Parkinson's Disease

January 30, 2004

In a message dated 1/30/2004 10:14:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,

qiuser2 writes:

I came across an interesting website about Parkinson's and asian

therapies

Some time back I was giving a lecture to a Parkinson's group, and I ask the

group if they had an old injury to the foot, several who had. And some of the

care givers had remembered some that the Parkinson's patient had not. It is a

very long treatment protocol.

Stan

January 30, 2004

> I came across an interesting website about Parkinson's and asian

> therapies at http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html. Have any of

the

> practioners found a similar relationship?

The link didn't work. I'm interested in learning more about this.

Thanks.

Victoria

January 31, 2004

In a message dated 1/31/2004 9:23:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,

victoria_dragon writes:

I just checked it again and still got a page could not be found

message.

I have this saved to my computer as PDF file, not sure I can sent it to the

group, If I can let me know.

Stan

January 31, 2004

Chinese Traditional Medicine , " victoria_dragon "

<victoria_dragon@h...> wrote:

>

> > I came across an interesting website about Parkinson's and asian

> > therapies at http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html. Have any of

> the

> > practioners found a similar relationship?

>

> The link didn't work. I'm interested in learning more about this.

>

> Thanks.

I just checked it with both Navigator and IE browsers... maybe it was

busy or offline when you clicked on it. Try again.

sue

February 1, 2004

> > > I came across an interesting website about Parkinson's and

asian

> > > therapies at http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html.> I just

checked it with both Navigator and IE browsers... maybe it was

> busy or offline when you clicked on it. Try again.

>

> sue

Sue, I just checked it again and still got a page could not be found

message.

Victoria

February 1, 2004

> > therapies at http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html.

> >

> > sue

> Sue, I just checked it again and still got a page could not be

found

> message.

>

> Victoria

You might have had trouble because there was a period attached to the

end of the above link. Try it one more time without:

http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html

February 1, 2004

> http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html

Thanks. It worked. I never noticed the period at the end in the

original post.

February 1, 2004

> I have this saved to my computer as PDF file, not sure I can sent

it to the

> group, If I can let me know.

Thanks, Stan. I got it when skyheights pointed out that there was a

period at the end of the address in the original post.

Which foot channel is it that is out of balance in idiopathic PD, and

are any particular points affected more than others?

Thanks.

February 1, 2004

In a message dated 2/1/2004 1:49:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,

victoria_dragon writes:

Which foot channel is it that is out of balance in idiopathic PD, and

are any particular points affected more than others?

It has been over a year when I read this. Lets see what I remember Stomach

Meridian and should be St-42

Stan

February 2, 2004

Chinese Traditional Medicine , " victoria_dragon "

<victoria_dragon@h...> wrote:

> > http://www.pdrecovery.org/welcome.html

>

> Thanks. It worked. I never noticed the period at the end in the

> original post.

Geesh! I never noticed either. Thanks, skyheights....

And thanks for the info about it being the Stomach meridian, Stan. I

wasn't able to figure out which one the site meant. Haven't yet

looked at the practioner's manual I downloaded.

sue

February 2, 2004

> Which foot channel is it that is out of balance in idiopathic PD,

and

> are any particular points affected more than others?

> It has been over a year when I read this. Lets see what I remember

Stomach

> Meridian and should be St-42

Thanks, Stan. I'm always surprised how points on the Stomach

meridian can affect so many diverse things.

May 12, 2004

PARKINSONS DISEASE

Parkinson's Disease (PD)

(named after 19th century British physician James Parkinson)

http://www.nutritionlifestyles.com/parkins.htm

A slow, progressive, degenerative nerve disease, related to the death of cells

deep in the brain which control muscle tension and movement.5 Brain cells that

die are gone forever and are NOT ever replaced .

Symptoms appear when there is a lack of dopamine, a neuro- transmitter or

message carrier from brain to brainstem. A nutrient dense diet and supplement

program is the first line of defense.

" When medications are added to control symptoms, there is an unwanted array of

side effects like nausea, hallucinations and spastic movements. Dosage is

critical, but doesn't seem to follow a measurable pattern, which requires much

experimentation and trial for each patient. Finding the right dosage is

extremely hard and the patient seems to be always under or over medicated . Even

advances in administering medication produce effects that are limited and

eventually become ineffective.

