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----- Original Message ----- From: "Rayilyn Brown" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: Fw: In Touch With Parkinson's > From: Parkinson Research Foundation > Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:57 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: In Touch With Parkinson's > > Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > > Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have > expressed an interest in Parkinson Research Foundation. Don't forget to > add [log in to unmask] to your address book so we'll > be sure to land in your inbox! > > You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Parkinson's disease news and information > November 1, 2011 > > > > > In This Issue > Research > PD news > Exercise > Nutrition > Treatments > > Disclaimer > > > This newsletter contains collection of recently published > articles and stories found on the internet. They are presented solely for > informational purposes. > > Although we make every effort to research or investigate > further the articles we do not provide additional follow up to verify that > they are anything other than interesting to note. We urge you to do your > own follow up on any of the information found in the articles presented. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the > information contained in the articles ALWAYS check with your own doctor > before trying or following any suggestions found in the articles. > > > > Quicklinks > Resources > Upcoming events > About Parkinson's > About PRF > > Clinical Trials > > Get involved > > Donate Now > > > > Connect With Us > > > Director's greeting. > > As a kid I remember getting all dressed up in a > home made costume that my mother and I put together from all sorts of > things. I remember one year I dressed up like the tin man from the Wizard > of Oz. That one took us hours to put together. Once I even dressed up like > a zombie. I didn't realize it then but my mom was genius with makeup. > > My brother and I used to canvas the streets with > our home made costumes and pillow case goodie bags. Back then we didn't > care. we didn't have anyone to impress.I remember wandering from house to > house not knowing who or what was going to greet us at the door. Sometimes > I swear the adults were having more fun than we were. As brave as my > brother and I tried to pretend we were certainly more brave knowing that > our parents were waiting nearby in the family ride very close by. > > Even still, for whatever reason whether it was the > eerie sounds of those particular nights or whether it was the plethora of > creepies and ghoolies it was impossible to hide from each other how scared > we really were. The scariest ones were the ones that were so real that > they were almost believable. Those were the real freaky ones. > > I don't have much of an accurate foundation to > base my opinion on as I have never felt that sort of fear but from what > I've observed and have been told by the people themselves is that most > base feeling of fear can be a realized in full force when one struggles > with Parkinson's disease. The fear of the dark, the unknown and > helplessness is a very real challenge for most people with Parkinson's. > > It is our hope that thorough our our programs, > research and support we can be that light for people in the dark. The > flashlight in the car as you knock on that next door to collect your > goodies. > > > Brian Curro > > Executive Director > > > > If you feel the need to reach out to me or for > whatever reason please feel free to: email me > > > > > > > Abnormal oscillation in the brain causes motor > deficits in Parkinson's disease > > The research group headed by Professor Atsushi > Nambu (The National Institute for Physiological Sciences) and Professor > Masahiko Takada (Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University) has shown > that the 'oscillatory' nature of electrical signals in subcortical nuclei, > the basal ganglia, causes severe motor deficits in Parkinson's disease, by > disturbing the information flow of motor commands. The group also found > that chemical inactivation of the subthalamic nucleus (a structure of the > basal ganglia) in parkinsonian monkeys improved the motor impairments by > reducing the 'oscillations.' The results of this study were reported in > European Journal of Neuroscience, November 2011 issue. > > To read more click here. > > > > Structure of Parkinson's disease protein identified > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A team of researchers from the Petsko-Ringe and > Pochapskylaboratories at Brandeis have produced and determined the > structureof alpha-synuclein, a key protein associated with Parkinson's > disease. > > Their findings, recently published in Proceedings > of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS), provide information that may > someday be used to produce a newkind of treatment for the incurable > degenerative brain disorder. > > > Alpha-synuclein is found in large quantities in the > brain. Its association with Parkinson's disease has stirred curiosity > since it was discovered in 1997. > > > > To read more click here > > > > Exercise safety and Parkinson's Disease > > > > > Because Parkinson's disease affects your ability to > move, exercise helps to keep muscles strong and improve flexibility and > mobility. Exercise will not stop Parkinson's disease from progressing; > but, it will improve your balance and it can prevent joint stiffening. > > The type of exercise that works best for you > depends on your symptoms, fitness level, and overall health. Generally, > exercises that stretch the limbs through the full range of motion are > encouraged. > > > To read more click here > Eating Right With Parkinson's Disease > > While there is no special diet required for people > with Parkinson's disease, eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet is > extremely beneficial. With the proper diet, our bodies work more > efficiently, we have more energy, and Parkinson's disease medications will > work properly. > > > > A registered dietitian can provide in-depth > nutrition education, tailor these general guidelines to meet your needs, > and help you create and follow a personal meal plan. > > > > To read more click here. > > > Nothing like mother's milk: potential treatments > from stem cells in breast milk > Researchers have identified stem cells in human > breast milk, which behave similarly to embryonic stem cells when > cultivated in a medium containing nutrients. > > > > The finding suggests breast milk could be used as a > non-invasive and plentiful source of stem cells, which also bypass the > ethical concerns surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells, for > innovative stem cell therapies. > > > > Stem cell therapy is a promising and rapidly > developing field, as it could enable treatment of currently fatal > diseases. One of the limiting factors to developing successful therapies > is the source of stem cells. > > > > To read more click here. > > > > > > > > > > The Parkinson Research Foundation is a nonprofit health > organization providing Parkinson's research, information and advocacy. PRF > is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 organization and contributions are > tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. > > > Contact Info > > Parkinson Research Foundation > P.O. Box 20256 > Sarasota, FL 34276 > Phone (941)870-4438 > Fax (866) 317-0593 > > > > > > > Forward email > > > This email was sent to [log in to unmask] by > [log in to unmask] | > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with > SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. > > Parkinson Research Foundation | P.O. 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