Gluten Free Bread – Simple, Wholesome, and Homemade
Living with Parkinson’s has taught me that food isn’t just fuel—it’s part of how I manage my day, my energy, and even my sense of independence. When I first realized gluten wasn’t my friend, I thought bread was off the table forever. I mean, who doesn’t love the comfort of a warm slice of bread? […]
Banana Coconut Breakfast Cookies – Gluten Free, Naturally Delicious
If you’ve been following my journey, you already know I’m always searching for simple, nourishing recipes that make life with Parkinson’s a little easier—and a lot more enjoyable. Food is fuel, yes, but for me it’s also comfort, connection, and sometimes even therapy. This recipe for Banana Coconut Breakfast Cookies is one of my favorites, not […]
Comfort Linen – Get mobile in bed, and save more with an added bonus
I first heard about Comfort Linen products shortly after moving to West Kelowna three years ago, and knew I had to try them. As a person with Parkinson’s Disease, I was beginning to have trouble moving freely in bed, and I did not know how to fix that issue. At the same time though, I […]
The Organika Way – Obsessed with seeking out new pathways to better health.
Organika is a family run business founded in 1990 in British Columbia, Canada. It is committed to a single purpose- helping people love living healthier lives. Organika, which once comprised of a small number of supplements sold out of the back of the founder’s van, has grown into a business with over 200 natural health […]
Hand tremors temporarily reduced by breakthrough medical device – Introducing the VILIM ball.
VILIM ball is a revolutionary non-invasive handheld medical therapeutic device which provides neuromodulation therapy that, in most cases, is able to provide temporary relief from hand tremors. It was developed by VILIMED, a medical startup based in Kaunas Science and Technology Park in Lithuania. The idea for the VILIM ball sprouted from a PhD thesis […]
Transcranial Photobiomodulation(PBM): Introducing a leading innovator
I am pleased to be able to introduce you to Vielight Inc. who, for more then ten years has been a leading innovator in developing PBM that can be used at home. Vielight, which is based in Canada, is a large contributor to research in this field, with a number of clinical trials completed with […]
Creating My Parkinson’s Exercise Space at Home
As part of my New Year’s resolutions for 2024, one goal stood out above the rest: creating a dedicated space in my home for what I call “targeted exercises.” I already knew regular exercise was beneficial for managing Parkinson’s Disease, but I kept asking myself: What if I focused only on activities proven to ease […]
Welcome to Life With Parkinson’s
When I first started this site, I didn’t imagine it would become such a central part of my life. Back then, Parkinson’s Disease was something I had only begun to understand. I knew it was going to change my life — but I didn’t yet know how deeply. If you’ve found your way here, there’s a […]