Educational Perspectives

The Educational Perspectives column provides a forum for top educators within the AOM field to update the profession on the latest developments in teaching.

Previous Articles

Progress Report on Our Profession
Mark McKenzie, LAc
December 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 12)
First Professional Doctorate: Revolution or Schism?
Richard Browne, LMT, Acup. Phys., OMD (Sri Lanka), Homeo. Phys.
April 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 04)
Leadership Drives Institutional Culture
Multiple Contributors
Teri Powers, DAOM, LAc
January 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 01)
Collaboration in AOM
Multiple Contributors
Mark McKenzie, LAc
October 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
Collaborative Care for Patients, Interns and Physicians
Multiple Contributors
Teri Powers, DAOM, LAc
January 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 01)
From Passive to Active Learning
Multiple Contributors
Wen-Shuo Wu, MPH, MSAOM, LAc
October 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 10)
Moving to the Doctoral: Doing the Obvious
Multiple Contributors
Ron Zaidman
July 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 07)
Integrative Medicine Changing the Face of AOM Education
Multiple Contributors
Marilee Murphy
January 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 01)
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Women's Health
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