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The Theory of Everything : By Dr. De Leon

The Theory of Everything : By Dr. De Leon.

The Theory of Everything : By Dr. De Leon

Recently I watched the movie “The Theory of Everything” in awe as so many of you must have. I was so delighted to see this film get nominated for so many awards and rightly so. The entire movie crew did a superb job bringing to light not only the life of this great mind ofContinue reading “The Theory of Everything : By Dr. De Leon”

How To Make The Most Out of Your Neurology/MDS Visit: by Dr. De Leon

How To Make The Most Out of Your Neurology/MDS Visit: by Dr. De Leon.

How To Make The Most Out of Your Neurology/MDS Visit: by Dr. De Leon

I know many of you have expressed the concern that some of the issues don’t get addressed or addressed in a timely manner when visiting your neurologist or MDS. This especially difficult to deal with since many do not live close to a neurologist and have to travel a way to go see them. SoContinue reading “How To Make The Most Out of Your Neurology/MDS Visit: by Dr. De Leon”

Parkinson’s Disease- Causes, Management, Treatment and Research

Excellent advice! Thanks for talking to neurologist and to Dr. diets for taking time to answer such important questions!

POLE Walking for Balance and Maintaining Mobility

Originally posted on Parkinson's Women:
Jayah Faye Paley polewalking Jayah Faye Paley explains that “learning how to use poles enables you to navigate everyday obstacles as well as improve balance, endurance, walking gait, agility and posture. When polewalking, you feel taller and more confident! A profound freedom of movement is experienced – as if you…

I wish someone had intervened…

Originally posted on Living Differently:
Above: Conventional school made this creative-creature very, very miserable. Every time I read this story, I get a bit emotional… Gillian was only eight years old, but her future was already at risk. Her schoolwork was a disaster, at least as far as her teachers were concerned. She turned in…

Changing the Tides of PD Stigma from Whispers and Staring to Support and Caring! By Dr. De Leon

Changing the Tides of PD Stigma from Whispers and Staring to Support and Caring! By Dr. De Leon.

Tips for Getting Ready for Surgical Procedures When You have PD: By Dr. De Leon

“I had plastic surgery last week. I cut up all my credit cards.” Henry Youngman As I get ready to undergo yet another diagnostic procedure I am reminded about the possible perils of navigating conscious sedation and anesthesia with PD. One of the hardest things is being asked to stop your medication the night beforeContinue reading “Tips for Getting Ready for Surgical Procedures When You have PD: By Dr. De Leon”