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October 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)

News / Profession  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
An Acupuncture-Themed “Google Doodle”?
Help Promote the Profession on World Acupuncture Awareness Day
Acupuncture Today Staff

News / Profession
How Florida Saved the "Acupuncture Physician" Title
FSOMA Spearheads Advocacy Campaign, Leading to Gov. DeSantis Veto
David Bibbey, Dipl. Ac., LAc

Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
A Tale of Halloween Candy and Evil Wind
E Douglas Kihn, DOM, LAc (ret.)

Herbal Medicine
Herbal Formulas for the "New" SAD
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG

Women's Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Effects of Acupuncture on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
Acupuncture Today Staff

Acupuncture & Acupressure
Spirits of the Points: The Governor (Du) Vessel (Pt. 2)
Neil Gumenick, MAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac.

Acupuncture Techniques
The Vagus Nerve, Gut Health and the Brain
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Your Practice / Business
Let's Build a Business Plan
Why You Need One and a Step-by-Step Outline
Shellie Goldstein, DAPM, AP, LAc

Healthcare / Public Health
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools
Brandon Hoffman, BA

Herbal Medicine  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Clinical Applications of Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang: Case Reports
Hongru Wei, LAc, DACM; Yan Zhou, LAc

Healthcare / Public Health
Understanding the Challenges of U.S. Acupuncture Practice (Pt. 5)
The Mesosystem – Evidence-Based Medicine and Insufficient Awareness of Reliable Evidence-Based CAM Treatments by the Mainstream
Dongcheng Li, AP, EdD, Dipl. OM; Karen Karp, EdD

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Top 5 Insurance Billing Mistakes Costing You Money
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Healthcare / Public Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
We Need a Better Way to Conceptualize Viral Infections (Pt. 2)
Immune Profiles, Supplementation and the Acupuncturist's Opportunity
David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN

Education & Seminars
How Becoming a Doctor of Acupuncture Can Benefit Your Career
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General Acupuncture
Letters to the Editor

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Sports / Exercise / Fitness
Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder affecting nearly 1 million Americans. Current research confirms that PD is an incredibly complicated condition, and while researchers attempt to unravel the best pharmacological and surgical interventions for PD, there is strong evidence that a well-designed exercise program would be of benefit to almost everyone affected with this frustrating condition.

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Thomas Michaud, DC
Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
A Few Good Eggs: TCM for Fertility and Reproductive Health
A Few Good Eggs: TCM for Fertility and Reproductive Health

Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for centuries to support fertility by improving egg quality, balancing hormones and enhancing overall vitality. Whether a patient is actively trying to conceive or simply looking to support long-term reproductive health, understanding these natural approaches can help them maintain wellness at any stage of life.

Daoshing Ni, DOM, LAc, PhD, Dipl. CH
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