“ I used to fear that taking medication would change my personality; now i fear that it won’t.” ~David Levy In the last month and a half I have been dealing with (upper respiratory) infection after infection which have really got me thinking about the causes. Plus the severe dysautonomia which I have experienced recently,Continue reading “Could I have Lewy Body Dementia?: by Dr. De Leon”
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An Overview of Syndromes with Dementia & Parkinson’s – Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis. By Dr. De Leon
There has been much speculation since actor Robin Williams died regarding the circumstances that led to his demise. Many wonder whether his neurological disease Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) diagnosed only after autopsy triggered his suicide. One will never know for certain what drove this brilliantly talented man to the edge of desperation putting an endContinue reading “An Overview of Syndromes with Dementia & Parkinson’s – Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis. By Dr. De Leon”
Tips to dealing with Apathy : by Dr. De Leon
Scientists announced today that they have discovered a cure for apathy. However, they claim that no one has shown the slightest interest in it.” ~ George Carlin I hear the word apathy tossed around all over the place from different places and people who use this term loosely to imply “lack of interest,” or ‘deepContinue reading “Tips to dealing with Apathy : by Dr. De Leon”
Depression in Neurological Diseases like Parkinson’s: By Dr. De Leon
“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.” Hunter – Patch Adams ( one of the best performances by R. Williams) In the advent of Robin Williams untimely demise, a great deal of spark and conversation has ensued around the topicsContinue reading “Depression in Neurological Diseases like Parkinson’s: By Dr. De Leon”
Health & Beauty tip # 23 :Things to know when doing a sleep study By Dr. De Leon
” To Sleep perchance to dream“- William Shakespeare, Hamlet Equipment not working…..wondering from room to room ..finally getting started at close to 2 a.m. Have to repeat!!!what?! Fortunately, second time around a whole lot better…but not happy had to redo…. Sleep study! Wow what an ordeal? I have ordered over a hundred sleep studies inContinue reading “Health & Beauty tip # 23 :Things to know when doing a sleep study By Dr. De Leon”
Health & Beauty tip # 18: 10 Common Drugs to Worsen Memory! By Dr. De Leon
Since September is known as Alzheimer’s month and the East Texas Chapter of Alzheimer’s along with the participation of the Nacogdoches Pilot Club will be kicking off another walk-a-thon to END Alzheimer’s in just a few weeks…. I thought it might be good idea to discuss some of the commonly prescribed medications that can leadContinue reading “Health & Beauty tip # 18: 10 Common Drugs to Worsen Memory! By Dr. De Leon”
Health & Beauty Tip # 14: Art of Caregiving -II By Dr. De Leon
” Throw in a dash of panic, a pinch of fear, add a tablespoon of manipulation, 3 cups of scheming, and a handful of pills”- Charles Swindoll and what do you have? Nothing but Chaos — Now, a few years later since my grandma passed away, ironically, I have now become the patient. I have been diagnosedContinue reading “Health & Beauty Tip # 14: Art of Caregiving -II By Dr. De Leon”
Health & Beauty Tip # 13 : The art of caregiving by Dr. De Leon
“Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.“- Rosalynn Carter Today, I am writing about a topic that has gotten me so enraged, I could no longer keep quiet. Few blogs ago, I started to mention the difficulties navigating a marriage when aContinue reading “Health & Beauty Tip # 13 : The art of caregiving by Dr. De Leon”
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