December 2025 Podcast Archives


Will This Study Convince Medicare of Acupuncturists’ Value?

Acupuncture for IVF Embryo Transfer

Mosquitoes, Meridians, Mast Cells, and More

The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 4)

The Other Side of the Bell: Supporting Oncology Patients Beyond Remission

Should You Be in-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

Long Disease and the Seven Affects

Reclaiming Our Expertise: Why Acupuncturists Must Lead in Dry Needling

Electroacupuncture: A Synergistic Adjunct for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 2)

Can Curcumin Aid in Soreness and Recovery After Exercise?

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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.