Jim, Do you know if anyone has performed a study on the frequency of PD among beekeepers? They (beekeepers) are exposed to propolis all the time. If there is *any* relationship perhaps it's a hobby that PDrs will want to take up. It's a wonderful past-time regardless of any physical benefits... >"Claims for propolis are wideranging. It is said to be beneflcial as >an anesthetic, an antibiotic, a regenerator of tissue, an >anti-inflammatory and a wound dressing. The list of human >ailments said to have been helped is impressive. It includes >alopecia, anemia, angina, arteriosclerosis, bronchitis, cancer, >colitis, dermatitis, gastritis, halitosis, hay fever, multiple >sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, mycosis, Parkinson's disease, >psoriasis, sinusitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, varicose veins and >more. Without further information, we certainly cannot deny that >propolis might be such a panacea, but we can and should >question it." > >Thought you all might find this interesting. If you'd like more info, >drop me a personal e-mail at either address below! > >Jim > > "So what if I can't do 2000 things anymore - > just think of all the extra time I have > to do the 1799 things I still can do!" > jea > >[ INTERNET e-mail: ] > >[log in to unmask] >-or- >[log in to unmask] (for those of you who hate typing like me) > > -- Steven Ames --