NewScientist.com reports that scientists at the University of Manchester have been studying the effects of acupuncture on chemotherapy patients.  The most common side effect of chemo is fatigue and preliminary results indicate that acupuncture can very effectively  mitigate this symptom.  In my practice, I've treated at least four women with breast cancer and I've seen these results before my eyes.  During such a difficult time for these women, I've witnesses improved energy levels and the resulting improvement in quality of life.  I think this is one of the best ways that Western and Eastern medicines complement each other.  My hope is that this type of complementary medicine continues to take hold and generations to come will benefit from the best of both worlds. 

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13104-acupuncture-relieves-cancer-chemotherapy-fatigue.html

At happy hour this week, a few of the attendees had heard about me through the website going.com.  I had never heard of the site, but I found myself listed on it nonetheless.  I never know how exactly Happy Hour ends up listed on sites like this, but I'm not complaining.  Here's the write-up...

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