A friend of mine emailed me this link on the BBC News website with a lot of very, very interesting information on Acupuncture Research. So many people are always asking me for the latest research on acupuncture. Because I work
Pregnancy and Birthing
THE 10 MOST USED HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY: I have used homeopathic remedies many times during my patient’s birthing process. (I have also used Acupuncture during the pregnancy and birthing process quite successfully.) Homeopathy has not only worked
Frequently Asked Questions
There are four questions which people ask very often: 1. Can you treat??? — such and such……a symptom???? 2. When I feel fine, can acupuncture or homeopathy still help me? 3. Does energy medicine such as acupuncture or homeopathy really
How Long Will It Take?
I was gardening the other day, when I began to cut back an overgrown bush from the neighbor’s property. As I was hearing my mind’s voice complaining that the neighbor’s gardener should be doing this and not me, I suddenly
Holistic Medical Methods and Options
The following options are discussed to help you decide if any holistic methods might be right for you, either to treat a problem you are having, or just to help you acheive the emotional and physical health goals you are
Acupuncture Successful for Post-Op Nausea
Here is a link to a great article on the success of acupuncture for nausea. I have used acupuncture successfully for nausea after surgery, for morning sickness and also for travel sickness. I recently treated a woman who had chronic
Headache Chat
Today, I was listening to a local talk radio show, and a commercial came on for headache control using over the counter pain medications. While I’m a big proponent of taking Western pharmaceuticals and using surgery on an as needed
Acupuncture for Childbirth and Labor by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD
Acupuncture for Childbirth and Labor by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD Q – I have heard that Acupuncture can be used to induce labor and to reduce the pain of labor, but I’m so afraid of needles, I’m not sure I
Review of Oils – Which are the Best?
Oils Revisited – Essential Fatty Acids – Are You Getting Enough? By Dr. Randy Martin, OMD, LAc Flax Oil – Omega-3 and other EFA’s; Vit E, Lecithin and phytosterols, plant lignins; antioxidants. Good for autoimmune disorders, arthritis, inflammation; also good
Herbs for Immunity by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD
Chinese Herbs for Immunity by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD There are many different Chinese herbs that are useful for treatment of various immune problems. The Doctor of Chinese Medicine generally will not, in fact, use single herbs for treatment of