A member asked:

I have parkinson's. what is the best alternative therapy? i've been taking parkinson's meds for 12 years. i'm 66 now.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Mucuna puriens: Mucuna puriens is an herb that helps your body make more dopamine. There are many ways of using natural medicine to support your body better with parkinsons. You can support your hormones, with bioidentical hormones and there are ways of measuring your brain chemistry and then supporting Dopamine and other neurotransmitters with natural supplements.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Steven Margolis answered

Specializes in FamiLy Medicine

Co Q 10: Coenzyme q 10 in large doses has numerous studies supporting its use in parkinsons. There is also a clinic in florida run by an alternative neurologist who was featured on 60 minutes who has had amazing results with certain IV infusions and hyperbaric oxygen.

Answered 6/10/2014

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