It was thought that symptoms were caused by suppression, or lack of electrical

activity in the nerve pathways but the exact opposite is true. How can a brain

whose major problem stems from the death of some of its cells be repaired by

deliberately destroying a few more? Patients experience too much unmodulated

stimulation in certain pathways, which is helped by surgically deadening a few

of the cells in this pathway...the basis for PVP (see research history below).

Robert Iacono, M.D.

Primary disease: cells that manufacture dopamine are lost and the brain can no

longer manufacture this chemical.

Secondary form: dopamine receptors in the brain are blocked in some way,

interfering with the action of the brain chemical.

Possible links ( even though the cause is unknown):

malnutrition...believed to be an important underlying factor

cerebral vascular disease (blockage of blood vessels in the brain)

side effects of antipsychotic drugs, carbon monoxide poisoning, and abuse of

certain designer drugs

a rare infection ...encephalitis lethargica

exposure to environmental toxins.., like herbicides and pesticides that leach

into our ground water.

The liver can no longer filter out, metabolize and detoxify toxins efficiently

Facts:

N-MPTP an illegal, street-synthesized form of heroin can cause a severe form of

PD.4

High levels of lead have been found in some patients. (Chelation can remove it))

One in a :100 over age 65 and 1 in 250 over age 40 is affected (more men than

women) 4

There are over 1.5 million victims in the U.S.

Genetics does not seem to be a factor

One of the most common debilitating diseases in the U.S.

Death occurs secondary to aspiration or infection.

Four major symptoms:

(No patient has all the many and varied symptoms...just a custom collection)

slowness of movement

muscular rigidity

resting tremor (at its peak during rest, improves with movement and absent in

sleep)

postural instability (shuffling, unbalanced walk which progresses into

uncontrollable tiny, running steps to keep from falling)

Early symptoms: Tremor in one hand that resembles a " pill rolling " motion;

severe loss of eye blinking

Other symptoms: unstable or twisted posture, weakness, excessive sweating, loss

of sense of smell, weight loss, constipation, cramping,, spastic movements

(akinesia), double vision, both sides of body involved in tremors, speech

becomes difficult and slow, more stiffness, swallowing difficulty due to muscle

rigidity, drooling, loss of appetite, head shaking, permanent rigid, bent-over

posture. All daily activities become difficult. Handwriting becomes small.

Depression and impaired mental acuity may occur. " To put it mildly, quality of

life becomes greatly decreased " . Robert Iacono, M.D.

Best Diet. Fresh, unrefined, primarily vegetarian, without additives, rich in

complex carbohydrates (fruits and vegetables), whole grains, beans, nuts and

seeds...in a wide variety.

Especially include: almonds, peanuts and pecans, pumpkin and sesame seeds and

sesame butter, lima beans, chickpeas and lentils, oats, barley, wheat germ,

green leafy vegetables, bananas and potatoes, tofu. Include flax seed oil (great

in salad dressings, etc)

With special emphasis: Vitamins B6, C and E ,magnesium, calcium, selenium.

Vitamin C rich foods: red bell peppers, citrus, broccoli, brussels sprouts,

cabbage, spinach, potatoes, strawberries, sweet and hot peppers, tomatoes.

Vitamin E rich foods: almonds, hazelnuts, safflower nuts, sunflower seeds,

walnuts, wheat, bran, whole-wheat flour. Spinach, dark leaf lettuce, onions,

blackberries, apples and pears.

Vitamin B6 rich foods: whole grains, bran, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and

brown rice; bananas, vegetables, including avocados and carrots; brewer's yeast,

hazelnuts, lentils, soybeans, and sunflower seeds; salmon and tuna.

Calcium rich foods: green leafy vegetables, brazil nuts, almonds, molasses,

soybeans, tofu, canned salmon.

Magnesium rich food.: green leafy vegetables, almonds, molasses, soybeans,

sunflower seeds, wheat germ, fruit, and fish (bluefish, carp, cod, flounder,

halibut, herring, mackerel, ocean perch).

