Why would you want to eat any more pesticides than you have to? (Did I just hear you say YUCK? YUCK!) The Environmental Working Group has recently released a list of the "Clean 15" (15 fruits and vegetables lowest in pesticide levels) and the "Dirty Dozen (12 fruits and vegetables that it is best to buy ONLY if they are organically grown). A pocket-sized guide along with info is available by clicking here.

From the EWG web site: "Every year, new research is published demonstrating the toxicity of pesticides to human health and the environment, often at doses previously declared "safe" by the pesticide industry and the government. As acknowledged by the U.S. and international government agencies, different pesticides have been linked with a variety of toxic effects, including:
Pesticides are unique among the chemicals we release into the environment; they have inherent toxicity because they are designed to kill living organisms - insects, plants, and fungi that are considered "pests." Because they are toxic by design, many pesticides pose health risks to people, risks that have been acknowledged by independent research scientists and physicians across the world."

Want to know where to buy organic produce in the Louisville area? Check out the Metro Farmers' Markets guide, or get involved with the Community Farm Alliance.

We will have an update on CoQ10 related info in next week's e-newsletter. Please stay tuned for more info! We appreciate everyone who has expressed interest in this opportunity and we'll be in touch soon about our options.

LSVT Big continues to generate lots of excitement. Our phones as well as the phones at Frazier have been ringing off the hook. I spoke to our friends at Frazier and got some basic info about how to begin the process.

1. First, one must obtain a physician referral. The referral is necessary because the therapy is performed one-on-one. The referral should contain info about your diagnosis. Physicians may fax the referral to 502.582.7430.
2. One may then call the Frazier Rehab Central Scheduling Department at 502.582.7486 and ask for Gay or Joelle. These capable individuals will schedule your training at a location convenient to you.

LSVT Big will be offered at:

• Frazier Rehab Downtown
• Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
• Jewish East at Dutchman's Lane
• Jewish Medical Center Southwest on Stonestreet Road
• Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
• Southern Indiana Rehab in New Albany, IN
  
• Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY
• LSVT Big therapy is also available IN HOME for individuals who are classified as homebound.

If you missed last week's article on LSVT Big in Louisville, it's been reprinted here. Both Jinn and I are big fans of the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation web site; go take a look!

The Northwest Parkinson's Foundation website is an excellent source for information about PD. You might enjoy the "Tip Jar", where folks exchange tips about living with PD, the latest news from around the world about PD, or perhaps you'd like to download a copy of their "Critical Care Info for the Parkinson's Patient," a tool to help you express your unique needs/symptoms and which can serve as an education tool for care staff you may interact with at hospitals or other care facilities.

Monday, July 27th, 6:30pm: Shelbyville "Moving On" Exercise Group (Jewish Hospital Shelbyville Community Room (rear of hospital))

 

Tuesday, July 28th, Noon: Louisville "Moving On" Chair Yoga (Yoga at Crescent Hill)

 

Saturday, August 1st, Noon: Louisville "Moving On" Chair Yoga (Yoga at Crescent Hill)

Monday, August 3rd, 6:30pm: Shelbyville "Moving On" Exercise Group (Jewish Hospital Shelbyville Community Room (rear of hospital))

Tuesday, August 4th, 2:00pm and 6 pm: Brownsboro Road Support Groups. Therapists newly trained in the LSVT BIG program will be attending both groups. (Frazier Rehab Bldg; 4912 US Hwy 42 Ste 101. Call 502.426.0888 for more info).

Tuesday, August 4th, 7pm: Floyd Memorial Hospital Support Group (Floyd Memorial Hospital Paris Health Education Center, 1st floor across from cafeteria. Call 812.941.0237 for more info).