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Charging the Lower Dan Tian
Drawing heavily from the disciplines of kung fu, qi gong, and nei gong, this article focuses on cultivating the lower dan tian—the "elixir field"—as a vital reservoir ...
Pacific College Makes Huge Announcement
Provide a 200 word engaging and interesting summary of the article Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) has finalized an agreement for the transfer of its San ...
Who Owns Your Words?
This article addresses the critical ethical and legal concerns surrounding intellectual property in marketing copy when acupuncturists work as independent contractors ...
Acupuncture Injection Therapy
Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) is a specialized, results-oriented modality that acts as an extension of traditional acupuncture, serving as another sophisticated ...
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline
With rates of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and dementia rising, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is presented as a promising, multimodal strategy for supportin...
Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 1)
Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) is a specialized, results-oriented modality that acts as an extension of traditional acupuncture, serving as another sophisticated ...
Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications: Case Study
This article presents a compelling case study demonstrating that seemingly complex, treatment-resistant chronic migraines, particularly those involving ocular symptoms...
Electroacupuncture for Early Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and distressing side effect following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, often managed slowly and incompletely through st...
Cultivating the Empowered Patient: Help Them Commit to Their Own Process
This article argues that true healing relies far more on the patient's commitment to their own process than on the practitioner finding the perfect technique. Many pat...
The Earth Element and the Pelvis
This article explores the connection between the Earth Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and pelvic health, positioning Earth as the center pole representi...
TCM as a Countermeasure for Spaceflight-Related Health Challenges
Space exploration presents numerous health challenges for astronauts, including motion sickness, muscle atrophy, immune suppression, and psychological stress. This art...
Beyond Burnout: Transitioning My Clinic Into a Worker-Owned Cooperative
The author recounts her journey to overcome burnout after 15 years of running a successful acupuncture and integrative wellness center by transitioning the business in...
Psychosomatic Disorders in Relation to the Huang Di Nei Jing
This article explores psychosomatic disorders, where psychological stress leads to physical damage via inappropriate activation of the nervous system, by correlating t...
Can Curcumin Aid in Soreness and Recovery After Exercise?
The article explores the potential of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic substance extracted from turmeric, to reduce Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and support at...
Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 2)
This article discusses the management of Lyme disease using modern herbal formulas that effectively target the pathogen (Borrelia burgdorferi) while restoring constitu...
Electroacupuncture: A Synergistic Adjunct for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
This article summarizes a study evaluating Electroacupuncture (EA) as a synergistic adjunct therapy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), particularly addressing com...
Reclaiming Our Expertise: Why Acupuncturists Must Lead in Dry Needling
Dry needling is rapidly becoming a mainstream treatment for musculoskeletal pain, but the acupuncture profession faces a crisis as physical therapists (PTs) increasing...
Long Disease and the Seven Affects
This article highlights the critical, often overlooked, role of the Seven Affects (anger, joy, worry, sorrow, thought, fear, and fright) as instigators of chronic dise...
Should You Be in-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
The article provides essential guidance for acupuncturists navigating the complex landscape of insurance billing, dispelling the common myth that licensing requires cr...
The Other Side of the Bell: Supporting Oncology Patients Beyond Remission
The article highlights the critical, often overlooked, need for continued care for oncology patients after they achieve "NED" (No Evidence of Disease) and complete the...