Selenium rich foods: broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, garlic, mushrooms,

and onions; whole grain products, bran and wheat germ; egg yolks, tuna.

Note: " The B vitamins, especially B6 given along with other B vitamins and

magnesium will result in steady improvement "

" Patients begin to feel stronger, walk with a steadier gait, have better

bladder control, a greater sense of well-being, better mental alertness, a

greater sense of well-being, and a decrease in muscular cramps, trembling and

rigidity. Sometimes improvement is not noticed in persons who have had a severe

case of the disease for several years.

High fiber diet will eliminate constipation, and an adequate intake of water (8

glasses or more) will help offset side effects of PD medications frequently

used. "

Things that will help:

Drink only pure water (reverse osmosis or spring or distilled water) and ½ the

body weight in ounces daily. (150lb. person needs 75 ounces a day) " The dry

mouth is the very last sign of dehydration.

Nutrient dense diet and supplement program that includes vitamins, minerals,

Moderate exercise like walking .... to maintain normal muscle tone and function

Active and passive exercises and range of motion...will help keep muscles toned

and flexible.

History of PD Research:

1939 Russell Heyers, M.D. removed a brain tumor and noted that tremors and

rigidity were relieved. He did some experimental surgery but technology made it

too risky.

1950's Lars Leksell, M.D. (Neurosurgeon in Sweden) Some success at reducing

symptoms when he inserted a thin probe into the skull along the front hairline,

deep into the pallidus. However, being off target a small amount caused

blindness and permanent impairment.

1985, Laud Laitinen, M.D.(a student of Dr. Leksell) developed steoeotactic PVP

(postero-verml pallidotomy). He attached a halo to the head with calibration

marks, MRI and x-ray images allowed the pallidus to be measured and targeted

from multiple angles on the halo, providing precise points of intersection for

the probe.

1989, Robert Iacono, M.D.(student of Dr. Laitinen) began using fetal tissue

implant. It is thought that the tiny new brain cells implanted, attaches and

grows and stimulating the production of dopamine and allowing some regeneration

of brain cells. Fetal tissue research was not approved in the U.S., so he took

his patients to China. He also continued research on stereotactic PVP, to

improve the procedure.

Early 1990s, Dr. Iacono joined the staff at Loma Linda University Medical School

near Redlands, California (phone 909-824-0800) and is doing his version of

stereotactic PVP ( which can counter both tremor and akinesia).He uses the halo

and meticulous measurements to determine the exact location of the pallidus.

During surgery, he uses a tiny microphone on the tip of a probe that is inserted

into the brain. When it enters the pallidus or other abnormally affected areas,

the sounds emitted change from soft, even hiss to a loud crackling and popping

static sound. This allows him to pinpoint the area of hyperactivity electric

signals. The patient is awake during surgery but feels no pain. The patient can

respond to questions and requests to move fingers, hands, legs, tongue or eyes

as the probe is being positioned. After meticulous measurements, using MRI and

x-ray to verify his position the tip of the probe is heated, which kills a few

of the overactive brain cells, but leaves

circulation undamaged. The patient normally feels immediate relief. There are

some relapses, but for many there is permanent improvement.

1994 Dr. Iacono is also doing some research inserting a deep brain stimulator

connected to a pacemaker implanted in the patients side. The FDA has granted

permission for 15 patients to have these in a research study.

Dr. Iacono and others are doing research, hoping to find a cure for PD.

Avoid exposure to chemicals:

drinks in aluminum cans (up m six times more aluminum in the soda compared with

bottled in glass)

acid foods (like tomato) should be in lined tin cans to avoid the leaching of

lead

antacids containing aluminum (like Maalox, Rolaids, Digel, Mylanta, Riopan,

Amphogel, and AltemaGel)3

calcium supplementation as it decreases absorption of other minerals.

foods with additives and preservatives, colorings, etc.

handling pesticides and other toxic chemicals without gloves, and/or other

protection..

