Putting my energy into YouTube videos and gonna start writing a book.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

And . . . opening the subject of positive vs. negative humorBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Introducing the concept of humor being a mindset and that there are three pathways to eliciting a humor experience.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Was her mind responsible for her recovery?By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

True story of using suggestion to relieve excruciating pain.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

I revised this recording based on listeners' feedbackBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

It was more than humor. He used humor to change a mindset of an illness.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Exactly the point of the title. This is the first in a series of podcasts about developing a humor mindset.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Don't know t he answer to that question, but it probably has something to do with the mind.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

But the hardwiring is relative. We can reconfigure these mindsets with life experience and decisions made by our mindsBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

A discussion of concepts that Erik Vance detailed in his book, Suggestible You, The curious science of your brain's ability to deceive, transform and heal.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Some motor symptoms ARE REVERSABLE. 90% of Parkinson's disease is mental, the other half is physical. (Yogi Berra said so - actually he said that about baseball.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Has cancer been cured by using the mind alone? Not exactly.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

This story claims that it happened. More reason to explore the bodymind in greater depth.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

A 21 minute deep guided imagery for relaxation and to encourage healing from Parkinson's disease. Listen only when you have the time and won't be disturbed.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

The enormous - even critical - importance of building muscular strength - a lot of it! Check out my latest YouTube videos: Bodybuilding for PD, https://youtu.be/jBQkaUsGhyw Treadmills for Parkinson’s https://youtu.be/YrkF-0DovLwBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is now recognized as an effective treatment for depression.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Survey of treatment for depression from short term psychotherapy to electro-convulsive therapy.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Surely it is no coincidence that Steven Hawking lived ten times longer than anyone else with ALS. What else but a creative and well-disciplined mind could keep him from dying a respiratory death over the last thirty-six years? Is there a lesson for us in this remarkable achievement?By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

I see the relationship between the Mind and its mindsets and the progression of Parkisnon's disease. I need to take more time to study the subject befroe coming back and explaining it further. Cheers.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

“Don’t tell me what disease the patient has, tell me what patient has the disease.” HippocratesBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

I have returned from Uganda. Things did not go as planned while I was there, but I’m not going to retell the story of why I returned early. If you want to know about what happened there and why I returned early, send me an email ([email protected]) I have reconsidered what to call what I do. When I started this process five years ago, I felt I was…

All plans are in motion. I'll be in Uganda in just over 3 weeks. I just published a Parkinson's video. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/dJGR_mVXeFk . Also, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah , Happy Holidays, Super Kwanzaa , or whatever. I'm only wishing you be merry today. You don't have to have a reason. This is simply my wish for you.…

Should it be somewhere else?By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

The lesson is meaningful today—even more so since now we understand the significance of reprogramming mindsets.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

More on the subject: change your mindset, change your bodymind. Focus on your mind, not your disease.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Here’s a story to tickle your funny boneBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

The positive Parkinson’s disease mindset. These messages need to be implanted into your deepest mind. It is your responsibility to mindful to them every day. I have Parkinson’s disease. I’m glad it’s not ALS or Alzheimer’s. I choose to view PD as a challenge, not a curse. I will seek out those people who are doing well with PD and learn from them. …

Depends on whether you have Parkinson’s or not.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Do you believe it is possible that by using your mind you can alter the course and symptoms of Parkinson’s? Have you done that?By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Something tragic happened yesterday.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

If you expected to hear about cannabis today, go to my YouTube channel. I produced a fifteen minute video on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGhQ9bCRN8&feature=youtu.beBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Stay tuned; on Monday I’ll be talking about cannabis.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Exercise for Parkinson’s disease has three functions: aerobic conditioning; strength training, and neuroplastic change.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

To shape your inner mind, you have to know what’s there. Sort it out. Make choices. Add new merry tracts. (Sad to say, it’s not so easily done. But we will get there as we meander through our various cups of tea.)By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

There are two functions of intensity. One mires you in knee deep mud. The other focuses your mind to you can master sending a man to the moon. This has gotta apply to Parkinson’s; the Inner GameBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Or the lack of it . . . and what you might do about it.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Yes, but there’s a lot more to it than simply laughing.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

While the word, rag, has referred to scraps of cloth, a couple more incarnations of the word make for interesting contrasts. Rag-time became a musical genre in the 1890s. Rag was used to describe syncopation. Then in the last 30 years it means to be petulant and angry. The term itself was a reference to the mood changes women experience with menstr…

Well. Not really, but I do introduce the concept of “a merry heart” and what that might mean for those of us who have Parkinson’s. Yogi once said, “baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” So, I asked him if that might apply to person’s with Parkinson’s disease. His answer, “If you ask me anything I don’t know, I’m not going to answe…

Help me bring good cheer and a positive outlook to every Parkie on the Internet.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Also included is a letter from Dr. Doidge about my particular improvement in my Parkinson’s disease. We end with a resounding instrumental celebrating victory.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Rather than tell you about it, I just direct you to it. Didn’t even get a chance to drop the tea bag in the water.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

I woke up feeling mellow and wanted to share my mood with you.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Slightly rambling . . . serious yet fun. Whose music will we hear at the close? Think 1964.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Recognizing that properly prescribed exercise should always be the first step of treatment.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

And announcing that I have made it possible for those on fixed incomes to make small monthly donations instead of single big time ones. I need your support to make Uganda happen.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Suggestions about how to deal with trauma when there is no escaping it.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

But I give it a try by telling you about my Aunt NoraBy Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio

Don’t worry if you don’t sing so well. Be bold, go for it. Singing every day helps rewire your brain.By Upbeat-Parkinsons-Talk-Radio