Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Weight loss is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Gilbert will discuss the causes and consequences of weight loss and strategies to help. Read More
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Posted on May 21, 2019May 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Posted on May 7, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Posted on April 29, 2019May 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s. Read More
What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s Posted on April 22, 2019April 25, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Employment and Parkinson’s disease Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Employment and Parkinson’s disease Many people with Parkinson’s continue to work after their diagnosis. Navigating the nuances of disclosure and managing symptoms can be a difficult task. Read More
Something on your Mind? Mental Health & Parkinson’s disease Posted on December 11, 2018June 19, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Something on your mind? Mental health & Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert interviews people with PD who share their insights about their mental health concerns. Read More
What is dystonia and how does it relate to Parkinson’s disease? Posted on November 13, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What is dystonia and how does it relate to Parkinson’s disease? Dystonia is a movement disorder in which involuntary and repetitive muscle movements cause a part of the body to twist or assume a particular posture. Read More
To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question Posted on August 21, 2018April 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert To disclose or not to disclose: that is the question Disclosure of a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis to friends and family can be daunting. Dr. Gilbert discusses the pros and cons to consider. Read More
Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 31, 2018May 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Holy Smoke! The connection between cigarettes and Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert explains the relationship between cigarette smoking and Parkinson’s disease. Read More
