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I will pass on to this site the progress or lack thereof, from the dozen or so of my friends/acquaintances that have just recently started taking Vita-Stim for various reasons, including short term memory loss, depression, heart disease, MS, as well as 6 who have PD. It'll probably take a couple months before we will be able to determine the impact of Vita-Sitm, (for me it was about 6 weeks). But most of those now taking it are those who saw symptoms I had before I started on Vita-Stim and the difference that it is making in my life..... One of the most difficult things for me was the dark hole it seemed I had been put in by the disease, and I had a hard time dealing with that. I am in the process of being weaned off CITALOPRAM (I'm now taking 20 mg down from 60 mg) daily. I should be entirely off them in 2-3 weeks. For me, there's a light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm hoping for the same results for my dear friends.. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Nic Marais Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 2:16 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Dear Family Please read to understand- NCI- PARKINSN Digest - 28 Apr 2011 to 29 Apr 2011 (#2011-97) Dear Nihal, This is my 2nd reply to your mail. I couldn't type in my 1st reply as I was in an 'OFF' state. (Most depressing and traumatic I can tell you.) I'm sure all of us would be delighted if we can only report on "discoveries and drugs that could prolong our lives with least suffering", however in the real world there are also articles and reports with erroneous information which we need to show up. Nic 59/17 On 30 April 2011 09:17, Nihal De Silva <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear Editor.Parkinsons Automatic Digest System-Toronto. > > As a PD victim, it is most depressing to say the least to read this type > of depressing junk or tripe .Yours should be to enlighten us on latest > discoveries and drugs that could prolong our lives with least suffering > and not to highlight only the frightening and deplorable statistics and > create a traumatic atmosphere . > It would appear that there is a Mafia like syndrome controlling those who > are bent on finding cures,and preventing them from doing so in the best > interests of the major Pharmaceutical Giants who wish to keep us adddicted > to drugs and not in search of a cure. > PLEASE DON'T PUBLISH THIS TYPE OF GIBBERISH. > Most unprofessional to say the least. > Capt.N De Silva.Sri Lanka > > . > --- On Sat, 30/4/11, PARKINSN automatic digest system > <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > There are 7 messages totalling 503 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. Pimavanserin Phase 3 Trial > 2. Parkinson's Patients Swallow Easier > 3. bacteria overgrowth prevalent in PWP > 4. My Story > 5. My Story Brand New SEC Actually Catches A Scam Early > 6. biomarker > 7. INTESTINAL BACTERIA IS HIGHLY PREVALENT IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:02:45 -0400 > From: Trauti Boyd <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: Pimavanserin Phase 3 Trial > > lol, don't think those stats are right, at least not the first ones: > > "According to the National Institutes of Health, Parkinson's affects at > least 500,000 people in the United States, and some estimates put the > number > much higher; the Parkinson's Disease Foundation estimates that as many as > 1 > million people are affected. Some 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each > year, > a number that is expected to rise as the population ages" > > don't even think it would be true for worldwide stats...... > > trauti > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nic Marais" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:30 AM > Subject: Re: Pimavanserin Phase 3 Trial > > >> Some weird and scary stats in this article. >> >> "There are roughly 1.5 million new cases of Parkinson’s in the U.S. >> each year, representing a $3 billion therapeutic market." >> >> "The average Parkinson’s patient lives only 4.4 years after developing >> PDP. Within two years of developing the disease most patients require >> hospitalization. The average life expectancy after hospitalization is >> only 2.0 years." >> >> :-((( >> >> Nic 59/17 >> >> >> On 27 April 2011 02:17, Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> http://seekingalpha.com/article/265370-optimistic-on-acadia-solid-cash-position-increased-confidence-in-phase-3-trial >>> >>> Ray >>> Rayilyn Brown >>> Past Director AZNPF >>> Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> 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 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:39:59 +0200 > From: mschild <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Parkinson's Patients Swallow Easier > > BACKGROUND: