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Working with Todd through my pregnancy was an excellent experience and I credit his expertise with helping me to cope mentally and physically with all those changes. - LK, 20s, Mother.
Todd provides an amazing balance between professionalism and warmth. - JC, 30s, Midwife
I would and do recommend Todd to anyone who is in need of healing, whether that be in the form of an alternative to, or, a collaborative approach with mainstream medicine. - SP, 40s, Musician.
Todd was so caring, easy to talk to, great sense of humour, always on time with appointments, I felt so relaxed; I really recommend him. - EB, 70s, Retired.
My time with Todd has been a journey which has not only taken me back to previous states of health, but also further beyond that point. - JM, 60s, Retired.
Todd is a gifted healer and we have had great benefits from his treatments. I always feel informed about the process of the session and what to expect. - KH, 30s, Homeopath.
I will certainly go to see Todd again in the future and heartily recommend that you do the same. - CB, 20s, Ecology and Sustainability Teacher.
Todd is a great listener and very thorough in his approach to treatment. I immediately felt welcome and relaxed in his company. - HC, 30s, Media.
I told everybody they should have acupuncture and I would not hesitate to recommend Todd to all my friends and my pregnant clients. -GO, 40s, Midwife.
Treatment from Todd has greatly helped me with deal with stress related anxiety, I have become more calm, centered and patient when dealing with problems and stressful situations. - IB, 30s, Television Production.
Research and Articles
We've categorised the Research and Articles based on the relevant therapy. if you've got any links you think would look good up here, please throw it our way? info@harmonioushealth.co.nz. Thanks.
Moxibustion
A pilot study proving moxibustion increases the incidence of turning a breech baby.
Homeopathy
A meta-analysis of 186 studies shows that homeopathic medicines have a 2.45 greater effect than placebo (this is a great link, and has more information than just this meta-analysis, although we felt it to be the most relevant aspect of it. There is also more, refined information about what homeopathy is, and isn't.).
Acupuncture
A pilot-study using acupuncture in emergency medical services found that 58% of recipients reported considerable improvement in their cardinal complaint.
Hayfever sufferers experienced relief from their symptoms and a lasting reduction over the course of the study.
Acupuncture is as good as migraine medication at reducing pain and improving quality of life, and more effective at decreasing the frequency of episodes (ie half as much as the medication (/control) group).
Researchers deduce acupuncture works on the electrical conductivity of muscles, so long as the acupoint is needled precisely.
Laugher Yoga
"True" laugher, and "social" laughter, like when your eyes crease and wrinkle, releases endorphins, which reduces pain and increases feel-good factor.
Laughter helps lower your blood pressure, increases your pain tolerance, and also reduces the agitation of dementia sufferers. Further, laughter improves immunological and endocrinological responses.