Occupations and hobbies, with caution, that use chemicals

Supplements needed: (*AIM Products)

Barleygreen* a powerful, organic, whole food concentrate complete with vitamins,

minerals, enzymes and amino acids, chlorophyll and phytochemicals to build up

the common nutritional deficiencies found in this disease.

A optimal serving for the first few months: 1 Tbs. 4 times daily--adjust to

your needs ..more or less. (Start with ½ teaspoon and build up). The most

nutrient dense vitamin-mineral concentrate available to reverse nutritional

deficiencies common in this disease. Also, an excellent source of SOD

(superoxide dismutase)..a enzyme that retards oxidation and protects neurons and

spares dopamine. It will also help the body detoxify...adjust the servings down

and then more slowly work up if symptoms occur.

If you want more a more nutrient dense drink...use Just Carrots and RediBeet

powder mixed in distilled water (and omit processed fruit juices). After the

disease is better controlled, you will come down to a lower daily serving

adjusted to your bodies needs. " green drinks may significantly reduce symptoms " .

James Balch M.D.1

Proancynol* as directed, an antioxidant providing bioflavanoids and free radical

scavengers " the use of antioxidants may delay the need for levodopa therapy in

some cases by two or three years " . James Balch M.D.1

Flax meal - 2-level Tablespoons, twice a day --mixed in juice taken before 2

meals a day (mix with Herbal Fiberblend)....Providing Omega 3 fatty acids which

are essential to a good diet.

Herbal Fiberblend* 1 level Tablespoon added to flax meal before 2 meals a day or

at bedtime. The fiber will provide cleansing benefits to the colon and help

avoid toxic waste buildup that would otherwise reabsorb into the body. Adjust

servings as needed.

Gingko Biloba* 1 60 mg caplet twice daily on an empty stomach. It improves fine

circulation.

Renewed Balance* natural progesterone cream. Men need 10 mg/day and women 20 mg.

1 jar has 1500 mg....and will last four months or more. Apply a small amount

1/16 or 1/8 tsp daily to thin skin, rotating sites (wrist, chest or breasts,

abdomen, inner thigh, face).

Lecithin granules or capsules 1 Tbsp. 3 times a day or 1200 mg before

meals...good source of choline...important for nerve transmission.

Wheat germ oil: contains Octocosanol, which has positive benefits on neuron

membranes and " may reduce dosage of levodopa required " James Balch M.D.1

Things to consider:

Rule out heavy metal poisoning, especially from aluminum, lead or mercury.

Types of Tremors:

Note: most tremors are NOT an indication of Parkinson's disease..but DO need

evaluation.

Hand tremors - Most pronounced during rest., worsened with tension or fatigue

and disappear during sleep.

Intention tremors - occur only when muscles are used, rather than at rest.

Essential tremors - more or less continuous up-and-down tremors...Affect both

hands, milder with rest and more severe with activity or stress. Attempting to

stop this tremor with willpower makes it worse.

References:

Nutritional Healing James Balch, M.D. PP. 420-422

Alternative Medicine Deepak Chopra, M.D. PP.957-959

Guide to Natural Healing (1996) Julian Whitaker, M.D. pp 43,67

Merck Manual Home Edition (1997) pp.315-317

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (1999) Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph

Pizzorno, N.D.pp.224-225.

Robert Iacono, M.D. Scope Magazine Spring-Summer 1994 pp. 21-25.

PDR Family Guide to Nutrition and Health (1995) pp.591-595..

Self Health (1996) Steven E. Whiting PhD. pp171-172.

Health in the 21st Century (1997) Ernesto Contreras, M.D. pp.259-260.

Nutrition Almanac 3rd edition (1973) Layon Dunne pp.204-205

Lets Get Well Adelle Davis.

The Body's many Cries for Water (1995) B. Batmangheldj, M.D.p.18

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May 12, 2004

Hi, JoAnn!

The " anti-Parkinson's diet " looks like a great diet for anyone! Lots

of EXCELLENT things to eat there!

My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and YES, she is

either under or over-medicated, and yes, she had VERY VIVID

hallucinations from one of the medications. She imagined my wife and

I came to her home and were there for 3 DAYS but would not talk to

her. She finally phoned another daughter-in-law to tell her we were

there and were behaving rudely! We were actually 3 hours away in

another state.

