The Floxie Hope Podcast features people who have been hurt by fluoroquinolone antibiotics - Cipro/ciprofloxacin, Levaquin/levofloxacin, Avelox/moxifloxacin, Floxin/ofloxacin, and a few others. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause devastating pain and even permanent disability. The podcast tells the stories of the people affected by these antibiotics, and gives tips for healing.
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How many friends or family members do you know who are struggling with their health? Probably more than you think. And there's a good chance you're in the same boat, whether it's dealing with anxiety, depression, endometriosis, PCOS, acne, eczema, psoriasis, autoimmune issues, thyroid problems, Lyme disease, brain fog, or just plain fatigue. Trust me, you're not alone. These days, living with health symptoms has become the unfortunate norm. Most people just learn to live with their health is ...
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Sometimes doing what‘s best for the patient will go against dogma and tradition. And sometimes leaning more on science than on dogma will ruffle feathers and contradict the gurus and scholars of Traditional Acupuncture. That‘s OK! There‘s room for many styles and there are enough patients for all of us! I graduated at the top of my class with a Master‘s and a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. I know the benefits of Traditional Acupuncture for many many conditions. But if you want ...
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Functional Acupuncture for Sports Performance
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27:36Until now, sports medicine has been highly influenced by the MDs who treat injury so we often follow suit as acupuncturists. Functional Acupuncture is always looking at the whole picture. We can treat more than just the injury. We can look up the chain or into the past to find healthy muscles to optimize and improve sports performance and avoid inj…
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Interesting and Persistent Knee Pain in a College Football Player
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13:09I'm working on a tough case of knee pain on a college football player and I'm telling you here how I went about treating and adjusting my treatment as new information became clear. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com The New Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Course is here: https://richardhazel.podia.com/peripheral-nerve-entrapments…
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Two New Cases of Hand Tingling and Numbness
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31:06I very likely resolved two cases of hand tingling and numbness in 1 or 2 sessions. NTOS and some other interesting trigger points. CORRECTION: I was speaking off the cuff when I called the Lower Trapezius an Downward Rotator. It is, of course, an Upward Rotator. So much for the theory of Lower Trapzius increasing compression with the help of Pec Mi…
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The $1,200 Pap Smear – Why The Medical System is Broken
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3:10https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/ The $1,200 Pap Smear – Why The Medical System is Broken Episode Summary: In this episode, I talk about my wife's shocking medical bill for a simple, 15-minute checkup. It’s a real story showing how broken and expensive our current healthcare system is. Here’s what happened: My wife had a yearly gynecological exam. It…
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Self-Treatment for Low Back Pain Prevention (and sometimes acute back pain)
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19:37In this episode I share my own self treatment to prevent low back pain with point location guidance for each point. This is the same protocol I use for pregnant women with sciatica or SIJ pain (without the electric stimulation of course). I'm currently running a sale on the new Peripheral Nerve Entrapment course on Podia. The Unlock the Mystery of …
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Low White Blood Cell Count? This Might Be the Real Cause (Mold, Metals, Environmental Pollutants)
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13:10Is Mold or Metal the Cause of Low White Blood Cells? Welcome to the podcast with Dr. Hugh! Today, we’re talking about something really important—low white blood cell counts—and why you might be feeling tired, sick, or just not yourself. This episode is based on a powerful case study with a 54-year-old woman whose bloodwork revealed something shocki…
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Revealed: Why I Give Clients 50% Off All Supplements
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11:08\How to Save Big on Your Quicksilver Supplements https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/revealed-why-i-give-clients-50-off-all-supplements Episode Title: How I Help My Clients Save Money on the Best Supplements In this episode, Dr. Hickman breaks down an easy way for clients to save money on high-quality supplements—especially those from Quicksilver S…
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Maybe we don't need GLP-1 drugs, maybe we just need to walk more?
