Raj, my relative said it "helped" but did not cure the PD of her friend's
mother.  Don't know anything about this person and my relative knows very
little about PD
Ray--- Original Message -----
From: "R.Rajaraman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 6:28 AM
Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death


> Hi Ray:
>    I have read about it. One of these days, I would not mind trying it.
> There could be some truth in it.
>    But don't expect miracles. Killing comrade Parkinson is not very easy;
> but I don't think it is impossible.
>    Raj
> **********
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 4:11 PM
> Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death
>
>
>> 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
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "R.Rajaraman" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> 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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