Marlene Merritt, DOM, LAc, ACN

Marlene Merritt is a licensed acupuncturist and runs a wellness center in Austin, Texas. She specializes in combining Oriental medicine, nutrition and Western testing to quickly and effectively impact her patients' health. She can be reached at info@merrittwellnesscenter.com.

Previous Articles

Are You Really a Healthy Eater?
March 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 03)
What TCM Never Had to Deal With
January 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 01)
Meat in the Middle
December 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
Common Sense Nutrition For Your Patients
June 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 06)
Your Gut: Why You Should Be Very Afraid
January 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 01)
Traditional Diets, Modern Misunderstandings
November 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Truth About Salt
August 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 08)
Why We Are Fat: It's More Than You Think
May 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 05)
Gluten Intolerance: Is It A Fad?
February 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 02)
That Study Is Wrong: The Truth About Research
November 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 11)
Know Nutrition Essentials For Your Practice
August 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 08)
The Nine Best Health Steps To Take
June 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
The Big C: What Are You Doing About It?
March 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 03)
The Dangerous Hype of Antioxidants
January 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 01)
Think Fructose Is Safe? Think Again
December 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 12)
Your Patients Are Malnourished...And So Are You
September 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 09)
The Purple Pill Myth
June 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 06)
Myths About Whole Grains and Vegetarianism
March 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 03)
Food Myths: Bamboozled By The Soy Hype
January 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 01)
Big Fat Lies
December 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 12)
The Snackwell Effect, Part 2
September 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 09)
The Snackwell Effect
June 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 06)
The Ethics of Nutrition
March 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 03)
Holistic Nutrition Your Patients Are Craving
January 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 01)
Holistic Nutrition Your Patients Are Craving
December 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 12)
Treating Modern Nutritional Deficiencies
September 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 09)
Nutrition: The Forgotten Pillar of Chinese Medicine
June 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 06)
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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