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The Growing Anxiety About Infertility
June 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 06)
Revisiting Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
March 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 03)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
June 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 06)
Role Models for Men
March 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 03)
After the Baby is Born, Continued
December 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 12)
Blame, Responsibility and Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia
September 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 09)
When Patients Stop Coming
June 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 06)
Urinary Tract Infections and the Heart
March 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 03)
TCM and Pregnancy
December 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 12)
From Happy Pills to Getting Higher
September 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 09)
Now What? After the Baby Is Born
June 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 06)
Women's Reproductive Lives and the Modern World
March 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 03)
Phases of the Menstrual Cycle From a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
December 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 12)
Yin: The Shaded Side of the Hill
June 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 06)
Seasonal Pollen Allergies: A Case Study
March 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 03)
Allergies, the Immune System and Boundaries
December 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 12)
The Immune System and Allergies: A Different Perspective
October 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 10)
Candida Allergy: Friend or Faux?
August 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 08)
How to Sleep Better
June 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 06)
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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