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October 2001 (Vol. 2, Issue 10)

Demystifying Accreditation: An Inside Look at the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Dort Bigg

Compliance: The Act of Acquiescing to the Rules

"Time Travel": Contemporary Applications for Jet Lag from Ancient Principles!
John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA)

The Future of Placebo Control in Acupuncture Research
Seth Bock

Pain Relief / Prevention
Treating Sacroiliac Pain with Acupuncture
David Boyd

CSOMA's International Expo 2001: An Outstanding Forum
Benjamin Dierauf

Herbal Medicine
How Do You Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Clinic?
Andrew Gaeddert, BA, AHG

Recollections from the Great River Symposium
Molly Pool

Direct Electric Acupuncture for Patella Chondromalacia: A Preliminary Report of a Clinical Study
Hua Gu

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Insurance Billing: What's the Difference Between ICD-9 and CPT?
Kevin McNamee

News in Brief
Acupuncture Today Staff

Supplement Use Continues to Rise in the U.S.
-- But Many Americans Still Don't Know Enough About Them
Michael Devitt

We Get Letters & E-Mail

Acupuncture on Television and Radio Websites
Acupuncture Today Staff

Trending
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