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Parkinson’s Exercise Classes are the Right MOVE for Depression and Anxiety
My fighters often comment on how good they feel after our classes. The fighter’s families notice that their mood is so much better on the days that their loved one attends. This positive impact is not just experienced by people with Parkinson’s, but by any person or animal… we are meant to be with others and moving!
This is why when someone says, “I am going to try this on my own first”, I will say, “Sure, you can do this on your own. But will you stick with it? And if you do, are your results going to be the same?” I’ve seen it happen so many times. These individuals don’t continue exercising, and their results aren’t the same. They come back to me and always agree that it’s just not the same as being in class. Continue reading “Parkinson’s Exercise Classes are the Right MOVE for Depression and Anxiety”
Is Your Parkinson’s Causing Itchy Skin?
I have seen some of my clients with raw, damaged skin from itching uncontrollably. With winter coming, the dry air and people feeling like they aren’t as thirsty, can cause skin to really flare up.
People with Parkinson’s are particularly prone to skin problems. It can range from oily hair and skin which is caused by over oil production from the seborrheic glands creating seborrheic dermatitis (oily itchy inflamed skin), to extremely dry itchy skin (atopic dermatitis).
There are plenty of creams out there that claim to provide relief. However, if you’re interested in more natural options, there are a few things you can safely start out with. Continue reading “Is Your Parkinson’s Causing Itchy Skin?”
Autumn Quinoa Salad
Fall is here with all of its wonderful bright colors and flavors. Quinoa is one of only a few plant foods that are considered a complete protein. It contains all nine essential amino acids – these are the amino acids that our bodies cannot produce on its own, so it needs to be consumed. It’s high in antioxidants, fiber, and is naturally gluten-free. You can use it in salads or as an alternative to breakfast cereal. This hearty autumn quinoa salad has beautiful fall colors and flavors. Feel free to substitute other fall vegetables or squash into this recipe. And if you need to save time, be sure to cook the quinoa in advance. Continue reading “Autumn Quinoa Salad”
Do You Act Out Your Dreams??
A few nights ago, I was on the receiving end of my husband acting out in his sleep. We’ve laughed for years about him playing basketball in his dreams (he tried to palm my head thinking it was a basketball!). However, this time he dreamt he was in a fight with some guy. Needless to say, I had to defend myself. Good thing I teach boxing!
We’ve all heard Alan Alda tell his story of how he threw a “sack of potatoes” at his wife that turned out to be his pillow. I have had several clients fall out of bed and hurt their backs. It is a concerning problem and all too common with Parkinson’s. Acting out your dreams occurs in 69% of those with Parkinson’s disease and multisystem atrophy.
Has this ever happened to you or a loved one? Continue reading “Do You Act Out Your Dreams??”
How Your Vision Can Be Affected By Parkinson’s (Part 2) Visual Issues and Treatments
In Part 1 we learned about eye movement disorders that affect People with Parkinson’s disease. In this blog we will learn about disorders that affect the eye itself and the external eye.
Good news: These issues don’t affect every person with PD, but it’s important to recognize these issues and the variety of ways to treat them.
Here are visual issues and treatments that can affect people with PD Continue reading “How Your Vision Can Be Affected By Parkinson’s (Part 2) Visual Issues and Treatments”