Today, I thought it might be a good time to do some quick review of the PD medications available. As a physician and patient I have can safely say I have tried or been on most medications if not all. So, I will give you my unbiased opinion of my experience as patient and doctorContinue reading “The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good of Parkinson treatments: By Maria De Leon”
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Curious Case of Maria De Leon
“Art is the “objectification of feeling” art is often hard to describe…one usually fumbles for words to express with the right words what we see…. But it isn’t hard at all to FEEL art, to look at images upon a canvas and sense the power, the anger, the love, and even the despair that inspiredContinue reading “Curious Case of Maria De Leon”
What to do when you forget to pack your medications when traveling? By Dr. De Leon
Stay Calm – You Got this! I love traveling but absolutely hate packing all those medicines; especially when I will be out for a week or longer. Typically, I carry my own stylish Vera Bradley pill box which carries enough medications for day to day activities even up to 3 days of away stay. However,Continue reading “What to do when you forget to pack your medications when traveling? By Dr. De Leon”
Tips for Good Sleep in PD; by Dr. De Leon
‘A Well Spent Day brings happy sleep.’ We all know that sleep is vital for our health; but how to reconcile this knowledge with how our illnesses make us feel ? There I was last night falling asleep at 10 pm but unable to go to bed as I desired; since I suddenly began experiencingContinue reading “Tips for Good Sleep in PD; by Dr. De Leon”
Dealing with off Periods: HOT Topic @WPC 2016 -By Dr. De Leon
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”~ Pablo Picasso One of the hot topics to be covered next week at world Parkinson’s congress 2016 at Portland Oregon is that of dealing with motor fluctuations. I am very sad that I won’t be able to meet so manyContinue reading “Dealing with off Periods: HOT Topic @WPC 2016 -By Dr. De Leon”
The Power of The Mind in determining Our Response to Medications & Other Therapies : By Dr. De Leon
“One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.” Aldous Huxley, Brave New World Have you ever wondered why some people seem to always get better with any medication or treatment given; while others have the opposite effect no matter what the treatment therapy is? Well, you have heard of theContinue reading “The Power of The Mind in determining Our Response to Medications & Other Therapies : By Dr. De Leon”
The perils of traveling when you have PD:by Dr. De Leon
As I have been traveling to promote my book and women in Parkinson’s issues, I am reminded of some of the perils of traveling which can make anyone a bit discombobulated but for those of us who suffer from a chronic illness like PD it can really throw us for a loop. I absolutely love travelingContinue reading “The perils of traveling when you have PD:by Dr. De Leon”
Breathing problems & PD: Dr. De Leon
“The Trick Is To Keep Breathing ” …because as long we are breathing we can start again! a friend asked if I could talk about nocturnal breathing problems with PD. I will try to discuss the causes and treatments here. As a trained Parkinson’s Doctor, I am still amazed by the enormity of symptomsContinue reading “Breathing problems & PD: Dr. De Leon”
An Overview of Common Skin & Wound Challenges Encountered In Parkinson’s Disease:By Dr. De Leon
Parkinson’s affects our insides and outsides and although commonly labeled as a movement disorder it has many more non -motor manifestations which can wreak havoc in our daily life’s . Some are cumbersome and embarrassing while others can be downright difficult to bear and live with. Since dopamine, the major neurotransmitter involved in PD aboundsContinue reading “An Overview of Common Skin & Wound Challenges Encountered In Parkinson’s Disease:By Dr. De Leon”
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