Lithium is more than a drug, it’s the third element on the Periodic Table of Elements. Symbol is LI. It’s lightest metal known to mankind. Lithium-ion batters are used in electric cars. Lithium is also present in vaping devices, many personal electronics such as cell phones, tablets, and laptops, E-Bikes, electric toothbrushes, tools, hoverboards, scooters, and for solar power backup storage. Its origins can be traced back to the Big Bang. For 70 years it’s successfully been used to treat bi-polar disease. Now there’s hope it could be game changing for Parkinson’s disease. Tom Guttuso Jr., MD is a professor of Neurology at the University of Buffalo and Co Director of the Movement Disorder. His new book, titled the Promise of Lithium: How an Over-The-Counter Supplement May Prevent and Slow Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.” Dr. Guttuso joins the pod to discuss the potential of Lithium and stopping Parkinson’s. Much Gratitude for your music:Nirvana LithiumEvanescence LithiumPink We’ve Got Scurvy from the album Sponge Bob’s Greatest HitsThe Steve Miller Band Fly Like an EagleEMAIL Larry and Rebecca: <a href="mailto:ParkinsonsPod@curiouscast.ca">ParkinsonsPod@curiouscast.ca</a>Have questions, comments, or a story idea? We would love you to click here and leave a message https://www.speakpipe.com/WhenLifeGivesYouParkinsonsFollow us, Larry & Rebecca Gifford Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ParkinsonsPod">@ParkinsonsPod</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonsPod/">Facebook.com/ParkinsonsPod</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parkinsonspod/">@parkinsonspod</a>KEY LINKS BOOK: <a href="https://www.promiseoflithium.com/">The Promise of Lithium: How an Over-the-Counter Supplement May Prevent and Slow Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease</a>Thanks to CuriouscastDila Velazquez – Story ProducerOur Presenting Partner is Parkinson Canada. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? You are not alone. Contact presenting partner Parkinson Canada <a href="http://www.parkinson.ca/">http://www.parkinson.ca/</a>, call the toll free hotline 1-800-565-3000 or on Twitter you can message <a href="https://twitter.com/ParkinsonCanada?lang=en">@ParkinsonCanada</a>.Thanks also to our content and promotional partners The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s <a href="http://www.michaeljfox.org/pdiq">Parkinson’s IQ + You Events</a><a href="http://www.pdavengers.com/">PD Avengers</a> – We are building a global alliance to end Parkinson’s. <a href="https://www.pdavengers.com/become-a-pd-avenger">Join us</a>. <a href="http://www.wpc2023.org/">World Parkinson Congress 2023</a> – It’s time to make your congress and hotel registrations. Details on the website. <a href="https://spotlightyopd.org/">Spotlight YOPD</a> – One of the only Parkinson’s organizations dedicated to raising awareness for Young Onset Parkinson’s disease and funds for the Cure Parkinson’s Trust.

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