When William Southmayd, M.D. experienced an ankle problem for 2 years that caused him to limp and restricted his activities, he thought he would have to undergo surgery. After having acupuncture treatments from Dr. Ashley Hoyt, he was pain free after 6 weeks. As a retired orthopedic surgeon, Dr. …
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Locals Try a Shot of B-12 to Lose Weight
(Reprinted with permission from The Locals Guide, March 2012) Locals try a shot of B-12 to lose weight By Sara Matthis Special Sections Editor What if you combined the power of a vitamin B-12 shot with the leverage of acupuncture? Well, you might just shed that extra weight. “I …
A Layman’s Guide to Understanding Acupuncture
(Reprinted with permission from The Key West Citizen’s Health File, April 2011) A layman’s guide to understanding acupuncture By Sara Matthis Special Sections Editor Most people have at least a rudimentary understanding of acupuncture in that it involves needles applied to certain areas …