What disgusts me is that the doctors who are treating my mother-in-

law don't know about the things described in your post, even stuff

about being over or under-medicated or about hallucinations. They

seem about as confused about the dis-ease and about what to do for

it, as any layman!

Best wishes,

Elliot

, JoAnn Guest

<angelprincessjo> wrote:

> PARKINSONS DISEASE

>

> Parkinson's Disease (PD)

> (named after 19th century British physician James Parkinson)

>

> http://www.nutritionlifestyles.com/parkins.htm

>

> A slow, progressive, degenerative nerve disease, related to the

death of cells deep in the brain which control muscle tension and

movement.5 Brain cells that die are gone forever and are NOT ever

replaced .

>

> Symptoms appear when there is a lack of dopamine, a neuro-

transmitter or message carrier from brain to brainstem. A nutrient

dense diet and supplement program is the first line of defense.

>

> " When medications are added to control symptoms, there is an

unwanted array of side effects like nausea, hallucinations and

spastic movements. Dosage is critical, but doesn't seem to follow a

measurable pattern, which requires much experimentation and trial for

each patient. Finding the right dosage is extremely hard and the

patient seems to be always under or over medicated . Even advances in

administering medication produce effects that are limited and

eventually become ineffective.

>

> It was thought that symptoms were caused by suppression, or lack of

electrical activity in the nerve pathways but the exact opposite is

true. How can a brain whose major problem stems from the death of

some of its cells be repaired by deliberately destroying a few more?

Patients experience too much unmodulated stimulation in certain

pathways, which is helped by surgically deadening a few of the cells

in this pathway...the basis for PVP (see research history below).

Robert Iacono, M.D.

>

> Primary disease: cells that manufacture dopamine are lost and the

brain can no longer manufacture this chemical.

>

> Secondary form: dopamine receptors in the brain are blocked in some

way, interfering with the action of the brain chemical.

>

> Possible links ( even though the cause is unknown):

>

> malnutrition...believed to be an important underlying factor

> cerebral vascular disease (blockage of blood vessels in the brain)

> side effects of antipsychotic drugs, carbon monoxide poisoning, and

abuse of certain designer drugs

>

> a rare infection ...encephalitis lethargica

> exposure to environmental toxins.., like herbicides and pesticides

that leach into our ground water.

>

> The liver can no longer filter out, metabolize and detoxify toxins

efficiently

>

> Facts:

> N-MPTP an illegal, street-synthesized form of heroin can cause a

severe form of PD.4

> High levels of lead have been found in some patients. (Chelation

can remove it))

> One in a :100 over age 65 and 1 in 250 over age 40 is affected

(more men than women) 4

> There are over 1.5 million victims in the U.S.

> Genetics does not seem to be a factor

> One of the most common debilitating diseases in the U.S.

> Death occurs secondary to aspiration or infection.

>

> Four major symptoms:

> (No patient has all the many and varied symptoms...just a custom

collection)

>

> slowness of movement

> muscular rigidity

> resting tremor (at its peak during rest, improves with movement and

absent in sleep)

> postural instability (shuffling, unbalanced walk which progresses

into uncontrollable tiny, running steps to keep from falling)

>

> Early symptoms: Tremor in one hand that resembles a " pill rolling "

motion; severe loss of eye blinking

>

> Other symptoms: unstable or twisted posture, weakness, excessive

sweating, loss of sense of smell, weight loss, constipation,

cramping,, spastic movements (akinesia), double vision, both sides of

body involved in tremors, speech becomes difficult and slow, more

stiffness, swallowing difficulty due to muscle rigidity, drooling,

loss of appetite, head shaking, permanent rigid, bent-over posture.

All daily activities become difficult. Handwriting becomes small.

Depression and impaired mental acuity may occur. " To put it mildly,

quality of life becomes greatly decreased " . Robert Iacono, M.D.

>

> Best Diet. Fresh, unrefined, primarily vegetarian, without

additives, rich in complex carbohydrates (fruits and vegetables),

whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds...in a wide variety.

