Nicole Keane, MS, LMT

Nicole Keane is an artist, teacher and manual therapist who has practiced advanced myofascial, visceral and neural manual therapy since 2002. She recently released a curriculum (http://www.elementaladvancedmt.com/courses) that blends science-based knowledge and clinical observation she has gathered within her career, together with an evolved look at the transformational processes of nature, observed throughout the five elements. Information regarding five-element nutrition, trauma-informed manual therapy, as well as her 2021 book, The Tao of the Polyvagal Theory: A Five Element Perspective for a Future of Healing the Spirit and Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System, can be found at: https://elementaladvanced.com/the-tao-of-the-polyvagal-theory/.

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Minding the Gap: On Addiction and Codependency (Pt. 2)
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 8)
Minding the Gap: On Addiction and Codependency (Pt. 1)
July 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 7)
Minding the Gap: The Tan Cycle 24-Hour Clock (Pt. 2)
March 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 3)
Minding the Gap: The Tan Cycle 24-Hour Clock
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
Minding the Gap: The Case for an Evolved View of the Fire Element (Pt. 2)
September 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
Minding the Gap: The Case for an Evolved View of the Fire Element (Pt. 1)
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
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A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
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Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
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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
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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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