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Integrative Medicine and Health Therapy for Parkinson Disease

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with approximately 60 000 newly diagnosed patients yearly in the United States. PD is traditionally described as a motor system condition, although numerous nonmotor symptoms exist, and typically manifest within elderly patients. The hallmark pathogenesis of PD is the loss of dopaminergic neurons within the substantia nigra region. This leads to a traditional treatment goal of dopamine replacement. We outline an integrative medicine and health strategy for PD that utilizes not only traditional but also nontraditional therapeutic approaches. This strategy supports the neuronal microenvironment and restorative health of both the brain and the body.

Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000278

Authors: Mary-Frances E. Hall, Frank C. Church

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Health Care

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W3045458204

FWCI: 1.205

Cites: 105

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10