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Previous Articles
The Role of the Heart in Needling Within the Treatment Process
September 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 09)
Ear Acupuncture Prescriptions and Techniques, Part Three: Treatment Modalities
April 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 04)
Ear Acupuncture Prescriptions and Techniques, Part Two: Point Energetics
December 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 12)
Ear Acupuncture Prescriptions and Techniques, Part One
September 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 09)
Anecdotal Point Usage
July 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 07)
The Management of Multiple Sclerosis With the Extraordinary Vessels
December 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 12)
Practical Threading Therapy
October 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 10)
Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatments for Acupuncture Physicians
August 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 08)
Thyroid Disorders: A Study in Contrasts
June 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 06)
The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition
April 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 04)
The Ancient Use of ST36 (Zusanli) with Different Needle Techniques and Point Combinations
September 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 09)
Hypothyroidism Revisited
July 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 07)
Thoughts on Needling Within the Clinical Encounter
May 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 05)
Gentle Treatment for General Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress and Episodic Anxiety
March 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 03)
A Quick and Comprehensive Approach to the Treatment of Shoulder Problems with Chinese Medicine
September 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 09)
A Simplified Approach to the Treatment of Scars with Oriental Medicine
November 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 11)
The Six Divisions: A Practical Needling Strategy for Pain and Blockage
May 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 05)
Help for Prolapsed Intervertebral Discs of the Lumbar Region (Herniated Discs)
March 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 03)
The Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism
July 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 07)
Prolapse: A Natural Condition with Oriental Medicine
January 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 01)
Treating the Spirit - Treating the Blood with Oriental Medicine
September 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 09)
The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities with Oriental Medicine
November 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 11)
A Unique Approach to the Treatment of Repetitive Motion Disorders
May 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 05)
Immune Enhancement for Oncology Patients through Auricular Acupuncture
March 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 03)
GV14 (Dazhui): Big Vertebrae-Central Reunion Point
July 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 07)