosed with Parkinson’s my neurologist stated that “ I may have 200 patients with Parkinson’s, yet because Parkinson’s affects them all differently, I therefore on a case by case basis, am trying to treat 200 different diseases! ” Yes there are common bonds, that affect us all, but if, when andContinue reading “Treat the person not the disease”

I’m finding out just how important social interaction with my friends and family play in how Parkinson’s and I interact. It seems that self isolation because of the corona virus makes it harder for me to practice what I preach. I have been fortunate to have many relationships that make me enjoy my life. TheseContinue reading “Self Isolation and my Parkinson’s”

Since my diagnosis I have been willing to partake in any trial that might, if not develop a cure, at least help those of us with Parkinson’s live a productive PAIN free day on a more regular basis. However sometimes the guinea pig in me exposes me to a little pain along the way toContinue reading “Is the guinea pig in me taking me out of the fast lane?”

It is time to quit worrying “ How we feel” and focus on what we can do now to be in the moment and give everything we have. So we have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It can be overwhelming yet we must realize that while Parkinson’s lives with us, we can still be in control.Continue reading “Take control”

To believe in something it must always start within you. What do you believe? You can’t have faith in something if you don’t trust and believe in it? That belief starts with you. So in reality if you have a doubt or fear, the way to change or alleviate it must actually start with you.Continue reading “Do You believe?”

So you have Parkinson’s! All Parkies will face obstacles and challenges, however controlling your perspective, can help in giving you back some control, not only in your battle with Parkinson’s but in your life as well .Emotions and reactions have to be controlled during these tough times. Even when things are going well, the rightContinue reading “A Parkinson’s Perspective”