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TCM for IBS (Pt. 2)
October 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
TCM for IBS (Pt. 1)
September 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
Fear of Illness: A TCM Perspective
May 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 05)
Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With TCM
February 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 02)
CBD Makes Cannabis Sense
December 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue in TCM Practitioners
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
An Integrative Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia
September 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
The Role of TCM When Treating Psychological Disorders
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
The Role of TCM When Treating Mental Illnesses
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
The Acupuncturist and the Opioid Crisis: Conquering Pain & Addiction in the U.S.
July 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
Women's Hormones: A Guide to the Cycle and Infertility (Part 2)
October 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
Women's Hormones: A Guide to the Cycle & Infertility (Part 1)
September 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 09)
The Yang of Stress & Fat: Hormones Worth Monitoring in Your Patients
August 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 08)
Sex & Estrogen
July 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Women's Hormones: A Western & Eastern Perspective
May 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 05)
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A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.

Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

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.

Amanda Archuleta, DAOM, LAc
Your Practice / Business
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care

Mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouses,” generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), regulate oxidative stress, and coordinate vital cellular functions. When mitochondrial health declines, patients may experience widespread effects, from impaired muscle recovery to cognitive decline. The mitochondrial theory of aging even suggests progressive mitochondrial deterioration is a central mechanism in chronic disease and systemic frailty. Photobiomodulation (PBM), the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared light, directly targets mitochondria to restore energy metabolism.

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Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS