ACUPUNCTURE SHOWN TO RELIEVE TENSION HEADACHES German researchers found that acupuncture is an effective treatment for people suffering from tension headaches. Over an 8 week period, this team of acupuncturists in Germany compared a group of people who regularly experienced
Fibromyalgia Treated Successfully with Acupuncture
According to a study reported at the 11th World Congress on Pain in Sydney, Australia in August 2005, acupuncture was very successful at alleviating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. This study was conducted by the International Association for the Study of
Acupuncture for Migraine Headaches
This Italian study of 120 people with a history of migraine headaches were divided into two treatment groups of 60 people each. The first group was treated with acupuncture and the second group received drug therapy using a variety of
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
Successful Treatment of Addictions and The 12-Step Programs
THE ROLE OF ADDICTIONS AND TWELVE STEP PROGRAMS IN ACHIEVING OPTIMAL HEALTH By Dr. Randy W. Martin, OMD, PhD, LAc, QME Introduction Twelve Step Programs are extremely effective for many people in helping to control addictive behaviors. But there are
Acupuncture for Headaches is Effective and Long Lasting
Here is a link to a really comprehensive article on using acupuncture and Chinese medicine for headaches. My experience is that acupuncture and Chinese medicine, including changes in diet and Chinese herbs, massage, and chiropractic, make a big effect
How to Withdraw From Medications, Drugs or Succeed at Weight Loss
How to Withdraw More Easily from Prescription Medications, Smoking or Drugs, and Even Succeed at Your Weight Loss or Quit-Smoking Program. It’s important to NEVER stop taking any prescription medications without the advice and support of your Medical Doctor. The
Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Headaches
(Note from Dr. Randy Martin: This research article shows the undeniable effectiveness of acupuncture for treatment of Migraine Headaches.) Acupuncture Today August, 2008, Vol. 10, Issue 08 Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Relief By Editorial Staff As any chronic sufferer will tell
Do You Believe In Homeopathy?
Do You Believe in Homeopathy? I am doing a simple survey.If you have been helped by homeopathy and other forms of natural medicine, please email me a short testimonial. Just one or two sentences is fine or a little longer if
Question: How Do I Handle My Anxiety?
One of my patients recently emailed me the following question: Question – How do I handle it when I have so much anxiety, I don’t know what to do with myself?Answer – Nothing is as fixed as you might think.