The National Acupuncture Foundation (NAF) wishes to announce that it has engaged Tierney Tully, MSOM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), as its executive director. The administration of the NAF was previously conducted under a management contract with the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance. Ms. Tully, employed by the Alliance, acted as executive director for the NAF under that arrangement. When Ms. Tully left the Alliance in June of this year, the NAF board asked her to continue as the executive director of the NAF, a position that she has accepted. Ms. Tully looks forward to bringing more recognition to the work and programs of the NAF, and to helping the organization achieve its goals as a prominent organization within the acupuncture and Oriental medicine community. The NAF publishes the Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists in English-, Chinese- and Korean-language versions. The fifth edition of the manual was released earlier this year and represents a comprehensive revision of previously covered material, as well as new material. NAF also publishes the Legislative Handbook for the Practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Laws. Due to popular demand, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Laws is currently being updated; the new edition will be released early in 2005. The NAF is also publishing a new title by Michael H. Cohen. Mr. Cohen is known for his extensive writings on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) law. The book, Legal Issues in Alternative Medicine, will be available in early 2005.
In addition to its publishing projects, the NAF maintains a database of licensed acupuncturists throughout the country. The list is available to rent in full or state-by-state.
The NAF Board of Directors will also be meeting to discuss new projects, including a proposed scholarship program for minority students interested in the AOM field.
The mailing address for the NAF will continue to be 6405 43rd Avenue Ct NW, Suite B, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. The telephone number also remains the same at (253) 851-6538. You may also now reach the NAF by e-mail at director@nationalacupuncturefoundation.org. A Web site is currently under construction at www.nationalacupuncturefoundation.org.
One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.
In prior issues, Neil discussed the Gallbladder Official as a whole (March 20 including points 17 and 24); points 37-41 (June 2013); points 1, 16, and 20 (May 2021); and points 2-3, 8-9, and 12-13 (April 2024). This article focuses on GB points 7, 10, 14-15, 18-19, 21, and 23.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, often managed with pharmacological and surgical interventions. However, acupuncture has long been used as a non-invasive treatment for knee pain, and recent research provides new insights into its underlying mechanisms.
