Monthly Archives: May 2011

Step Back

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Renee

Whether jogging or practicing yoga, activities that ramp up the heart rate, strengthen, stretch and get us moving hold numerous benefits. Studies support that exercise can increase stamina, enhance balance, lessen symptom severity in chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s, help … Continue reading →

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Thread the Needle Pose Modifications

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Renee

Thread the Needle pose releases tension in the shoulders and neck, opens up the scapular muscles and rotates the vertebrae in the upper back. These are key areas to target in people with Parkinson’s. They are also common areas of … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s in Translation

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Renee

In a recent issue of Good Housekeeping, Michael J. Fox answers an interview question about the challenges of living with Parkinson’s. He responds that one of the most awkward aspects is that people don’t know what to say.

Perhaps they don’t quite know how to say it. Continue reading →

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Objects May Appear Closer Than They Are

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Renee

There I was driving home from yoga, my windows open to birdsong and warm breezes. I was happy to slow to the 20 mph school speed limit and roll along taking in spring. So yogic, so in-the-moment. Or so I thought. I … Continue reading →

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Yes, Now

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Renee

I talked recently with a friend who also lives with PD. We’d touched on travel, parenting, work — the variety of topics that one often covers over coffee or lunch with a confidante. Interestingly, there was a common theme threading … Continue reading →

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