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Anti-Aging With Dr. Ping Zhang
February 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
An Interview with Amanda Shayle
May 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
An International Life: An Interview with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield
July 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 07)
The Way We Are Designed: A Conversation with Gil Hedley, PhD
April 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 04)
The Wonders of Light Therapy: An Interview with Wes Burwell
November 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 11)
The Healing Properties of Light: An Interview With Researcher Anna Cocliovo
April 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
Embracing the Light
March 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
Engaging the Energy
November 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 11)
Combining East and West
August 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 08)
Welcome the Pain
May 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 05)
Mind Over Matter: Oriental Medicine and Fertility
August 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 08)
Traditional Abdominal Massage
September 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 09)
Fertility and TCM
November 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 11)
An Interview With Raymond Chang, MD
May 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 05)
An Interview With Dave Fisher, LMT
October 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 10)
"Welcome the Pain": An Interview With Master Zion Yu
May 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 05)
An Interview With Aki Murakami, LAc
November 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 11)
An Interview With Les Moore, ND, MSOM, LAc
March 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 03)
An Interview with Marilee Murphy, BS, LAc, RN
September 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 09)
A Talk with Mehran Hakiminegad
January 2003 (Vol. 04, 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