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Little Sticker, Big Impact
December 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 12)
Patience vs. Patients
September 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 09)
Percussion Therapy: An Experiment
February 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
Breech Baby: A Scientific Approach
December 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 12)
Relationship Marketing: A Modern Approach
September 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 09)
The Modern Acupuncturist
June 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 06)
I Felt it in My Fingers First
February 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 02)
It Pays to be a Foodie
December 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
Finders Keepers: The Secret to Relationship-Based Marketing
September 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 09)
Socializing In My Slippers
May 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
Acupuncture for Kids is Not Scary
January 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 01)
Laser Acupuncture in Your Practice: A Follow-Up Q&A
October 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
Don't Be Afraid To "Like" Facebook
September 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 09)
The Monkey on Your Back
July 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 07)
Laser Acupuncture in Your Practice: What you Need to Know
May 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 05)
The Triple Energizer—A Case Study
April 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 04)
What is the Point of Auriculotherapy?
October 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 10)
Are You a Pulse Master?
September 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 09)
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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