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22:37I think I've been exercise resistant much of the time in spite of working out and eating right. Dr. Coyle shows us that we need at least 8500 steps a day for an hour workout to have the metabolic fat-burning effects we want it to have. Coyle EF, Burton HM, Satiroglu R. Inactivity Causes Resistance to Improvements in Metabolism After Exercise. Exerc…
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Cell Membrane Detoxification Could Be Why You're Still Sick
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12:59Get well and schedule a Zoom Call @drhughwegwerth @drhughwegwerth @drhughwegwerth In This Episode: If you’ve been dealing with chronic illness, fatigue, or mystery symptoms, this episode might change everything for you. Dr. Hugh breaks down cell membrane detox in a way anyone can understand—and shows why this could be the missing piece to real heal…
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The Hormone Truth: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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25:26The Truth About Bioidentical Hormones Podcast with Dr. Hugh Wegwerth https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/the-shocking-truth-about-bioidentical-hormones-and-why-women-deserve-better What This Episode Is About In today’s podcast, Dr. Hugh talks about something important that many women are confused about — bioidentical hormones. You’ll learn: What th…
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BPC-157 Explained: Injection Protocol, Dosage, and My Experience With Peptides
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23:26Can Peptides Help Heal Chronic Pain? My Experience with BPC-157 See full video on my webpage https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/bpc-157-explained Description: In this episode, Dr. Hugh talks about a powerful healing tool that many people have never heard of—BPC-157 peptides. If you're struggling with pain, injuries, or long-term health issues, thi…
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Fluoroquinolone Poisoning + Mold: Urine Tests Show 90 % Toxin Drop in 12 Weeks
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7:34In This Episode You’ll Learn https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/fluoroquinolone-poisoning-mold-urine-tests-show-90-toxin-drop-in-12-weeks The Problem: How fluoroquinolone antibiotics (like Cipro) can “wake up” mold inside the body and make symptoms worse. Why Mold Lingers: Mold spores can stay in your gut or lungs for 10–30 years without you knowi…
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The Progression of Normal Muscle Tone to Muscle Contracture to Myofascial Trigger Points
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22:01It's important to know the progression of muscle fiber dysfunction to better understand how to treat and how long it may take to correct the problem. The analysis of current research provides substantial evidence supporting the progression of muscle fiber dysfunction as a significant contributor to musculoskeletal pain, aligning with the hypothesiz…
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Are You Omega-3 Deficient? The #1 At-Home Inflammation Test Most Doctors Never Mention
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15:23https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/the-omega-3-inflammation-test-you-can-do-at-home-for-55 Episode Description In today’s show, I break down a quick, at-home finger-prick called the OmegaQuant Test. This simple kit measures the balance between your omega-3 “good guys” and omega-6 “bad guys.” When that balance is off, hidden inflammation can spread…
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Are you missing this muscle when treating mid-back pain?
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22:53I almost never hear discussion about this muscle for midback pain. My two cents about this muscle and how to assess and treat it. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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The Hidden Homocysteine Danger That Doctors Missed
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15:43Podcast Description: Homocysteine Healing – How Mike Went from Sick to Strong in Just Weeks https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/the-homocysteine-comeback-plan-backed-by-labs-powered-by-science Hosted by: Dr. Hugh Wegwerth Episode Title: The Shocking Lab Number That Changed Everything In this powerful episode, Dr. Hugh shares the story of Mike, a ma…
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A Complex Case of Nerve Entrapment Pain (Post-Surgery)
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29:00I'm walking you through how I assessed and treated a complex case of cluneal, sciatic and possibly pudendal nerve symptoms. As well as managing the patient's anxiety when symptoms flare. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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Interesting Sural Nerve Entrapment Case, Possibly Caused by Cipro
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13:41Have you seen neuropathy and chronic myalgia that patients believe happened after taking Cipro? I've seen it several times. This might be one of those cases. Best sleep he's had in 20 years after the first treatment of what looked like Sural Nerve Entrapment. I'm covering the Sural Nerve Entrapment in Sydney at the end of March. https://chinesemedi…
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A case of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet and Tinnitus
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23:01I had an interesting case this week of NTOS and he also had tinnitus that improved from the treatment. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com IG: @richhazelBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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Amy’s Story: Overcoming Thyroid Cancer, Liver Cancer & Reclaiming Her Life
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36:02In this episode, Amy Michelle Wilcockson opens her heart and shares her incredible journey of transformation—from battling thyroid cancer and liver cancer to creating the life of her dreams. Contact Amy linktr.ee/willcockson For years, Amy was known as a Doctor of Chiropractic and the Director of Live Healthy Iowa, dedicated to helping others live …
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Crooked and the Back Pain Industrial Complex
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30:21The book Crooked by Cathryn Jackobson Ramin is a must-read book for anyone who works with back pain patients or is considering a back surgery for low back pain. I talk about research the author mentioned and some other research that will blow your mind. Crooked is available on Audible if you prefer an audio book. https://www.cathrynjakobsonramin.co…
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Why DHEA is the Most Important Hormone in Your Body for testosterone
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12:59Why DHEA is the Most Important Hormone in Your Body https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/dhea-for-men-and-women-how-it-boosts-testosterone Host: Dr. Hugh Wegwerth Are you feeling sluggish, struggling with mood swings, or noticing changes in your body as you age? It could be your hormones! In this episode, Dr. Hugh dives deep into DHEA, the most abun…
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Anterior Shoulder Pain from Pecs and Lats
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22:03Anterior shoulder pain on shoulder flexion Anterior shoulder pain on planting a ski pole Pseudo Frozen Shoulder Restricted Shoulder Flexion All cases I saw this week. Pec Major and Lats for the win! (Some dry needling was necessary) Online Courses and Mentorship Group on Podia: https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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Is it really Frozen Shoulder? Sometimes it's not.
