About me
In 2009 at the age of 39, I had the privilege to become Peru's first Winter Olympian. Three years before, I was taking my…
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Trying new technologies
Hi everyone! Today, I wanted to share some exciting news with you all. I recently purchased the PDCare Laser, made by SYMBYX BIOME, and I am so excited to try it out. In this blog post, I will share some information about the device, why I decided to purchase it, and my plans to write … Continue reading Trying new technologies
My Experience with Parkinson’s and the Mediterranean Diet
As someone living with Parkinson’s disease, I have spent years searching for the best diet to manage my symptoms. I tried numerous diets, including keto and paleo, but found that they didn’t make much of a difference for me. However, everything changed when I tried the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, … Continue reading My Experience with Parkinson’s and the Mediterranean Diet
I’m back
I’m back! It has been a while since my last post as Covid-19 got into everyone’s lives and priorities changed. Gratefully, my family and I made it through Covid safely and without complications, but as anticipated, my Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms have progressed noticeably. The motor part (tremors) are harder to manage, but luckily, they … Continue reading I’m back
Diet to feel way better
There have always been countless diet programs, some trendier than others.Lately, The Keto diet seems to be the one with more popularity and some traction. Not too long ago, The South Beach diet, Paleo diet, plant-based diets, and Mediterranean diets are those that I can recall in the last 15 years. My nameless diet is … Continue reading Diet to feel way better
consciousness
For those of us who live with a progressive disorder is essential to be conscious of the condition’s progression, symptoms, and how we can help ourselves to tweak our system. A couple of years ago, a friend texted me a photo of a dinner party we attended the night before. What I found in the … Continue reading consciousness
Parkinson’s Disease update
I wanted to update all regarding the status of my Parkinson’s Disease condition and how my self-treatment is performing. I decided not to take medicines to control Parkinson’s Disease symptoms because of the side effects and drug wear off; instead, I focusing on a lifestyle approach through diet and exercise. The diet is free of … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease update
Summer is over.
Summer training is almost over. As soon as the temperatures cool off it will be the time to get back on roller skis. Most of my summer training involved early 3-4 miles run and 1/2 of mile ocean swim followed by a 10-15 minute meditation/stretching session. This combination provided me with proper relaxation and prepared … Continue reading Summer is over.
Peruvian Olympian in a Race Against Parkinson’s
by WALTER RHEIN about 20 hours ago in CELEBRITIES Despite the disease, Roberto Carcelen has his sights set on Beijing. Roberto Carcelen made history at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics when he became the first Peruvian to compete in the winter Olympics. Peru is a proud country with a rich history of athletic competition, but the moderate temperature makes training … Continue reading Peruvian Olympian in a Race Against Parkinson’s
Learn to love it
Since diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. I decided to throw my self into any situation that makes me feel uncomfortable, face it, and overcome it. In the early stages of the disease, symptoms were somehow manageable and rarely perceived by people around me. Lately, my motor symptoms are way noticeable and hard to control, especially during … Continue reading Learn to love it
‘Carcelén’ Film
“Carcelén,” documentary film about Roberto Carcelén, two-time Olympian, philanthropist, and Parkinson’s advocate, enters production in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida. I am excited to announce a web series and feature documentary about my training and competition to enter the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and Parkinson’s Disease advocacy. Episodes will be filmed on location … Continue reading ‘Carcelén’ Film
The last race 