Sheldon Li, PhD

Dr. Sheldon Li is the chairman of ActiveHerb Technology, Inc. (www.ActiveHerbWholesale.com). He received his PhD in molecular biology with honor from the University of Zurich and conducted cutting-edge research at Yale, UCSD and the Scripps Research Institute. He has made numerous original scientific discoveries, which have been published in prestigious scientific journals like Nature. His seminal discoveries are featured in the Molecular Biology of the Gene, an influential textbook studied by biomedical students in the U.S. and around the world. He sees TCM is undervalued by the mainstream science and now devotes himself to communicating the enormous value of TCM to the public.

Previous Articles

What Can TCM Do in Battling the Coronavirus in America?
June 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S.

Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.

Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations

While the formation of erythema and ecchymosis is an anticipated skin response to cupping therapy, the appearance of post-treatment vesicles remains less discussed in clinical literature. This article presents a case study of vesicle formation following cupping therapy, explores underlying pathophysiology, and offers management guidelines to support practitioners in addressing this phenomenon safely and effectively.

Roman Slavinskiy, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics

Facial movements are essential for communication, expression and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable, but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at three common facial motor disorders – blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial tics – and how both Western medicine and TCM view and treat them.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.