Breathing Through: Mindfulness as a Parkinson's Treatment Tool

Research shows mindfulness and meditation can improve some Parkinson’s (PD) symptoms and help people live a better life with the disease, but it can be tricky to put into practice. In this podcast, you’ll hear from people whose lives have been touched by PD and who use mindfulness to reduce symptoms and stress, and from a researcher who is studying how mind-body strategies can be used to treat Parkinson’s. Tune in for practical tips, advice and a guided meditation you can try at home.  You can find links to the resources mentioned in the episode on our website:  michaeljfox.org/podcast/breathing-through-mindfulness-parkinsons-treatment-tool You can also download our free guide on exercise and Parkinson’s disease, which includes tips for incorporating meditation into your daily routine at michaeljfox.org/exerciseguide Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 Mentioned in this episode:Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted