Hi Ray:
I have read about it. One of these days, I would not mind trying it.
There could be some truth in it.
But don't expect miracles. Killing comrade Parkinson is not very easy;
but I don't think it is impossible.
Raj
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From: "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death
> Raj
> have you ever heard of Immunacol? A right-wing wacko relative is pushing
it
> on me. I looked it up and it is an anti-aging supplement containing
> glutathione, sea vegetables and such.
> Ray
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R.Rajaraman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 7:57 PM
> Subject: Re: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death
>
>
> > WARNING:
> > I AM TAKING A CALCULATED RISK IN PRESCIBING MY OWN MEDICATION. I
DO
> > THIS AFTER A THOROUGH LITERATURE SURVEY.
> > I AM SHARING MY EXPERIENCE. I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE ANY ADVICE
> > TO
> > ANYBODY. WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY. DO CONSULT A
> > QUALIFIED INDIVIDUL BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE DOING
> > CURRENTLY.
> >
> > Hi Nick & Oanh:
> > Anybody who knows about the action of sinamet, will opt to stay out
of
> > it as long as possible. That was and is my whole aim even today. It is
> > unfortunate that no new and useful medication has been invented for the
> > past
> > several decades. I visited my neuro last week. The intern that saw me
for
> > almost 40 minutes was trying to push sinemet on me very hard. He sounded
> > worse than the medical sales rep. He insisted that sinemet does not
cause
> > dyskenesia!
> > When I told him that Cox-2 inhibitor is important for slowing the
> > progression of PD, he didn't even know about it. That is the kind of
> > younger generation of doctors we are training! After the chief had a
talk
> > with me, he said more or less the same thing. However, at the end of my
> > visit, another intern came with a questionnaire that she was studying.
> > This
> > was about the bad side effects caused by sinamet and the patients
aptitude
> > with regard to taking sinemet. Both the interns were contradicting each
> > other.
> > To cut the long story short, I still was not convinced enough to take
> > sinemet. I have determined to sty out of it as long as I can manage.
> > Therefore, I am still pursuing my multiprong attack and hope I can solve
> > my
> > problems. However, I must say that I have been so far lucky to
drastically
> > slow down the progression of PD. I cannot still say I have stopped the
> > progression completely.
> > Here are the things that I take everyday:
> >
> > Morning:
> > 20 Min yoga and exercise*
> > Dr. Paneri's medication*
> > Synthroid (for hypothyroidism)
> > Acetyl-l-carnitine**
> > Folic acid for BP & nerves
> > B12
> > Celebrex 100 mg*
> > Brain essentials from Swanson's nutritionals*
> > Co E Q 10 for PD and heart *
> > Green tea capsule
> > MIX of blue berry and pomogranate juice (for Pd and heart)
> > bran cereal + almonds and walnuts
> >
> > Lunch time:
> > Dr. Paneri's medication
> > Acetyl-l-carnitine
> > Atacand (for Blood Pressure)
> > L-Carnosine**
> > Co E Q10
> > Chondroitin/glucoasmine caps.
> > Multivitamin
> > Omega 3 oil or salmon oil on alternate days or when I don't consume
> > salmon for a few days..
> > Brain essentials*
> > Light lunch with fruits and juices
> >
> > Supper time:
> > Dr. Paneri's medication
> > Aceyl-l-carnitine
> > Resveratrol**
> > Brain essentials
> > Turmeric caps 400 mg (for PD and general health of nerves)
> > Supper with salads, fish or chicken no rice (low carb diet)
> >
> > before bed time:
> > Atacand for BP.
> > Listen to the Mind Aerobics tape**
> >
> > *THese items I find very useful.
> > ** These items have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidnt,
> > neuroprotective and neuro regenerative properties. These should be
> > consumed
> > by everybody for general health.
> >
> > In general, I avoid beef, rice, and white bread, when ever possible.
> > I consume plenty of stuff like spinach and stawberries (both great
for
> > PD). I make it a point to take a variety of fruits, not necessarily all
at
> > the same time. The idea is to consume anti-inflammatory,
neuroprotective,
> > neuro-regenerative, and antioxidants as much as possible.
> > WARNING:
> > I AM TAKING A CALCULATED RISK IN PRESCIBING MY OWN MEDICATION. I
DO
> > THIS AFTER A THOROUGH LITERATURE SURVEY.
> > I AM SHARING MY EXPERIENCE. I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE ANY ADVICE
> > TO
> > ANYBODY. WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY. DO CONSULT A
> > QUALIFIED INDIVIDUL BEFORE YOU CHANGE ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE DOING
> > CURRENTLY.
> > I was diagnosed in 1999. It too me two yearss bfore I understood the
> > seriousness of PD and he woes of allopathic PD medications. I wish I
> > started on my protocol much earlier.
> > However, I must say that my friends, including doctors, and my two
> > sons, who are doctors themselves, tell me that I look a lot better than
I
> > use to a couple of years ago. In fact, a medical doctor friend of mine
> > was
> > so impressed with my health improvement, he is prescribing the same
things
> > to his patient, who did not respond well of the conventional medicines.
> > I must add that I am painfully aware that I am not out of the woods
> > yet.
> > If everything else fails, I can always starting on sinemet, which would
be
> > my last option. I am still on constant look out for alternative
> > medications
> > for my PD.
> >
> > I hope I have answered your questions.
> > Wishing you all the best.
> > Raj
> > ********************
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nick & Oanh" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 6:19 AM
> > Subject: Curcumin inhibits neuronal cell death
> >
> >
> >> Hi Raj,
> >> Been following your posts, and the novel way you are combating PD.
> >>
> >> Would you be so kind and let us know what you are taking now, and how
> >> well it's working for you?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance,
> >> Nick
> >>
> >> Brightline wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi Everybody:
> >> > I was aware that curcumin, an active component of the Indian spice
&
> > condiment, turmeric, has some protective action against PD and also has
> > certain cancer-killing effect. The consumption of turmeric is thought
to
> > be
> > one of the reasons why PD is rare in Indian population. However, I did
not
> > know the mechanism of its action. Recently, I ran into some interesting
> > references that claim curcumin inhibits the death of dopaminergic
neurons
> > in
> > the MPP+ Parkinson's disease model (Neuropharmacology 2002, 42, 1056-64)
> > by
> > inhibiting an enzyme that triggers cell death or apoptosis. I also
found
> > some references to the effect that Omega 3 Fatty Acid (good for the
heart
> > too) also acts in a similar fashion
> >> > Therefore, I have added these two in my arsenal against the
> > advacement of PD. This is for your info only.
> >> > Please talk to your physician before you change anything.
> >> > Wish you all the best.
> >> > Raj
> >> >*********
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