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Hello to everyone.... It's been awhile since I've written but I hope some of you will remember me-I am Lisa Carper, wife of Jeff Carper (47/9). Last night Dr Iacono spoke to the Holistic Movers and Shakers at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dr. Iacono was absolutely dynamic. Rolling up his shirt sleeves, he proceeded to give a detailed, inspiring presentation on his treatment of PD. Dr. Iacono spoke to the group for better than an hour taking as many questions as he could and returning DIRECT answers. He never equivicated, rattling off one drug was good, one was a waste, etc. He looked at Jeff and instantly said '...your left side is your worst, isn't it?' Looked at another woman and said '....you're undermedicated'. He warned '...if you're not blinking 20-30 times an hour, you're over medicated'. All of this is second nature to Dr. Iacono and those of you familiar with his manner but he had the rest of our heads spinning with how 'on target' he was in every case. My personal favorite was how Dr. Iacono repeated said '.....you are your own doctor'. AMEN!!!! That's always been and will always be my 'mantra' for PWP and others alike. Doctors are great on the whole but they do not have all the answers (personal opinon here). Good health is a result of tending to your body, your mind and your spirit. 'Good medical treatment' likely will include traditional medicine ALONG WITH appropriate alternatives i.e. vitamins, supplements, etc. Exercise and proper nutrition rounds out the 'physical' aspect. I'm sorry, I don't mean to pontificate here but it was SO refreshing to hear a medical doctor tell me that!!!! Amazing! Dr. Iacono had to catch another flight right after his presentation so he couldn't join us for dinner (and we missed Don and Karen Berns who dashed the good doctor to the airport). Forty-five or so enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by our Deacons. The fellowship was wonderful and everyone was so buoyant from Dr. Iacono's words. Jeff will issue the 'thank you's' personally but I'd like to say thank you to Don and Karen Berns and Margie Nestler who were so vital in the success of our evening. And the best reward of all came when a woman whom I did not know said those magical words as she left, '....for the first time in 10 years I have hope-thank you'. The Holistic Movers and Shakers will continue meeting next Wednesday for purposes of addressing the needs of the body with exercise and/or massage therapy, the needs of the mind with stimulating conversation/discussion of related issues and the needs of the spirit with prayer. Anyone in the Pittsburgh area is welcome to join us - email (me) here or privately for details. Regards to all, Lisa Carper (for Jeff, 47/9)