Kory Ward-Cook, PhD

Dr. Kory Ward-Cook has over 35 years of experience as a medical laboratory professional, educator, and executive in association management. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and currently serves as the CEO Emeritus of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). she served as NCCAOM CEO from 2004-2019.

Previous Articles

Enhance Your Patients' Healing Through the Practice of Qigong
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
Understanding Professional Credentials: Certifications vs. Certificates of Qualification
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
Official NCCAOM Practice Tests
July 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
NCCAOM Call to Action: Shape the Future of Certification
July 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Gaining an Independent Occupational Code with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
March 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
NCCAOM Helping Promote Your Practice
May 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 05)
NCCAOM Seeks Federal Recognition of the Profession
August 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 08)
Why Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Should Be Recognized as a Stand-Alone Profession by the U.S. Department of Labor
AOM Day: Organizations Look to the Past and Forge Toward the Future
November 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 11)
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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