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The story behind our brand: Pretty Dope Women
I am a PD Woman, also known as a Woman with Parkinson’s Disease. I've grappled with the weight of that word—Parkinson’s—and its inability to truly capture the complexity and personal journey each of us faces.
Microdosing Magic Mushrooms for Parkinson's Disease
Living with Parkinson's Disease (PD) can be challenging both physically and mentally. As someone who has been on a quest for alternative holistic therapies to manage my symptoms, I decided to explore microdosing with magic mushrooms, specifically psilocybin. In this blog post, I will share my personal experience and the positive impact microdosing has had on my life with PD.
7 Ways to Understanding Your Friend with YOPD
Discovering that a friend has been diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) can be startling. Unlike the typical onset of Parkinson's Disease in later life, YOPD is diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50. This diagnosis brings its own unique set of challenges and adjustments, not just for the person diagnosed but for their friends and family too. Here’s how you can understand and support your friend through this journey.