Scott Herbster, LAc, Dipl. OM

Scott Herbster graduated with a bachelor's degree in Chinese medicine from China Medical University in Taiwan. He has worked as a clinical practitioner for more than 20 years and authored the three-volume book series Integrative Chinese Herbal Therapy (available on Amazon.com).

Previous Articles

Clinical Case Vignettes: Herbal Medicine in Action (Pt. 1)
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Chinese Medicine "Classics" and "Classical" Chinese Medicine
March 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 03)
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Herpes Zoster and Complications (Pt. 2)
January 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Herpes Zoster and Complications (Pt. 1)
December 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Cancer Pathogenesis and Treatment: An Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine Analysis & Approach
October 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
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Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Cultivating the Empowered Patient: Help Them Commit to Their Own Process
Cultivating the Empowered Patient: Help Them Commit to Their Own Process

The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but the truth is, we can’t do the work for them. We can offer guidance, insight and support, but healing requires their full participation.

Aiden Jakob Seraphim, DACM, LAc
Senior Health
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline

In the U.S alone, approximately one in nine adults (11.1%) report experiencing subjective cognitive decline. A comparable percentage will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. As researchers and clinicians seek integrative solutions outside of conventional pharmacological approaches, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emerges as a promising, multimodal strategy in the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.

Regina Robles, LAc, DAOM
Evidence / Research / Science
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for IBS-D
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for IBS-D

Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) causes chronic diarrhea and abdominal discomfort that significantly impacts quality of life. Current pharmaceutical treatments have limited efficacy. Recent research highlights the role of gut microbiota in IBS-D development and recovery. This study compared how acupuncture and moxibustion at a single acupoint perform against pharmaceutical treatment in restoring bowel function and rebalancing gut microbiota.

Simone Ormsby, BSc, BHSc, PhD; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM