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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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Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological advancements reshaping health care, acupuncture is entering a new era. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment precision, education, and research – enhancing patient outcomes like never before.

Aram Akopyan, MD, LAc
Acupuncture & Acupressure
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD

Interestingly, although lots of attention has recently been given to the role psychedelic medicines employed in therapy could play in healing PTSD and trauma generally, new research has just been published showing acupuncture can also be of significant help in alleviating this widespread disorder, and may act similarly to psychedelics on a particular quality of our brains to heal and remodel themselves: neuroplasticity.

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The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID
The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID

Long COVID has challenged conventional medical paradigms. There is certainly a growing need for therapies that bridge traditional pharmacology with integrative strategies. Among the more unconventional options, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential tool. While the idea may sound wacky, emerging evidence and clinical anecdotes suggest it warrants exploration.

Bill Reddy, LAc, Dipl. Ac.