Up until recently, acupuncture needles were considered experimental by the federal government and they were technically only allowable for investigation or research purposes. Although individual states’ lawsgovern the actual practice of acupuncture, federal laws have controlled the sale of the
Sea Cucumber For Pain Relief
he sea cucumber (strichopus chloronotus) has been used by Chinese cooks as a delicacy, longevity tonic and disease preventative since ancient times. Modern scientific analysis shows the sea cucumber is high in protein, low in fat, and high in chondroitin
Meditation-Based Stress Reduction
In this study of patients with anxiety disorders, University of Massachusetts researchers concluded that individuals taught meditation, in a once per week, eight-week class, made lasting changes in their lives by developing their own inner resources for growth and healing.
Amino Acids and Your Digestion
When a person eats enough protein and digests and assimilates that protein, they are well on their way to Optimal Health. But many people have a problem breaking down protein into a form usable by the body. Proteins in the
Classical Homeopathy
Many of you responded to my previous newsletter on “Classical Homeopathy” and it does my heart good to see so many people seeing such tremendous results from this very special healing modality. I love Classical Homeopathy, as many of you
Are You Frustrated by Your Health Insurance?
Lately I’ve become increasingly frustrated with our health care system.
How about you?
For the most part, I hear sad, horror stories daily from my patients or would-be patients, about their experiences trying to receive the health care they deserve.
Home Remedies for Healing
Home Remedies – Big Help Suggestions for things you may have around the house that will help in creating Optimal Health Coconut Oil – rub into sore and tired muscles for pain relief Garlic – cook and gargle with it
When Things Seem Frazzled…
When Things Seem Frazzled… Are you feeling frazzled? Do things seem to be going in reverse? Does your life seem a bit stressful? You get the idea, right? When this is happening to me, I’ve found that resorting to familiar
Western or Alternative Medicine?
Western or Alternative Medicine Almost Daily I’m asked by either existing or prospective patients: “What should I do? Western Drugs or Surgery, or Alternative Medicine?” They want to know if they should consider coming to me, vs. go to their
How Is Your Mood?
How Is Your Mood? by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD Human beings tend to have moods. From happy, sad, anxious, depressed, etc. But sometimes we get downright moody. Othertimes we get stuck in one particular mood. Many of my patients would