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Apr '0823

Jin Shin Jyutsu - Just the Right Touch

by Carolyn ZeigerLifestyle

Using an ancient Japanese healing art, one woman was able to help her husband postpone starting medication for his Parkinson's disease. Read more about this special treatment that can help improve posture, movement, balance, and overall well-being.

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Apr '0823

Fishing with Parkinson's Disease

by Jack FlandersLifestyle

The effects of Parkinson's disease are far-reaching. Even hobbies and enjoyable pastimes become a struggle with the disease. Still, Jack Flanders who lives with Parkinson's looks for ways to continue his favorite activities, many of which occur outdoors.

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Apr '0823

Letter from the Editor - April 2008

by Matt NilsenUnknown Category

Apr '0823

Neupro Recall Due to Rotigotine Crystals

by Matt NilsenTreatments

An unforeseen problem with the Neupro patch has taken the treatment off the market. The formation of rotigotine crystals on the patch was affecting drug delivery. Physicians have been instructed to find alternative treatments where possible.

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Mar '0823

Enjoy PDF Education Web Cast From Home

by StaffEvents

You need information about Parkinson's disease to help you live better. A series of Web casts you can watch from your computer will occur in the next few months brining you cutting edge information from excellent sources.

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Mar '0819

Preparing for Emergencies With Parkinson's

by Taryn SimpsonPrevention

Those who suffer with Parkinson's disease will be the first to tell you that one of the worst things a PD patient can do is expose themselves to unnecessary stress or anxiety.

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Mar '0819

Are You Suffering from Sleep Attacks?

by Taryn SimpsonCondition Overview

Have you ever been reading, watching television, or driving and suddenly had an overwhelming urge to sleep? If so, you may be experiencing an increasingly common symptom of Parkinson's disease known as a sleep attack.

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Mar '0818

Boxing Gym Spars with Parkinson's Disease

by StaffLifestyle

When Ron Grabb visited Indianapolis he started working out at the Rock Steady Boxing gym where he fought his Parkinson's disease with punches, push-ups, and perseverance.

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Mar '0810

Fainting and Parkinson's Disease

by Taryn SimpsonLifestyle

With Parkinson's disease blood pressure can drop low enough to occasionally make people faint.

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Feb '0814

Insight from a Parkinson's Spouse and Social Worker

by Tom KelsallUnknown Category

Tom Kelsall's wife, Kate, lives with Parkinson's disease. In addition to being a care partner of a person with Parkinson's disease, he is also a licensed clinical social worker. Helping people cope with loss, illness, and other difficult situations is a regular part of his life. My Parkinson's Info asked him to respond to some of our questions to provide insight into caretaking.

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