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I would like to comment on the subject of alternative medicine. I have had Parkinson's Disease for 21 years and have tried almost all of the medicines and supplements available for PD. But there is nothing better than EXERCISE!!!! And it is free. Maybe it is the fact that it is free is why we ignore its benefits. It is the one thing that has helped me the most. Try 15 minutes of aerobics and take a 15 minute walk then work up to 1/2 hour of each every day. Remember that taking charge of this disease is half the battle. jjjane ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Tompkins <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 1:50 PM Subject: Re: New to PD Has anyone found alternative medicine(vitamins,supl.etc) Helpful? > Parkinson's Disease Foundation wrote: > > > With regard to vitamins, minerals, etc., at this time there is no > > scientific evidence that such supplements can/will alter the > > severity of symptoms of PD nor the progression rate. > > The phrase "There is no scientific evidence" means that the subject > hasn't been well studied, > > Phil Tompkins > Hoboken NJ > age 62/dx 1990