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May 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 5)

News / Profession
NCBAHM / ASA Helping Position Acupuncturists Within VA Community Care
How Enterprise Patient Scheduling Is Expanding Access to Veteran Care
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Evidence / Research / Science
Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: Effectiveness & Cost-Effectiveness
Key Findings From the BackInAction Trial
Katharina Rhein, cand. med. Lic. Acupuncture; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM
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Your Practice / Business
May I Be the Medicine: How to Find Deep Motivation in Practice
Aidan Keeva, DACM, LAc
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
The Alchemy of Listening
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
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News / Profession
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change
Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM
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News / Profession
Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution: China’s New National Standard
And Its Relevance for TCM Practitioners in the U.S.
Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
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Acupuncture & Acupressure  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Beyond Pain Relief: Distal Acupuncture for Restoring Muscle Recruitment in Microtrauma (Pt. 1)
Andre Yershov, LAc
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Politics / Government / Legislation
In Memoriam: Neal Stuart Miller, LAc
A Titan of Professional Unity and Legislative Advocacy
Michael L. Fox, LAc, PhD
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Your Practice / Business
Evidence-Based Practice: A Practical Tech Guide for TCM Practitioners and Students
Aram Akopyan, MD, LAc
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Diagnosis  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Know Your Clinical Flags: 5 Colors to Consider
K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
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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