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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…

During troubled and turbulent times, it is not uncommon for acupuncturists to have patients enter the clinic presenting with issues such as depression and anxiety. In this installment, let’s cover two acupuncture points often overlooked when dealing with issues such as emotional disturbance, life stress, anxiety and depression; and discuss…

Remember those wonderful clips of Ruth Bader Ginsburg weight training during her battle with cancer? Our wily justice never missed a rigorous workout – and was honored at the end by her trainer doing press-ups beside her coffin. The message was lost on none of us. Working with cancer survivors…

Pamela Maloney, PhD, DHM, Dipl. OM, LAc, is no stranger to scars. Perhaps it comes with the territory: Dr. Maloney lives in Southern California, where attention to appearances (the “beach bod”) is a high priority for many. Perhaps it comes from personal experience: at 72, Dr. Maloney has collected more…

With COVID-19 hospitalization and intensive care unit (ICU) rates soaring nationwide and particularly in certain states, vaccine is the buzzword these days. But let’s not forget about natural options that, while they may not prevent COVID-19 infection, appear to reduce the chances your patients will suffer serious consequences if they…

Anyone who’s suffered a migraine appreciates anything that could reduce its intensity and/or duration. According to a new research review and meta-analysis, which included 23 RCTs comparing acupuncture to flunarizine hydrochloride (brand name: Sibelium, among others), acupuncture (total of 785 adult patients among the 23 studies reviewed) achieved a greater…

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The California state legislature has introduced legislation that would replace the existing requirement that prospective acupuncturists pass “a written examination administered by the [California Acupuncture Board] that tests the applicant’s ability, competency, and knowledge in the practice of an acupuncturist ... developed by the Office of Professional Examination Services of…

Peer-reviewed scientific studies over the past several decades show an impressively large list of health conditions that are amenable to NIR (near-infrared/red light) therapy. As a result, NIR therapy has increasingly grown in popularity and acceptance in many health-related fields, where it has earned a place in clinics across the…