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The NCCAOM is seeking professional members to join the NCCAOM Board of Commissioners. Individuals who practice acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine, and who are committed to the standards and growth of the acupuncture profession are encouraged to apply.

Since the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi, the pattern of liver overacting on the spleen generally stems from long-term emotional problems that cause the qi to stagnate. This pattern is a mixture of liver qi excess (shi) and spleen qi deficiency (xu) that often manifests as…

Nevada may have been the first state in the nation to legalize traditional Chinese medicine / acupuncture, but that historic accomplishment didn’t stop state legislators from introducing a bill that would eliminate the Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine.

In my experience, only about 30 percent of patients who present for care can identify a specific activity or event that led to their trouble. They may have been injured in a household, recreational or occupational incident. Maybe their problem began as the result of an automobile accident. Regardless of…

Concern Over California Exam Legislation; Kudos for Caring About Cancer Survivors.

For many millennia, crystals have been used in cultures around the world for healing purposes. The Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all used crystals ceremoniously. In China, crystals have been used in acupuncture sessions for more than 5,000 years. In Japan, crystal spheres known as the “heart of the dragon”…

There are many modalities of bodywork that balance nervous system function, and chief among them is acupuncture. As a licensed acupuncturist I am, admittedly, a bit biased - but that stems from years of observing profound healing of stress-related conditions after sessions of acupuncture.

To the displeasure of printing companies across the nation, we’ve heard many doctors say, “Direct-mail marketing is dead and expensive, so why bother?” Well, it’s not dead and it doesn’t have to be expensive. The great thing about direct mail is it’s now more a novelty than it used to…

The good news for you and other acupuncturists who currently do paper records only is that the stipulations in the Cures Act do not affect you, as the act does not outline requirements for electronic access to paper records. This act specifies that clinical notes collected in an electronic format…

While discussing the confluent points of the Extraordinary Vessels with students several years ago, one student asked, “Why is the Dai paired with the Yang Wei?” This intrigued me, as none of my teachers had ever discussed this.

This Year of the Metal Ox presents its challenges, as many acupuncturists have been forced to adjust their clinical practice regimes due to COVID-19-imposed restrictions. Telemedicine screening, elimination of the waiting room, and modified patient load with enhanced safety procedures significantly impacts the way we conduct business. Many practitioners struggle…