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Recently I reviewed a bio physiology research paper; an abbreviated version of the abstract is included below to demonstrate a challenge facing the care delivery profile of western allopathic medicine as well as Asian acupuncture and natural medicine.

Long-term side effects following COVID-19 infections include many different symptoms including autoimmune, metabolic and neurological manifestations. Many of these side effects appear to be brought on by the increased amount of stress COVID-19 puts on the body. Hair loss is one side effect that falls under this category.

Facial muscles work together to control the movements of your face. Of the 42 facial muscles, approximately 20 are known as mimetic muscles. Commonly referred to as “muscles of expression,” these superficial, flat skeletal muscles attach to the face from bone to skin, muscle to skin or muscle to muscle.

Healing can be a tumultuous journey, with many ups and downs. More than just relieving symptoms, often our task as healers is guiding and supporting our patients through difficulties within the healing process.

Dementia is a worldwide health challenge. Psychotropic medications bring relief – but also dangers – to the dementia population. Thus, nonpharmacologic therapies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are needed with urgency.

Every single patient has run into this frustrating problem. They click on a website and it’s impossible to navigate. They’re in pain and all they want to do is book an appointment, but they can’t find where or how to book one. Or worse: They have to call during office…

It is well-known in our profession that one’s own consciousness can make or break their healing process. Could it be possible that the consciousness of one individual could heal another simply through their mental intent? If so, how far can this go?

A single migraine is debilitating, but as you know, chronic migraines can dramatically change a patient’s life long term. Acupuncture – particularly electroacupuncture – to the rescue!

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While your clinical focus is obviously acupuncture / TCM based, growing a loyal patient base can be as simple as informed conversations on the basic health issues patients think about daily, from diet to exercise to healthy aging and cancer prevention, and much more. Review and then share the following…

Topical analgesics (TAs) are effective. In fact, the American Geriatric Society recommends the use of topical agents for localized neuropathic and non-neuropathic pain as a front-line measure. The benefit of TAs is their high compliance, ease of use, direct application to the painful site, and limited systemic cross-reactions. The real…

It seems everyone is looking to hire right now as the job market continues its post-COVID recovery. However, you know you need more than the first warm body who answers your ad. Whether you are hiring a receptionist, office manager, or even another practitioner to join you, finding the right…

In ancient times throughout the world, most disease was associated with malevolent forces or spirits. Now when we hear this, we laugh at the suggestion of something so far from our scientific understanding of the world. But could there have been a ray of truth to these beliefs?

All health care practices, including acupuncturists, who collect, receive, store, transmit or destroy (“de-identify”) patients’ protected health information in electronic form (ePHI) for insurance referral, authorization or claims purposes, are required to complete a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

Question: I had notes requested and reviewed by UnitedHealthcare. The review of my records stated the following: The information provided does not substantiate the services billed. This of course meant I was not paid. I only billed acupuncture for two sets and a re-examination code 99213. What did I do…

In more than 10 years practicing Chinese medicine in the Philippines, I have always wondered why most patients’ tongue presentations are cold patterns. The climate of the Philippines is tropical and maritime. It is characterized by relatively high temperatures and high humidity. I was expecting a lot of heat presentations,…

Does caffeine consumption reduce the efficacy of acupuncture analgesia? What does the current research state? Fujita, et al. (2017), published an animal study that showed oral intake of caffeine interferes with the efficacy of acupuncture for pain. Caffeine is a potent adenosine receptor antagonist. This animal study found that once…