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Sara Calabro, LAc

Sara Calabro, LAc, is a former healthcare business journalist and the founding editor of AcuTake, an online publication about acupuncture for the general public. She created the blog AcuTake (www.acutakehealth.com).

Previous Articles

Discovering What Makes You Unique
November 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 11)
Tackling TMJ
April 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)
Everyone and No One Has Carpal Tunnel
February 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
Scalp Acupuncture for Stroke
November 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Realizing a Life Long Dream
October 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 10)
Acupuncture As Hormone Regulation Therapy
July 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 07)
Trigger Points for Runner's Knee
April 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 04)
Where Acupuncture and Weight Loss Meet
March 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 03)
Acupuncture on the Big Screen
February 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
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Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological advancements reshaping health care, acupuncture is entering a new era. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment precision, education, and research – enhancing patient outcomes like never before.

Aram Akopyan, MD, LAc
Acupuncture & Acupressure
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD

Interestingly, although lots of attention has recently been given to the role psychedelic medicines employed in therapy could play in healing PTSD and trauma generally, new research has just been published showing acupuncture can also be of significant help in alleviating this widespread disorder, and may act similarly to psychedelics on a particular quality of our brains to heal and remodel themselves: neuroplasticity.

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The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID
The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID

Long COVID has challenged conventional medical paradigms. There is certainly a growing need for therapies that bridge traditional pharmacology with integrative strategies. Among the more unconventional options, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential tool. While the idea may sound wacky, emerging evidence and clinical anecdotes suggest it warrants exploration.

Bill Reddy, LAc, Dipl. Ac.