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immune system, etc. Chinese herbal medicine has

been practiced for thousands of years and there are

thousands of scientific studies demonstrating its

efficacy.

Western Medicine vs Traditional Chinese

Medicine

If you are questioning which is better for

treating Parkinson's disease – western medicine or

traditional Chinese medicine, the answer is that

each medicine has strengths that can contribute to

effectively treating Parkinson's disease patients.

Think of each form of medicine as tools. Which

tool is better for building a house – a saw or a

hammer? The answer is that both are crucial.

Why did I develop Parkinson's Disease?

You may be questioning why you as the patient

developed Parkinson's disease when other people,

including family members did not. We all look for

that one event or one cause which created an illness

or medical problem but science is beginning to