Well, it actually means that we need to rethink the entire Parkinson's model...well, not in its entirety. The way we have been looking at Parkinson's disease has caused us to look toward the brain as the point where the cure has to take place. Let's take another look and focus on another area .

Instead of looking at the brain first, let's look at the stomach. Most of us are familiar with that old saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Well, I am sure it wasn't meant like I am going to use it, but here goes. In actuality, there IS a connection between the stomach and the heart. Yes, it is the Vagus Nerve. The vagus nerve receives information from the Enteric Nervous System. Inflammation, due to infection (viral, bacterial or from dehydration) and stress occur due to the presence oftoxins. Inflammation causes an over production of acetylcholine and cytokines. An imbalance between acetylcholine and dopamine occurs as well as a powerful immune response. The afferent and efferent nerves of the muscle tissue ensues, causing tremor and motility problems. And it goes on from there..........

What we need to be addressing is our diet, our lifestyles and the inflammation. The rest should take care of itself in time. Can it possibly be that easy?

What is your opinion on this?

michael b.