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A Look At Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

2015, Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Young Onset Parkinson's

At the time of my diagnosis, I was said to be in the rare two percentile of patients. Now, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) it is estimated four percent of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. It is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed a year and somewhere between 1 million to 1.5 million people in the United States are living with it.

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10 Minutes May Exceed 10 Benefits!

2015, Education, Education & Support, Featured, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's One comment

I have strategies to counteract Parkinson’s disease, but like most of us, I falter and forget to use them. I am exploring a 10 minute a day mind and body exercise program…

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Nutrition matters

Nutrition, health, and news to come from World Parkinson Congress (WPC) and the Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)

Conferences & Symposiums, Education & Support, Nutrition, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness, World Parkinson Congress 2016

Nutrition in general is a vital component to our daily health and to someone with Parkinson’s, diet is even more crucial. Staying hydrated and eating the right fruits and vegetables will keep your digestion active to help avoid constipation.

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