newsletter sign up. Your doctor: The difference between an M.D. and D.O. If you see a primary care physician for your general healthcare, thereâs a chance youâre seeing a D.O., not an M.D. While both degrees mean your doctor is a licensed physician, their training differs slightly and each has a unique perspective on care.
Medical Marijuana and Parkinson's Disease. Medical Marijuana and Parkinsonâs Disease. Marijuana may be an excellent alternative to, or addition to, the medication regime of someone suffering from Parkinsonâs Disease. Unfortunately, many of the conventional medications prescribed for a Parkinsonâs patient also come with significant, negative side effects that are not present in medical marijuana.
Acupuncture May Benefit Parkinson's Patients. Acupuncture may help relieve some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, researchers from the University of Seoul, South Korea, reported in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. It appears that acupuncture reactivates parts of the brain that have become too deactivated, the authors added.