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July 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 7)

Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
A Few Good Eggs: TCM for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Understanding Natural Approaches – Even for Patients Not Trying to Conceive
Daoshing Ni, DOM, LAc, PhD, Dipl. CH
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Evidence / Research / Science
Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Enhancing Autonomic Regulation
Katharina Rhein, cand. med. Lic. Acupuncture; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM
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Your Practice / Business
Managing Malpractice Risk When Treating Children of Divorced Parents
Brandon Hoffman, BA
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Senior Health
Herbal Therapy for Hip OA
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
Did VA / Medicare Allowed Rates Increase?
Samuel A. Collins
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Embracing the Future: How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Acupuncture Practice
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Chinese & Asian Medicine
Three Keys to Effective Gua Sha Treatment in Your Clinic
Carly Herrero, LAc
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Spas / Skin Care
Efficacy and Safety of Products Used on the Skin During Microneedling and Facial Rejuvenation
Understanding How to Tend to the Skin’s Increased Vulnerability
Tori Paide, LAc; Marla Peoples, LAc
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Herbal Medicine
Can Herbal Medicine Be Integrated Into Oncology Care?
Christine Chang, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM; Yen-Nien (Jason) Hou, PharmD, RPh, Dipl. OM, LAc
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Integrating Prior Skills Into Practice
How Did Your First Career Help You Tackle Asian Medicine?
Pam Ferguson, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA & GSD-CI, LMT
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Sports / Exercise / Fitness  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease
The Surprising Effect of Unpredictable Tempo-Driven Training
Thomas Michaud, DC
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Pain Relief / Prevention
The Wrong Way to Treat Chronic Spine Pain
Injections for Chronic Spine Pain No Longer Recommended
Acupuncture Today Staff
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News / Profession  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
American Society of Acupuncturists Celebrates 10 Years
Annual Conference Wrap-Up: Presentations, Collaboration – and Plenty of Fun!
LiMing Tseng, DAc, MAcOM, Dipl. OM
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Whiplash / Neck Pain
Case study: A Innovative Combination Approach for Neck Pain
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Diagnosis
That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades (Pt. 2)
That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades

After a thorough examination to rule out the cervical and thoracic spine, what you have left is sharp, localized qi stagnation of the soft tissues causing the “rhomboid pain.” If it’s not the C or T spine causing the problem, then what could be causing this tissue issue? It can be a bunch of different reasons such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor posture, muscle imbalances, trauma, deconditioning, overuse, etc.

Christopher Chapleau, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., AIT, IMT, MSHP, CES, HMS
Herbal Medicine
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance

The patterns expressed under the umbrella of a GERD diagnosis typically include various combinations of liver qi stagnation (potentially with depressive heat), spleen qi deficiency, rebellious stomach qi, stomach fire, food stagnation, and stomach yin deficiency. In long-term cases of GERD, it is not uncommon for three to four patterns to overlap at the same time.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Your Practice / Business
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture

As licensed acupuncturists with the ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat using a variety of modalities, including herbal medicine, we are entrusted with a high level of clinical responsibility. Yet in an age of professional forums, online groups and social media communities, there is a growing trend of practitioners asking for case-specific treatment advice instead of referring the patient in question to a trusted colleague.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM