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Is there a more holistic approach to treating Parkinson's disease?

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Is there a more holistic approach to treating Parkinson's disease?

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There is a more holistic approach to treating disease today because patients respond better physically and spiritually with more care than just chemical alteration, says Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health.

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