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                  Parkinson's disease news and information
                 October 21, 2011
                 
           
                   
                 
                  In This Issue  
                  Research  
                  PD news  
                  Exercise  
                  Nutrition  
                  Treatments  

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                  This newsletter contains collection of recently published articles and stories found on the internet. They are presented solely for informational purposes. 

                  Although we make every effort to research or investigate further the articles we do not provide additional follow up to verify that they are anything other than interesting to note. We urge you to do your own follow up on any of the information found in the articles presented. 

                  If you have any questions or concerns about the information contained in the articles ALWAYS check with your own doctor before trying or following any suggestions found in the articles. 


                 
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           Director's greeting.

                        As a kid I remember getting all dressed up in a home made costume that my mother and I put together from all sorts of things. I remember one year I dressed up like the tin man from the Wizard of Oz. That one took us hours to put together. Once I even dressed up like a zombie. I didn't realize it then but my mom was genius with makeup. 

                        My brother and I used to canvas the streets with our home made costumes and pillow case goodie bags. Back then we didn't care. we didn't have anyone to impress.I remember wandering from house to house not knowing who or what was going to greet us at the door. Sometimes I swear the adults were having more fun than we were. As brave as my brother and I tried to pretend we were certainly more brave knowing that our parents were waiting nearby in the family ride very close by.

                        Even still, for whatever reason whether it was the eerie sounds of those particular nights or whether it was the plethora of creepies and ghoolies it was impossible to hide from each other how scared we really were. The scariest ones were the ones that were so real that they were almost believable. Those were the real freaky ones.

                        I don't have much of  an accurate foundation to base my opinion on as I have never felt that sort of fear but from what I've observed and have been told by the people themselves is that most base feeling of fear can be a realized in full force when one struggles with Parkinson's disease. The fear of the dark, the unknown and helplessness is a very real challenge for most people with Parkinson's.

                        It is our hope that thorough our our programs, research and support we can be that light for people in the dark. The flashlight in the car as you knock on that next door to collect your goodies.

                          
                        Brian Curro

                        Executive Director  



                        If you feel the need to reach out to me or for whatever reason please feel free to: email me 




                       
                 
                        Stem cell research used cloning technique, paid women for eggs 

                        Scientists announced Wednesday that they had created stem cells from human clones, adding DNA from adult cells to thegenetic material in unfertilized eggs.  The cells weren't normal -- they contained three sets of chromosomes: two from the adult cell and an extra from the egg. They would not be fit for use in stem cell therapies.  Still, their creation marked a first in stem cell research and may point the way toward treatments for diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

                        Another notable thing about the research, which was published in the journal Nature: The team paid the women who provided the eggs used in the study, a practice that has been forbidden by ethical guidelines from scientific organizations around the world.  Some ethicists have argued that paying women for their eggs might create an exploitative trade. But in this case, it may be the reason why the researchers were able to collect enough healthy eggs (they used 270 in all) to get their historic result.   
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                        Parkinson's sufferer Mike Allen to climb Kilimanjaro 
                           

                         









                             





















                        A Sandhurst man who suffers from Parkinson's disease is climbing Africa's tallest mountain to raise cash for others suffering from the disease.



                        Mike Allen, 61, is one of 15 adventurers is attempting to trek 5,895 metres to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

                        Mike headed off to Africa on Saturday, having come to the end of his gruelling training programme.



                        Before setting off, he said: "When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in December 2009, the last thing on my mind was trekking.





                           

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                        Exercycle Company's therapeutics exercise bike wins NIH grant
                          
                          
                         

                        RSS Industries Inc., which does business as The Exercycle Company, has won a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop powered exercise cycles as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.

                        The Exercycle Company makes a motorized exercise bicycle called the Theracycle. The NIH department National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke gave the company the Phase 1 award under a grant named "Forced Exercise: A New Therapy for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease (PD)." The program awarded the grant will seek to modify the Theracycle to replace a tandem bicycle that was used in a forced exercise study at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
                         

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                        Fall is the season for apples

                        Fall is the time of year when you start to look forward to cooler weather and to the leaves on the trees changing to bright reds, yellows and oranges.



                        It is also the time of the year for harvesting the many varieties of apples. About 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the U.S. and 100 varieties grown commercially.



                        A variety of health benefits also comes in this tasty fruit. As early as medieval times, apples and products made from apples have been used for their health benefits. The saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," is the modern version of the old English saying.



                        Apples have many properties that no other fruits have, and its benefits have been proven over time, according to research from the LSU AgCenter and USDA Center for Nutrition. These benefits can be found individually in other fruits, but the apple is a compact source of these benefits. Eaten with the skin, an apple is a portable package of nutrients.


                        Phytonutrients found in apples helps to protect the brain from age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.



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                        Parkinson's Treatment Tips for Constipation

                        Constipation is an alteration in stool frequency, consistency, and/or passage of stool. The normal pattern of bowel movements can and will vary by 1 to 3 days. A stool-voiding pattern of every day or every other day is encouraged.



                        Causes 
                          a.. Change in diet or activity 
                            a.. Lowered activity - Exercise and increased activity will assist in establishing regular bowel patterns. 
                            b.. Diet - Be sure to include fiber-rich foods:  bran, whole-grain breads - oat, rye, fruits, vegetables (leave peel on), whole-grain cereals, oatmeal, pasta, nuts, popcorn and brown rice.
                          b.. Medical Reasons -  cancer, pregnancy, hemorrhoids, neurological disorder, muscular disorder, intestinal inflammation. 
                          c.. Medications -  narcotics, sedatives, antacids, antispasmodics, iron supplements 
                          d.. Not drinking enough fluids - Drink at least 6 to 8, 8 ounce glasses of fluids per day. This is all inclusive (everything you drink like water, tea, coffee, juice, colas, etc.), but water is best, and we encourage you to drink primarily water. Bladder patients should reduce fluid intake after the evening meal.
                        Prevention is the key! Exercise, proper diet and enough water to help your bowels work are essential (generally eight glasses of water a day or more if you are sweating - this is more than your body needs to keep hydrated, but enough to keep your stool soft). Changing the diet to include more whole grains, avoiding white bread, pasta and rice will also help.


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