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Rock steady boxing

Posted by marie @mariemarie, Jul 10, 2017

I signed up today for rock steady boxing. I was evaluated...took 1/2 hour. The 90 minute classes are two times a week. Members can goggle it if interested. I will continue with Pedaling for Parkinson classes also two days a week. The boxing includes stretching exercises. I encourage PD members to take one of these classes if possible. Really makes a difference in how you feel. Fight back.

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Kelly, Alumna Mentor | @kdubois | Sep 14, 2017
In reply to @mariemarie "Hi teresa, I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have..." + (show)
@mariemarie

Hi teresa,

I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have been boxing for a year love it. All have PD. I enjoy Peddling FOR PD better. I pedal 3 times a week. There are 8 of us and all have PD. We have an instructor certified in PD exercises. I work up a sweat which is good. I also have a personal trainer i meet at fitness center once a week for an hour to do strength training.

Went for 3 month visit to neuro yesterday. Said i still have mild Parkinson. Still dont need PD meds but must continue exercising.

Have u heard of pharmacogenomic testing? Its a test to determine how a person's genes may affect his or her response to meds. Mayo co developed.
Thats all i know about it.

Thanks
Marie

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Hi @mariemarie, a doctor is required to order the test. Pharmacogenomic tests are valid forever because your genes will never change. Lexapro is a medication metabolized by this liver enzyme system, so this test may be very beneficial for you. These tests are awesome because the report you will receive from OneOme will give you a list of medications that are and aren't okay for you based on your genotype.

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marie | @mariemarie | Sep 15, 2017
In reply to @mariemarie "Hi teresa, I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have..." + (show)
@mariemarie

Hi teresa,

I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have been boxing for a year love it. All have PD. I enjoy Peddling FOR PD better. I pedal 3 times a week. There are 8 of us and all have PD. We have an instructor certified in PD exercises. I work up a sweat which is good. I also have a personal trainer i meet at fitness center once a week for an hour to do strength training.

Went for 3 month visit to neuro yesterday. Said i still have mild Parkinson. Still dont need PD meds but must continue exercising.

Have u heard of pharmacogenomic testing? Its a test to determine how a person's genes may affect his or her response to meds. Mayo co developed.
Thats all i know about it.

Thanks
Marie

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Thanks. I had my Neuro authorize the form and forwarded. Expect kit to arrive shortly. Did you swath your mouth yourself or did someone else?
Marie

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Kelly, Alumna Mentor | @kdubois | Sep 15, 2017
In reply to @mariemarie "Hi teresa, I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have..." + (show)
@mariemarie

Hi teresa,

I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have been boxing for a year love it. All have PD. I enjoy Peddling FOR PD better. I pedal 3 times a week. There are 8 of us and all have PD. We have an instructor certified in PD exercises. I work up a sweat which is good. I also have a personal trainer i meet at fitness center once a week for an hour to do strength training.

Went for 3 month visit to neuro yesterday. Said i still have mild Parkinson. Still dont need PD meds but must continue exercising.

Have u heard of pharmacogenomic testing? Its a test to determine how a person's genes may affect his or her response to meds. Mayo co developed.
Thats all i know about it.

Thanks
Marie

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@mariemarie I did it myself. You can't eat or drink a certain amount of time before you do the test. You rub the swab they provide on your gums on one side of your mouth for a certain number of seconds, and they you rub it on your gums on the other side of your mouth. (They provide easy-to-follow instructions.) FedEx shipping is included in the cost. They usually take just a couple of weeks to complete the results and the report. Once complete, they'll contact your doctor, but you can also contact them and they'll give you a log-in to download your report, as well.

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marie | @mariemarie | Sep 16, 2017
In reply to @mariemarie "Hi teresa, I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have..." + (show)
@mariemarie

Hi teresa,

I attended 3 sessions and realized not for me. However, many participants who have been boxing for a year love it. All have PD. I enjoy Peddling FOR PD better. I pedal 3 times a week. There are 8 of us and all have PD. We have an instructor certified in PD exercises. I work up a sweat which is good. I also have a personal trainer i meet at fitness center once a week for an hour to do strength training.

Went for 3 month visit to neuro yesterday. Said i still have mild Parkinson. Still dont need PD meds but must continue exercising.

Have u heard of pharmacogenomic testing? Its a test to determine how a person's genes may affect his or her response to meds. Mayo co developed.
Thats all i know about it.

Thanks
Marie

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Thanks Kelly for info.

Marie

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