Thanks for the detailed information Steve. 


I would have to say that I am approaching the possibilities of Glutathione partly with a sense of skepticism and partly with that of hope.


I am still trying to reconcile the 1996 Italian study where "All patients improved significantly after GSH therapy", with that of the double-blind 2009 Florida study where no one experienced any improvements.


Having said that and as you pointed out, it is a low risk option to at least trial, although I seem to be having problems getting in contact with anyone who can help me get it to Australia.

I have emailed the wellness pharmacy as well as to an email that I believe is somehow connected to Dr Perlmutter <[log in to unmask]>, asking for information on sending or making Glutathione in Australia, and a referral to any Australian doctors who may be able to help us with the administration of  the Glutathione.


Wellness Pharmacy doesn't ship to Australia, and the Dr Permutter email responded by saying that they cannot help us with any referring doctors in Australia and I should just do a Google search.
Not really helpful information given that I have already been down that track.

Robert


-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Miller <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2010 6:20 am
Subject: Glutathione - proof in the pudding


I've been observing PD patients for a number of years who have recievedglutathione injections.  I've observed variable responses, with betterresponses in earlier stages of the disease than later.We have observed a few who have only tried it a limited number of timeswith limited results, and have observed others who have experiencedmoderate to excellent results immediately or over a period of 3 to 4months of injections.There is a DVD available which was produced by Dr. Perlmutter, in whichhe has taken patients who I believe he removed from all medication a dayprior to the injection and then did a Glutathione injection so that theviewer may observe the patient in their level of function prior to theinjection and then again about 20 minutes after the injection.It is not what many would consider "acceptable science" given this sortof display can be faked, and yet these are real people with Parkinson'sand the sincerity of the people in the DVD is apparent for those whohave eyes to seen and minds open enough to realize no one is making afortune from this; and the intention is clearly for the benefit of PDpatients.Please note that the age of the DVD is such that Dr. Perlmutter hasincreased the dose he now uses to a higher level than was used in theDVD.The proof is in the pudding.The DVD costs around $18 and is available on the net.  Place thefollowing words into Google.  DVD, Glutathione, Dr. Perlmutter.  A linkshould show up which allows you to purchase the DVD which, if it isstill the same one that was available a few years ago, may also be a bitof an instructional DVD which shows how the injection takes place.I have observed those who have augmented their injections with anutritional supplement program recommended by Dr. Perlmutter,supplements aimed at increasing circulating GSH and good liver functionamong other things have faired far better than those who did not takethese supplements.Given the relative low cost and low risk of side effects from tryingthis program, our family found very little down side and we wentforward.In our family, originally there was significant fear, resistance andreservation in several family members about our mother starting thisprogram.  Among those family members was a Harvard educated medicaldoctor, a nurse, a lawyer and more all asking for more informationbefore we went forward.Only after all questions were adequately answered to everyone'ssatisfaction and another Harvard educated MD was asked to be on our'team' for this program did all family members finally agree to supportthe effort for Glutathion injections to be tried.The results were quite a bit short of the as spectacular recovery whichMom hoped for, but the results were definitely more than enough for allfamily members to now agree that that the injections should becontinued; and zero problems have occurred as a consequence.  We startedabout 3 1/2 years ago.Mom was able to sign and write personal notes on over 800 Christmasletters last year.  Prior to the injections, she was not able to writelegibly due to hand tremor.I will mention our mother is also on the medication, Azilect, one whichwe find to be quite effective and believe all early stage to middlestage PD patients should talk to their doctor about the possible use ofAzilect.  When Mom has run out of the Azilect and not refilled it, weall notice the results of reduced function.Also, regarding the injections, we have found that on days of theinjection, some factors are notably improved that day, like better bloodpressure and greater endurance.The major result we have attributed to the combined use of thesupplements, the Glutathione injections and the Azilect was the returnof Mom's smile - this result has brought smiles to everyone.We would increase the dose and the frequency of injections if we couldafford it.We have a nurse who does the injections twice a week and two familymembers also trained in the doctor's office to do the injections if thenurse is not available.  Some doctors will only  injections in theiroffice for a fairly hefty charge - yet there are many doctors availablewho will work with the patient and family to help with training offamily members to do home injections.  Home injection is less costly tothe family and with adequate training is said to be very safe.Steve Miller----------------------------------------------------------------------To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn
 

 
 
 

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