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25:46Is it frozen shoulder or an impingement? Can we fix a frozen shoulder with acupuncture? Here are my 2 cents. Thank you, to Feedspot for selecting The Acupuncture Outsider for the Top 15 Acupuncture Podcasts on the Planet. https://podcast.feedspot.com/acupuncture_podcasts/ Online Courses for Functional Acupuncture: https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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How I Discovered & Reversed My Stage 3 Kidney Disease – A Personal Health Journey
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19:55https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/my-stage-3-kidney-disease How I Discovered & Reversed My Stage 3 Kidney Disease – A Personal Health Journey Episode Overview: In today’s episode, I take you through my shocking discovery of stage 3 kidney disease—something I never expected. I’ve lived a clean, healthy lifestyle for decades, but a surprising healt…
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Double Crush Syndrome is mostly seen in the medical field as something rare that happens to people in an earthquake when a building collapses on them. In the world of successfully treating peripheral neuropathies with Functional Acupuncture it's helpful to take a less restrictive definition of Double Crush. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podi…
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Functional Acupuncture and a Real Pain Case
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34:56Why I'm calling my style of acupuncture Functional Acupuncture. Janda famously said that there are 2 schools of thought in musculoskeletal medicine. Stuctural and Functional. Most are still using the Structural approach (and our patients are paying the price - literally) Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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The functional approach to knee pain will look for movement dysfunction and attempt to correct it. Others might blame arthritis, the patient's weight, L4-5 issues... I'm going to look at joint pain as an issue of how the joint moves. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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Nerve Entrapments and Heart Attack Symptoms
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26:44Very interesting case this week. And a second case of crippling pain where all the doctors threw their hands up and said, "there's nothing we can do." Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com BlackFriday Discount good until Dec 31 BLACKFRIDAY20 for 20% off All Courses and BundlesBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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More Great Reasons To Treat Suboccipital Muscles
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22:09I recently treated my own suboccipital muscles and am now realizing how important it is to treat them on people with neck pain and restricted range of motion. These are now in my arsenal for quality of life / mobility treatments. Online courses BLACKFRIDAY20 for 20% off all courses and bundles. https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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The Shocking Link Between Brain Injuries and Your Gut Problems
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13:33https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/the-shocking-link-between-brain-injuries-and-your-gut-problems-what-doctors-won-t-tell-you In this episode, we dive into the hidden dangers of brain injuries and their surprising connection to chronic health issues like dysautonomia and gut problems. You’ll learn how even minor bumps to the head can have long-las…
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Sounds strange but I don't treat pain. I see patients for pain every day, but I'm not trying to treat their pain. There's more to it than that. Online Courses: BLACKFRIDAY20 Discount Code for 20% Off all Courses and Bundles until December 31. https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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Struggling with Mystery Symptoms? Test for Hidden Mold, Metals, and Pollutants in Your Body!
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10:08https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/struggling-with-mystery-symptoms-test-for-hidden-mold-metals-and-pollutants-in-your-body In today’s episode, Dr. Hugh dives into essential tests that can make a difference if you’re struggling with chronic illness. If you’ve been on a healing journey but haven’t seen the results you want after 6 to 8 weeks, these…
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Adductor Longus Knee Pain and Instability
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13:10Interesting case on a college athlete. How I assessed and treated this issue. Come to the 3rd European Orthopaedic and Sports Acupuncture Congress in Barcelona: Space will be limited to 40 people. https://integrative-acu-seminars.com/3rd-european-orthopaedic-and-sports-acupuncture-congress/ Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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Some Thoughts About Treating an Older Population
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37:39Treating Seniors is a skill you need to learn and there are no books or courses to take. Treating Pro Athletes gets you some prestige but the true test of your assessment and treatment skills as an acupuncturist (as well as your people skills) will be in treating an older population with sub-optimal health statuses. Online Courses: https://richardh…
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Conquering Hypoglycemia: A Step-by-Step Guide with Dr. Hugh
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29:41In this episode, Dr. Hugh dives deep into a fascinating case study of a client who suffered from severe hypoglycemia. After visiting multiple doctors without success, she finally found relief with Dr. Hugh’s comprehensive approach. https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/hypoglycemia-treatment-plan-that-doctors-missed You'll learn: What is hypoglycemia…
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My First Inferior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Case!
