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Yo San Announces Dual-Degree Partnership With Chinese University
Exciting news for aspiring Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners! Yo San University in Los Angeles has forged a groundbreaking dual-degree partnership with ...
The Art of Adapting
The COVID-19 pandemic forced healthcare practitioners to master "the art of adapting," and this article showcases how the acupuncture and bodywork community creatively...
Objective Indicators of Brain MRI Changes After Acupuncture Treatment for Stroke (Pt. 2)
Delve into the fascinating science behind acupuncture's impact on stroke recovery! This article, part two of a series, explores how functional MRI (fMRI) technology is...
Navigating the Complexities of Chronic Pain Care Under PPO Plans
Acupuncturists face a critical, often unacknowledged role in today's fragmented healthcare system: navigating the complexities of chronic pain care for PPO patients. T...
Natural Skincare for Seniors
Empower your senior patients with the secrets to radiant, natural skin! This article highlights how holistic practitioners can offer an arsenal of natural treatments f...
NCCAOM Finalizes Name Change
A significant evolution is on the horizon for the acupuncture profession! The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) has offi...
Fire and the Pelvis
Uncover the sacred, subtle flame within: this article beautifully explores the compelling and symbiotic relationship between the "fire element" and the pelvic bowl in ...
Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation
In a healthcare landscape where MRI, the "gold standard" for diagnosing radiculopathies, often requires elusive preauthorization, this article shines a spotlight on re...
Cleveland Clinic’s Herbal Medicine Program: 11 Years and Going Strong
Eleven years strong, Cleveland Clinic's Herbal Medicine Program stands as a beacon for integrating traditional healing with Western medical practice, demonstrating a p...
California Celebrates 50th Anniversary of State Acupuncture Legalization
California recently marked a pivotal moment in healthcare history: the 50th anniversary of acupuncture's legalization in the state, signed into law by then-Governor Je...
Acupuncture and Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
Unlocking a powerful new pathway to holistic health for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, this article highlights a groundbreaking randomized, controlled trial. It rev...
Cultivating Emotional Processing Capacity Using the Transverse Luo Vessels
This article explores using acupuncture's transverse Luo vessels to cultivate emotional processing capacity, particularly for patients struggling with difficult emotio...
Introducing the Acupuncture Herbal Vendor Coalition
The Acupuncture Herbal Vendor Coalition (AHVC) is a newly formed alliance of companies supplying needles, herbs, and practice supplies to the East Asian medicine commu...
Forbidden Secrets of Women’s Longevity (Pt. 2)
This article unveils ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) rituals and lifestyle practices employed by imperial women, such as Empress Dowager Cixi, to preserve y...
Light Therapy: An Alternative to Moxibustion
This article introduces near-infrared (NIR) light therapy as a compelling alternative to traditional moxibustion, particularly for modern clinical and hospital setting...
The Missing Piece of the Fertility Puzzle
This article highlights the critical, yet often overlooked, role of sperm health in fertility, noting it contributes to nearly half of all infertility cases. Tradition...
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?
This article clarifies the Multiple-Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) protocol, often seen as a "multi-therapy discount," applied by Medicare and many commercial insu...
Red Light / Infrared Therapy for Foot Pain
With nearly 8 in 10 Americans experiencing foot pain, this article proposes red light / infrared therapy as a highly effective, non-invasive alternative to conventiona...
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 1)
This article, the first in a series, argues for a precise definition and naming convention for the 21st-century acupuncture profession in the U.S.. The authors contend...
A Milestone in Acupuncture Education
The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the oldest professional acupuncture school in the U.S., is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1975 in W...