A Soft Voice In A Noisy World by Karl Robb PDPatient

Don’t Label Me Or My Illness

November 11, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy One comment

It is ingrained in western culture not to question the authority of the doctor. There

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There Are Such Things As Miracles–PART 1

November 6, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy 3 comments

Life on many levels can be difficult and challenging, whether one has Parkinson’s disease (PD) or not. The added challenge of PD only accentuates the necessity of taking better care of oneself. It is when we neglect ourselves or fail to listen to the cues presented by those around us that we miss important and even life-changing messages that need addressing.

Support Groups Are What You Make Them

October 24, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Parkinson's Disease, Support Groups One comment

There is no denying that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an awful and debilitating illness that

Be Skeptical–But Stay Open-Minded

October 19, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki

Neurologists and researchers need to step back and look at Parkinson’s disease (PD) from another

The Media and Parkinson’s Disease

October 10, 2011 Karl Robb Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

I read a story from a major newspaper that gave incomplete and not entirely accurate

The Truth Is Out Somewhere

September 16, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Politics, Reiki

I’ll admit it. If I see an episode of the X- Files on television, I

The Gypsy Is A Diamond To Appreciate!

August 29, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Media & Trends

Writer, educator, author, commentator, philosopher, Earl Nightingale used to speak of “diamonds in your backyard.”

Picture Of The Week — Light

July 19, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Uncategorized

Morning Sun On Hibiscus Illumination brings out the color and vibrance of life. Light reveals

Freedom

July 7, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy One comment

As we end the celebration of the 4th of July and the founding of our

Timing in Parkinson’s Disease May Be Everything

June 13, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy 2 comments

Do you find yourself losing track of time? Do you ever miss a dose of

Parkinson’s Disease Is But A Detour On The GPS Of Life

June 1, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy

If Parkinson’s disease teaches us anything it is the virtue of patience, the beauty of

Picture Of The Week – Staying Social

May 23, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Support Groups, Uncategorized One comment

There is no question that the challenges that come with having Parkinson’s Disease may weed out

Who Says Parkinson’s Patients Only Get Worse?

May 12, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Reiki

There is so much gloom and doom on our cable, Internet, wireless, and any other

Celebrate Your Life — You Don’t Have To Celebrate The Parkinson’s Disease

May 9, 2011 Karl Robb 2011, Education & Support, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Young Onset Parkinson's 2 comments

Parkinson’s has taught me to appreciate every day, to appreciate and to truly be grateful for the good things and the simple pleasures in my life. Whether one has Parkinson’s disease or is in perfect health, the realization that a positive outlook not only makes you feel better but makes those around you feel better as well.

Picture of the week – Rainbow

April 25, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups One comment

When the clouds part and the sun comes out, there is a rainbow. As basic

Reiki and Parkinson’s Disease

April 20, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki 2 comments

Over a decade ago, I had the good fortune of meeting my current Reiki teacher. When he
introduced me to Reiki, I thought it to be pure quackery, but I had nothing to lose in keeping an open-mind.

Picture Of The Week-PD Awareness Tulips

April 18, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Medications, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Politics

Bring About PD Awareness! April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month and it is time to

Picture Of The Week – Blossoms

April 7, 2011 Karl Robb Uncategorized

I think Winter is finally over and that Sping is here for a few weeks.

10 Tips For Better Living With Parkinson’s Disease (PD)(and maybe some other chronic illnesses)

April 4, 2011 Karl Robb 2011, Education & Support, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Tips, Tools, Young Onset Parkinson's

10 TIPS FOR BETTER LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE (PD)(AND MAYBE SOME OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES)

The Joy Of Starting A Support Group

March 30, 2011 Karl Robb Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Uncategorized

Support groups are just a place for people to commiserate and belly ache, or at

10 Medical Questions To Ponder – I Think

March 28, 2011 Karl Robb 2011, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care One comment

Why can’t we have a more progressive healthcare and insurance system that rewards proper nutrition and self-care with lower doctor bills and reduced insurance rates?