Cellular Energy Support Group Parkinson's Disease Metabolic Enhancements for Parkinson’s, DBS Topics of Talk October 12, 2016 | Leave a Comment Dr. Robert Izor and the Neurology Solutions care team will lead a panel discussion on key topics of interest to the Parkinson's community, including treatment options and the latest Parkinson's research breakthroughs, during an upcoming meeting of the Capital Area Parkinson's Society. The Neurology Solutions providers panel will discuss Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) as well as metabolic enhancements for Parkinson's disease as a way to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease process. Read more » Capital Area Parkinson's Society Parkinson's disease treatment of PD Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation movement disorders Parkinson’s nutrition C exercise for Parkinsons
Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease How can Yoga help Parkinson’s patients? September 27, 2016 | Leave a Comment Yoga is credited with providing benefits such as increased flexibility and stability, reduced stress and better sleep. Recent research also indicates yoga and meditation practice cause structural changes to areas of the brain impacted by PD and contribute to improved memory, cognition and mood. How can Yoga help Parkinson's patients and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases? Read more » Parkinson's disease movement disorders meditation PD fitness yoga for Parkinsons
Exercise & Mobility Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms March 1, 2016 | 2 Comments on Managing Common Parkinson’s symptoms Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be disruptive and extremely uncomfortable and can affect an individual’s “Activities of Daily Living,” or ADL’s. Many people with PD can live independently and perform daily functions with the help of adaptive aids, therapy, and following these tips for managing common Parkinson's symptoms. Read more » movement disorders PD Parkinson activities of daily living ADLs gait training hand shaking managing movement disorders Parkinson's freezing parkinson's symptoms resources for PD temor trouble swallowing voice problems
Nutrition & Brain Health More tips for a healthy diet for Parkinson’s November 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment Voted Best Diet for Overall Health by U.S. News & World Report and a recommended diet for Parkinson's, learn basics of DASH diet, foods to avoid with PD, and download a Sample Meal Plan. Read more » DASH diet Parkinson’s nutrition
Digestive Health & the Brain Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease DASH diet recommended for people with Parkinson’s October 6, 2015 | 4 Comments on DASH diet recommended for people with Parkinson’s Recommended diet for Parkinson's disease, the DASH diet is high in antioxidant, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory foods. Benefits include maximizing the potential of medications, preventing hospitalization and improving overall well-being. Read more » antioxidants Parkinson's disease PD anti-aging anti-inflammatory DASH diet Mediterranean diet neuroprotective Parkinson’s diet Parkinson’s nutrition PD nutrition
Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s July 20, 2015 | 1 Comment on Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s A growing body of evidence suggests that high levels of moderate to vigorous exercise may be a key interventional and neuroprotective therapy to slow progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Likewise, PD experts agree that physical activity is beneficial to PD patients at most stages of their disease, including at early diagnosis. Read more » cognitive benefits PD vigorous exercise for Parkinson's Parkinson's Fitness Parkinson's disease research neurotrophins neuroprotective benefits of exercise neuroprotection neuroplasticity National Parkinson's Foundation demenita