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December 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)

Politics / Government / Legislation  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Will This Study Convince Medicare of Acupuncturists’ Value?
New Findings Could Help Advance the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act
Acupuncture Today Staff
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Women's Health
Acupuncture for IVF Embryo Transfer
Exploring Its Benefits and the Therapeutic Window
Yan Zhou, DAcCHM, LAc
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Chinese & Asian Medicine
Mosquitoes, Meridians, Mast Cells, and More
Lili Tom, FNP-C, MSN, RN, LAc, MSOM, DAIM
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News / Profession
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 4)
The Science Behind Acupuncture
Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA; Lisa Conboy, MA, MS, ScD; Rosa N. Schnyer, DAOM, IFMCP, LAc
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
The Other Side of the Bell: Supporting Oncology Patients Beyond Remission
Molly Harbour Hutto, LAc, MSOM, Dipl. OM
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be in-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Samuel A. Collins
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Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Long Disease and the Seven Affects
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
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Acupuncture & Acupressure  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Reclaiming Our Expertise: Why Acupuncturists Must Lead in Dry Needling
Theodore Levarda, MS LAc Dipl OM
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Evidence / Research / Science
Electroacupuncture: A Synergistic Adjunct for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Simone Ormsby, BSc, BHSc, PhD; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM
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Herbal Medicine
Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 2)
Paul Kempisty, LAc
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Vitamins / Supplements  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Can Curcumin Aid in Soreness and Recovery After Exercise?
Shawn LaCourt, DC, MS, CSCS; Trevor Shaw, DC, MS, DACRB, CSCS; Gregory Cofano, DC, RN, DIBCN
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Lasers & Tens
From Pain to Obesity: How Coherent Light Influences Mitochondria in the Modern Acupuncture Clinic
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Pain Relief / Prevention
Skip the Steroids: The Power of Plant Bioactives for Joint Health
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S.

Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.

Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations

While the formation of erythema and ecchymosis is an anticipated skin response to cupping therapy, the appearance of post-treatment vesicles remains less discussed in clinical literature. This article presents a case study of vesicle formation following cupping therapy, explores underlying pathophysiology, and offers management guidelines to support practitioners in addressing this phenomenon safely and effectively.

Roman Slavinskiy, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics

Facial movements are essential for communication, expression and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable, but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at three common facial motor disorders – blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial tics – and how both Western medicine and TCM view and treat them.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.