Sam wrote: . I have always had a healthy (read: balanced) > interest in alternative / complementary / esotheric therapies and would > appreciate any insights / Welcome to the list, Sam. It is always good to hear from another member of the PD world - we appreciate you sharing your story with us. Fava beans are a source of PD fighting elements. You have to eat a lot of them to get an effect but, considering you have decided to forgo medication at this time, you might find them a help in alleviating symptoms, albeit to a small degree. Please continue to let us know your progress and, once again, welcome to the group. ----------- God bless Mary Ann (CG Jamie 66/26 with PD) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date: 12/30/2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn