Hi!Barb, It is true that she did mention product names, but antioxidants
and the other things she mentioned are effective and likely to beneifit
anyone with Parkinsons. If I send something to the list, I try to remember
to do two things, check with your doctor and provide references for the
non-perscriptions drugs that I suggest. There is so much research out on
medline on the beneifits of these very things that she has mentioned.
Besides only certain doctors will suggest using these suppliments neurologists
are not on the list and neither are foot doctors <grin>.
The doctor that I found for my dad is on the AAEM, (American Association of
Environmental Medicine) he is a M.D. Ph.D and I forget what else. I feel
that we are very lucky to have him because is still taking some l-dopa medicine
in liquid form, as the Senement did not agree with him.
All suppliments have hundreds of different manufactors, so you would not
have to necessaryly use the same brand as she has suggested. Antioxidants
are relatively cheap usually about ten dollars and comparied to the cost of
perscription drugs and pain relievers.
**And remember to always check with your doctor first!
Best Wishes Linda Forrest's Mom
In-reply-to: Your message dated "Wed, 26 Feb 1997 15:26:14 -0500"
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>I'd betcha the "Dianne" referred to in Bonnie's message the same Dianne who
>tried to get us Parkies to buy HER company's antioxidants a few months ago.
>(Hey Dianne.... we're all getting rich here on the PD list selling Mexican yam
>cream!) <grin>
>And, while it's entirely possible that Bonnie's father has indeed got PD, I
>question whether this isn't another version of the same sales pitch we've been
>subjected to in order to get us to buy certain non-prescription products. And
>I wouldn't be a bit surprised if, upon buying that product, an invitation was
>extended to anybody and everybody contacting Dianne or Bonnie to earn money by
>becoming a sales rep for their products.
>It's always the same "I don't have PD BUT do have a friend/relative who is
>benefiting greatly from this product I take, etc."
>I'd be very interested in hearing from any of our Listmembers who might
>contact Bonnie or Dianne to find out if THEY are then "pitched" at to purchase
>products (I'd like to know if my intuition was correct), and/or invited to
>become salespersons of the same products.
>Barb Mallut
>"Lil_Honey" on the PD Chat
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>From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of Bonnie Rowley
>Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 1997 11:35 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN
>Subject: IVAN'S ANTIOXIDENTS
>Hello listmembers,
> I had a file attached to my previous post that didn't follow thru. I am
>writing now to tell my story. I am on the list mainly to gain info for my
>father who was diagnosed pd 6 mo ago. I have also gained many insights for
>myself & would like to sahre something with you.
> I, as Ivan did, find help from antioxidents. Since I started consuming
>the antioxidents & minerals, I have been able to cut back on my meds. (No,
>they are not for PD, but the principle is still there). There are long range
>side effects with some meds that I didn't look forward to & I am now sleeping
>better at night, & am calmer & more energetic during the day.
> For anyone interested, I am taking the following regimen
>OPC Grapeseed extract w/ herbal bleand is a VERY powerful antioxident (found
>to be 50 x greater than Vit. E & 20 x greater than Vit. C)
>Essential Minerals is a blend of some 70 minerals & trace minerals. It
>doesn't taste too bad either. (about like Ivan said)
>Vitamin C + CoEnzyme Q10 (the CoQ10 helps my heart which likes to race)
>And as for a diet aid, I use something called Slimcaps. It really reduces my
>desire for food & gives me energy without giving me a high.
> Yes, I do buy these at a "member price" but I consume them solely for
>the benefit of my health, which I have noticed a big change in since I
>started them.
> As for symptoms of PD, an elderly friend who is in the later stages of
>PD relies on these same products, & a few others that I have not mentioned. I
>understand that Vera is not even taking her PD meds any longer as they no
>longer help her while her stamina, strenght & energy has increased with these
>products. That does not mean that everyone will find help - I had doubts
>myself.but gave it chance.. And at my last dr. visit, he was pleased with
>test results.
> If anyone would like info on what I partake, you may contact me at
>[log in to unmask] or Dianne (who knows Vera even better than I) can be reached
>at [log in to unmask]
> May the Superior Being be with each & every one of you.
>Sincerely,
>Bonnie
