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Alexander Trebing, BHSc, MSOM, DACM, LAc, LMT

Dr. Alex Trebing has studied both Western medical science and holistic medicine for the better part of the past decade. After graduating from the MSOM program at East West College of Natural Medicine, he took a summer externship in China to travel all around the country working in different clinics and hospitals treating palsy, stroke victims, and other neurological conditions. Upon his return, he began his doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Pacific College. His doctorate centered around the integration of Western and Eastern medicine; a fitting focus for Alex's passion and fascination for integrating the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with the cutting-edge science of modern neurology.

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Integrative Neuroscience: Translating Acupuncture Into Western Medical Terms (Pt. 1)
July 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 07)
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Women's Health
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause

Because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the human body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and seeks to restore balance and harmony, ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is crucial to nourish and regulate the reproductive system. TCM treatment aims to regulate menstruation, reduce anovulatory menstruation, help ovulation, improve egg quality, stabilize progesterone, and provide a good endometrium environment for successful implantation and pregnancy.

Christine Chang, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Politics / Government / Legislation
Let's Help Make Acupuncturists Medicare Providers
Acupuncture in Medicare: Critical Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have reintroduced the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (now H.R. 1667) in the 119th Congress. As with previous iterations of the legislation, H.R. 1667 would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) both weigh in on the importance of the legislation.

Editorial Staff
Your Practice / Business
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)

What’s the single most important thing to ensure your patient gets better? The key is patient education and scheduling appropriately. But how do you do that in a clinically relevant way that is representative of a medical professional? The answer lies in the most fundamental aspect of our intakes: OPQRST(L).

John Rybak, DAc