
John Parkinson was an English botanist and herbalist, renowned for his extensive work in the field of botany during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his seminal text, 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris,' published in 1629, which served as a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of plants and gardens. This work not only cataloged a wide variety of plants but also provided detailed descriptions and illustrations, making it an invaluable resource for gardeners and botanists of his time. Parkinson's meticulous observations and classifications contributed significantly to the understanding of plant species and their uses in horticulture and medicine. In addition to his contributions to botany, Parkinson's work reflected the growing interest in the natural world during the Renaissance, bridging the gap between practical gardening and scientific inquiry. His writings emphasized the importance of observation and documentation, influencing future generations of botanists and herbalists. Parkinson's legacy endures through his impact on the field of botany, as he laid the groundwork for more systematic approaches to plant classification and cultivation, earning him a respected place in the history of horticulture.
“Scientists induced Parkinson’s in rats by killing the dopamine cells in their basal ganglia, and then forced half of them to run on a treadmill twice a day in the ten days following the “onset” of the disease. Incredibly, the runners’ dopamine levels stayed within normal ranges and their motor skills didn’t deteriorate. In one study on people with Parkinson’s, intensive activity improved motor ability as well as mood, and the positive effects lasted for at least six weeks after they stopped exercising.””
“Parkinson’s Law: If you have only one letter to write, it will take all day to do it. If you have twenty letters to write, you’ll get them done in one day.””
“lots of fruit and vegetables gives us all the vitamins we need. A lot is said about anti-oxidants these days. I do agree with the beneficial effects they might have on our health, and the possible need to have a good intake of them on a daily basis. As I have said, I eat a very healthy diet, with lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. I have never taken any anti-oxidant supplements, other than garlic pills, but am considering doing so. There is no proof that these anti-oxidants get through the blood-brain barrier, so they may not actually help us. I feel that a controlled double-blind study should be done on this subject. There””
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