Brandon LaGreca, LAc

Brandon LaGreca, LAc is a 2005 graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a certified acupuncturist in the state of Wisconsin, and nationally certified in the practice of Oriental medicine (NCCAOM). He lives and works in East Troy, Wisconsin where he directs an integrative medical clinic. Brandon is a thought leader in the synthesis of traditional and functional medicine, authoring numerous articles on the subject. You can visit his blog at www.empoweredpatientblog.com.

Previous Articles

The Positive "Side Effect" of Acupuncture: Immobilization Without Fear
June 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 06)
Best Practices in SOAP Notation
June 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 06)
Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and the Science of EMFs
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
The Raw Food Debate: Practitioners Discuss Nutrition & TCM
December 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 12)
Does Dairy Cause Dampness?
August 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 08)
A Novel Treatment for Aggressive Energy
April 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 04)
The Qigong Master: Talking to Your Patients About Care
February 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
An Algorithm for Lower Back Pain: Treating the Simple and Complicated Issues
November 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 11)
Apps for the Modern Acupuncturist: The Digital Resources Patient-Centered Care Requires
September 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 09)
Heat or Cold? Choosing the Best Option for Pain
June 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 06)
Treating the Terrain of Chronic Sinus Infections
April 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 04)
Flirting With Alternative Therapies
February 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
A Simple Protocol for Holiday Stress
December 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 12)
Distal Style Treatment of Neurogenic Pain
August 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 08)
The Name Game
April 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 04)
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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