As a small-business owner, you just want to treat patients, but first, you must figure out how to get those patients in your door. Health care, in general, is at a crossroads at which patient care meets technological innovation. As you look to grab the attention of potential patients, is it time to explore the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) marketing?
Over my almost 30 years in clinical practice, I have used Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang extensively for a wide array of clinical presentations ranging from chronic headaches to anxiety, insomnia, and prescription drug withdrawal symptoms if these situations fit the appropriate patterns – all with extremely positive clinical outcomes.
There’s no doubt that many of your patients visit your practice because they are in pain. And there’s certainly no doubt that curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa) can be incredibly effective in stopping that pain, whether due to chronic conditions like arthritis or acute pain from intensive workouts. But your patients may also benefit from curcumin for other reasons.
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Low back pain is defined as pain the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), and it can be acute or chronic, localized or radiating. It is a common ailment for adults in the United States, with a lifetime prevalence as high as 65-80%. Whether or not an MRI is available to provide definitive knowledge of a structural issue, acupuncture can be an effective treatment for low back pain.
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Reader Question: I have had some success billing insurance, and accept some very-well-paying plans. However, several plans do not seem to work well, so I have avoided them as you suggested in a previous article. I have been getting random denials and hope you have a list of common errors or denials so I can improve how my claims are submitted and avoid denials or delayed payment.
My global graduates often ask me how I would craft my group practice if I started anew today; others ask for ideas to help them rejuvenate an existing practice. Hmmm. One strategy I'd take is to package short sessions in an affordable way to attract clients unfamiliar with my work and all it can achieve in unexpected areas.
This is not the first time I have discussed goals and what we must do if we are truly engaged in advancing this profession. With a new year underway, let’s take a fresh perspective for 2024. It’s the Year of the Dragon; this year brings energy, strength and sometimes, breeze fire.
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) has announced it is closing after 41 years. Pending accreditor approval, OCOM will cease offering classes after September (fourth-year OCOM students graduate Aug. 26). All current / incoming OCOM students have the option of continuing their education at the National University of Natural Medicine or Five Branches University, or transferring to another school altogether.
The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid intake. In women, causes of overactive bladder are varied, but the common consequence, beyond the physical manifestations, are frustration and embarrassment.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common injury caused by overuse of the tendons and muscles in the elbow as a result of repetitive motion. Despite its name and the fact the term was originally coined in 1873 as “lawn tennis elbow,” the condition has been known to affect far more than just tennis and racket sport players.
We know from clinical experience that acute severe pain is a common patient presentation. In these unfortunate presentations, patients and clinicians alike are hoping for quick resolutions. In this installment, let’s discuss an interesting acupuncture case that features the always-welcome and somewhat miraculous rapid resolution of acute pain.
Longevity is becoming a commonly used word to describe a method of living or a medical practice or system that may potentially lead to a “long life.” Many modern clinics, be they allopathic or complementary and alternative, include the word in their clinic name or on their website to draw patients to their practice.
In the ever-evolving landscape of migraine management, where diverse strategies from pharmaceutical interventions to integrative therapies come into play, a recent addition to the repertoire is capturing attention: CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) agonist drugs. This article delves into a comparative exploration of these cutting-edge “biologics” with acupuncture.