According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders > and > Stroke, Parkinson’s disease (PD) falls under a classification of > conditions > called motor system disorders, which occur due to a dwindling of the brain > cells responsible for yielding dopamine. PD usually strikes people aged 50 > or > above, beginning with slighter symptoms which become more severe over > time. > The progression of the disease varies from person to person, as some > develop > more pronounced symptoms quicker than others. For this reason diagnosis > can be > tricky, often requiring a series of tests such as brain scans to first > rule out > other conditions. Since there are currently no blood or lab tests in > existence > capable of screening individuals for PD, diagnosis is usually based on > both > medical history and neurological analysis. The disease is characterized by > four main symptoms: Tremors, or trembling of the hands, limbs, face > and jaw Rigidity and stiffness in the legs, arms and trunk > Slowed movement (Bradykinesia) Impaired posture, balance and > coordination > > TREATMENT: Unfortunately, there is no cure for PD at present. However, > there > are many medications that largely reduce the painful symptoms. Patients > usually receive a combination of levodopa and carbidopa, which work with > nerve > cells to create much-needed dopamine for the brain. Anticholinergics help > to > lessen rigidity and control tremors. Dopamine-mimicking drugs such as > pramipexole, ropinirole and bromocriptine help neurons to function as they > normally would when stimulated by dopamine. Not all symptoms are satisfied > by > drug treatments, but Bradykinesia often responds best. (SOURCE: NIH) > > EXPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH TRAINING (EMST) DEVICE: Developed University of > Florida lecturer and researcher Christine Sapienza Ph.D. and a team of her > colleagues, the EMST device is designed to treat PD patients suffering > from a > decline in the functionality of their mouth and throat. This condition > occurs > due to a weakening of all the muscles involved in swallowing. Sapienza’s > device uses a fixed pressure-release valve that won’t open unless the > patient’s > lungs generate enough pressure. The device forces the patient’s affected > muscles to work hard to achieve that level of pressure, thus strengthening > them with every use. (SOURCE: University of Florida Health Science Center) > > Copyright 2011 by wftv.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be > published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:23:01 -0700 > From: Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: bacteria overgrowth prevalent in PWP > > http://www.viartis.net/parkinsons.disease/news.htm > Ray > Rayilyn Brown > Past Director AZNPF > Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:07:14 +0100 > From: A Phillips <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: My Story > > sorry if we've flustered you=2C David. I'm one of those who used the > word= > placebo & I wasn't taking a shot at you=2C I was trying to figure why > some= > thing that shouldn't work seems to be doing so. =20 > PD wrecks lives (I was diagnosed about the same time as you) and most of > us= > are desperate for a cure - I sometimes think the scientists are having > too= > much fun poking around to understand the importance of an answer. > =20 > plus=2C there are a lot of fake potions out there... > =20 >> Date: Wed=2C 27 Apr 2011 08:14:56 -0700 >> From: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: My Story >> To: [log in to unmask] >>=20 >> "dbachn"=2C et al: it was not my intention to annoy=2C just to tell what >> = > has=20 >> happened to my life-style over the last 4-5 months. I am a relative=20 >> "newbie" (I actually was diagnosed in '05) and like I said=2C I've been >> t= > rying=20 >> numerous supplements to stop the progression and take the pain=2C but >> unt= > il I=20 >> started on vita-stim I was getting worse. >> I agree that this banter can be annoying to some=2C but I keep getting >> th= > ese=20 >> positings that demand a response. I can't ignore a big lie as forwarded >> t= > o=20 >> me about Emergent Health's SEC experience=2C and the fact that some take >> = > that=20 >> report as gospel. Anyone who knows the function and different=20 >> responsibilities of the Feds knows that the SEC doesn't deal with the=20 >> content of a pill=2C or the claims of the manufacturer. >>=20 >> I know all about "placebo"=2C but I didn't experience "placebo" taking >> an= > y of=20 >> the other pills. (If it's placebo=2C I'll take it!). >>=20 >> I'm not a "poor boy"=2C or a dissillusioned opportunist trying to make a >> = > buck.