Christian Nix

Christian Nix has launched the first Hospital Based Acupuncture Residency Training program in North America and his Community Pain and Stress Center is the first private model of community-style practice to be integrated into a major hospital system. His new book, Tao of Integration is a fresh look at much of the misapprehension hindering professional quality integration in medicine. Christian travels and teaches throughout the world.

Previous Articles

A Guide for Talking to Doctors about Acupuncture and Brain Chemistry
September 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 09)
The Importance of Knowing Mainstream Lingo
July 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 07)
What is a Discipline in Medicine?
April 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
The Dawn of a New Day For TCM
February 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
On Marketing to the Mainstream
November 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
Herbal Medicine: Go Mainstream
June 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 06)
Ten Cardinal Sins Acupuncturists Make
April 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 04)
The Last Frontier
October 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 10)
Who Does Best in a Hospital Based Practice?
July 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 07)
Seven Steps to Establishing a Successful Hospital Based Practice
June 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
Here at Last: Community-Style Acupuncture in Hospital Settings
May 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 05)
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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