In a message dated 96-03-26 03:50:43 EST, you write: >Once I read in a newspaper that smoking has >a positive effect in PD.What do you think about this? >Kivanc Torun I have read that too, but the smoker usually died rom emphysema or lung cancer before he had a chance to show symptoms of PD. Actually, smoking, especially what they call blond or light tobacco [ from Turkey or Virginia, etc.], is a very good deterrent to good and healthy living. But, you should live for the day or as they say in Carthage 'Carpe Diem'. good luck Michel