Drs. James Padilla and Steven Ross, DC, DAAPM,FASBE have a combined practice experience of more than 45 years. They have worked with thousands of patients around the world to help them find the root cause of their health challenges and restore them to health utilizing Integrative Medicine. They founded the Institute for Integrative Medicine in 2009, when it became apparent to them that many of their patients were suffering from illness and disease that could have been prevented with early detection. The institute will hold its second Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Conference, Advances in Integrative Medicine - 2011, Jan. 26-28, 2011, at the Waldolf Astoria, Bonnet Creek Hilton, on Disney property in Orlando, Fla. Additional information about the conference can be found at www.theifim.com.
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.
In prior issues, Neil discussed the Gallbladder Official as a whole (March 20 including points 17 and 24); points 37-41 (June 2013); points 1, 16, and 20 (May 2021); and points 2-3, 8-9, and 12-13 (April 2024). This article focuses on GB points 7, 10, 14-15, 18-19, 21, and 23.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, often managed with pharmacological and surgical interventions. However, acupuncture has long been used as a non-invasive treatment for knee pain, and recent research provides new insights into its underlying mechanisms.
