With regard to Parkinson's Disease ...
Sue and I went to the Annual Parkinson's Hope Conference yesterday. Learned lots about exercise, guided imagery, music, singing, and dancing in the treatment of Parkinson's. In fact, clinical trials have demonstrated that moderate aerobic exercise for 40 minutes can be just as effective as deep brain stimulation and medication combined! And in some instances the effects last for up to 14 hours! Just think!
I've always said the only time I don't feel like I have Parkinson's is when I 'm working out aerobically with some good music, or when I'm in the "Man Cave" working on a project.
In all, I am making progress with Parkinson's but it's more like playing chess with a computer. The most I can hope for is a real long game that ends up in a stalemate and the next game starts as soon as the last one ends.
For me, Parkinson's is a day to day puzzle that I have to stay sharp for. I plan on having Parkinson's for 40 more years, Parkinson's won't have me. Sure Parkinson's will win in the end... but I am going to piss it off every day I can!
CHEERS and BIG BIG SMILES!
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