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Kevin V. Ergil, MA, DACM, LAc, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM)

Kevin V. Ergil is a professor at Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, New York Chiropractic College. He is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (licensed in N.Y. and Calif.), as well as an anthropologist. He is a past president of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco (1990-1992) and was the founding Dean of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York Campus (1992-1998). He's also a member of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a fellow of the National Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (FNAAOM).

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April 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 04)
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Regulating the Gut-Lung Axis for Post-Viral Syndromes
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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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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.

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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