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How Do I Give 100% When Parkinson’s Makes Me Feel Less Than 100%?

Posted on March 10, 2019October 16, 2019 by Landtiser

I was talking to Nathan “Nate” Quarry the other day. Nate is a retired American mixed martial arts fighter who is most notable for his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter.

While we were talking about injuries, he humbly shared his stories of devastating back injuries and multiple surgeries. Despite those challenges, he still takes jujitsu classes and competes occasionally. I asked him if it was difficult to accept the fact he could no longer fight or train at that high level? Nate said, “Yes. of course. There is a period of mourning the loss of your prior self, but you must keep moving forward. It doesn’t mean you give in. You still must give 100% of where you are now, even though that 100% isn’t where it used to be.”

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Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant, High Fiber Breakfast Muffins for People with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on March 3, 2019December 28, 2020 by Landtiser

I’m always looking for healthy snacks that I can carry with me and eat throughout the day. I have been making healthy muffins for breakfast for a while, but decided that I wanted to try making a more Parkinson’s focused version. I did this by adding more healthy fiber and aromatics, and decreasing the amount of work and prep-time required.

Yams are a favorite of mine. They’re filled with a ton of anti-oxidants, Vitamin A, B5, B6, Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, carotenoids and high in fiber. By adding in flaxseeds, and the great aromatics like cinnamon, ginger and turmeric, this recipe is now perfect for people with Parkinson’s disease who are working with their diets to decrease inflammation, help with digestion, and increase vitamins that will support their brain and nervous system. Try these hardy muffins as an add-on to your breakfast, or as a mid-day snack. I loved the batter because it smelled and tasted like pumpkin pie!

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CPR Saves Lives… Just Ask My Fighter Steve

Posted on February 24, 2019October 16, 2019 by Landtiser

Did you know that nearly 1 of every 2 people have some form of heart disease!?

Almost 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. However, if CPR is performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, it can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.

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It Is Good to Pet A Pup If You Have Parkinson’s

Posted on February 17, 2019October 16, 2019 by Landtiser

I am a huge animal lover and have had a multitude of pets in my home throughout my life. Growing up I always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. However, after I earned an animal science degree, my attention was turned to helping people become healthier, and I dedicated my career to helping humans live their lives to their fullest potential. My love of animals still lives on, and when I saw this study, it brought my two worlds together.

Petting a dog, or any other animal, positively stimulates your brain. The brain chemical it releases would be of interest to my families with Parkinson’s disease.

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It’s Night-Time and You Are Wide Awake… Again! Tips to Help You Fall Back to Sleep

Posted on February 6, 2019October 16, 2019 by Landtiser

Parkinson’s disease causes sleep disruption, including trouble getting to sleep and falling back asleep after awakening in the night. Healthy sleep is very important for both physical and mental health. Poor sleep can affect productivity and overall quality of life.

Here are some tips to help you fall (back) asleep:

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