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Bridging the Gaps in Integrative Oncology
Integrative oncology is rapidly transforming cancer care by blending conventional medical treatments with compassionate, holistic therapies like acupuncture and shiats...
Protecting Your Practice in 2026
As healthcare technology evolves, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is increasing its scrutiny of how acupuncturists use digital tools on their websites. A major conce...
Bridging Paradigms: Integrating Acupuncture With Western Medicine
Dr. Hua Bing Wen, an experienced practitioner and educator, advocates for the strategic integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into modern healthcare throug...
Functional Nutrition's HIDDEN Message
Functional nutrition offers a framework to decode complex, chronic conditions like long-COVID and Lyme disease by viewing the body as an interconnected web. The HIDDEN...
Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm
In Chinese medicine, the face serves as a microcosm of a person’s internal health, governed by the principle of biao li—the idea that the exterior manifests the interi...
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations
Managing seasonal and chronic allergies requires addressing complex underlying patterns like Liver/Spleen disharmony and phlegm rather than just surface wind symptoms....
Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 3): Hypervigilance
Hypervigilance is a chronic stress pattern, often rooted in past trauma, where the body remains in a habitual state of anxiety and alertness even when safe. This const...
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), or photobiomodulation, is gaining popularity in fertility care for its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate mitochondrial activ...
Why Acupuncture Students Should Be Familiar With Acupuncture Research
Research literacy is becoming a cornerstone of modern acupuncture education, yet students often face a decline in research interest as they progress through their prog...
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 6)
The 2020 U.S. Acupuncture Profession Planning Project provides a critical snapshot of the current acupuncture workforce, revealing a mature and stable profession. Data...
Should You Be Changing Your Fees This Year?
The landscape for acupuncture reimbursement is shifting significantly, with 2026 Medicare Relative Value Units (RVUs) seeing notable increases. This article highlights...
TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients
Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) provides significant support for cancer patients undergoing aggressive treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. A 2025 retros...
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 5)
The future of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (AHM) in America rests upon a foundation of educational excellence and professional legitimacy. As healthcare moves towar...
Gaze Stabilization: Clinical Relevance
As we age, the intricate reflexes required for gaze stabilization—keeping the eyes focused during head movement—often deteriorate due to a loss of neurons in the cereb...
The Metal Element’s Relationship to Mercury – and Associated Use of Herbs
This article explores the profound functional and symbolic links between the Metal element, the planet Mercury, and the mineral mercury. Both Mercury and Metal govern ...
Asian Medical Bodywork Opens Another Door to The Profession
The Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (SIEAM) is launching a new Certificate in Asian Medical Bodywork (CAMB) program in May 2026, offering a fresh entry point ...
Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 2): Changing the Inner Story
Anxiety often manifests as a persistent "inner story" with predictable somatic repercussions rooted in childhood coping strategies. Because these patterns are repeatab...
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for IBS-D
New research into Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) highlights the critical role of gut microbiota in both the development and recovery of the cond...
Protect the Delicate: Five Patent Medicines for the Lung Organ
In Chinese medicine, the lung is considered the "delicate organ," governed by a wide conceptual field that includes the skin and the body's overall qi. During cold win...
Acupuncture Isn't the Whole of TCM: Why Titles and Training Matter
Modernizing the acupuncture profession involves adopting a shared language of titles and training standards to ensure integration with global health systems. While the...