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Dealing with Trauma and Loss in Aftermath of Harvey : By Dr. De Leon

“My Grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak…” Corinthians 12:9   Dealing and coping with tragedy especially when is wide spread like a natural catastrophe can be extremely difficult not just for those directly involved but also for those who are involved in the relief process. Even thoseContinue reading “Dealing with Trauma and Loss in Aftermath of Harvey : By Dr. De Leon”

Anger in Parkinson’s Disease? myth, reality or cop- out? By Dr. De Leon

” Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which is stored than to that into which is poured…”   I thought I would write today about a very sensitive topic for all of us especially for me as of late. it seems that my docile, kind, friendly disposition hasContinue reading “Anger in Parkinson’s Disease? myth, reality or cop- out? By Dr. De Leon”

Ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s disease: helpful or not? By Dr. De Leon

We all feel so bad that we at times feel desperate and would do ANYTHING not to feel miserable even eat rocks if we thought this would make us feel better. So perhaps some of you have heard some in your circle mention a ketogenic diet. But, what the heck does this mean? This isContinue reading “Ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s disease: helpful or not? By Dr. De Leon”

Update on the Role Technology Plays in PD: By Dr. De Leon

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 200 years after Parkinson’s symposium hosted by HAPS. the staff did a superb job with nearly 400 attendants and a line of extraordinary speakers. Over the next few blogs i will discuss some of the salient points that were brought up at this meeting. oneContinue reading “Update on the Role Technology Plays in PD: By Dr. De Leon”

Demystifying Dyskinesias: By Dr. De Leon

Today, I though I would talk once more about the dreaded D- dyskenesias- We have all seen patients and heard stories of the horrible life of having dyskenesias – many are so terrified that they avoid taking medications altogether. Are all involuntary movements dyskenesias? No! some parkinson’s patients along with parkinson’s plus  and parkinsonism patientsContinue reading “Demystifying Dyskinesias: By Dr. De Leon”