Leave Acupuncture to Acupuncturists
(Published May 31, 2018)
In Memoriam: Giovanni Maciocia
(Published Apr 30, 2018)
The VA Recognizes "Certified" Acupuncturists
(Published Apr 30, 2018)
New Herbal Education Program by the NCCAOM
(Published Mar 31, 2018)
The Conspiracy That Fueled the Opioid Crisis
(Published Mar 31, 2018)
How to Register as a Medical Waste Generator in California
(Published Feb 28, 2018)
Remembering NADA Founder Michael O. Smith
(Published Feb 28, 2018)
Acupuncture Coverage Gets a Big Boost From ICER
(Published Dec 31, 2017)
Acupuncture Instead of Opioids: The White Paper
(Published Dec 31, 2017)
A Great New Tool to Educate MDs on Nondrug Pain Relief
(Published Nov 30, 2017)
Attorneys General to Insurers: Cover Acupuncture
(Published Oct 31, 2017)
Gallup Report: Americans Want Drug-Free Pain Relief
(Published Aug 31, 2017)
Ohio Makes Medicaid History for AOM
(Published Aug 31, 2017)
Tracking the Burden of Debt: Why the AAAOM Survey Is So Important
(Published Jul 31, 2017)
An Honor for Yo San University
(Published May 31, 2017)
Acupuncture Law in Wyoming: 47th State to Regulate
(Published May 31, 2017)
Bastyr & AOMA: New Partners
(Published May 31, 2017)
2017 AOM Scholars
(Published May 31, 2017)
News In Brief
(Published Apr 30, 2017)
News In Brief
(Published Mar 31, 2017)
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.
Migraines are unilateral, throbbing headaches, often with concurrent nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia. Approximately 10% of the global population suffers from migraines, with women more than three times as likely as men to experience them. Medication remains a mainstay treatment option, making nondrug alternatives critical to safer practices. New research suggests auricular acupuncture may be one such alternative.
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How much training in gua sha did you get in acupuncture school? If it was not much more than an introduction, now is the time to revisit this powerful healing modality. I’ve found gua sha to be one of my go-to skills to address myofascial dysfunction, all sorts of pain, limited range of motion, and even to promote general well-being. Let’s discuss the keys to effective gua sha treatment, which I hope will get more acupuncturists using it in the clinic.