Keep an Open Mind About CAM for Parkinson's

▸ Herbal therapy. Herbal therapies all have potential side effects. Encourage patients to keep you informed of everything they are taking–herbal therapies, over-the-counter supplements, and vitamins and minerals. “I try to keep an open mind. When a patient comes in with three agents, if I haven't heard of any one of them, I send to an alternative medicine practitioner to go over what they're taking and make sure it's safe,” she said.

Dr. Brandabur recommended visiting www.integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/alum/index.html