Animal Acupuncture Gaining in Popularity
(Published Jan 31, 2015)
AWB Makes a Difference in the Yucatan
(Published Jan 31, 2015)
MUIH Launches Doctoral Degree Programs
(Published Dec 31, 2014)
Yo San University Celebrates, Supports Community Clinic
(Published Dec 31, 2014)
The Acupuncture Now Foundation: What Our Profession Needs
(Published Nov 30, 2014)
Implications of Section 2706: The Non-Discrimination Provision Survey
(Published Nov 30, 2014)
AOMA Strengthens Leadership Team
(Published Oct 31, 2014)
Healing With TCM at San Quentin State Prison
(Published Oct 31, 2014)
The Heart Protector
(Published Oct 31, 2014)
Get Ready For AOM Day
(Published Sep 30, 2014)
Healing Community Trauma in Israel and Palestine
(Published Sep 30, 2014)
MPA Media Wins Seven Publishing Awards
(Published Sep 30, 2014)
Deciphering The New CMS 1500 Claim Form
(Published Jul 31, 2014)
Spotlight on Acupuncture Research at IRCIMH
(Published Jul 31, 2014)
News In Brief
(Published Jun 30, 2014)
Wellness: A New Buzzword at the Aging in America Conference
(Published Jun 30, 2014)
CRREW Rallies for Ongoing Acupuncture Relief Effort in the Philippines
(Published Jun 30, 2014)
New AAAOM President Attempting to Rebuild
(Published May 31, 2014)
First Professional Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Launches at SCU
(Published May 31, 2014)
Colorado to Have the First Acupuncture Medical Reserve Corps in the U.S.
(Published Apr 30, 2014)
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.