People frequently ask me about Diet and parkinson’s disease. There is no magical diet to help parkinson’s. There is lots written about this but more scientific studies are needed and ideas not widely tested yet. … Special Diet for Parkinson’s?Read more
The Intervention You are seated with friends and family then suddenly it begins. The intervention*: ”You are NOT looking after yourself and your health”. You are a deer in the spotlight. Awkward silence. Your face is … The InterventionRead more
Some days I sense the urgency, other days I want to stay in bed Some days I am full energy, other days not Some days I am strong, other days I struggle with one chin-up … Some days…Read more
It is common to have people get on the local buses to sell sweets or biscuits (or perform musically) to get a meagre income but the sales pitch often comes with a story. I was … It’s important the act you followRead more
Getting my Peruvian Drivers License has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. Every time I have attempted the test I did ‘new things wrong’, some of which had me thrown out … 6 attempts to get Driver License in PeruRead more
You know everyone is looking at you already; I am the only blond at school pick up in a sea of shades of black and brown hair. I focus intently on attempting to “walk normally”. … School Pick-up with Parkinson’s DiseaseRead more
Depression is common in parkinson’s sufferers, but not just because of the deterioration the disease causes and the fear of such a bleak future. Parkinson’s causes a lack of dopamine (the happy substance in the … Depression and ApathyRead more
I have to laugh internally sometimes as I translate literally a Spanish phrase which people have occasionally used for me: “Christine está un poco delicada de salud”. To translate directly it means “Christine has a … Delicate Christine?Read more
Dear anonymous friend, It is not an accident we have become acquainted, though we are yet to meet Though we haven’t met, you trust me with so much You feel old but have retained a … Poem: Dear anonymous friend (with Parkinson’s Disease)Read more
Why “Live life to the Fullest”. My life is full: In my work, with my family, exercising, volunteering for the kids sporting clubs and church. It is easy to get lost in the FULL life … Why “Live Life to the Fullest”Read more
