MINDFULNESS

Overcoming Parkinson's Anxiety with this Dynamic Duo

Overcoming Parkinson's Anxiety with this Dynamic Duo

After running a Parkinson’s-specialized physical therapy practice for 3+ years, seeing and talking to thousands of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, I can tell you I recognize a significant pattern: People who are shrouded in anxiety, fear, worry, and stress have the hardest time.

The challenge is that knowing stress is bad for your prognosis only exacerbates the problem. You can’t just “get over it.” So, what can you do when you’re absolutely overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and fear? The research suggests a powerful Dynamic Duo that may help you calm that crazy mind of yours.

How you may (unknowingly) be training your Body to ignore your Brain

How you may (unknowingly) be training your Body to ignore your Brain

We've heard a lot lately about mindfulness and Parkinson's Disease, and today we're talking about what it means and how big of an impact it can have on your Parkinson's symptoms. So, while it may be tempting to watch TV during your workout, in this week's post, Sarah discusses why distracting yourself from your workout may be doing more harm than good!