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The Miraculous Case of Oscar the Dog
For those who wonder if acupuncture really does anything, I want to share the miraculous recovery of Oscar the Dachshund. It is a true story. Oscar is a 16-year old Dachshund who has had two disc surgeries-one in his neck, and one on his back. He lived with another dachshund, who died abruptly in 2017.
4 Reasons Why You Need to be Body Typed
S. Cornelia Franz, MD Ask any of my patients and their families and they will tell you that when you come see us at The Franz Center, there will always be a conversation about The Body Type System. Based on 6000 years of Chinese tradition and medicine, The Body Type System consists of an expert
ASK DR FRANZ 8-12-18
Q: What are three things you wish you had known as a new parent about your newborn that you think would be helpful for other new parents to know? Ans: This will be different for different parents..and it is a broad based question (and a good one!) Some people would want to know physical things-
ASK DR FRANZ 07-27-18
Q:I have a question about the CBD oil fad. What is Dr. Franz position on the use of these? Ans: I have not yet researched this in depth. BUT I can tell you that I have numerous patients using it with positive results. Like any plant based medicine this is a wonderful treatment when used
Thought of the Day 07-06-18
“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It is today,” answered Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.
Thought of the Day 06-29-18
“People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. Live your truth and don’t EVER stop!” – Steve Maraboli
Thought of the Day 06-22-18
Chinese Medicine has the same principles that have worked for over 5000 years. It sees the world in relation to five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Our dis- eases can be very well explained and healed using these principles.
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Good morning, I was hoping I could get some help with a question or two. What is safe water to use for baby formula? Our home has a water softener along with a whole house filter that filters all the water. We have also have a water purifier in addition to all that with its
Thought of the Day 06-15-18
Before you speak think: T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I – is it Inspiring? N – is it Necessary? K – is it Kind?
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Q: I wonder about Chickenpox. My unvaccinated girls are almost 8 & 6 years old and they have not gotten Chickenpox yet. What age is the most common age to get Chickenpox? It’s not worse for them to get it when they get older? Thank you. Ans. In the past before the vaccine the most
Thought of the Day 06-08-18
“Silence gives us a new way of looking at everything. We need this silence in order to touch souls.” Excerpt From: Mother Teresa. “Everything Starts from Prayer.”
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Q: if you get the tetanus vaccine after a concerning wound, it would take a few days to build up sufficient antibodies to fight the tetanus bacteria? Too long a time after the initial exposure to be of any use? Ans: it takes minimum 2 weeks to build up antibodies.If you have a concerning