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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.

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What Can TCM Do in Battling the Coronavirus in America?
June 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
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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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Benjamin Hawes, DAcCHM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
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.