>

> Especially include: almonds, peanuts and pecans, pumpkin and sesame

seeds and sesame butter, lima beans, chickpeas and lentils, oats,

barley, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, bananas and potatoes,

tofu. Include flax seed oil (great in salad dressings, etc)

>

> With special emphasis: Vitamins B6, C and E ,magnesium, calcium,

selenium.

>

> Vitamin C rich foods: red bell peppers, citrus, broccoli, brussels

sprouts, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, strawberries, sweet and hot

peppers, tomatoes.

>

> Vitamin E rich foods: almonds, hazelnuts, safflower nuts, sunflower

seeds, walnuts, wheat, bran, whole-wheat flour. Spinach, dark leaf

lettuce, onions, blackberries, apples and pears.

>

> Vitamin B6 rich foods: whole grains, bran, whole wheat flour, wheat

germ and brown rice; bananas, vegetables, including avocados and

carrots; brewer's yeast, hazelnuts, lentils, soybeans, and sunflower

seeds; salmon and tuna.

>

> Calcium rich foods: green leafy vegetables, brazil nuts, almonds,

molasses, soybeans, tofu, canned salmon.

>

> Magnesium rich food.: green leafy vegetables, almonds, molasses,

soybeans, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, fruit, and fish (bluefish,

carp, cod, flounder, halibut, herring, mackerel, ocean perch).

>

> Selenium rich foods: broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, garlic,

mushrooms, and onions; whole grain products, bran and wheat germ; egg

yolks, tuna.

>

> Note: " The B vitamins, especially B6 given along with other B

vitamins and magnesium will result in steady improvement "

>

> " Patients begin to feel stronger, walk with a steadier gait, have

better bladder control, a greater sense of well-being, better mental

alertness, a greater sense of well-being, and a decrease in muscular

cramps, trembling and rigidity. Sometimes improvement is not noticed

in persons who have had a severe case of the disease for several

years.

>

> High fiber diet will eliminate constipation, and an adequate

intake of water (8 glasses or more) will help offset side effects of

PD medications frequently used. "

>

> Things that will help:

>

> Drink only pure water (reverse osmosis or spring or distilled

water) and ½ the body weight in ounces daily. (150lb. person needs 75

ounces a day) " The dry mouth is the very last sign of dehydration.

>

> Nutrient dense diet and supplement program that includes vitamins,

minerals, Moderate exercise like walking .... to maintain normal

muscle tone and function

> Active and passive exercises and range of motion...will help keep

muscles toned and flexible.

>

> History of PD Research:

>

> 1939 Russell Heyers, M.D. removed a brain tumor and noted that

tremors and rigidity were relieved. He did some experimental surgery

but technology made it too risky.

> 1950's Lars Leksell, M.D. (Neurosurgeon in Sweden) Some success at

reducing symptoms when he inserted a thin probe into the skull along

the front hairline, deep into the pallidus. However, being off target

a small amount caused blindness and permanent impairment.

>

> 1985, Laud Laitinen, M.D.(a student of Dr. Leksell) developed

steoeotactic PVP (postero-verml pallidotomy). He attached a halo to

the head with calibration marks, MRI and x-ray images allowed the

pallidus to be measured and targeted from multiple angles on the

halo, providing precise points of intersection for the probe.

>

> 1989, Robert Iacono, M.D.(student of Dr. Laitinen) began using

fetal tissue implant. It is thought that the tiny new brain cells

implanted, attaches and grows and stimulating the production of

dopamine and allowing some regeneration of brain cells. Fetal tissue

research was not approved in the U.S., so he took his patients to

China. He also continued research on stereotactic PVP, to improve the

procedure.

>

> Early 1990s, Dr. Iacono joined the staff at Loma Linda University

Medical School near Redlands, California (phone 909-824-0800) and is

doing his version of stereotactic PVP ( which can counter both tremor

and akinesia).He uses the halo and meticulous measurements to

determine the exact location of the pallidus. During surgery, he uses

a tiny microphone on the tip of a probe that is inserted into the

brain. When it enters the pallidus or other abnormally affected

areas, the sounds emitted change from soft, even hiss to a loud

crackling and popping static sound. This allows him to pinpoint the

area of hyperactivity electric signals. The patient is awake during

surgery but feels no pain. The patient can respond to questions and

requests to move fingers, hands, legs, tongue or eyes as the probe is

being positioned. After meticulous measurements, using MRI and x-ray

to verify his position the tip of the probe is heated, which kills a

few of the overactive brain cells, but leaves

> circulation undamaged. The patient normally feels immediate

relief. There are some relapses, but for many there is permanent

improvement.

