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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…

The tongue has a fixed length to what it can tell us. While it is an important part of diagnosis, it is as important, but not more important than any other diagnostic. The same can be said about a patient’s bowel movements or menstrual cycle: we can only glean so…

How do you introduce yourself? As a licensed acupuncturist? Herbalist? Integrative medicine practitioner? A holistic health provider who does acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxa and nutrition? One of the most common things I hear from practitioners who are looking to grow their business and network is that explaining all we can…

One of the most fascinating aspects related to the environmental influence of disease pathology is the TCM concept of “spring warmth.” First discussed in the Shang Han Bu Wang Lun (Supplement to What Has Been Lost From Discussion of Cold Damage), Guo Yong presents the concept of an external cold…

A major milestone in the legislative journey of H.R. 4803 has been realized: U.S. House member Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) has co-sponsored the act – the first Republican member of Congress to do so.

If you have not seen them yet, you soon will: yard signs, television, radio and online ads, mailers, door-to-door solicitations, and candidate meet-and-greets. Election season is here. While Election Day 2022 is not until Nov. 8, campaign season is already heating up, and will continue to do so throughout the…

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The NCCAOM Board of Commissioners is a diverse body of volunteers committed to the advancement of our profession and public safety through the certification of our Diplomates.

Part 1 of this digital exclusive appeared in the April issue. This case study involves a 30-year-old female patient with ADHD diagnosed in childhood. Pt. 1 covered TCM diagnosis and case analysis.

Tinnitus (erming) is the perception of sound without an external auditory stimulus. Although it can be related to deafness, it is a distinct and separate phenomenon. Tinnitus is a symptom and is always subjective. It is often described as buzzing, ringing, droning, or a high-pitch squeal. It can be unilateral,…