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MichelAngelo , MFA, CTM

MichelAngelo practices energy astrology, a blending of Oriental medicine, bodywork and astrology, with special emphasis on healing with sound. He may be contacted at energy.astrology@gmail.com.

Previous Articles

The Alchemy of Facial Renewal, Part 2
July 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 07)
The Alchemy of Facial Renewal, Part 1
May 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 05)
Facing East: Facial Acupuncture in China and Japan, Part 2
March 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 03)
Facing East: A "Scientific" Sojourn in Shanghai, Part 1
January 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 01)
The Face: A Portrait of Qi, Part 2
September 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 09)
The Face: A Portrait of Qi
July 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 07)
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Our Genetic Imprinting
December 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 12)
Essential Oils, Part Three: Blending Essential Oils According to Sound, Fragrance and Color
October 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 10)
Essential Oils, Part Two: Additional Attributes, Guidelines for Use, and Suggested Applications
July 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 07)
Essential Oils, Part One
April 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 04)
Changing the Face of Aging: Music and Medicine, Part Two
February 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 02)
Changing the Face of Aging: Music and Medicine, Part One
December 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 12)
The Tao of Venus: From Aphrodite to Kuan Yin
October 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 10)
Planetary Soundscapes: A Harmonic Facial
February 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 02)
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TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause

Because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the human body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and seeks to restore balance and harmony, ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is crucial to nourish and regulate the reproductive system. TCM treatment aims to regulate menstruation, reduce anovulatory menstruation, help ovulation, improve egg quality, stabilize progesterone, and provide a good endometrium environment for successful implantation and pregnancy.

Christine Chang, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Politics / Government / Legislation
Let's Help Make Acupuncturists Medicare Providers
Acupuncture in Medicare: Critical Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have reintroduced the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (now H.R. 1667) in the 119th Congress. As with previous iterations of the legislation, H.R. 1667 would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) both weigh in on the importance of the legislation.

Editorial Staff
Your Practice / Business
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)

What’s the single most important thing to ensure your patient gets better? The key is patient education and scheduling appropriately. But how do you do that in a clinically relevant way that is representative of a medical professional? The answer lies in the most fundamental aspect of our intakes: OPQRST(L).

John Rybak, DAc