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Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)

Donald M. Petersen Jr. is the editor/publisher of Acupuncture Today, the profession's most widely circulated and read publication. While not an acupuncturist himself, his goal is to operate Acupuncture Today and its website, including the popular digital edition of the publication, as effective tools stimulating growth and communication within the AOM profession. Don is also the president of MPA Media, parent company of AT, which also publishes the most widely circulated / read chiropractic trade publication (Dynamic Chiropractic) and provides a variety of other services to the professions, including educational webinars, patient health and wellness e-newsletters, and more.

Previous Articles

When Research Catches Up to Reality
July 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 07)
For Such a Time as This...
May 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 05)
A New Opportunity for Health and Wellness
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
AAAOM: Facing An Ultimatum
May 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
AAAOM – The Beginning of the End (Part II)
April 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
AAAOM – Making Promises They Can't Keep
April 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
Why the New Design?
May 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 05)
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Regulating the Gut-Lung Axis for Post-Viral Syndromes
Regulating the Gut-Lung Axis for Post-Viral Syndromes

Another approach to regulate the Yang Ming / Tai Yin circuit is to use an extraordinary vessel (EOV) approach. EOV treatments can be essential in a long-haul post-viral state, as they can help restore integrity to the body’s energetic system on the deepest level. Various combinations can be helpful; however, combining Chong Mai with Ren Mai is a good place to start, as it can help to regulate the gut (Chong Mai) and the lungs (Ren Mai).

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Joseph Audette, MD, MA; Sam Audette, LAc, Dipl. OM
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Shaping the Future of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Shaping the Future of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

The NCCAOM is excited to announce the completion of its 2023-2024 Job Analysis (JA) Executive Summary report. The JA is a pivotal initiative aimed at defining the core knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent practice in the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession. The data collected from this survey is essential for updating the NCCAOM exam content outlines at the entry-to-practice level, ensuring the certification exams are relevant, fair, and legally defensible.

Mina Larson, MS, MBA, CAE
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Our 2025 Goal: Advocacy Through Education
Our 2025 Goal: Advocacy Through Education

As we move into the Year of the Snake, let’s embrace the snake’s deep-thinking nature and ask ourselves four important questions, all of which relate to a single journey: advocating for our medicine by educating others about its value. Now is the time for all acupuncturists to come together to strengthen the profession, share knowledge, advocate for advancement – and help more patients access you as a vital element of their whole-health care.

Marilyn Allen, Editor at Large