Raj
have you ever heard of Immunacol?  A right-wing wacko relative is pushing it
on me.  I looked it up and it is an anti-aging supplement containing
glutathione, sea vegetables and such.
Ray
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From: "R.Rajaraman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death


> WARNING:
>        I AM TAKING A CALCULATED RISK IN PRESCIBING MY OWN MEDICATION. I DO
> THIS AFTER A THOROUGH LITERATURE SURVEY.
>        I AM SHARING MY EXPERIENCE. I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE ANY ADVICE
> TO
> ANYBODY. WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY. DO CONSULT A
> QUALIFIED INDIVIDUL BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE DOING
> CURRENTLY.
>
> Hi Nick & Oanh:
>    Anybody who knows about the action of sinamet, will opt to stay out of
> it as long as possible. That was and is my whole aim even today. It is
> unfortunate that no new and useful medication has been invented for the
> past
> several decades. I visited my neuro last week. The intern that saw me for
> almost 40 minutes was trying to push sinemet on me very hard. He sounded
> worse than the medical sales rep. He insisted that sinemet does not cause
> dyskenesia!
>    When I told him  that Cox-2 inhibitor is important for slowing the
> progression of PD, he didn't even know about it. That is the kind of
> younger generation of doctors we are training!  After the chief had a talk
> with me, he said more or less the same thing. However, at the end of my
> visit, another intern came with a questionnaire that she was studying.
> This
> was about the bad side effects caused by sinamet and the patients aptitude
> with regard to taking sinemet. Both the interns were contradicting each
> other.
>    To cut the long story short, I still was not convinced enough to take
> sinemet. I have determined to sty out of it as long as I can manage.
> Therefore, I am still pursuing my multiprong attack and hope I can solve
> my
> problems. However, I must say that I have been so far lucky to drastically
> slow down the progression of PD. I cannot still say I have stopped the
> progression completely.
>    Here are the things that I take everyday:
>
>    Morning:
>    20 Min yoga and exercise*
>        Dr. Paneri's medication*
>        Synthroid (for hypothyroidism)
>        Acetyl-l-carnitine**
>        Folic acid for BP & nerves
>        B12
>        Celebrex 100 mg*
>        Brain essentials from Swanson's nutritionals*
>        Co E Q 10 for PD and heart *
>        Green tea capsule
>        MIX of blue berry and pomogranate juice (for Pd and heart)
>        bran cereal + almonds and walnuts
>
> Lunch time:
>        Dr. Paneri's medication
>        Acetyl-l-carnitine
>        Atacand (for Blood Pressure)
>        L-Carnosine**
>        Co E Q10
>        Chondroitin/glucoasmine caps.
>        Multivitamin
>    Omega 3 oil or salmon oil on alternate days or when I don't consume
> salmon for a few days..
>        Brain essentials*
>        Light lunch with fruits and juices
>
> Supper  time:
>        Dr. Paneri's medication
>        Aceyl-l-carnitine
>        Resveratrol**
>        Brain essentials
>        Turmeric caps  400 mg   (for PD and general health of nerves)
>        Supper with salads, fish or chicken no rice (low carb diet)
>
> before bed time:
>        Atacand for BP.
>    Listen to the Mind Aerobics tape**
>
> *THese items I find very useful.
> ** These items have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidnt,
> neuroprotective and neuro regenerative properties. These should be
> consumed
> by everybody for general health.
>
>    In general, I avoid beef, rice, and white bread, when ever possible.
>    I consume plenty of stuff like spinach and stawberries (both great for
> PD). I make it a point to take a variety of fruits, not necessarily all at
> the same time. The idea is to consume anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective,
> neuro-regenerative, and antioxidants as much as possible.
> WARNING:
>        I AM TAKING A CALCULATED RISK IN PRESCIBING MY OWN MEDICATION. I DO
> THIS AFTER A THOROUGH LITERATURE SURVEY.
>        I AM SHARING MY EXPERIENCE. I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE ANY ADVICE
> TO
> ANYBODY. WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY. DO CONSULT A
> QUALIFIED INDIVIDUL BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE DOING
> CURRENTLY.
> I was diagnosed in 1999. It too me two yearss bfore I understood the
> seriousness of PD and he  woes of allopathic PD medications. I wish I
> started on my protocol much earlier.
>    However, I must say that my friends, including doctors, and my  two
> sons, who are doctors themselves, tell me that I look a lot better than I
> use to a couple of years ago.  In fact, a medical doctor friend of mine
> was
> so impressed with my health improvement, he is prescribing the same things
> to his patient, who did not respond well of the conventional medicines.
>    I must add that I am painfully aware that I am not out of the woods
> yet.
> If everything else fails, I can always starting on sinemet, which would be
> my last option. I am still on constant look out for alternative
> medications
> for my PD.
>
>    I hope I have answered your questions.
>    Wishing you all the best.
>    Raj
> ********************
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nick & Oanh" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 6:19 AM
> Subject: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death
>
>
>> Hi Raj,
>> Been following your posts, and the novel way you are combating PD.
>>
>> Would you be so kind and let us know what you are taking now, and how
>> well it's working for you?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Nick
>>
>> Brightline wrote:
>>
>> >Hi Everybody:
>> >    I was aware that curcumin, an active component of the Indian spice &
> condiment, turmeric, has some protective action against PD and also has
> certain cancer-killing effect.  The consumption of turmeric is thought to
> be
> one of the reasons why PD is rare in Indian population. However, I did not
> know the mechanism of its action. Recently, I ran into some interesting
> references that claim curcumin inhibits the death of dopaminergic neurons
> in
> the MPP+ Parkinson's disease model (Neuropharmacology 2002, 42, 1056-64)
> by
> inhibiting an enzyme that triggers cell death or apoptosis.  I also found
> some references to the effect that Omega 3 Fatty Acid (good for the heart
> too)  also acts in a similar fashion
>> >    Therefore, I have added these two in my arsenal against the
> advacement of PD.  This is for your info only.
>> >    Please talk to your physician before you change anything.
>> >    Wish you all the best.
>> >    Raj
>> >*********
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