The Urge (and Durge*) of Dopamine I got a giggle tonight when on the evening news I watched a segment on the “latest scientific” research suggesting a connection between Depression and Parkinson’s Disease. Why I laughed is because to any
Allergies and Acupuncture
How Effective is Acupuncture for Allergies? It’s great when an MD is stating that acupuncture may in fact be effective for treating allergies. But what’s not great is that she is saying it’s not been shown to be proven to
Body Piercings Affect Organ Health
Body Piercing Interfers with Normal Organ Function by Dr. Randy Martin, OMD, Doctor of Chinese Medicine I have been telling my patients for years that piercings interfere with normal organ functions. This is because the piercing causes a scar across
Stress and Indigestion – Remedies for the Holidays
Holiday Digestion and Stress Relief and Eight Essential Holiday Remedies I would like to thank all my clients, family, friends and colleagues and wish you all a very happy and fulfilling holiday season. I think that digestion, stress and over-eating
What Does Your Tongue Really Show
TONGUE DIAGNOSIS: WHAT DOES YOUR TONGUE SHOW?? This link will give you a short course in diagnosing your condition using the tongue. If you begin to study Chinese medicine, you will find that your tongue is a window
Fall Seasonal Tune-Up
Fall Seasonal Tune-up REMEMBER YOUR SEASONAL TUNE -UP!!! …………..at each seasonal change………. The tune up will help keep you in balance: According to Chinese medicine, we are particularly vulnerable to illness at each change of season. Receiving acupuncture at the
Justification for Homeopathy
Scientific Homeopathy Article I often have patients ask me what the scientific basis of homeopathic medicine is. I finally have an article which is very analytic, clear, and evidence-based as to why and how homeopathic medicine is, in fact, very
How is Your Thyroid?
Treating Thyroid Problems with Acupuncture When functioning properly, the thyroid gland secretes just the right amount of thyroid hormone to regulate almost all the metabolic processes in your body. Too much or too little of these vital body chemicals and
Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder
Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder This study confirms what I already know: That acupuncture is very effective for treating and curing overactive bladder. Three symple acu-points where used for this study. I use my own combination which includes these as well.
Athletic Injuries and Lower Back Pain
ATHLETIC INJURIES and LOWER BACK PAIN Dr. Randy Martin, OMD, PhD, LAc Doctor of Chinese Medicine I have been asked quite a few times over the last few weeks if I’m watching the World Cup. I’m not sure how to