Shengrong Liu

Shengrong Liu obtained her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, Calif. in 2004. She is a California Licensed Acupuncturist and a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM). She has been practicing Chinese Medicine in Manila, Philippines since 2005. She is a certified Acupuncturist by the Philippine Institute of Traditional & Alternative Health Care – an institution under the Department of Health. She completed her Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at Five Branches University in San Jose, Calif. in 2015. She is currently organizing a Traditional Chinese Medicine school, the SMIC Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inc. in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Previous Articles

The Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 Patients: A TCM Point of View
April 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 04)
The Effectiveness of Chinese Medicine in Treating Infertility in the Philippines
June 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 06)
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Women's Health
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.

Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
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
Your Practice / Business
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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Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS