EPISODE · Feb 13, 2023 · 54 MIN
Acupuncture for Dog Cancer | Dr. Narda Robinson #203
from Dog Cancer Answers · host Dog Podcast Network
Although there are many romantic ideas about where acupuncture comes from and how it works, the truth is rooted in science and anatomy. Acupuncture is the practice of applying tiny needles or pressure to specific areas to stimulate nerves and tissue to get a desired effect. Dr. Narda Robinson is both a human doctor and a veterinarian, and she literally wrote the book on acupuncture points and what they do in the human body. In this episode she explains how and why acupuncture works, as well as the specific ways that it can benefit dogs with cancer. Short on time? Jump to about minute 42 to catch Narda’s rapid-fire mythbusting. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: CuraCore Find a Practitioner https://curacore.org/vet/find-a-practitioner/ American Academy of Medical Acupuncture https://medicalacupuncture.org/ Narda’s Books: https://curacore.org/vet/bookstore/ Chapters: 0:00 Start 2:56 Acupuncture is Science 6:08 The Nervous System 10:41 Placement Matters 14:47 Anti-Nausea Point 16:59 Nerve Stimulation 17:51 Trigger Points 20:06 Getting Started 23:52 Realities of Acupuncture and Cancer 29:46 Helping Radiation Side Effects 33:12 Side Effects 34:59 Integrative Medicine 37:12 The Needles 39:11 Mistranslations 42:14 Acupuncture Myths 46:08 When to Avoid Acupuncture About Today’s Guest, Dr. Narda Robinson: Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective. She served as faculty at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1997-2016) and currently leads CURACORE VET and CURACORE MED as founder and CEO. A prominent influencer on scientific integrative medicine in both veterinary and human medicine, Dr. Robinson has cultivated her expertise for over 20 years of teaching, practicing, and research. She directs onsite and online programs on medical acupuncture, medical massage, photomedicine, botanical therapy, and integrative rehabilitation. In June 2022, she founded the organization, SIVMA, i.e., the Scientific Integrative Veterinary Medical Association, to expand learning and research opportunities for practitioners across the globe. LinkedIn Other Links: If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit DogCancerNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Although there are many romantic ideas about where acupuncture comes from and how it works, the truth is rooted in science and anatomy. Acupuncture is the practice of applying tiny needles or pressure to specific areas to stimulate nerves and tissue to get a desired effect. Dr. Narda Robinson is both a human doctor and a veterinarian, and she literally wrote the book on acupuncture points and what they do in the human body. In this episode she explains how and why acupuncture works, as well as the specific ways that it can benefit dogs with cancer. Short on time? Jump to about minute 42 to catch Narda’s rapid-fire mythbusting. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: CuraCore Find a Practitioner https://curacore.org/vet/find-a-practitioner/ American Academy of Medical Acupuncture https://medicalacupuncture.org/ Narda’s Books: https://curacore.org/vet/bookstore/ Chapters: 0:00 Start 2:56 Acupuncture is Science 6:08 The Nervous System 10:41 Placement Matters 14:47 Anti-Nausea Point 16:59 Nerve Stimulation 17:51 Trigger Points 20:06 Getting Started 23:52 Realities of Acupuncture and Cancer 29:46 Helping Radiation Side Effects 33:12 Side Effects 34:59 Integrative Medicine 37:12 The Needles 39:11 Mistranslations 42:14 Acupuncture Myths 46:08 When to Avoid Acupuncture About Today’s Guest, Dr. Narda Robinson: Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective. She served as faculty at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1997-2016) and currently leads CURACORE VET and CURACORE MED as founder and CEO. A prominent influencer on scientific integrative medicine in both veterinary and human medicine, Dr. Robinson has cultivated her expertise for over 20 years of teaching, practicing, and research. She directs onsite and online programs on medical acupuncture, medical massage, photomedicine, botanical therapy, and integrative rehabilitation. In June 2022, she founded the organization, SIVMA, i.e., the Scientific Integrative Veterinary Medical Association, to expand learning and research opportunities for practitioners across the globe. LinkedIn Other Links: If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit DogCancerNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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