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During the cold and flu season it is not uncommon to hear of clinicians prescribing such patent remedies as Gan Mao Ling, Yin Chiao Jie Du Pian, or Ge Gen Wan for acute presentations of the predictable symptoms of early-stage viral infection. The patient’s initial symptoms often may resolve or…

Yes, for 2021 there has been an update to the evaluation and management (E&M) codes including the elimination of code 99201. E&M codes were not deleted, but were revised in ways I believe are going to be helpful to acupuncture providers.

Although the novel coronavirus has put in-person work on hold for months and will likely expand the remote-work pool permanently, millions upon millions of workers have returned to work or will progressively do so in the near future. And new research suggests acupuncturists should join those millions at their workplaces…

Arthritis is no laughing matter, as evidenced by its prevalence in the U.S. population alone. According to the CDC, nearly one in four adults (more than 54 million people) have arthritis, and more than one in four suffer severe joint pain. Nearly 50 percent have activity limitations due to their…

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We’ve been inundated with email asking for clarification on various aspects of AB 918 and what it would mean if approved. For answers to a few of the most common questions, we turn to the California State Oriental Medical Association’s AB 918 FAQ.

In recent months, acupuncturists have reported a surge in lawsuits filed against their practices for failing to comply with a provision of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); specifically Title III and its requirements for accessibly to public websites now determined to be “places of public accommodation.”

If you decide to put your chronic condition patients on an in-home near-infrared (NIR) / red light therapy program, the following 10 steps are absolutely essential for success.

When you want to grow and scale your practice on a high level, it’s more than just a matter of having an amazing staff, putting in the extra time and providing excellent care. You’ve got to arm yourselves with the tools that will allow you to go the extra mile…

Current events have emphasized the importance of creating and adhering to national standards. Whether it is protocols for administering vaccines or COVID-19 testing, adhering to national standards helps bring consistency, stability and greater efficiencies.

Let’s say the condition is carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition and the protocol you are looking for (acupuncture) are used as “keywords.” They are the words we would type in the search bar to locate full-text published clinical studies on PubMed Central.

What the meridians are has been a bone of contention among researchers for some time. Anatomical studies have not revealed any unique or distinct structures to the meridians, although there have been some claims to the contrary.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans a year. While Western medication may work for some, others find it challenging to identify a solution for this condition.

A valley is a low-lying place between two hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it. The valley contains the life-giving waters essential to the earth’s fertility; to the plants, animals and people that live in its proximity. This nourishing water must be contained so it is available…

Exciting news! The Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (ACIH), “the Collaborative,” and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), “the Academy,” announced on Dec. 28, 2020 the planned merger of their business operations to advance holistic and integrative health globally. The ACIH will remain intact as a business unit…