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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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 …
Acupuncture and Sports Medicine
(Reprinted with permission from The Key West Citizen’s Health File, April 2011) A New Look at Acupuncture Special to The Citizen The world of sports medicine is an increasingly specialized area of study for the application of the Chinese medical practice of acupuncture. “Athletes of all …