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Patent Variances in Herbal Formulas
This article highlights a crucial aspect of Chinese herbal medicine: patent formulas often share names but vary significantly in ingredients across different manufactu...
Objective Indicators of Brain MRI Changes After Acupuncture Treatment for Stroke (Pt. 1)
This article delves into objective indicators of brain changes following acupuncture treatment for neurological conditions, particularly stroke, leveraging functional ...
Tiny Pearl, Powerful Wisdom
In a poignant reflection, retired acupuncturist William Prange shares his personal journey as a patient, advocating for a shift in the patient-practitioner dynamic. Gr...
5 Reasons Why Your Practice Needs a Remote Receptionist
Acupuncture practices often face a dilemma: juggling vital administrative tasks with the core mission of patient healing. The article highlights how missed calls repre...
Qizhi to Deqi: The Living Sequence That Animates Acupuncture
Acupuncture's profound effectiveness truly unfolds through the "living sequence" of qizhi and deqi, concepts central to its clinical foundation. This approach encourag...
Hemifacial Spasm: Understanding and Treating a Complex Neuromuscular Disorder
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) presents a unique challenge: a neuromuscular condition marked by involuntary, unilateral facial spasms that can begin subtly in the eyelid and p...
Deprescribing: It's a Thing (and You Can Help)
The crucial concept of "deprescribing"—the planned and supervised reduction or elimination of medications—is gaining traction, despite being coined only in 2003. This ...
Embracing Evolution: Merging Innovation With the Ancient Wisdom of TCM
The article explores how technological innovations are seamlessly integrating with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), not to replace its ancient wisdom, but to suppor...
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture
The article, "The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture," strongly advocates for licensed acupuncturists to refer patients to trusted colleagues when ...
Forbidden Secrets of Women’s Longevity (Pt. 1)
The ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) unveils the "forbidden secrets" of women's longevity, rooted in the profound concept of jing (essence), the ve...
Acupuncture in Medi-Cal: Saved Again
Acupuncture has once again secured its place as a covered service within Medi-Cal, California's vital healthcare program, following persistent efforts to preserve its ...
What’s Holding Acupuncture Back in 2025?
Acupuncture, despite its growing recognition as a valuable complementary treatment for conditions like chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, faces significant hurdles in ...
Long COVID Response to Classical Chinese Medicine: A Case Series
Long COVID, impacting over 5% of the U.S. population with more than 200 debilitating symptoms like brain fog, chronic fatigue, and shortness of breath, poses a signifi...
Summertime Sadness
Craig Williams, an acupuncturist practicing in hot Texas, explores how prolonged seasonal heat can profoundly impact mood, leading to what he terms "summertime sadness...
American Society of Acupuncturists Celebrates 10 Years
The article details the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) celebrating its 10th anniversary with a live in-person conference held April 26-27, 2025, in Arlington...
The Wrong Way to Treat Chronic Spine Pain
Breaking news for chronic spine pain patients and providers: the latest "Rapid Recommendation" from the BMJ strongly advises against several commonly used intervention...
Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease
For individuals grappling with Parkinson's Disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing debilitating motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness, conve...
Integrating Prior Skills Into Practice
The article highlights the fascinating ways individuals integrate their previous careers and diverse skills into the practice of Asian medicine, enriching their diagno...
Can Herbal Medicine Be Integrated Into Oncology Care?
With cancer affecting a significant portion of the global population, conventional treatments often bring challenging side effects and aren't always fully effective, l...
Efficacy and Safety of Products Used on the Skin During Microneedling and Facial Rejuvenation
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure increasingly used by acupuncturists, involving tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen, elastin,...