Bill Bell wrote:
> The NWPF is trying to select materials for an information package to send to
> those PWP that contact us.  I am hoping there is a way to somehow
> incorporate your information into that package.


You are welcome to offer text from my posts, if that is what you mean,
though I'd like to review it first, .

>  One idea is to supply them
> with your contact info so that they may purchase direct or possibly solicit
> a grant locally to help purchase a bulk amount that would enable us to send
> copies free to those that call.

If you refer to "Eat well" -- I do not handle the marketing or
distribution of the book (and authors really don't get a lot of leeway
here, contrary to popular belief!). However, I have made known to the
agency my wishes with regard to special prices for PD support groups who
want to purchase bulk orders, and I continue to struggle for this. I
would be happy to work on this if you wish. I believe it's most
important to convey information that helps prevent nutrition-related
hospitalizations of PWP, and I continue to work toward this goal.

My very best regards,
Kathrynne



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 1998 9:53 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Cc: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN
> Subject: Re: Tasmar withdrawal and vitamins for PD
>
> Dear Bill,
> I believe we met at the Seattle Parkinson's symposium, which I enjoyed
> very much. Wish I'd had more time to talk to individuals, it was a great
> meeting!
>
> > Also, does anyone have information on a vitamin regimen that is helpful to
> > those with PD?
>
> Unfortunately, nutrition is never that simple. It would be great to
> advise everyone with PD to take 200-400 IUs of vitamin E, for instance.
> However, some of my clients are using medications like aspirin or
> coumadin, or have a family history of hemorrhagic stroke. Large amounts
> of vit. E could potentially be fatal in some cases.
>
> It used to be thought that older adults should have more iron, hence all
> the Geritol ads. Now, though, iron is known to be an oxidant; people
> over age 50 are advised not to use iron supplements unless they are
> anemic.
>
> Vitamin C is generally considered to be a useful vitamin without side
> effects; however, it can increase iron absorption, and this often isn't
> a good idea -- for instance, for some people with heart disease.
>
> I ask my clients for a 3-day food record, which I analyze to get a
> nutrient profile; also a medical history, and quite a bit of other
> information. Following all this, I frequently do recommend vitamins
> and/or minerals as an adjunct to various appropriate foods; but I'd
> never make a blanket statement re supplementation -- it wouldn't be
> professional.
>
> Most often, I recommend a vitamin/mineral supplement that contains the
> RDA for most major nutrients; plus a calcium supplement and/or fortified
> foods, such as calcium-fortified orange juice. And often a B-complex.
> But food is the gold standard when it comes to nutrients; supplements
> are more like, well, copper or brass. Food supplies protective fiber
> complexes as well as powerful flavonoids that supplements can't match.
>
> Best regards,
> Kathrynne
>
> --
> Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
> "Nutrition you can live with!"
> Medical nutrition therapy
> http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
> Tel: 970-493-6532 // Fax: 970-493-6538

--
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
"Nutrition you can live with!"
Medical nutrition therapy
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
Tel: 970-493-6532 // Fax: 970-493-6538