Fasting
It might not be for everyone, but there is some research that fasting could have some benefit for people with Parkinson’s. Registered Dietitian Marty Acevedo takes an objective look at fasting – what is it, what are the benefits, what are the risks.
The Keto Diet
One of the diets that has been in the news recently is the keto diet. This is a nutritional plan that involves eating fats as a high percentage of your daily intake, putting your body into a state of ketosis. However, this is not without its downfalls and dangers....
Sleep Dysfunction
Sleep. Is it your favorite thing? Or is it elusive. Sleep disorders can be part of Parkinson’s, and here to tell us a bit more about dealing with sleep dysfunction is nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould.
Speech, Swallowing, and Drooling
Some common symptoms of Parkinson’s are quiet speech, difficulty swallowing, and occasional drooling. In this episode nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould takes a look at those three symptoms and some of the things your medical providers can do to help.
The Mediterranean Diet
What you eat is so important to your health regardless of whether you have Parkinson’s. In this episode Marty Acevedo, a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist looks at the Mediterranean diet and some of its advantages for anyone living with...
The PASD Website
PASD’s website is filled with information that can help every person living with Parkinson’s and their families and care partners. In this episode, Executive Director Chris Buscher takes us through some of the highlights of the website.
Low Blood Pressure
Do you ever feel dizzy, or light-headed when you stand up? This is often due to low blood pressure, a very common symptom in Parkinson’s. Known as neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould explains some of the causes of low blood...
Daytime Fatigue
Continuing our discussion on fatigue in Parkinson’s, Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD looks at exercise and other ways to combat this very common symptom.
Fatigue in Parkinson’s
Fatigue can be a frustrating yet common symptom in Parkinson’s Disease. In this episode Kathy Huynh, NP talks about fatigue, being tired, and some of the things you can do about it.
Micrographia, or Small Handwriting
One of the early symptoms of Parkinson’s is something called micrographia, which is small handwriting. In this episode Sherrie Gould, NP gives us a little background on micrographia and some of your options to address it.
