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“Medicine is often conservative and slow to incorporate something that wasn't there before and that we're afraid people are going to laugh at us for. But, the beauty of music is - well, a couple things. There are no side effects that are harmful. Music doesn't do that. It doesn't have any negative effects whatsoever. So I do think it's going to come, but I think it's a new idea for people.”

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Neal Barnard
Neal Barnard

Neal Barnard is an American physician and nutrition expert. Born in 1953, he graduated from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree. Dr. Barnard has conducted extensive research in the field of nutrition, particularly on the impact of plant-based diets on health. He has authored numerous books on nutrition and health, and founded the non-profit organization Plant-Based Medicine Center. more

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