Massage for Pets

Don’t laugh — pets have stress too. Dogs and cats can suffer from anxiety and phobias just like people do! And pets are sensitive to their owner’s emotions; your stress could be making your dog or cat feel unsettled and unnerved. Your body, your dog’s body, your cat’s body — they all work best through balance. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and everything you do helps to maintain or disrupt that balance. Massage is a great way to encourage balance in the body. Everything is connected — muscles, bones, blood, skin. A massage can improve circulation, relieve pain, reduce swelling, … Continue reading

Driving With Parkinson’s Disease

Driving means freedom. If you can drive, you can take yourself to work, to the store, to visit friends — anywhere you need or want to go. However, driving is a complex skill. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you may not be able to drive safely. The main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors (shaking), slowness of movement, and stiffness (rigidity). Shaking and rigidity can affect your arms, hands, and legs — even when you are relaxed. You may have difficulty turning the steering wheel, using the gas and brake pedals, and operating turn signals and other car features. Slowed … Continue reading