The Trudy McAlister Foundation (TMF), a nonprofit organization established to support students who are on track to make contributions either to clinical practice and/or to the understanding of the role of Traditional Oriental Medicine, has announced the 2015 scholarship recipients. Five scholarships in the amount of $2000 each were awarded to the following:
In the past, TMF has awarded four annual scholarships, however, this year an additional scholarship was made possible by the generous donation of Golden Flower Herbs. As TMF continues their support of educating the future of Traditional Oriental Medicine they hope to increase the number of scholarships they can award.
The Board and Advisors for the Foundation are: Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc; William B. Pettis, MS, DOM, LAc; Roni Wilbur, MSOM, LAc; Pamela Lee, PhD, LAc; and William Prensky, MS, OMD, and Martin Herbkersman, DAc.
To make a donation or to learn more about TMF and their scholarship program, please visit www.TrudyMcAlisterFoundation.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.
