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Yeaji Suh, PhD, DAOM

Dr. Yeaji Suh has a PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures from UCLA. She is licensed to practice in California, as well as Nevada, and has published numerous articles and translations. She has also served as an executive educational administrator in California and Nevada AOM institutions.

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EBM: Where Do We Go From Here?
November 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
EBM: In Search of Best Evidence (Pt. 3)
March 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 03)
EBM: In Search of Best Evidence (Pt. 2)
February 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 02)
EBM: In Search of Best Evidence
June 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
Evidence-Based Medicine: What It Is and What It Isn't for Our Medicine
March 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 03)
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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
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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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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.