Is there a healthy Alcohol?? Hello and happy holidays! I can't believe we've nearly hit the end of another year. This tends to be a time for celebration and relaxation, and I'm guessing there is a common question on everyone's mind. Is there a healthy alcohol...
Dietary changes, as with any changes in your daily life, can be stressful and overwhelming. Making a few gradual changes each week is often the best approach, especially if you're not sure where to start. My job is to help you make the right changes and...
I received this letter from a user of The Daily Dose. Her story is quite unique but I felt it was very honest and her account of the many obstacles she has had to deal with as well as her ability to keep going were moving to...
The four letter F word July 31, 2017 Yes, the one that nobody wants to talk about. To fast is defined as refraining from all food or drink, except water, for a certain period of time. There are many different methods of fasting, some of which can be quite...
Self –Assessment: 4 Simple Tests to Keep You on Track I can only imagine how frustrating it must feel to have a diagnosis like Parkinson’s Disease. Being told you have a progressive disease can be unnerving and make you feel like your body is out of...
Neurodegenerative Diseases and Toxins Don't Mix! While family history is well known to be linked to Parkinson’s Disease, the link between Parkinson's Disease and toxic environmental exposure is also becoming clearer. For example, toxic environmental exposure can cause damage to the nerves in the area of...
Stephen Bergenholtz is an active member in the Parkinson's community in Seattle. It has been a pleasure having him as part of The Parkinson's Fitness Project's A.M.P. Class Team. He recently wrote a very relatable piece for The Michael J. Fox Foundation about PD and Apathy...
Hello and Happy May! April 26, 2017 I am loving the longer days and excited for the warmer days to come...
Lets Meet! March 26, 2017 Hello and let me introduce myself. My name is Jennette and my passion for nutrition began over a decade ago when I experienced first hand what the simple act of healthy eating was able to accomplish in my own life. Soon thereafter I...
Have you ever stood up from a chair only to feel like you’re going to faint or fall back down? This lightheaded, dizzy feeling can be scary and it happens all too often for some people with Parkinson’s Disease. The symptoms result from a sharp...