I have PD for 12 years,
I have tried about 35 different supplements with unclear results
Doing better with Cat’s Claw one spoon daily (included in jar) and WorX stem cell support
Was able to decease Sinemet from qid to tid
Better sleep
Improved constipationp
Less tremors
Please link to the product you are using. Thanks!
Is this the product you are using? amazon.com/Stem-Cell-Supple...
yes that is the one, but it is probably the effects from the Cat’s claw
Not cheap eh? I hope HealthyHeart will respond.
And I do not know if it helps
But the cats claw does? If so, has it been consistent?
to early to tell
Cat's claw
mountsinai.org/health-libra....
I would recommend the Vimergy version since they don't use alcohol.
Fiund on Web.md: If you have one of these conditions, it's best to avoid using cat's claw without consulting with your healthcare provider. Parkinson disease: There is a concern that cat's claw might make tremors or movements worse in people with Parkinson disease. Consult with your healthcare provider before using cat's claw.
I read that but everyone is different and symptoms, etiologies and responses to therapy with Parkinson varies from person to person. Part of the reason it is so difficult to treat/cure.I agree consult your physician first.
There are others who recommend cats claw for PD. I have recently started reading Medical Medium stuff, and he recommends it though he is not a doctor. But the medical establishment makes natural substances almost impossible to be approved. So it's not surprising. I took a dropper full of it when I read this thread about 10 minutes ago, and my tremor is actually calmer!
And on the positive side, from Dr. Weil: drweil.com/vitamins-supplem...
I use Cats claw too
aunt bean? Are you still using only fava tincture as your dopamine replacement? Is it still working well for you?
I never used fava tincture.
Does it help you?
I think so. I don't take capsule every day, probably 2 times a week. Also take Ashwaghanda, and Lions Mane mushroom capsules
Be careful with Ashwsghanda it can delay the release of Dopamine by the neurons as per a clinical trial
Dr. Weil article on cat's claw: drweil.com/vitamins-supplem...
May I ask which brand of Cat's Claw dId you use?
This video on cat’s claw just showed up in my feed this morning. He mentions benefits for Alzheimer’s but not for Parkinson’s.
Good information! The only problem is that the Pure Mountain Botanicals Cats Claw which he recommends is Uncaria Tomentosa , while Gou Teng which healthyheart is using (and Dr. Weil's article has mentioned) is Uncaria rhynchophylla. Not sure how much they differ, may be someone can comment on it.
It doesn’t really matter the Uncaria rhynchophyllare appears to be helping
I don't see much difference at the medical level, IMO are two different varieties of the same plant with small botanical differences.
Any other Chinese herbal recommdations?
No, it's not my field. I am just an experienced educated farmer. If you want I can help you create your own fac- similar Mediterranean diet with the products of your locality.
Curious! Perhaps interesting to start a separate item to share your and others' gardening experiences with us. It is the beginning of the growing season and the garden plan can still be updated with interesting vegetables, herbs and fruit choices for Mediterranean/MIND/PD diet. 🙏
Esperanto,
interesting yes, but that would be a little off topic here. Then the theme is very practical with few "links" 😁.
They will ask you for the link, then your personal experience then the research link again. 😂😂😂.
ChatGPT will soon replace us all and it will be the end of the forums. 😂
PS: Uncaria is not native to China but exists all over the world.🐥🐥🐥
This makes me happy. The garden, the best medicine for PD. It contains everything we are advised: proper nutrition, exercise and mental well-being. 🍀
Here we only focus on one of the thousands of (millions) of items, Cat’s Claw: what kind, which brand, price, solvent, personal experiences, the hundreds of potentially active, counteracting and risky components, the many studies…and. we don't even talk about the ecological footprint, sponsorship Amazon, our relationship with China, etc. “Consult with your healthcare provider before using cat's claw” He no longer answers my emails, but my neurologist will certainly be very enthusiastic if I might get to talk to him in six months. Fortunately, he will soon also have access to GPT. Or do we no longer need them like HE? 😀
By the way, this is what GPT says about Cat’s Claw in relation to Parkinson’s:
“There is currently insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is effective for treating Parkinson’s. While some studies have shown that cat's claw has antioxidant properties and can reduce the inflammatory response in the body, no clinical studies have been conducted to confirm its effectiveness in the treatment of Parkinson's. Parkinson’s treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach, including medication, physiotherapy and sometimes surgical interventions as well. Therefore, always consult your doctor before taking cat's claw or other supplements to treat or prevent Parkinson's. It is important to follow the prescribed treatment and make any changes to your diet or supplements only after consulting your doctor.” 😎
Very interesting Esperanto, chatGPT is the patient teacher we all would have liked, but people believe in people not computers, for this there will always be a need for a good doctor. IMO it will be the death of public forums like this because whoever wants to share their practical experiences on the web will have them stolen by an Artificial intelligence (AI) as well as all other personal information. The information must be found with experience before being processed and distributed by AI, in fact the useful information on the treatment of the PD does not yet exist and GPT will not find it. Your peppers are beautiful, a collection of different varieties I see, or not?
Totally agree with you Gio! But rest assured, if you ask this question to chatGPT he assures us that the forums remain necessary. 😀 It is a useful tool, but it mainly reproduces existing ingrained information and opinions, so very recognizable and human, That's exactly what we try to avoid on HE, by making new connections, sharing personal experiences, critically reviewing the latest research and especially how we feel. I do expect AI to take over some of that anyway, and it might even see that there are lots of varieties of peppers and tomatoes growing in our greenhouse. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
In any case, he will easily be able to draw the conclusion that you shall have many friends with such salad production! 🍀
Cat's Claw is an antimicrobial so there is a good chance that one of the originating causes of your symptoms is an underlying stealth infections.
It is worth following up with a skilled practitioner trained in stealth infections.
Great 
What's the role of WorX stem cell support in the improvement of your symptoms. Is it a separate supplement that must be taken with gou teng... healthyheart7 ?
Short of actual stem cell transfusion, hopeful it will help stimulate my dormant stem cells
Honestly I don't understand, i guess healthyheart7 throws more light on this
I take Cat's Claw occasionally also and do very well
Hello ~ If you don’t mind ~ How much and how often?
Thank you and have a fabulous day!
I don't take it all the time, but will take a capsule every day for a couple weeks and then it might be a couple months before taking any more. Can't tell you exact results, but it helps with colon issues and I know it is valuable at times
Thank you so much!! One more thing ~ do you mind letting me know which brand(s) you use?
Thank you again!,
Usually buy from Swansons Health Products on line
Gou Teng - Uncaria Rhynchophylla stem, Branch & Hook, 100 Grams,(E-Fong)
Thank you!
Hello ~ I was wondering how you are doing ~ if you’re still taking Cat’s Claw? If so how much and any benefits you may have from taking it.
Thank you for your time and have a fabulous day.
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