Peggy My only thought is whether the findings have been scientifically tested and whether the tests have been published in the literature and subjected to peer review. I think we can all agree that a healthy lifestyle and diet are directionally correct. But it is another matter to claim a large % improvement in symptoms. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peggy Willocks" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 4:04 PM Subject: Neurogenic diet > I have already received comments from our dietitian, Kathrynne Holder, and > will post them later after readers here give me their opinions. > > This reference was given to me by a friend in the UK. Although dated > (2002), the information is probably still useful. This article states, > "We have demonstrated that, in Parkinson's disease and in Shy Drager > Syndrome, dietary interventions of at least one year's duration can result > in the regression of the condition in 33% of patients. A lessening in > disability has been detected in 42% of patients on the diet for 3 months." > That's impressive! > > Here is the link to more information on this topic: > http://www.shydrager.com/html/newsletter_dec_02.html > > Does anyone know if any more recent studies have been done using this diet, > and > what are your comments? > > Peggy from Tennessee > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn