Both are the same!
Raj
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From: "Nick & Oanh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 4:28 AM
Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death


> Raj,
>
> Thanks for the very detailed reply.
> Curious - why do you take Tumeric in stead of  Curcumin?
>
> Nick
>
> R.Rajaraman wrote:
>
> >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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