[Aunt Bean]

I just came across something on internet...maybe someone can help me fiind this person???
Chi-Wei Lin Ph.d.....a doctor with PD that has experimented with fava. It was on Parkiinson's Patients Support Groups, Inc. and quite exciting what she has come up with as a regimine of dosing with the parkinsons symptoms : Stalevo and dried fava beans.
I would like to contact this doctor!! Thanks for any help.

[jeanb]

Originally Posted by Aunt Bean

I just came across something on internet...maybe someone can help me fiind this person???
Chi-Wei Lin Ph.d.....a doctor with PD that has experimented with fava. It was on Parkiinson's Patients Support Groups, Inc. and quite exciting what she has come up with as a regimine of dosing with the parkinsons symptoms : Stalevo and dried fava beans.
I would like to contact this doctor!! Thanks for any help.

Aunt Bean,
I think I found him in Trinidad, California. He's mentioned in this blog (below) so maybe you can contact him through the blog. Good luck!

http://trinidadartgallery.blogspot.com/

jean

[Aunt Bean]

Thanks..I looked up the sight for the person in California and it looks like an art gallery....so if it is the same person He or She is an artist too. I did have time to go back to the library and write the parkinson's support group inc. that the article was under...asking if they could put us in touch with each other. Haven't heard back yet from them. Two people in the last two days said that I should write to Michael J Fox to see if his organization could connect me with a researcher. What do you all think about his organization, I know nothing about it. The friend going to Florida said his relative is only interested in pursuing cures for Alzheimers at this time...so that fell thru. Very disappointiing. But, the right person is out there somewhere....God will put us together at the right time....To everything...there is a season!!! I must be patient. God Bless!

[madamlash]

Originally Posted by Aunt Bean

Thanks..I looked up the sight for the person in California and it looks like an art gallery....so if it is the same person He or She is an artist too. I did have time to go back to the library and write the parkinson's support group inc. that the article was under...asking if they could put us in touch with each other. Haven't heard back yet from them. Two people in the last two days said that I should write to Michael J Fox to see if his organization could connect me with a researcher. What do you all think about his organization, I know nothing about it. The friend going to Florida said his relative is only interested in pursuing cures for Alzheimers at this time...so that fell thru. Very disappointiing. But, the right person is out there somewhere....God will put us together at the right time....To everything...there is a season!!! I must be patient. God Bless!

Here is a webpage containing an article from the doctor experimenting with favas. http://www.ppsg.org/PPSG_2/Docs/Fall_Quarterly_2009.pdf

[Aunt Bean]

Sorry no postings for a while. Papaya is still helping. I have finally heard from the California PD Support Group and they are getting me in touch with Dr. Lin....thank you for your prayers. I have also written to Michael J Fox to see if his organization would be interested in my research with favas. As for the farm, we are having a very cold winter.
I have started 2 fava plants in my kitchen...I cannot bare the thought of waiting until about two months until the first ones will start to come up in the garden...I want to look at them now. I am wondering, if they are grown in a tall , skinny container...if I can document the time it takes for them to make the first tops and how many tops can be collected from one plant & how much tincture that will make, etc...maybe an ounce??
There has to be a way for people to make it within the confines of a home, too many people do not have space to garden. I will keep you informed on my experiment..perhaps all you need is a sunny window. The tops do not need bees, unlike the beans. God Bless

[moondaughter]

Originally Posted by Aunt Bean

I have also written to Michael J Fox to see if his organization would be interested in my research with favas.
There has to be a way for people to make it within the confines of a home, too many people do not have space to garden. God Bless

Dear Aunt Bean,


Last time I saw MJF interviewed he said something about having to change the whole system. So maybe , just maybe......altho it seems that rather than trying to change existing system better to just make it obsolete.

I juiced my favas (bean pods only) and ppoured the juice into icecube trays...a couple of those ice cubes a day REALLY helps.

I am SO very grateful for all the info you've posted....I did make tincture too but seem to have better luck with the juice.

DO keep us posted on the indoor growing project

md

[pegleg]

We live about 20-30 minutes apart and I can't even get over for a visit! Tsk, tsk (she says clucking her tongue), too busy to talk to friends. That's why we have this forum - right?

I knew you would be planting indoors - not able to wait until good weather. Have youo coonsidered writing to the Earthfare people? They are a chain of organic grocery storess. I have a friend in Knoxville who has her salad dressings for sale there and throughout Tennessee.

We may have to change your name, however, to an upgrade - SISTER Bean! lol
Peggy

[just_me_77]

Originally Posted by Aunt Bean

Sorry no postings for a while. Papaya is still helping. I have finally heard from the California PD Support Group and they are getting me in touch with Dr. Lin....thank you for your prayers. I have also written to Michael J Fox to see if his organization would be interested in my research with favas. As for the farm, we are having a very cold winter.
I have started 2 fava plants in my kitchen...I cannot bare the thought of waiting until about two months until the first ones will start to come up in the garden...I want to look at them now. I am wondering, if they are grown in a tall , skinny container...if I can document the time it takes for them to make the first tops and how many tops can be collected from one plant & how much tincture that will make, etc...maybe an ounce??
There has to be a way for people to make it within the confines of a home, too many people do not have space to garden. I will keep you informed on my experiment..perhaps all you need is a sunny window. The tops do not need bees, unlike the beans. God Bless

Happy to see you posting again and pray that all goes well with your indoor beans........God Bless You and your Family.

[Aunt Bean]

Thanks you all for thoughts & prayers. Still haven't found anyone who feels able to move the greenhouse for us...someone will turn up if it is meant to be. My two indoor fava plants have emerged thru the soil..so I will be able to see leaves maybe tommorrow.
Winter seems hard this year, lacking being in the sunshiine and working is making me weaker....spring must come soon though. Meanwhile, I am going to have to set up an indoor exercize program for myself and stick to it / or I won't be strong enough to work the garden when spring gets here!. We must exercize!!! Eat well and avoid stress!!
Love to all. God Bless you......Aunt Bean