Planning a Parkinson’s Meal or “ What the hell am I supposed to eat ?” Healthy eating is supposed to be a sustainable and balanced approach to food and nutrition, that promotes overall well being and can be tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences. Diet & Nutrition Diet refers to the total amount ofContinue reading “Day 6: Trans Canada Trail Challenge Parkinson’s Diet? Just Eat It!”
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Day 5: The Trans Canada Trail Challenge for Parkinson’s Awareness “You might as well face it you’re addicted….”
One of the side effects of Parkinson’s, is the possibility of an Addiction or two creeping into your life. ” The light is on, but you’re not home. Your mind is not your own.” The hard part of Parkinson’s is that 99% of the struggle isn’t what one sees but in what one feels. ThoseContinue reading “Day 5: The Trans Canada Trail Challenge for Parkinson’s Awareness “You might as well face it you’re addicted….””
Drugs and me
Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video : March 22, 2023 I got stoned and I missed it: Shel Silverstein Wow did I waste a lot of time in high school Who knew that I would need a chemistry degree to live my life right now? Pills, oils, lotions, puffers, lasers, electric gadgets! I need to tradeContinue reading “Drugs and me”
My walking stick
My walking stick – Louis Armstrong Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video Date: June 30, 2023 Exercise, exercise, exercise! That word is constantly being pushed upon us Parkies. However to most Parkies attending and committing to an exercise program is not as easy as one would hope. There are so many benefits to exercise. However thereContinue reading “My walking stick”
Soul man? Or Sole man?
Diagnosed; May 25, 2012 Video Date: June 03, 2023 Balance and feet Your feet play a major role in your balance They play a role in not only your balance but in your strength of movement When you exercise try exercising in your bare feet or at least in your socks. Balance actually requires informationContinue reading “Soul man? Or Sole man?”
Does your Parkinson’s have Style?
Style: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby Diagnosed May 25, 2012 Date of Video: Jan 30, 2025 Does your Parkinson’s have Style? Walking, Talking,Boxing biking, dancing singing running golf, tennis etc,these are all activities . Participating in these activities activate the body 4 ways. Mentally, Visually, Orally and Physically These activities demand different levels ofContinue reading “Does your Parkinson’s have Style?”
External focus over internal focus
Red Rubber Ball: the Cyrkle Diagnosed: May 25, 25 Video Apr 12, 23 Keep bouncing A little house keeping To get out of the way. My co star, got a little inflated On the role it played in my earlier videos. I had just about had enough And threaten to quit. While I admit TheContinue reading “External focus over internal focus”
A short Parkie love story
You can’t hurry love: Phil Collins Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Mar 13, 2023 A short Parkie love story Using words associated with Parkinson’s It was just another day, Atypical Parkinsonism Day! The weather couldn’t decide if it was going to rain or not . All day long the moisture fell in intermittent, On orContinue reading “A short Parkie love story”
Motor vs Non motor,
It’s as easy as A, B, C, 1,2,3 A, B, C : The Jackson 5 Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Jan 12, 2025 The A, B, C, 1, 2, 3, Do Re Mi of Non-Motor and Motor skills Parkinson’ s forces us to consciously think about our Subconscious. In other words Parkinson’s requires us to planContinue reading “Motor vs Non motor,”
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Chain Gang: Sam Cooke Diagnosed: May 25, 2012 Video: Feb 13, 2023 Our workout, Exercise or practice? We are off to workout. We know that exercise is beneficial in our battle with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s attacks our mobility by basically inhibiting our brain from getting proper input from our 8 senses . Take away a bit ofContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder”
Parkinsons - My Super Power 