You Asked: Is Laser Therapy Contraindicated in Epileptic Patients?
Dear Dr. Narda, I am a veterinarian and I practice medical acupuncture as well as photomedicine. One of my instructors in rehabilitation said that laser therapy is contraindicated in epileptic patients. Do you agree? I have a post-operative patient who just had a...
Pennyroyal in My Cat’s “Natural” Flea Solution — Is It Safe?
Dear Dr. Narda ~ I just purchased a product from the health food store that claims to be an all-natural flea shampoo for cats and dogs. The main ingredient is pennyroyal oil. They claim it kills fleas and even some ticks. Is it safe to use? ~ Cat Lover in...
You Asked: “Is Strychnos Strychnine?”
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA is the President and CEO of CuraCore Integrative Medicine & Education Center. She educates veterinary and human healthcare professionals on the practice and philosophy of scientific integrative medicine. ...
You Asked: “Is Acupuncture ‘Energy Medicine'”?
The Chinese word “qi”, or “chi”, literally means “air” or “breath” – not energy. The notion that acupuncture moves energy arose from a mistranslation of qi into the word energy in the early 20th century.
