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Can Someone Please Tell Me How They Deal With Constipation? I Take Fiber Capsules Twice Daily, Eat A Ton Of Fruit And Drink Lots Of Water.
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I really don’t want to become laxative dependent. Are there any particular food combinations that works better for you than others. I take 2 aerobic exercise classes a week and walk the dog twice a day. It is getting very frustrating. Thanks so much.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

1 prune nightly before bed. Avoid fiber - why cram an already stopped-up intestine & colon. MiraLax killed my dad. His bowels stopped moving on their own without it, he got a bowel blockage & died… read more

Not A ? But Hope From Northwest Parkinson's News-could Be Only A Few Years Away
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World-First Pill May Stop Parkinson’s

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A new therapy that appears to stop Parkinson’s “in its tracks” will begin phase-one clinical trials in humans next year. The therapy, developed by researchers at the University of Queensland – and partly under-written by the Michael J Fox Foundation – is a world first because it stops the death of brain cells in Parkinson’s sufferers rather than managing symptoms. If human trials echo the stunning results in animal testing, the inflammation… read more

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WOW! I will volunteer if there's a free trial.

Are Smoothies Only Good In The Warmer Seasons?
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Recipe:
Unsweetened plant based milk such as almond, oat, cashew or plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt with mixed fruits, leafy greens and a small amount of almond or peanut butter with no sugar or oil added

One serving is about 6-8 ounces
Enjoy and let us know what your belly thinks, Maria

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Scottsmom, thank you for this post. It is full of great ideas like freezing the veggies to replace ice and freezing ginger for latter use. Love it, thanks!
Maria

Anyone Take Fruit And Vegetables Supplement?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

CJ7,
Thanks for the good luck. Today is the day he sees the doc, so I am hoping all goes well. Hope you are having a good day today. Take care, BFN!❤️🤗😊🙏

I Have Trouble Reading Books & Newspaper Because Of Tremors. Any Suggestions?
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I use an iPad Mini with a cover that can be used as a stand so I don't have to hold it. I also have a "Flippy" that our daughter gave me that is a triangular thing that can be used to hold a tablet at… read more

Have Never Heard Of Specific Diet For Parkinson's. What Is Recommended? What Foods Should Be Avoided?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

a Mediterranean Diet is the best- it's simply lots of fresh produce and non processed foods

Would Transindental Meditation Help
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I was watching a program about t m i and so called it helps with anxiety and gives mindfulness?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I agree with @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, breathing exercises really help.

Just Diagnosed, I Have A Lot Of Questions, Constipation Is A Big One I Drink Prune Juice,take Colace... Anything Else?
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It was my first symptom
It was so severe that I went to my doctor. He gave me the old " eat fruits and vegetables. exercise, drink lots of water, etc. etc. I was doing all those things and had… read more

Have You Seen The Recent Article In The My Parkinsons Team Website About A Healthy Diet And PF?
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Here is a portion of that article. Please see the website for the entire article
As you read through this, you will notice how similar the info is to that found in the MJFF diet guide we have been sharing
There’s no specific diet that’s recommended for Parkinson’s disease, but what you eat does matter. Choosing a balanced diet full of nutritious, antioxidant-rich foods may help slow disease progression, reduce specific symptoms, and improve your quality of life. Hearing from others who have… read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Variety is the spice of life. We try to have a fish night, a veggie night and so on. Especially when we make a nice pot roast and find ourselves eating the leftover beef for a few days!!

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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Did anybody who has had dbs surgery develop additional symptoms after surgery?

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I had it in October after my tremors got suddenly severe, and it was a game -changer, especially because I couldn't type.. My doctor said that brain impairment is unusual, but my grown son says that… read more