My Nonprofit Reviews

RicHart
Review for Parkinsons Resource Organization Inc, Palm Desert, CA, USA
I got Parkinsons about eight years ago. The genetic link I know is weak but not in my case. My father, uncle, two blood aunts, and a great grandfather with the "shakes". But I have fought as hard as possible against it. I saw my father collapse quickly from it and vowed to myself that I would do all I could to put off its effects. I was a marathoner up until two years ago. I had to stop due to an unrelated problem. But I rode my bike 4,300 miles across the country four years ago. And I continue to log thousands of miles a year, quite a bit of which are gruesome hills and mountains. And I have been taking Kung Fu lessons for the past three years and Tai Chi as well. I highly recommend either cycling, Tai Chi or yoga as they strengthen the balance system. Please fight with all you have and you will hold off the effects and improve your strength and feelings of self worth.