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In my situation/environment...which may not similar to some others....I have kept many PD symptoms at bay. I've learned to enjoy long walks, stretching exercise twice daily and my small exercise bike. I make my own granola and cling to Mediterranean foods. I insist on active life....yard and house chores. If there is inconvenience and pain in such self discipline...I prefer IT to the pain and inconvenience of PD.
NO, not all is perfect. I am 85. Doctors issue meds, but do not have time to give experienced advice. There is poor PD advice on YouTube. BUT there are also good recognized YouTube clinics with supportive helps. Watch and listen and discipline. Avoid feeding on DEPRESSIVE TV news, movies, and story lines where you watch "people hurting people".
NO, not all is perfect...there is some suffering from PD hovering in my life and distorting my brain function.
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Hello @ronwolf and welcome to the PD support group on Mayo Connect. I really appreciate your uplifting message. There is a lot that we can do limit the disability that can come with a PD diagnosis. Your example of exercise, a healthy eating plan and remaining positive are all important factors in dealing with any chronic illness, especially PD.
If you are looking for some good educational videos that deal with Parkinson's I suggest The Davis Phinney Foundation website. They produce great, informative videos on a regular basis. Here is a link to their website,
--The Davis Phinney Foundation:
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
Under the resource tab, you will find videos and other research information.
I look forward to getting to know you and as you are new to this forum, would you be comfortable sharing more about your diagnosis? For example, how long ago was the diagnosis made, what symptoms led to the diagnosis, etc.