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The CDC estimates 63 million Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis as of 2020, with that number ramping up to 75 million by 2035.1 In a national health survey sponsored by the CDC, 27.7 percent of adults who have arthritis are also obese, 33.7 percent also have diabetes, and 36.4 percent also…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by resting tremors, stiffness coupled with slowed movement, impaired balance, bradykinesia, and depression. Patients may also experience speech difficulty, memory loss, fatigue and cognitive impairment.

More than one in 10 men experience chronic prostatitis, with frustrating symptoms including pain, urinary problems and sexual dysfunction. Chronic prostatitis / pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is the most common form of prostatitis – and the most challenging to treat, since it often has no identifiable cause (unlike acute or…

As occurs every Oct. 1, there are updates to the ICD-10 coding system. Some years, this makes no difference to the common codes billed by acupuncture providers, but most years there are at least a few changes that do; and this year, like last year, does so, particularly the code…

COVID-19 is not the only pandemic that America is experiencing. Racism, ableism, elitism, white supremacy, sizeism, ageism, sexism, xenophobia, and the gender-binary that currently exist in the medical system and society are themselves perpetuating many of the issues that as practitioners we currently treat.

On the occasion of the AOBTA’s 30th anniversary, I had a conversation with outgoing AOBTA President Deborah Valentine Smith, BA, LMT (N.Y.), Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA -CI and authorized Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure Teacher, on the state of bodywork therapy and the AOM profession overall.

Nitric Oxide or NO is an important signaling molecule in the human body. Your body produces NO, which keeps blood vessels healthy. I perform an in-office saliva test to measure nitric oxide levels and relate it to good circulation, which ensures all of your cells are nourished by blood, oxygen…

When it comes to cannabis, most people focus on the effects and benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While these two cannabinoids have the largest presence in cannabis, there are several other cannabinoids present. One of the more notable of the 100-plus cannabinoids present in cannabis is cannabinol (CBN).

It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy (PN). Although most PN symptoms are manifested in the extremities, it is not a simple disease in the hands or feet. It is a complex disorder in the peripheral nervous system, and it is…

One of the most common questions I hear from patients on a daily basis is, “How do I improve my immunity?” This is a complex question that is not easy to answer in a generic, standardized fashion. An axiom within traditional Chinese medicine is “treat the patient not the disease”…

John made an appointment to be seen in my clinic for “frozen shoulder.” When he came into my office I was shocked; his shoulder was the size of a basketball. The mass was impressive, to say the least: there were open sores from the skin being stretched so thin, it…

In the course of writing my most recent book on the san jiao (triple burner), I had the occasion to become increasingly familiar with a frequently misunderstood aspect of both classical and contemporary Chinese medicine. I was astonished to learn that the san jiao is described in more ancient times…

This is a question that has come up several times this year at our continuing-education seminars, so I am not surprised by your inquiry. The simple answer is yes, you need to provide adequate communication capabilities, which may require a sign language interpreter. The cost is borne by the provider…

Western skepticism toward TCM is rife. However, TCM has long been the most common alternative therapy sought by irritable bowel syndrome patients, and has a good track record for safety and tolerability by patients, according to recent research.

The five all-important numbers I’m talking about make up your zip code, and those five digits are of critical relevance to our professional future right now. The zip code for your home is the key to finding the name and address for your elected officials. You may have a different…

Only a minimum amount of body fat is necessary for a healthy body to support its energy source, as well as hormonal, reproductive and immune systems. However, the accumulation of too much fat can impair the body’s movement, flexibility and appearance; and more importantly, increase the risk of developing heart…

H.R. 4803 would instruct the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. Medicare recognition would align Medicare policy with acupuncturists' independent service-delivery model by enabling eligible acupuncturists to provide covered services to Medicare beneficiaries without supervision.

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