Rock Steady Boxing, Widnes & Warrington

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

Wonderful Wednesday. A special day for our lovely Jenny choosing to celebrate her 80th birthday with us. Loads of cake and fun. 28 boxers enjoyed our 2 sessions and coffee morning today.

09/09/2026

🥬🧠 CELERY & PARKINSON’S — What does the research show?

Celery (Apium graveolens) contains antioxidants and apigenin, a flavonoid being studied for its potential brain-protective effects.

🔬 In Parkinson’s animal research, celery extract and apigenin have shown promising effects, including:

✅ Protecting dopamine-producing neurons
✅ Reducing oxidative stress
✅ Reducing neuroinflammation
✅ Supporting dopamine-related pathways
✅ Improving movement in animal models

These findings are promising but preliminary. Most of the evidence comes from animal and laboratory studies, so celery has not been proven to treat or slow Parkinson’s in humans.

🥗 Celery can still be a nutritious part of a healthy whole-food diet.

🌿 Want to learn more about natural approaches being researched for Parkinson’s?

👉 Visit: FightingParkinsonsNaturally.com

⚠️ Educational information only. Natural approaches should not replace prescribed Parkinson’s treatment. Always consult your healthcare professional before making significant dietary or supplement changes.

🙏 Nature + Knowledge + Faith = Hope

08/09/2026

Our Tuesday started with free chair yoga and the lovely Yin & Tonic/ME time , 3 classes attended by 33 boxers
2 coaches
5 volunteers 🥊🥊 really hard sessions today as well 🥊🥊

07/09/2026

Our 26 Monday boxers showing parkinsons whose boss!!

07/09/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about what Parkinson’s takes away. Today, let’s talk about what actually HELPS.

What treatment, therapy, exercise, lifestyle change—or anything else—has made the biggest difference for one of your Parkinson’s symptoms?

Maybe it was medication. Boxing. Cycling. Physical therapy. Speech therapy. Massage. Acupuncture. Better sleep. A change in diet. DBS. Or perhaps something completely different.

Tell us TWO things:

👉 What helped you?
👉 Which symptom did it help?

There is no single answer that works for everyone with Parkinson’s. But sharing our experiences can give someone else an idea worth discussing with their healthcare team.

Sometimes the most useful information comes from people who are actually living this journey every day.

What has helped YOU the most?
Have your stride Rock Steady Boxing?

07/09/2026

New week!

A new week
In the new WIdnes Hub!!