Fifteen years ago, I began doing the Recipe. At the same time, I began keeping a hand-written Parkinson’s Daily Journal. Here is my October 11, 2009 journal entry, fifteen years ago today, and 13 days after I had begun doing the Recipe.
“10/11/09. Slept in again. Got up around 7:30am. Very slow moving. I think it is a real Catch 22 – I am supposed to get “enough” rest to heal, but when I wake up without an alarm waking me at 4:00am, I am stiff and sore worse than when getting up at 4:00am.
I got downstairs, and within a few minutes, Cricket started barking. I took her outside in the back yard and stayed there 10-15 minutes. She had gone all the way across the yard and went up the stairs near the kitchen.
Apparently, my legs were not awake enough for the steeper stairs as I could not manage them. I learn something new every day. I am looking forward to the day when I learn something I can do again as opposed to my normal day of learning a new limitation.
After lunch, Sally and I had a date — we went to the grocery store. I cherish every moment I have with Sally – the drive in the car, the walking through the store, the drive home, the comfort of her being the last thing I see before I go to bed and the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning.
Parkinson’s Disease is a pain to have, but it pales in comparison to the blessings I have in my life.”
I was an experiment on myself. It is why I was so consumed with detailing the symptoms. That way, I could figure them out and get better. Also, by detailing them, nobody ever could doubt they were real.
I felt this was necessary at the time because I had not seen a neurologist yet, so I felt I needed to “prove undeniably” what was going on with the symptoms. A couple of weeks after I wrote the journal entry, in the beginning of November 2009, the official Parkinson’s diagnosis was confirmed by my Parkinson’s neurologist, and I stopped looking at the symptoms and detailing them.
As you know, if you were not having the Parkinson’s experience, there would be no way you could detail the nuances of everyday life with Parkinson’s: like trying to explain rigidity, or trying to explain how you are shaking inside your skin but nobody can see it on the outside, or trying to explain how when you go to move you feel like you are pushing against an invisible forcefield, or trying to explain how you have a thought and watch it slowly leave your brain and head down to your mouth only to find that the conversation has moved on and it no longer is relevant…so you close your mouth and feel alone.
Well, my friends, you are not alone. We are all here together! For that, I am grateful. We connect with each other through this website and blog, and through the Parkinson’s Recipe for Recovery®, and it makes the worldwide recovery vibration stronger. We are blessed to have each other!
As I said fifteen years ago today in my personal daily journal, “Parkinson’s Disease is a pain to have, but it pales in comparison to the blessings I have in my life.”
Count your blessings, not the symptoms. Smile and be grateful.
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I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Each and every one of you is winning and you are worth it!!!
All my best,
Howard
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am living my best life!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am living my best life!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Thank you Howard!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am living my best life!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery.
I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Yes Howard I also feel better if I do Recipe very early before sunrise.. so I do my best to wake up earlier.
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Thank you, Howard!
Indeed “Parkinson’s Disease is a pain to have, but it pales in comparison to the blessings I have in my life.”
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
We are ALL worth it! 🙏🏼
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!
Sono un’anima radiosa, speciale semplicemente perché esisto, e conto le mie benedizioni ogni giorno!
So che le mie cellule cerebrali sono vive. So che la mia riserva di dopamina è piena. So che sto seguendo la Ricetta e so che la mia guarigione dal Parkinson sta avvenendo. So che un giorno in futuro guarirò completamente dal Parkinson. So di essere straordinaria. So che sto guarendo. SO CHE STO VINCENDO! E SO CHE NE VALE LA PENA!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am living my best life!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day.
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe and I know that my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am recovery. I know I am extraordinary. I KNOW THAT I AM WINNING! AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day.
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am exrraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING AND I KNOW I AM WORTH IT§!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!! 😌
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day! ❤️
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I lam a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I also enjoy riding shotgun with Ruth. it is a real pick me up.
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!
Thank you Howard!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
I am a radiant soul that, special simply because I exist. And I am counting my blessings every day.
I know my brain cells are alive and active . My dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the recipe and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that someday in the future I will recover from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary . I know I am recovery. I know I am Winning I know I am worth it .
I am a radiant soul, special simply because I exist, and I am counting my blessings every day!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Hi all! Im Christina and this is my first time posting. I am encouraged to see so many people are engaged in true recovery from PD. I’ve read some testimonials and am thrilled for you all!
I bought Howard’s book a couple months ago and it made me believe recovery was possible. Up to that point I did have some hope that lifestyle interventions could help. They might slow progression, and increase mobility, balance, and strength. Thats a good thing if you don’t have anything else, but that’s still a far cry from healing this condition.
A few years back I started having symptoms. It was easy to ignore constipation because there are so many different reasons that can happen. Then I was not smelling things.The same as before. Unusual but not alarming. Then I developed Sleep Conduct disorder (I looked that one up) That got me concerned because the literature said that within 7 years of that onset people are diagnosed with a neurodegenerative illness. Over a year ago as I was getting a pedicure, I noticed the toes on my right foot were moving without my direction.That convinced me I was experiencing PD. It hit me hard. I then started having these crazy movements in my toes and right side of my body when I went for a walk (even a short one). My brother noticed my right arm was not swinging when I was walking. I told people close to me what was going on.
I started with the Parkinson’s Recipe. It has taken some time to learn the exercises, but it’s getting easier. You really have to budget the time and have minimal distractions. I am so grateful for Howard’s book and everything he has published online. Thank you Howard!
I hope this was the right place to post this!
I know my brain cells are alive. I know my dopamine reservoir is full. I know I am doing the Recipe, and I know my recovery from Parkinson’s is happening. I know that some day in the future, I will be having a full recovery from Parkinson’s. I know I am extraordinary. I know I am recovery. I KNOW I AM WINNING! AND, I KNOW I AM WORTH IT!!!
Good for you!🙏im pulling for you!!
Thank you Kathleen! It feels good to have support! :)
I really like Howard’s dirty pool analogy. I feel like I’m getting some side effects of the cleansing Recipe. I have daily headaches, some aching in my low back and abdomen, and more frequent urination. I have a bit of exacerbation in a couple symptoms. I also am experiencing intermittent improvement (hoping on the way to permanent) in sense of smell. I have to admit, this accepting of self is hard. Honestly harder than the Qi gong physical exercise. I will be working at this for awhile!
Blessings to you all!!