Parkinson’s disease symptoms can make meal prep challenging, and cooking can be exhausting. Because of tremors and balance issues, kitchen accidents are even more probable for people with PD. Here are a few tips for keeping safe in the kitchen.
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People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or to make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experiences. Continue reading “Getting To Know Volunteer Bill”
Many of my students with Parkinson’s disease and their families are avid gardeners. I love this because organically-grown fresh vegetables and fruits are best for people with PD, and especially since pesticides are considered links to cell damage.
I was recently gifted some beautiful tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. I chopped them up and added some of my favorite healthy fats to it (avocado and grapeseed oil). I love cilantro, but not everyone does. Feel free to substitute the cilantro with dill or another herb that you enjoy. Continue reading “Fresh Garden Salad for People with Parkinson’s”
In previous blog posts we have learned about Myofascial Release and Active Release Technique for stiffness and pain due to Parkinson’s. In this post I will talk about Kinesiology Taping to help your treatments last longer.
In Part 1, we learned about myofascial release for stiffness and pain due to Parkinson’s. In this blog post, I will discuss another option called Active Release Technique®. I personally have use this and found it extremely affective.
