Exercise and Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy 504 Plans for High School Students – Tips for Parents by Diana Brooks
REM Runner’s Note: Diana is the mother of Danielle Brooks – an amazing, artistic and athletic young woman with narcolepsy who created www.succeedingwithnarcolepsy.com. In this guest post, Diana offers insightful tips for navigating the school accommodations process and helping your student with narcolepsy succeed. Diana’s Guest Post: 1. You must be an advocate for your child. No…
Read MorePregnancy with Narcolepsy: Guest Post by Natalie Kwadrans
REM Runner’s Note: Planning pregnancy with narcolepsy? I’m thrilled to share guest stories about pregnancy and parenting with narcolepsy. It’s such an important topic for many and personally, I think parents with narcolepsy are SUPERHEROES! Thank you, Natalie for sharing your experience and congratulations on being a new mom. Natalie’s Guest Post: My husband and…
Read MoreZUMBA! Beginner’s Tips
Just Dance! I rediscovered Zumba last night and SMILED for one hour straight. I laughed, tripped over my own feet, and sweat profusely. I left the class a happier version of myself. I recommend Zumba for anyone that finds the traditional gym workout boring. Just give it a try – maybe you’ll love it, maybe…
Read MoreRiding the Waves of Narcolepsy: Julie Flygare Narcolepsy Awareness Video #19
I’m so thrilled to share this video documenting my recent waterskiing adventure. Watch below or on YouTube. Thank you to Alex Withrow for his incredible video production skills and for believing in me. I never would’ve attempted this without his encouragement. Thank you to Brent, Maria and Owen – my boat crew and cheering squad…
Read MoreWhy Yoga Pisses Me Off
Yoga pisses me off. Sure, I look peaceful on the outside, but behind the cute clothing, I’m angry. Last Friday, I attended Yoga on the Beach while on vacation in Sea Isle City, NJ. The sun shinned bright, waves crashed nearby, seagulls soared overhead. It was surreal – something out of a staged yoga DVD. Yet…
Read MoreREM Runner’s 21 Day Yoga Challenge
I’m taking on a new challenge – doing yoga every day for 21 days! Returning from SLEEP 2013, my energy was low and my pants were tight. I needed a short-term goal to jump-start my summer. Today is day 4 of my challenge and I’m feeling GREAT. My body is sore, but in that good…
Read MoreNarcolepsy & Exercise: Narcolepsy Awareness Video #17
As a person with narcolepsy, a sleep disorder or chronic illness, what’s your take on exercise? Too tired? Crucial to your health? Improve your symptoms? My latest video explores my experience as an athlete with narcolepsy and offers tips for successfully incorporating exercise into your life. Come back for more videos soon! Thank you…
Read MoreYoga Is My Body Smiling: Returning to My Mat
Returning to yoga yesterday was like a homecoming celebration. Last fall, I stopped practicing yoga due to a back injury. My doctor had recommended I take time off from exercising and unfortunately, I took his advice. In truth, his advice was convenient because I wasn’t feeling motivated at the time. Time passed. Too much time. …
Read MoreSleep Steps Up: National Sleep Walk Kicks Off National Sleep Awareness Week in Washington, DC
On the same steps where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have A Dream” speech, over 125 participants gathered last Sunday (March 3, 2013) to share their dream for America to get a good night’s sleep. The third annual National Sleep Walk brought together doctors, organization leaders, patients and sleep supporters from as far away as…
Read MoreMeet Me at the Lincoln Memorial: National Sleep Walk on March 3 2013
In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, join me for the 3rd Annual National Sleep Walk in Washington DC! Celebrating sleep health & sleep disorder awareness When: Sunday March 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Steps, National Mall, Washington DC (view google map) Who: Free for all who register online. (First 100 registrants receive t-shirt!) What to bring: Walking shoes &…
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