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On 12 Aug 2003 at 1:00, Marco De Michiel wrote: > Whilst the studies (?) did not produce any conclusive evidence I would > not rule out the possibility because alchohol, especially spirits have > a toxic effect on the body; also they can cause severe dehydration and > cause blood vessels to contract thereby reducing blood supply to the > brain. In France, in the late 19th/early 20th centuries Absinthe was > banned because it caused severe brain damage. Alchohol is a poison, > therefore, if taken in excess very harmful; and if combined with > anti-depressents a potential cause of PD. There are many substances (including absinthe) which cause specific damage to the basal ganglia (which includes the areas where the effects of PD are noted). The symptoms can include Parkinson-like effects, but this is not Parkinson's disease. Best, Bob (back from vacation) ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn