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Despite the first case of PCOS diagnosed in 1935 and affecting up to 20% of women of reproductive age, there’s still no FDA-approved treatment for PCOS in conventional medicine. As Chinese medicine practitioners, we know that TCM offers a unique, holistic approach to PCOS – one that treats the condition…

Galina

It is common sense that our profession should follow the same path physical therapists and other professions have accomplished, accepting a professional doctorate degree as an entry-level requirement. Yes, it is well-understood that the integrity of the entry-level doctoral degree should be strengthened. However, it should be done in a…

Mariola

In clinical trials, acupuncture has repeatedly been shown to be effective at treating conditions like low back pain, chronic pain, and migraine. Its herbal medicinals have been shown to have anti-viral, anti-tumor, and even anti-depressant properties. And yet there are still many people who dismiss the medicine outright, assuming it…

McCormick

Sarah

Emotions act as a warning sign to the practitioner, indicating what organs may be involved in a patient’s pattern of imbalance. When we think about shen, we think about the emotions, but we also use the word “shen” akin to the way Western medicine would use the word “mental,” or…

Amanda

When the body is going through a stressful event, the sympathetic system is activated. This activation will help the body with a life-threatening situation. If this state is activated for prolonged periods of time, it starts to consume energy. These traumatic events that generate stressors in the autonomic nervous system…

Effective cosmetic acupuncture begins with understanding your patient’s goals and managing their expectations. This process is essential for both the success of the treatment and the satisfaction of the patient. In this article, let’s explore the foundational steps of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of open communication, active listening, and…

The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) recently appointed Jenny Lu, DACM, LAc, as the new member-at-large on the council’s executive committee. Dr. Lu is a longtime administrator at Southern California University of Health Sciences, currently serving as dean of the Eastern Medicine Department.

Amanda

Leng

In this series of articles, we will explore the factors contributing to our current state of “sick care,” the best practices for integrating holistic healing, and three case studies illustrating the evidence that a bridge between the worlds of traditional Eastern medicine and modern Western medicine is not only achievable,…

Shayla

In seven years of post-graduate practice, I have had the privilege to give 675 people their first acupuncture treatment (as of mid-2024, when I wrote this article). Not included in that number are the numerous clients who trusted me to try acupuncture again after an uncomfortable or impersonal session. My…

Feeling the temperature begin to change in the fall, even if ever so slightly in the intensely warm climate of Texas, always reminds me of how the human body is intimately connected to our environment. As the heat fades, moods begin to brighten, energy rises, and deeper sleep ensues. During…

When I was a young student of acupuncture, the channel system I was most intrigued with was the extraordinary vessels. Described as the foundation, I initially wanted to always treat with this channel system. As I matured, I came to see that the extraordinary vessels can be quite demanding. They…