The journey of a two time Olympian racing against Parkinson's
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
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
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
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
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
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,” 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
I read an article about cycling as a high activity to treat Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. So, I decided to dust off my road-bike and hit the roads. The ride went well. I started early in the morning to avoid traffic and Florida strong winds. Riding your bike in south Florida lacks uphills (other than overpasses), … Continue reading Cycling and Roller Skiing
It is over two months since The Roberto Carcelen Foundation (RCF) extended its mission statement reach and added Parkinson’s Disease research to its charitable efforts. After successfully meeting with the directors of the Peruvian Institute of Neurological Sciences (INCN), The Roberto Carcelen Foundation is currently working on supporting the INCN on data research. The RCF … Continue reading Working on Parkinson’s Disease research in Peru
As you might saw it on CBS, I’m going to try to qualify to the 2022 Olympics in Bejing. This story is a golden opportunity to keep the continuity of Peru at the winter Olympics and to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease through the work The Roberto Carcelen Foundation is focusing on. I don’t know … Continue reading I will go for the Olympics
The last race 