Author Archives: defeatparkinsons

Health & Beauty tip # 30 : Put on some lipstick & show Parkinson’s who’s Boss? By Dr. De Leon

Originally posted on defeatparkinsons:
As we draw near to another years end, I want to write about something near and dear to me as a woman, mother, cancer survivor, Parkinson patient/ doctor and advocate! Female power! I began this blog, as away of coping with this illness and also as a way to show women…

Los Consejos de Belleza y Salud #2 : ¡ Pintate los labios y demuéstrale al Parkinson’s quien es jefe! Por Dra. De León

Originally posted on defeatparkinsons:
Al terminar un año más, quiero hacer inca pies a algo muy importante, personal y apegado al corazón como mujer, madre, paciente, doctora y activista del Parkinson al igual que sobreviviente de cáncer -¡ EL PODER FEMENINO! Al principio del año empece este blog a escribir como manera de sobrellevar la…

Faith, Medicine and the NEW YEAR!- : by Dr. De Leon

Brief history of medicine: 2,000 B.C. – we said “eat this root” (magic in the earth) 1,000 B.C. ” root is heathen say a prayer!” 1850 A.D – medical experts said” prayer is superstitious, drink this potion.” 1940 A.D. –  doctors were convinced that potion was snake oil, so “swallow this pill” instead… 1985 A.D. –  weContinue reading “Faith, Medicine and the NEW YEAR!- : by Dr. De Leon”

Surviving the Holiday’s Like a Pro: By Dr. De Leon

This is the busiest time of year for most of us and unfortunately what is supposed to be the happiest sometimes turns into a very stressful time for many of us. We are often torn between trying to care for ourselves and make our loved ones happy. Your health should come first. Let your lovedContinue reading “Surviving the Holiday’s Like a Pro: By Dr. De Leon”

Keeping Track of Doctors Bills : By Dr. De Leon

” I am not telling you is going to be easy, I am telling you is going to be worth it!” As many of you may already know, November is caregivers’ month; thus, I will talk about an issue that affects caregivers and patients alike. The care giver has many responsibilities and roles in makingContinue reading “Keeping Track of Doctors Bills : By Dr. De Leon”