Judyth Shamosh, PhD

Dr. Judyth Shamosh has been a continual student of herbal medicine since 1974. The founder of Greenfingers Herbal Medicine Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz., she practices ayurvedic, classical Chinese and Western herbal medicine. Dr. Judyth is the author of the double-award-winning book The Physics & Poetry of Eastern Herbal Medicine. Her considerable professional experience includes previous service as a lecturer of ayurvedic and classical Chinese herbal medicine at the Phoenix Institute for Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture; vice chair at RainStar University College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; adjunct faculty at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine; and member of the credentialing committee for the Arizona Center for Health and Medicine. Learn more at www.JudythShamosh.com.

Previous Articles

The Five Tastes Plus One (Pt. 2)
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
Into Perception: The Five Tastes Plus One (Pt. 1)
April 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 4)
From Qi to Yin (Pt. 2)
November 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 11)
From Qi to Yin (Pt. 1)
September 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
Herbal Formulas: More Than the Sum of Their Parts
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
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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.