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What if all they want to eat is cookies, chips and fast foods? How do I get my dad to eat healthier? He’s at the stage where he doesn’t want any suggestions and is defiant

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Yes he buys them himself, and keeps them right next to his chair so there’s no way to sneak them out. He’s gained so much weight it worries me because he has copd, and dementia from the Parkinson’s… read more

I'm Fine But I Can't Figure Out How To Do Anything On Here.
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Hi @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member thanks for your question. We encourage you to look thru our FAQ Center to help answer any specific questions navigating the MyParkinsonsTeam. https://myhealthteams.freshd… read more

I Have A Weak Heart, Was Told That Now I Have M.S.A.-Parkinson. Is There Ways Of Helping With Foods Etc.
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Parkinson’s Diet and Nutrition: Which Foods To Eat and Avoid Read Article...
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you i will check it out

Have You Tried Lions Mane?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

I tried it before but not on a consistent schedule.

https://draxe.com/nutrition/lions-mane-mushroom/

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband takes one pill every morning....our daughter bought them for him, don't know if it's helping but I make sure he takes it every day 🤞

Does Coffee Help?
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I,ve drank hazelnut mocha for years but considering switching to coffee if enough people thinks î would help my PD, Dpes ît help, in your opinion? I'll try anything that can help.

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My husbands neurologist says no caffeine after early afternoon .

Any Recommendations For A Nutrition,Diet & Health App For Android?
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Looking to make adjustments to my diet based on nutritional content. Need an App that will list a breakdown so I can identify deficiencies and/or excesses, as well as select the foods that I like to make adjustments with.

- I also plan to take supplements, so if I can enter those into the calculations, that would be great
- It would also synchronize with their website providing better interaction with the data and nutritional information.
- Bar code scanning capability for easier input.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I know this is off topic, l found something to drink with my meds and doesn't upset my stomach. Vanilla almond milk.

What Is The Mediterranean Diet & How Does It Relate To PD?
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t’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative and therapeutic approach to disease management.

While it’s commonly known for its heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly benefits, the Mediterranean diet has also shown neuroprotective properties, making it a positive fuel choice for people with Parkinson’s disease.

This diet includes moderate consumption of fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry. In… read more

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Also consider the Mind Diet. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mind-diet#... Its a combination of the Mediterranean and Dash diet, and geared towards preventing dementia.

What Diet Plan Works Best With PD?
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I try to eat that mostly

Essential Oils?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

As my Parkinson's has progressed it seems that more n more often now something hits the delete button in my head. I can't remember what I was doing, I can't remember what I was saying, and words just escape me.

My wife says that she has heard essential oils can help with memory loss.

Has anyone else heard of that?

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Good morning all, I could not find and studies related to essential oils and memory loss. I'm sure no one is surprised. There are a lot of products that advertise that there essential oil products can… read more

Anyone Have Issues With Poor Appetite?
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Everything I eat tastes off. Don’t enjoy meals any more. Any one have any suggestions?
I know it has to do with sense of smell

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I have lost a lot of weight and don't enjoy food or cooking anymore.