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I found the seeds at the local garden store. They can also be bought through world seed (www.worldseed.com). The shipping is more than the seeds. I just planted them for the first time. So I have no info on how well they work. There is quite a bit on them in the archives. Terry ---------- > From: Reuben Isberg <[log in to unmask]> > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Experiences with Vica fava or faba beans? > Date: Monday, May 17, 1999 12:12 AM > > 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