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23:33My First Inferior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Case! And an update on my ACNES patient. online courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com OCTOBER10 for 10% off everything until the end of October.By Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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"Most (musculoskeletal) issues start at the Pelvis" - Vladimir Janda Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com OCTOBER10 for 10% off Everything Until the End of October.By Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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Understanding Mitochondria and Fluoroquinolone Toxicity
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9:43What Are Mitochondria and How Fluoroquinolones Affect Them Check out my 65 blogs on this topic In today’s episode, Dr. Hugh will talk about mitochondria and how they play an important role in your health. This episode is especially helpful if you’ve been affected by antibiotics like fluoroquinolones, which can damage mitochondria. Here’s what you’l…
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What Your Doctor (Probably) Doesn't Know About Pain
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40:22The unfortunate gap in understanding pain is the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system's response to overuse, pain and injury. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com OCTOBER10 discount code for 10% off everything on the site until the end of OctoberBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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My Latest Updates on Tough Pain Cases: Back Pain and Sciatica
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27:15Some tough pain cases are getting better (fast)! Here is the link to Podia. My new course just went live. https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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I saw a new patient this week with posterior knee pain and his leg would internally rotate when he had been playing golf for a while. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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5 Game Changers You Must Know About Your Achilles Tendon Health
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28:34Achilles Tendon Healing Guide See the entire episode. www.drhughwegwerth.com//post/5-game-changing-bio-hacks-to-relieve-achilles-tendon-pain Welcome to our episode, "5 Key Steps to Heal Your Achilles Tendon"! Hosted by Doctor Who, today’s podcast is packed with practical tips for anyone dealing with Achilles tendon injuries. Whether you’ve suffered…
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The Secret to Beating Anxiety and Depression Revealed!"
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30:05Understanding the Cerebellum: The Brain's Gatekeeper Go to the full YouTube video 🎙️ Episode Overview: Join Dr. Hugh Wegworth as he dives into the fascinating world of the cerebellum—the part of your brain that plays a critical role in coordination, balance, and overall brain function. What You’ll Learn: What is the cerebellum? Discover why this sm…
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It's not easy to treat a pain that the patient only feels at times when they are not in the clinic with you. You have to go on their memory of where it hurts and what they are doing at that time. On palpation there was no pain to reproduce. Length testing and muscle testing showed nothing. I had to rely on Dr. Travell to figure it out. Online Cours…
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Functional Leg Length Discrepancy and Other Cases
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25:39Just a review of how I usually treat a leg length discrepancy and some of my tough cases. Foot neuropathies, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Migraines Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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He (or She) Who Treats the Site of Pain is Often Lost!
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36:44If you're sticking needles into the site of pain you're waving the flag of surrender. If you know the cause of the pain, you should be getting good/great results in your first treatment and have it resolved or greatly improved very quickly soon after, in most cases. If you are sticking needles into things where they hurt, you're likely missing the …
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Should We Treat the Psoas Motor Point or Only Use Distal Points?
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28:58I recently saw a discussion about treating the psoas with acupuncture techniques like fascial pecking on the abdomen, treating the segment, addressing other issues like the abdominals and core, distal points. What should we do and why? All of the above are good, but there are times when the motor point is essential. Here's my take. Hint: it's a mat…
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Deep Branch and Superficial Radial Nerve Entrapments
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28:21More gold from Dr. Trescot's book. There are many ways to entrap the radial nerve. The ones we can address with acupuncture can respond very quickly. Here's Dr. Trescot's Book on Amazon. (The Springer site has it for about $100 more than Amazon) https://a.co/d/2QN64U4 My online courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.com…
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This Nerve Entrapment Can Cause Numbness on the Bottom of the Foot and Big Toe
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18:08Something I was teaching in Amsterdam recently. Easy to miss, but easy to treat. As I mentioned, you can learn more about Dr. Jenny Nieters' Courses here: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/learn-sports-acupuncture-with-jenny-nieters/ My courses are here: https://richardhazel.podia.comBy Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist
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