>

> 1994 Dr. Iacono is also doing some research inserting a deep brain

stimulator connected to a pacemaker implanted in the patients side.

The FDA has granted permission for 15 patients to have these in a

research study.

> Dr. Iacono and others are doing research, hoping to find a cure for

PD.

>

> Avoid exposure to chemicals:

>

> drinks in aluminum cans (up m six times more aluminum in the soda

compared with bottled in glass)

>

> acid foods (like tomato) should be in lined tin cans to avoid the

leaching of lead

> antacids containing aluminum (like Maalox, Rolaids, Digel, Mylanta,

Riopan, Amphogel, and AltemaGel)3

>

> calcium supplementation as it decreases absorption of other

minerals.

>

> foods with additives and preservatives, colorings, etc.

>

> handling pesticides and other toxic chemicals without gloves,

and/or other protection..

> Occupations and hobbies, with caution, that use chemicals

>

> Supplements needed: (*AIM Products)

> Barleygreen* a powerful, organic, whole food concentrate complete

with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids, chlorophyll and

phytochemicals to build up the common nutritional deficiencies found

in this disease.

> A optimal serving for the first few months: 1 Tbs. 4 times daily--

adjust to your needs ..more or less. (Start with ½ teaspoon and build

up). The most nutrient dense vitamin-mineral concentrate available to

reverse nutritional deficiencies common in this disease. Also, an

excellent source of SOD (superoxide dismutase)..a enzyme that retards

oxidation and protects neurons and spares dopamine. It will also help

the body detoxify...adjust the servings down and then more slowly

work up if symptoms occur.

> If you want more a more nutrient dense drink...use Just Carrots and

RediBeet powder mixed in distilled water (and omit processed fruit

juices). After the disease is better controlled, you will come down

to a lower daily serving adjusted to your bodies needs. " green drinks

may significantly reduce symptoms " . James Balch M.D.1

>

> Proancynol* as directed, an antioxidant providing bioflavanoids and

free radical scavengers " the use of antioxidants may delay the need

for levodopa therapy in some cases by two or three years " . James

Balch M.D.1

>

> Flax meal - 2-level Tablespoons, twice a day --mixed in juice taken

before 2 meals a day (mix with Herbal Fiberblend)....Providing Omega

3 fatty acids which are essential to a good diet.

>

> Herbal Fiberblend* 1 level Tablespoon added to flax meal before 2

meals a day or at bedtime. The fiber will provide cleansing benefits

to the colon and help avoid toxic waste buildup that would otherwise

reabsorb into the body. Adjust servings as needed.

>

> Gingko Biloba* 1 60 mg caplet twice daily on an empty stomach. It

improves fine circulation.

>

> Renewed Balance* natural progesterone cream. Men need 10 mg/day and

women 20 mg. 1 jar has 1500 mg....and will last four months or more.

Apply a small amount 1/16 or 1/8 tsp daily to thin skin, rotating

sites (wrist, chest or breasts, abdomen, inner thigh, face).

>

> Lecithin granules or capsules 1 Tbsp. 3 times a day or 1200 mg

before meals...good source of choline...important for nerve

transmission.

>

> Wheat germ oil: contains Octocosanol, which has positive benefits

on neuron membranes and " may reduce dosage of levodopa required "

James Balch M.D.1

>

> Things to consider:

>

> Rule out heavy metal poisoning, especially from aluminum, lead or

mercury.

>

> Types of Tremors:

> Note: most tremors are NOT an indication of Parkinson's

disease..but DO need evaluation.

>

> Hand tremors - Most pronounced during rest., worsened with tension

or fatigue and disappear during sleep.

> Intention tremors - occur only when muscles are used, rather than

at rest.

