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The National Parkinson Foundation has free publications addressing the issues of exercise, diet, and others. http://www.parkinson.org/literatu.htm It is best to obtain this information from well organized professional sources (like NPF) than from "hearsay." Jorge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Stopping Sinimet. > > Kathrynne, can you help me out on what foods are good or bad, I know about > > eggs not sure what els , any one . > > Audrey C. > > Audrey, there aren't any bad foods (unless you have food allergies, or > your doctor has told you not to eat certain foods). However, depending > on many factors, like medical history, the particular medications you > use, any other diagnoses besides Parkinson's (i.e., heart disease, > diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.), and other conditions, people with PD > often need individualized eating plans. This can prevent nutrient > deficiencies, wasting, fractures, many hospitalizations, while helping > to make the best use of PD medications. > > Because it is individual, though, you need to work closely with a > registered dietitian who specializes in PD. I can answer general > question, but cannot provide medical nutrition therapy without > interviewing you and obtaining a great deal more information. I > recommend you call the American Dietetic Association at: > 1-800-366-1655 > and ask for a referral to an RD with experience in PD. > Best regards, > Kathrynne > > > > > > > -- > Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > Medical nutrition therapy for Parkinson's disease > Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" > "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs;" > "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson'sdisease," > J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. > http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ >