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Nearly 50 years ago, Khoe, and then Amaro in 2001, suggested that stimulating horary points based on destination time during travel might help the body adjust before arrival. This targets jet lag's circadian misalignment. Case reports and theory support the idea, but no formal study has tested it in real…

Based on detailed studies of the texts about meridians written on silk and bamboo slips unearthed from the Western Han dynasty tombs (collectively referred to as Meridian Book ), Dr. Li Yongming, a licensed MD and acupuncturist in the U.S., proposed a groundbreaking view that the theory of meridians arose…

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Many of our communities were raised with the Western medical model as their primary medical model. It is their first language. But as practitioners of Chinese medicine, we are actually bilingual clinicians. We have the unique ability to translate between traditional Chinese medicine and modern biomedical frameworks. Research literacy, when…

Marlene

Over the past several years, allegations of sexual misconduct among acupuncture practitioners have become more commonplace. As a result, clinics have to become much more vigilant in implementing policies to avoid sexual misconduct allegations. While no practitioner is immune to a sexual misconduct allegation, your exposure risk can be minimized…

Alyssa

In our office, the majority of ACL patients will experience some kind of posterior knee pain. Every patient’s timeline is different, but the revelation is common at some point over the course of rehab. I’ve learned to check every popliteus I come across in ACL patients who seemingly plateau at…

Chris

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) aligns with the holistic philosophy of palliative care and can be integrated with conventional modalities for comprehensive treatment. As TCM encompasses diverse therapeutic practices based on theories of qi , yin-yang balance, and the five elements, these modalities can offer support that benefits patients with complex…

Vulvodynia, chronic vulvar pain of unknown origin lasting at least three months, affects approximately 7% of American women and has no consistently effective treatment. In its most serious form, vulvodynia can lead to physical disability and suicidal ideation. This is the clinical landscape a rigorously designed, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial…

One can achieve gong fu or kung fu in any endeavor: art, music, martial arts, medicine, athletics, writing, or any activity that brings one inspiration and passion. Kung fu implies a high level of mastery forged via hard work over a long period of time; a literal alchemy of one’s…

Jing depletion in modern women is increasingly common and chronically underrecognized – particularly in its earlier, more subtle expressions. The opportunity for TCM practitioners is significant: With careful pattern differentiation and a sequenced, layered treatment strategy, it is possible to address the constitutional root of many of the conditions that…

Chinese medicine is built on a foundation of observations of the natural world, and yet planetary astrology and movements are overlooked. Saturn and the water element in Chinese medical theory share many similar qualities, and in comparing the two, many useful insights can be gained. Let’s delve into these two…

Light-emitting diode (LED) therapy, once a futuristic concept developed through NASA’s exploration of space-based healing, has become a foundational treatment in clinical, cosmetic and wellness settings. Initially studied to aid plant growth and accelerate wound healing in astronauts, LED therapy has evolved into a noninvasive, highly versatile modality that treats…