The Dopamine Dancer: The Value of Holistic Autotherapy in Parkinson's Disease.

This article explores the experiences of individuals with Parkinson's disease who have reported significant improvements in their symptoms through various means. One case involves a woman who discontinued her medication and saw a notable improvement in her functional capacity through dance, meditation, yoga, and cognitive autotherapy. Video clips are included to demonstrate her progress. The article also mentions other cases where patients experienced temporary remission of symptoms before they returned. The author suggests that sustained symptom improvement and remission may not be uncommon in Parkinson's disease and may not always be explained by misdiagnosis or other factors. However, it is important to note that these cases are not representative of all individuals with Parkinson's disease, and caution should be exercised when considering discontinuing medication. [Extracted from the article]

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