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In the wake of President Barack Obama’s endorsement of complementary and alternative medicine, including acupuncture, there appears to be renewed interest in pushing for the passage of HR 646, the Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009, which would “amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage…

Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, Calif., announces the appointment of Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, LAc, as academic dean. Dr. MoraMarco was one of the first Westerners to become a board-certified acupuncturist, sitting for the first California acupuncture boards in 1977. He studied at the Institute of Oriental Medical Studies, completed…

Wheelchair tai chi is one of the simplest ways for people who use wheelchairs to improve their physical and mental health. Dr. Zibin Guo’s holistic approach has been embraced in China, where he was invited by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Committee and the All China Federation for People with Disabilities…

People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care according to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study highlights central questions about the mechanisms of benefit seen in acupuncture studies.

After more than a year of preparation, the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MCAOM) at Northwestern Health Sciences University submitted its self-study in April 2009. “The process started in October 2007,” stated Mark McKenzie, dean of MCAOM. “It was kicked off in February 2008. The self-study takes about…

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) will be hosting “An Evening with OCOM: Bringing Healing to the Heart of the City” at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden on Thurs., June 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. OCOM’s trustees, alumni, community…

This June marks the 30th anniversary of the Journal of Chinese Medicine and we are celebrating by giving away three baskets filled with Journal of Chinese Medicine essentials.

On March 25, 2009, the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) signed a contract with Sam Brunelli, of Team Builders International (TBI), to serve as its new lobbying firm. Brunelli brings to the table an extensive portfolio of experiences and contacts. He served President Ronald Reagan as director…

Participation is an essential component of advocacy to policymakers and the public. The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has asked for AOM practitioners to consider volunteering their skills to demonstrate acupuncture on legislators and members of the public on Acupuncture Awareness Day. Details available here and registration for…

Moleac, a Singapore-based biopharmaceutical company that develops new medicines based on traditional medicines, has published data demonstrating excellent tolerability for NeuroAID, as well as efficacy in improving neurological recovery after stroke. This data was published in the peer-reviewed journal Stroke in its March 2009 print edition.

March 31, 2009—As part of the budget package approved in February, California Treasurer Bill Lockyer and Finance Director Mike Genest had until April 1 to determine whether California would receive at least $10 billion in federal stimulus funds that could be applied to the state general fund through mid-2010. On…

March 25, 2009; Boulder, CO Blue Poppy Herbs’ Chinese manufacturing facility in Hunan Province has successfully completed a GMP audit by NSF International, an independent, non-profit product and facility compliance auditing company with offices worldwide. At their website, NSF posts names and addresses of all manufacturing facilities that have successfully…

On Nov. 6, 2008, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger convened an emergency session of the California legislature in an attempt to address a worsening budget crisis in the state. Schwarzenegger proposed $4.7 billion in new taxes, including $4.5 billion in new cuts, to prevent a cash crisis brought on by a…

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is collaborating with the American Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), the Council of Colleges for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM), the Federation Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies (FAOMRA),…

I was fortunate to be able to join Acupuncturists Without Borders in its relief efforts for the victims of the San Diego fires that burned for weeks in October. The area I was positioned in was 60 miles southeast of metro San Diego, and less than five miles from the…

Traditionally, herbs are widely utilized by acupuncturists as an important treatment tool. Acupuncturists have also, for centuries, used food and supplements to maintain, promote and restore health. It is believed that imbalances in diet can negatively affect health, which can lead to diseases. Chinese food therapy is the practice of…

“If I were ever to run a school, I would require all new students to take at least three pulses per day for their entire time there. In fact, I want you to do this - take three pulses a day. You won’t know what you’re feeling, let alone being…

Tutorial training in Chinese medicine is the time honored tradition from which all modern teaching methods and curricula in acupuncture schools have evolved. Tutorial training is the traditional origin of everything you are learning in your schooling, reading and practice.

Research demonstrates that women who receive acupuncture in combination with their high-tech fertility treatments improve reproductive outcomes. This research has been published in the scientific literature and has helped to thrust acupuncture into the spotlight as a valuable adjunct to high-tech fertility options.