=20 >> Some of my closest friends are wondering why I'm doing this. But if one >> P= > D=20 >> patient is helped by the information I have posted=2C it will be worth >> th= > e=20 >> flack... >>=20 >> I won't be posting again=2C unless I recieve something that demands a=20 >> response. >>=20 >> If you have more ammo=2C take your best shot...:):) >>=20 >>=20 >> ----- Original Message -----=20 >> From: "kbachn" <[log in to unmask]> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Tuesday=2C April 26=2C 2011 7:26 AM >> Subject: Re: My Story >>=20 >>=20 >> >i second that=2C it's been annoying with all the emails. Pls=2C >> >somebody= > =2C take=20 >> >actions. Thank You. >> > >> > >> > ----- Original Message -----=20 >> > From: "A Phillips" <[log in to unmask]> >> > To: <[log in to unmask]> >> > Sent: Monday=2C April 25=2C 2011 11:14 AM >> > Subject: Re: My Story >> > >> > >> >> wonder what happens on trying to cancel a "subscription" for the >> >> vitam= > in=20 >> >> ? >> >> >> >>> Date: Sun=2C 24 Apr 2011 14:31:26 -0700 >> >>> From: [log in to unmask] >> >>> Subject: Re: My Story >> >>> To: [log in to unmask] >> >>> >> >>> Curiously=2C both of the sites listed below by McMurray are dead >> >>> ends= > . >> >>> >> >>> On Apr 23=2C 2011=2C at 10:07 AM=2C DAVID MCMURRAY wrote: >> >>> >> >>> > I don't blame you for asking the question=2C it certainly is >> >>> > legiti= > mate=2C=20 >> >>> > but check me out=2C I have nothing to hide. >> >>> > >> >>> > I don't think there is anyone more skeptical than I am=2C but when >> >>> > = > I got=20 >> >>> > PD=2C I became vulnerable to anything that held out hope to make >> >>> > me= > feel=20 >> >>> > better and slow it down. I stumbled across Vita-Stim and JDI=20 >> >>> > Multi-vitamins and I decided to give them a try....yes=2C the >> >>> > vitam= > ins=20 >> >>> > are sold thru Emergent Heath's subsidiary (JDI) but I didn't have >> >>> > t= > o=20 >> >>> > pay them a dime to join=3B I just signed up for one month's supply >> >>> > = > at=20 >> >>> > $35.90 per month for 12 months=2C I can cancel any time with a >> >>> > five= > day=20 >> >>> > notice with no further obligation. I certainly didn't sign up for >> >>> > t= > he=20 >> >>> > business opportunity. But if it worked for me=2C it might just >> >>> > work= > for=20 >> >>> > you and others. >> >>> > >> >>> > Take a look at Doug Minkema's site at=20 >> >>> > www.stemcellvitaminstore.com/stemcelltestimonials.html. That's me. >> >>> > >> >>> > You might want to go to www.mcmurrayandsonsroofing.com That's >> >>> > me=2C= > =20 >> >>> > too...... >> >>> > >> >>> > P.S. If you want more references=2C let me know....and I hope >> >>> > for=20 >> >>> > eveyonems better health. >> >>> > >> >>> > Dave McMurray >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "kbachn" <[log in to unmask]> >> >>> > To: <[log in to unmask]> >> >>> > Sent: Friday=2C April 22=2C 2011 9:25 PM >> >>> > Subject: Re: My Story >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> >> is this spam? >> >>> >> >> >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID MCMURRAY"=20 >> >>> >> <[log in to unmask]> >> >>> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> >>> >> Sent: Thursday=2C April 21=2C 2011 10:41 AM >> >>> >> Subject: My Story >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >>> My name is Dave McMurray Sr. I'm 70 years old=2C semi-retired >> >>> >>> bus= > iness=20 >> >>> >>> man=3B was diagnosed with PD in 2005...In the last 6 months I >> >>> >>> hav= > e=20 >> >>> >>> been taking a stem cell supplement=2C and have had unbelieveable= > =20 >> >>> >>> results. If you are interested in more details=2C i'm at=20 >> >>> >>> [log in to unmask] >> >>> >>> >> >>> >>> -----------------------------------------------------------------= > ----- >> >>> >>> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> >>> >>> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> >>> >>> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> >>> >>> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------= > ---- >> >>> >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> >>> >> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> >>> >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> >>> > >> >>> > -------------------------------------------------------------------= > --- >> >>> > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> >>> > mailto:[log in to unmask] >> >>> > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> >>> >> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------= > - >> >>> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> >>> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> >>> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> >> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> >> >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to:=20 >> > mailto:[log in to unmask] >> > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn=20 >>=20 >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] > .ca >> 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 > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:11:32 +0100 > From: A Phillips <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: My Story Brand New SEC Actually Catches A Scam Early > > because you're very popular ! > because you're very popular ! > =20 > sorry - couldn't resist that :) > =20 >> Date: Wed=2C 27 Apr 2011 09:41:55 -0500 >> From: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: My Story Brand New SEC Actually Catches A Scam Early >> To: [log in to unmask] >>=20 >> Does anyone know why I get 2 messages from each person each time I get an >> email from the listserv? >>=20 >> Thank you >> Patti cg Alan pd >>=20 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network >> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nic Marais >> Sent: Tuesday=2C April 26=2C 2011 2:57 AM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: My Story Brand New SEC Actually Catches A Scam Early >>=20 >> Well done Ned!! >>=20 >> Nic 59/17 >>=20 >> On 25 April 2011 13:21=2C Ned Gardner <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> > On 4/24/2011 10:18 AM=2C DAVID MCMURRAY wrote: >> >> >> >> I'll repeat what I posted before=2C I'm not doing this because I need >> >> = > the >> >> income it may or may not bring. I don't. But this is the way >> >> Emergen= > t >> >> Health Corp. has chosen to introduce their product=2C and that should >> >> = > not >> >> hinder anyone who needs relief to try it... >> >> >> >> >> >> Dave McMurray >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Oh Dave what about this? >> > >> > >> www.businessinsider.com/brand-new-sec-is-actually-getting-ahead-of-some-s= > cam >> s-2009-10 >> > - Cached >> > >> <http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=3Dcache:lWd15Vg3-yUJ:www.= > busin >> essinsider.com/brand-new-sec-is-actually-getting-ahead-of-some-scams-2009= > -10 >> +Emergent+Health+Corp.+%2Bfraud&cd=3D1&hl=3Den&ct=3Dclnk&gl=3Dus&client= > =3Dfirefox-a&so >> urce=3Dwww.google.com>- >> > Block all businessinsider.com results >> > >> <http://www.google.com/search?hl=3Den&client=3Dfirefox-a&rls=3Dorg.mozill= > a%3Aen-US >> %3Aofficial&q=3DEmergent+Health+Corp.++%2Bfraud&aq=3Df&aqi=3D&aql=3D&oq= > =3D#> >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] >> > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> > >>=20 >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] > .ca >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >>=20 >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: >> mailto:[log in to unmask] > .ca >> 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 > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:26:05 -0700 > From: Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: biomarker > > http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110428/Simple-blood-test-can-diagnose-= > early-Parkinsons-disease.aspx > > > Ray > Rayilyn Brown > Past Director AZNPF > Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:05:51 -0700 > From: Weiyu Xu <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: INTESTINAL BACTERIA IS HIGHLY PREVALENT IN PARKINSON'S > DISEASE > > Is there a medicine or solution to it? > > > > On Apr 27, 2011, at 10:32 AM, mschild <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been found to be highly >> prevalent in >> Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's Disease is associated with >> gastrointestinal >> motility abnormalities that could favour the occurrence of small >> intestinal >> bacterial overgrowth. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence >> of >> small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in people with Parkinson's Disease. >> The >> prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth was far higher in >> people >> with Parkinson's Disease. It occurred in over half (54%) of all people >> with >> Parkinson's Disease, in contrast to only 8% of people that do not have >> Parkinson's Disease. The severity of Parkinson's Disease was also very >> significantly related to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. >> >> This can lead to the following symptoms : excess gas, abdominal bloating >> and >> distension, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or in some cases chronic >> constipation.The researchers suggest that the gastrointestinal motility >> abnormalities that often occur in Parkinson's Disease might explain this >> association. >> >> Movement Disorders [2011] 26 (5) : 889-892 (Gabrielli M, Bonazzi P, >> Scarpellini E, Bendia E, Lauritano EC, Fasano A, Ceravolo MG, Capecci M, >> Rita >> Bentivoglio A, Provinciali L, Tonali PA, Gasbarrini A.) >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> 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 > > ------------------------------ > > End of PARKINSN Digest - 28 Apr 2011 to 29 Apr 2011 (#2011-97) > ************************************************************** > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn