Complementary Therapies and Alternative Practices for Parkinson’s

Treatments Videos August 11, 2017
Complementary Therapies and Alternative Practices for Parkinson's

Benzi Kluger, MD, MS of the University of Colorado Hospital takes an evidence-based approach to discuss the risks and potential benefits of a wide range of non-medication, complementary therapies, from tai chi, to supplements, to dance, to cannabidiol and medical marijuana.

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