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Be Open while Facing Parkinson's

Be Open while Facing Parkinson’s

April 20, 2023 Karl Robb 2023, Awareness Month, Facing Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Reiki

It is a difficult task to face Parkinson’s disease. Choosing to be open to learning to work around this illness may just be the key.

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The urgency of patient care & research as we face Parkinson’s is a constant topic in our chronic condition community.

The Urgency of Patient Care & Research as we Face Parkinson’s

April 12, 2023 Karl Robb 2023, Awareness Month, Facing Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Research

The urgency of patient care & research as we face Parkinson’s is a constant topic in our chronic condition community. How do we as a community start running to make accelerated progress in treatments and research in Parkinson’s?

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It’s World Parkinson’s Day

April 11, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education, Education & Support, Health, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

I am 53 years old and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 23. I have made it my mission to provide Parkinson’s awareness. Thirty plus years with Parkinson’s has taught me a great deal about living well with this chronic condition.

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Getting What You Need-Support

January 30, 2020 Karl Robb 2020, Education & Support, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Support Groups, Young Onset Parkinson's

The reality is that a well-run support group offers camaraderie, information, and a wisdom that comes from so many, all in one place. When you find a good group, it feels like another family and a place that you belong.

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Alike but Different!

August 6, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Philosophy, Self Care

I can’t explain the connection that I have to these tiny but beautiful pieces of art. Nature and time have created a cornucopia of remarkable masterpieces.

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The Mysterious Future

May 29, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Exercise, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

  Ben Franklin is quoted to having said: “Do not

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Building blocks for a future for better health!

March 22, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Self Care, Wellness 2 comments

Trust, faith, hope, and diligence are four key components to

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Who is paying the price?

February 7, 2019 Karl Robb 2019, Living Well, Philosophy One comment

I found this quote that I wrote a year ago

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Live in the Moment

Messages to Ponder for 2019

January 3, 2019 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Inspiration can come in many forms, be it words, photos,

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Bouncing Back!

December 21, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Resilience and flexibility are two traits that we all have

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Live in the Moment

Be Present!

December 20, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

Be in the moment!

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Seeking Options!

December 14, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness
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Changes!

November 6, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Politics, Support Groups, Wellness

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disorder in America with an estimated 6 million cases worldwide and approximately 1-1.5 million people in the United States.

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It was just Halloween—so let’s talk about it! WHAT SCARES YOU?

November 2, 2018 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Self Care, Wellness

If you are anything like me, you probably don’t need

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Being Malleable Opens Potential Benefit!

August 14, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Living Well, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy One comment

Rigidity in thought and body may go hand in hand. Rigidity can be many people’s main complaint when they are first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Keeping active, moving, exercise, and stretching are just a few of the tools to keep in mind when your body starts to stiffen up.

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Building a Plan for Your Parkinson’s Disease and Your Health

January 16, 2018 Karl Robb 2018, Checklists, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Tips, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's

Without some sort of plan or framework, it is very

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Nature on Netflix To Wake To, Sleep To, and Enjoy

January 10, 2018 Karl Robb Living Well, Media & Trends, Mind Body Spirit, Philosophy

Nature on Netflix To Wake To, Sleep To, and Enjoy – A Soft Voice In a Noisy World blog Karl Robb

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My Holiday Card!

December 19, 2017 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education & Support, Health, Living Well, Philosophy, Wellness

My card to you for these holidays, Is one of

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Healing Becomes a Prime Time Show

November 29, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, Dealing and Healing Workbook

Healing Becomes a Prime Time Show The world is shifting

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What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

November 21, 2017 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Inspiring Stories, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness

For me, the holiday resonates with special memories of the

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10 Tips to Improving Your Life with Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Conditions

November 10, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, Checklists, Health, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Tips, Wellness

Diet and Parkinson’s disease seem to go together; which makes complete sense, as reams of research seem to point to the gut as a possible culprit for the illness.

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Little Things Aren’t Always So Little

August 11, 2017 Karl Robb Education, Health, Media & Trends, Philosophy, Reiki, Wellness

Living with an illness is a constant reminder that every

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Dealing and Healing with Parkinson's Disease and Other Health Conditions: A Workbook for Body, Mind, and Spirit

Book Review: Parkinson Voice Project

August 3, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Support Groups, Wellness

My many thanks  to my friends at the Parkinson Voice

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Nature Heals!

July 25, 2017 Karl Robb Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

I have just returned from a working vacation in the

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Comfortable Routines

June 5, 2017 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness

A comfortable routine  is not always a bad habit. Cats

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Stretch and Grow-10 Keys to Maximizing Your Happiness and Growth

April 19, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, Living Well, Mind Body Spirit, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness, Young Onset Parkinson's

Never lose the curiosity and desire to learn more about everything! The world around us can feed our quest for knowledge and understanding as we continue to learn.

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My Chocolate Lab, Lily, is quite a teacher!

March 15, 2017 Karl Robb 2017, A Soft Voice book, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Philosophy, Wellness 2 comments

If you are an animal lover, dog or cat person,

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I’m Back and Ready To Work–Lots of News to Come In the Near Future!

March 14, 2017 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Conferences & Symposiums, Dealing and Healing Workbook, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Parkinson's Disease, Wellness

Well, I am back from a brief hiatus! I am

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Understanding Parkinson’s!

February 20, 2017 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Politics, Wellness

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) knows no boundaries, when it comes to

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Explore your creativity!

Photo Creation — Orb 3D

January 26, 2017 Karl Robb A Soft Voice book, Education, Education & Support, Health, Media & Trends, Philosophy, Wellness

I was experimenting with my phone camera and created this–I

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Karl Robb

Karl Robb has had Parkinson’s disease (PD) for over thirty years. With symptoms since he was seventeen years old, Karl was diagnosed at the age of twenty-three. Now fifty-four, he is a Parkinson’s disease advocate, an entrepreneur, an inventor, an author of two books about living with Parkinson's Disease and Chronic Conditions. He is a Community Team Member to ParkinsonsDisease.net. He is also an advisor and consultant on Parkinson’s disease for various organizations and corporations.Karl is a board member of both the Parkinson Voice Project and Parkinson Social Network based in Virginia. In his free time, he is a photographer, constant writer, longtime magician, and a practicing Reiki Jin Kei Do master. Karl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am not a medical professional and this information is my personal view.

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