Showing posts with label exercise in PD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise in PD. Show all posts

Sunday, April 8, 2012

MICHAEL J. FOX DID "JOHNNY B. GOODE" AND BREATHED FIRE!

Through the words of the Holy Bible, the Greatest Book ever written in the world, you will find the answer to your greatest need, the miracle of healing in THE FIFTH WAY to beat Parkinson's disease.




 "Easter Surprise"
From an original painted with the mouth by Lim In-Suk



REGULAR EXERCISE WITH RIGHT BREATHING TECHNIQUE



 " Train yourself for devotion, for, while physical training  is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future. "

                                                                                                  1 TIMOTHY 4: 7-8





Michael J. Fox was awesome when he performed "Johnny B. Goode" in Back to the Future 1.  He sung and moved with gusto and so much fire. You don't need that much energy to exercise regularly as long as you breathe right.


Regular exercise in Parkinson’s Disease is recommended since it plays a key role in helping to manage many of the primary and secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It typically includes strength training, stretching, and aerobic activities. A rehabilitation medicine specialist can also recommend the exercise regimen suited for every PD patient.


You must have a consistent exercise program, based on your ability level. It should be incorporated into your treatment regimen in order to maintain flexibility, mobility, and general well-being. You can develop an exercise program on your own or with a physical therapist. Others find that attending general or PD-specific exercise classes is also helpful.

Regular exercise improves mood, raises your self-esteem, and gives you a better body image. It also elps lessen stress and improves general body function by increasing your muscle tone, strength, and endurance. It also provides better sleeping patterns as well as increased confidence and a more positive attitude to life.

Find an exercise activity or program that you can stick with, or visit your local gym and enrol in a class. This is your chance to take a dancing lessons or learn yoga. Commit to maintaining and improving your health so as to improve your quality of life and to slow down the progression your PD symptoms.


It is important that in every exercise regimen, you have the right breathing technique. Breathing is a body function that you do unconsciously at every moment but to be able to maximize the benefit of regular exercise, it should be done via a three-part breath or the diaphragmatic breathing. http://www.ehow.com/video_4976687_yoga-3-part-breath.html


In diaphragmatic breathing, you sit tall or lie comfortably on your back. You place one hand on your chest just below the collar bones and the other hand on your abdomen. Inhale through your nose and feel your hand on your abdomen rise first followed by the hand on your chest. On exhale, expel the air from your chest first, then your rib cage and finally your belly. If you feel light headed or dizzy at first, stop and breathe normally and then resume. Practice until you get used to this new way of breathing.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

HEALING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE THRU KINDNESS

We are glad to announce that through the kindness and generosity of some individuals, we are offering the convention on "HEALING OF PAKINSON'S DISEASE THRU G-MEN (GOD, MEDICINE, EXERCISE AND NUTRITION)" for FREE with a GUARANTEED SEAT and SLOT to a LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS on or before SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.


SCRIPTURES:

"Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his kingdom, nor the strong man glory in his strength, nor the rich ma glory in his riches; But rather, let him who glories, glory in this, that in his prudence he knows me, Knows that I, the Lord, bring about KINDNESS, justice and uprightness on the earth; For with such am I pleased, says the Lord.

                                                                         Jeremiah 9: 22-23

"A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, correcting opponents with KINDNESS. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth, and that they may return to their senses out of the devil's snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will."

                                                                        2 Timothy 2:24-26


"But the Lord's KINDNESS is forever, toward the faithful from age to age. He favors the children's children of those who keep his covenant, who take care to fulfill its precepts."

                                                                        Psalm 103:17-18


PRAYER:


Dearest God, the Father, thank You, for showing us Your endless kindness through other people's deeds. Thank you, Jesus, God the Son, for giving us the courage to pursue the Lord's plan for our lives. May God, the Holy Spirit, grant us the wisdom and the knowledge so that we will know what to say, when to say and how to say the words so we can bring more people closer to God through our generosity. Mother Mary, thank you for your intercession as we await the healing of our mind, body and soul.


ACTION:


Today, I will extend my own act of kindness to anyone who crosses my path through a winning smile, a sincere praise and a shared blessing.


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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

HEALING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE THRU EXERCISE

Exercise plays a key role in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). If done regularly, it may slow down the progression of the disease. It usually includes stretching, strength training and aerobic activities. An exercise program should be individualized and should be based on the patient's ability level so as to maintain flexibility, mobility and general well-being. It is usually recommended by the rehabilitation specialist who works hand in hand with a physical therapist.

Dr. M. Schenkman, et. al, did a a randomized, controlled trial in 1998 at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, USA, on how exercise can improve spinal flexibility and function for people with Parkinson's disease. The study showed improvements in axial mobility and physical performance within a 10-week exercise program for people in the early and midstages of PD.

In another study done by Dr. Victur Lun, et.al, in 2005, the effects of a self-supervised home exercise program were compared with the effects of a physiotherapist-supervised exercise program on the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. There was note of a statistifically significant improvement on the motor symptoms for both programs with similar effectiveness.

The above findings are important in the counseling of PD patients regarding adjunctive treatment of motor symptoms of PD with exercise.



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Some of the benefits of regular exercise for the person with Parkinson’s disease are as follows:
Improved control over gross motor movements, such as walking
Increased muscle strength and flexibility
Increased cardiovascular fitness
Improved coordination and balance
Improved posture
Reduced muscle cramping
Greater confidence in performing daily activities
Reduced stress levels
Improved joint mobility


General recommendations on getting started are the following:
Spend at least 15 minutes of exercise every day.
A thorough stretching program that targets each joint and muscle group is recommended.
Warm up and cool down for a few minutes like marching in place or stretching.
Begin with the easiest exercises first and slowly perform the more difficult exercises as your fitness increases.
Try to execute each movement to the best of your ability.
Stop and rest if you get tired at any point during your exercise program to prevent worsening of your symptoms.
Stop performing any exercise that causes you pain.
If you get tired easily, try exercising earlier in the day.
Try to make exercising fun by exercising with others or playing your favourite music.


If you are at risk of falling or freezing (sudden inability to move), general safety suggestions include the following:
Sit down when you do your exercises.
Grab a chair when performing standing exercises.
Avoid floor exercises if you can’t get up by yourself.
Don't exercise alone even at home so you can ask help if necessary.
Exercise with others.
Call for assistance from a family member or friend.

Aim to build up to 8–10 repetitions of each exercise. Ideally, the exercise program should target the following:
Overall fitness
Muscle flexibility
Legs
Head and shoulders
Arms and torso
Face
Hands and wrists

References:

1. Movement Disorders Volume 20, Issue 8, pages 971–975, August 2005
2. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998 Oct;46(10):1207-16.