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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…

One of my teachers used to say Western medical school is much harder than Eastern medical school, but Eastern medicine is much harder in practice. This is not to suggest any doctor’s job is easy, but most people don’t realize how much their acupuncturist has to do right in order…

Traditional Chinese medicine can be useful in the reduction of pain and occurrence of pain without the use of oral contraceptives, NSAIDS or prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors in patients with primary dysmenorrhea. The prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea is often under reported to primary health care physicians and or OB/GYN MDs. Traditional…

Successful acupuncturists understand the importance of referrals in growing a practice; however, most practitioners would benefit from prioritizing this task. It may be challenging to know where to begin, but it does not need to be overwhelming. Once you identify and implement a process, asking for referrals becomes second nature.

By the time you read this, we sincerely hope Americans are progressively emerging from the COVID-19 lockdowns that dominated headlines in 2020. With several vaccines approved and being administered in mid-December of last year, one can only expect that the pandemic will eventually be brought under control.

Perhaps you are interested in finding information about what acupuncture points have been proven to work for headaches according to the latest research. You may feel you already know how to treat headaches, but maybe you have patients who have been challenging and you are looking for the latest information…

The winter season is known for holiday celebrations and larger meals. For most people, this means ample amounts of sweet / fatty foods, while for others, it means more fatty, protein-rich foods. In both cases, this holiday overconsumption can lead to digestive disorders in both the upper GI and lower…

Dr. Wayne Frederick, president of Howard University (an HBCU) and an oncological surgeon, spends his entire life working with patients and students whose lives are negatively affected by a concept he calls “weathering.” A life filled with difficulties can cause adverse effects on health. If you live in ward 3…

Carpal tunnel syndrome, also called median nerve entrapment neuropathy, is a painful condition whereby compression of the median nerve that travels through the carpal tunnel causes pain and paraesthesia in the hand. The median nerve innervates the skin of the palmar side of the index finger, the thumb, middle finger…

For years, the yi spirit was one I never fully understood; the only connection I was able to make for it was that it was linked to worry and overthinking. How, why, and what to do about it was still a fleeting understanding for me.

Approximately half of American men between the ages of 40-70 suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). Similarly, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including hypertension, congestive heart disease / heart failure and stroke, increases from about 40 percent in men 40-60 years of age, to 70 percent in those ages 61…

Facial treatments have increased in recent decades for both beauty and wellness. A recent trend among some acupuncturists and estheticians (facialists) has been the application of so-called “facial gua sha.” However, instrument-assisted stroking of the face, neck or décolleté with jade stone or other gems/minerals in “facial gua sha” does…

When you think about the acupuncture profession in the United States, promise and potential come to mind – but unfortunately, so does disharmony. We see differences and divisions everywhere: differences in technique, education / training, how to practice, documentation, interaction with other health care providers, how to advance the profession…