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Wearable multisensory devices (e.g., Oura Ring, smartwatches, activity trackers, Garmin) measure a broad range of physiologic processes in real time and are increasingly popular. Let’s look at their application to your practice, including the accuracy of the data they provide.

For anyone dealing with acute pain, the temptation to find quick answers is understandable. And with one-third of adults suffering needlessly, pain – and the attempts to relieve it – is likely part of everyday life for the patients who rely on your practice. Working with patients to help them…

Opioids are often prescribed to manage pain postoperatively for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Acupuncture, specifically electroauricular acupuncture, is a better alternative, reducing and even eliminating the need for opioids, according to a prospective cohort study by S. Cheng, and colleagues, involving 41 patients.

Millions of Americans suffer from different kinds of pain. Pain management is a big part of American medicinal practices. CMS chose to cover acupuncture for the treatment of low back pain; but since licensed acupuncturists are not yet providers under Medicare, we cannot bill for this service.

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The process of removing restrictions for NCCAOM certification and recertification started back in August 2019, when incoming CEO Mina Larson called for the creation of a Reinstatement Taskforce. The task force was charged with developing a reinstatement route to NCCAOM certification for former diplomates that embodies best practices while maintaining…

A 57-year-old male patient walked into the clinic with acute pain in the left index finger. The pain was caused by an injury from a hammer and was rated 8/10; range of motion was very limited due to the pain. After a 20-minute acupuncture treatment, the pain went down to…

The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act, H.R. 4803, is one of the most important nationwide opportunities we’ve ever had to increase patient access to our care and ensure that licensed acupuncturists are the primary providers of acupuncture care. There are many ways you can get involved and take action to…

In my last column [June], I discussed important ideas related to treating and managing the clinical challenge of heat with herbal medicines, specifically heat damaging yin , congealing blood, and transforming into damp heat. This clinical concept also applies to acupuncture point combinations, which can be used along with herbal…

Shame is not an emotion spoken of in any traditional TCM-based text, and yet it’s a pervasive cornerstone of the human experience, often underlying many of our other emotional responses and behaviors. In musing on the relationships of the core emotions – joy, grief, fear, anger and shame – and…

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!

Kamala

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