Lawrence Howard, DAc, LAc

Dr. Lawrence Howard is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist in practice since 1998. He has worked as an instructor and clinic supervisor at New York College of Health Professions and volunteered as a subject-matter expert (SME) for the NCCAOM.  He is currently developing continuing-education courses in ethics, practice management and acupuncture treatment for the betterment of the acupuncture profession. Learn more at www.acupuncturescholar.com.

Previous Articles

Plateau and Profit ... or Release and Replace?
June 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 6)
Power Plays for Profit: Secrets in Plain Sight
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 10)
It's Time to Get Smart About SMART Notes
March 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 03)
Palpating for Pain Relief
December 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
The Power of the Re-Evaluation
January 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 01)
Asking the Insurance Rep the Right Questions
February 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
The Eleventh Question: "How you doin'?"
June 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
Many Offices, Many Lessons
February 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
My Patient, My Teacher and Using "The Four Gates"
December 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 12)
Are We Too Western?
July 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 07)
Diagnosis by Touching the Qi
November 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 11)
The Road to Healing: Fast or Slow?
Where's the Qi in the Clinic?
February 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 02)
Getting to the Point ... and the Meridian, Too
December 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 12)
Masters Along the Way
March 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 03)
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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