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Wendy, I've been out of touch with you for awhile, but I havenb't forgotten about you. I just wanted to be able to give you some news on what I've been doing. I have the greatest repect for your methodical engineer's brain, so, although I've been skeptical about alternative therapies, I decided to give a holistic doctor a try because of your recommendations. What an eye-opener! She had my hair analyzed and tested for 21 minerals and toxic metals. I did not test normal for any of them, and had high levels of both copper and aluminum in my system. The detailed profile I received with my report described every disorder I've ever had but which no one could ever explain to me before. The good news is that with a temporary change in diet and supplements, I can rid my system of these toxins. I even considered chelation, but the doctor thinks I can accomplish the same thing as quickly and more cheaply through this method. I wondered if the whole thing was a scam. It's fairly expensive, and much of it not covered by insurance, but when they identified problems I've had throughout my life that they couldn't possibly know about, I became a believer. The same thing happened to a colleague of mine. If you're interested, I'll copy the report and send it to you. I've highlighted the areas that apply to me, and much of it does. Regarding PD, they have found that high levels of copper inhibit the ability of the liver to detoxify substances. I have read that a crucial liver enzyme seems to be missing in people with PD, making it impossible for us to process toxic materials the way "normal" people do. Makes sense, doesn't it? No one could every explain to me why I had fibroid tumors that grew quickly, necessitating a hysterectomy, or why I had to have a thyroid lobectomy when that gland suddenly swelled with a cyst. Copper poisoning can cause both conditions. There's a lot more that I won't go into here. I'll be formally starting the new regimen after New Year's, since it may make me ill as the toxins are released from my cells where they have bonded and sent throughout my system. I'm determined to try this because it's the first attempt anyone's made at an explanation of what's going on in my body. I'll keep you posted. Happy holiday! Pat