I have just your group and Barbara Patterson suggested that I introduce myself. I am a retired radio and television engineer, 86 years old, living near Portland, Oregon. I am beginning to have the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and my Neurologist prescribed three Cdopa/Ldopa 25/100 Mg tablets a day. I didn't like the headaches and drowsy feelings so I reduced the doseage to one tablet at about mid-night. That doseage probably isn't enough. I have read about Vica fava and faba beans as an alternative medicine for Ldopa. I would like to hear persons who have used the beans instead of Ldopa. I am interested in how effective they are, any side affects and where I can buy them. If I can get some seeds, I could grow them. Reuben Isberg I have read