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October 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 10)

General Acupuncture
An Acupuncturist's View of Medicinal Marijuana
Gordon Cohen, LAc

General Acupuncture
Modernization of Chinese Medicine
J.S. Phillips, DAOM, LAc

Marketing / Office / Staff
Getting a YES: An Effective Strategy for Overcoming Patient Objections
Matthew Enright, DOM

Marketing / Office / Staff
The New Age of Communication
Drew Stevens, PhD

Acupuncture & Acupressure
Oriental Medicine on the World Stage
Emperor's College serves as a health and wellness provider for the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles and shares Oriental Medicine with some of the most extraordinary athletes in the world.
Kathryn Feather

General Acupuncture
Healing Trauma: Cultivating Resilience and Presence Through Mindfulness, Part 2
Thomas Richardson, LAc

General Acupuncture
The Zen Art of "One Point"
Pam Ferguson, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA & GSD-CI, LMT

Nutrition / Detoxification
The Food Conversation: Nutrition and Your Practice
Emily Glasser, LAc, ACN

Acupuncture & Acupressure
Help: A Need at Every Level
Shai White-Gilbertson, PhD, MSCR, Dipl Ac, CTR

Marketing / Office / Staff
Do Some Good and Grow Your Business with Cause Marketing
Daniel Ruscigno

Marketing / Office / Staff
Practicing with Authenticity
Kelley Mulhern, DC

Vitamins / Supplements
Fertility and Poly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Christopher Oswald, DC, CNS

General Acupuncture
Improving Communication Between AOM and Biomedical Providers
Miranda Gensler, LAc

General Acupuncture
The Short Leg Dilemma
Douglas R. Briggs, DC, Dipl. Ac. (IAMA), DAAPM, EMT

Weight Loss / Eating Habits
Nuts Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer and Other Health Problems
James P. Meschino, DC, MS

Acupuncture Techniques
Acupuncture Rising: From Acupuncture Anesthesia to Assisted-IVF, Part 1
Changzhen Gong, PhD

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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