Holly Lucille, ND, RN

Dr. Holly Lucille is a nationally recognized and licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant, and television and radio host. She is also the author of several books including Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women's Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health and The Healing Power of Trauma Comfrey. Dr. Lucille lectures on a variety of natural health topics. Her appearances include national media programs and networks such as "Dr. Oz" and "The Doctors." She is regularly quoted in both consumer and peer journals, and was listed in Time magazine as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People." In 2012, she launched her own talk show, "Myth-Defying with Dr. Holly," and is now the host of the podcast "Mindful Medicine" on RadioMD. Her private practice, Healing from Within Healthcare, is in Los Angeles.

Previous Articles

Effective Nutrients for Treating Neuropathy
May 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
Comfrey Cream: Coupling Age-Old Wisdom With Leading-Edge Science
August 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S.

Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.

Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations

While the formation of erythema and ecchymosis is an anticipated skin response to cupping therapy, the appearance of post-treatment vesicles remains less discussed in clinical literature. This article presents a case study of vesicle formation following cupping therapy, explores underlying pathophysiology, and offers management guidelines to support practitioners in addressing this phenomenon safely and effectively.

Roman Slavinskiy, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics

Facial movements are essential for communication, expression and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable, but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at three common facial motor disorders – blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial tics – and how both Western medicine and TCM view and treat them.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.