> Essential tremors - more or less continuous up-and-down

tremors...Affect both hands, milder with rest and more severe with

activity or stress. Attempting to stop this tremor with willpower

makes it worse.

>

> References:

> Nutritional Healing James Balch, M.D. PP. 420-422

> Alternative Medicine Deepak Chopra, M.D. PP.957-959

> Guide to Natural Healing (1996) Julian Whitaker, M.D. pp 43,67

> Merck Manual Home Edition (1997) pp.315-317

> Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (1999) Michael Murray, N.D. and

Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.pp.224-225.

> Robert Iacono, M.D. Scope Magazine Spring-Summer 1994 pp. 21-25.

> PDR Family Guide to Nutrition and Health (1995) pp.591-595..

> Self Health (1996) Steven E. Whiting PhD. pp171-172.

> Health in the 21st Century (1997) Ernesto Contreras, M.D. pp.259-

260.

> Nutrition Almanac 3rd edition (1973) Layon Dunne pp.204-205

> Lets Get Well Adelle Davis.

> The Body's many Cries for Water (1995) B. Batmangheldj, M.D.p.18

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May 13, 2004

---Hi Elliot!

If you will visit our new alternative medicine message boards (the

link is at the bottom of most of our emails), you will discover more

natural remedies for parkinsons' including the fabulous fava bean!

When we started this board I especially requested that Frank make a

special forum for Parkinson's. How I wish that these remedies were

more widely known.

I discovered about the effectiveness of the fava bean through James

Dukes writings. It is a wonderful source of of Levadopa and is a

*constant* source of help without any of the ups and downs of the

synthetic drugs which wear off too quickly and are so hopelessly

ineffective. Favas correct the imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine

which is purported to cause the problems leading to parkinsons!

I joined a parkinson's list not too long ago in the hopes of

learning something. I will say that this doctor knew more than most

of them about natural remedies although he left much to be desired.

He recommended coq10 and vitamins. That is more than most of them do.

One thing I learned thru joining this list was the frequency with

which these people are misdiagnosed!! when all is said and done I do

not believe that they can tell the difference betweeen alzheimers

and parkinsons and to top it all off some of these symptoms are

known to be CAUSED by other drugs they have been taking! Delve into

it a little bit and you will really be surprised at the lack of

knowledge in the medical profession, as you say.

Diet is the key! Its shocking to see that according to the previous

article, one of the causes of parkinsons is 'malnutrition'! Standard

american diet again? Makes sense to me.

I joined a parkinson's list not too long ago in the hopes of

learning something. I will say that this doctor knew more than most

of them about natural remedies although he left much to be desired.

He recommended coq10 and vitamins. That is more than most of them do.

Than again big Pharma loves to keep people in the dark about these

things!

God Bless!

JoAnn

In , " breathedeepnow "

<aug20@m...> wrote:

> Hi, JoAnn!

>

> The " anti-Parkinson's diet " looks like a great diet for anyone!

Lots

> of EXCELLENT things to eat there!

>

> My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and YES, she

is

> either under or over-medicated, and yes, she had VERY VIVID

> hallucinations from one of the medications. She imagined my wife

and

> I came to her home and were there for 3 DAYS but would not talk to

> her. She finally phoned another daughter-in-law to tell her we

were

> there and were behaving rudely! We were actually 3 hours away in

> another state.

>

> What disgusts me is that the doctors who are treating my mother-in-

> law don't know about the things described in your post, even stuff

> about being over or under-medicated or about hallucinations. They

> seem about as confused about the dis-ease and about what to do for

> it, as any layman!

>

> Best wishes,

>

> Elliot

>

> , JoAnn Guest

> <angelprincessjo> wrote:

> > PARKINSONS DISEASE

> >

> > Parkinson's Disease (PD)

> > (named after 19th century British physician James Parkinson)

> >

May 13, 2004

I hope you don't mind but

I would like to add to this posting that for those of you

who live in the UK Fava Beans are known here as Broad Beans

Margaret ...in the UK

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JoAnn Guest

Thursday, May 13, 2004 2:56 AM

Re: Parkinson's Disease