There has been much talk in the news lately about Parkinson's disease, after it was discovered that Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with this disorder....
1. Remember the importance of a positive attitude. 2. Establish a good relationship with your doctor. 3. Learn as much as you can about your disease. 4....
What is Tremor? Tremor is a rhythmic, involuntary muscular contraction characterized by oscillations (to-and-fro movements) of a part of the body. The most...
The challenge of living with chronic illness isn't always apparent when you're first diagnosed. This is just the beginning. It takes time to understand your...
Mid-life may be bring unexpected challenges, but that doesn't mean you can't be in control of your life. In fact, if you're not, then something or someone else...
As our population ages, we are facing more chronic illnesses than ever before. Our nutrition impacts the quality of our lives and can impact the quantity of...
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts. When you rub your hands together or pat yourself to create heat, you're doing massage. When you rub a toe you've...
Do you feel tired or exhausted? Do you suffer from a headache? Why don't you blame the weather? Millions claim that the weather literally gets onto their...
Your medical care is a two way street. In a good doctor patient relationship, you and your physician are accountable to one other. You have a right to good...
"A place for everything, and everything in its place." That may be a fine idea if you're eyeing the clutter on the living room floor, or a pile or two of old...
Remember those circus fun houses with the monsters and the distorting mirrors? Those mirrors twisted our view of anything we put in front of them. They made us...
"Let me know if there is anything I can do..." we often tell a friend who lives with a chronic illness. I've offered this numerous times, but there are very...
For most people, driving represents freedom, control and competence. Driving enables most people to get to the places they want or need to go. For many people,...
In the USA if you are diagnosed with a desease and the doctor does not advise you to stop driving, then when you have an accident, the other person and you can...
tina, what a brilliant article. Some great ideas. I have often said those words wondering how i could really help. Barry ... is ... oven. ... some ... ...
Herbs and other natural remedies are so popular in our society. Lets look at a few things to make sure what you are taking is safe and the importance of taking...
Nine Steps to Help Harness the Healing Power of Physical Activity When most people think of medicine, they visualize something material like a pill to be...
I sent this on to a friend who often does wonderful thoughtful things for those of us who do have a chronic condition... she is one of the few who comes over...
I have recently completed a study on a large series of patients with Parkinson's disease and they all had Grover's disease of the skin and measurable blood...
In identifying a new type brain disorder, Dr. James Parkinson described his first patient as a humble gardener who led a life of "remarkable temperance and...
With celebrities like Michael J. Fox putting early-onset Parkinson's disease in the spotlight, more and more information is available to those with the...
Human genes act as the body's blueprint, with coded instructions that tell each and every cell how to behave. But just as certain genes determine the...
Parkinsons disease is a nervous system disorder that may affect the movement of waste through the GI tract. In addition, some people with Parkinson's disease...
A good balanced diet always leads to a healthy life. People suffering from parkinson disease need to have have a controlled diet. A controlled diet provides...
Eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet can be beneficial for anybody. A high protein diet, however, may limit levodopa's effectiveness. Despite some early...
A specific mutation on the LRRK2 gene is a major cause of Parkinson's disease among Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews, according to an Albert Einstein College...
Older adults who suffer stiffness, tremors and loss of balance may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease in later years, a new study says. ...
In a breakthrough that may eventually lead to new ways to treat Parkinson's disease, two independent research groups have found that a gene linked to inherited...
By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Specific personality traits might boost the risk for Parkinson's disease, British...
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