E Douglas Kihn, DOM, LAc (ret.)

Dr. E Douglas Kihn is a retired doctor of Oriental medicine and the author of Chinese Medicine for the Modern World: Ancient Wisdom to Stop Worrying, Hurrying, and Overeating (2019). He received a Master of Arts from Emperor's College of Oriental Medicine and a DOM from Samra University; and has taught at Emperor's College, Samra and Royal University. Learn more at www.gobodytrust.com.

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Helping Cancer Survivors
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Arthritis: Osteo vs. Rheumatoid
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Include Wellness Coaching in Your Practice
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The Three Roots of Hypertension
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Hunger Is Your Patients' Best Friend
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A Tale of Halloween Candy and Evil Wind
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Endometriosis Unmasked
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
Type 2 Diabetes Simplified
May 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
Diagnosis Simplified
March 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 03)
OMAD and the Shedding of Excess Yin
January 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
Chinese Medicine & the Wellness Revolution
August 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
The Deficiency Myth
March 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
Putting the Big Hurt on Uterine and Ovarian Cysts
February 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
Eliminating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Hunger Awareness Training
September 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 09)
Obesity is a Shen Problem
July 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 07)
The Healing Role of Human Instinct
July 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 07)
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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