Can acupuncture cure dog cancer? Nope. But it can do a whole lot to help your dog feel better and alleviate side effects from illness and medications alike.
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 43 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/
Related Links:
- Using Oncology, Acupuncture, Herbs & Nutrition to Fight Cancer podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/using-oncology-acupuncture-herbs-nutrition-to-fight-cancer-dr-kendra-pope-deep-dive/
- Holistic Dog Cancer Treatments: Oncologist Panel Discussion 2022 podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/holistic-dog-cancer-treatments-oncologist-panel-discussion-2022-dr-kendra-pope-and-dr-trina-hazzah/
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.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctornarda/
0:00 Start
2:58 Acupuncture is Science
6:10 The Nervous System
10:43 Placement Matters
14:49 Anti-Nausea Point
17:01 Nerve Stimulation
17:53 Trigger Points
20:08 Getting Started
24:39 Realities of Acupuncture and Cancer
30:33 Helping Radiation Side Effects
33:59 Side Effects
35:46 Integrative Medicine
37:59 The Needles
39:58 Mistranslations
43:01 Acupuncture Myths
46:55 When to Avoid Acupuncture
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