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Cycles of change are inevitable: death, rebirth, a constant evolution of physicality and energies across every level of existence; we experience small deaths and rebirth daily and throughout our lives from the daily waking and sleeping cycle to the birth and death of our physical form.

This is an exhausting time for many people for many reasons, patients and practitioners alike. Unfortunately, it is the difficult times that make overall health and wellness more important than ever. But when it comes to adrenal health, your patients need your guidance.

Reach. Inspire. Inform. These three words resonated with me as I sat down to write. These words are a good match for acupuncturists. Reach out to your existing patients, their friends and family members, and potential patients using all of your social media platforms and other channels, online and otherwise.…

Do you treat veterans? According to the Veterans Administration (VA), as many as one in five military service members who served in war suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is estimated that 30 percent of all vets who served in the Vietnam War suffer from PTSD at some time…

Avoiding stagnation is a vital concept to convey to patients during the winter months. This idea of stagnation applies to both physical movement and mental stimulation, and the numerous ways the two cross-pollinate. As the colder weather arrives, physical activity often declines and the circulatory system can slow down as…

Neurodevelopmental disorders, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration have a commonality, something that will clearly take center stage in the years to come. That something is the role of microglia in brain health and disease. Up until a few years ago, microglia were overlooked and understudied glial cells floating around in the brain.…

You may think your sole purpose in life is to treat your patients. After all, that’s why you went to acupuncture school, right? But whether you have been in practice a few months or a few years, you realize attracting and retaining patients is the name of the game if…

Due to the global pandemic, acupuncture clinics are facing a new set of challenges. Practitioners are spending more time sanitizing and ensuring their offices are set up for social distancing; and are often forced to see fewer patients because of having to dedicate their time to other efforts. Times are…

The average person thinks they just need to slather on more moisturizer. Unfortunately, the root of the problem is most likely internal, not external. If your patient has vertical cracks/fissures and dryness on the posterior, lateral and medial aspects of both heels, their gut health may be compromised, especially if…

Many folks in Asian medicine assume all the “isms” – racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and body shaming – do not exist within our world. What an illusion! Tackling all the “isms” requires so much space I explore racism in part 1; part 2 will explore all the other “isms.”

More than 30 million Americans have high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), a proven risk factor for heart attack or stroke. Despite the availability of non-drug interventions, medication is too often the first option. Fortunately, even when medication is prescribed, acupuncture reduces cholesterol levels compared to medication alone.

In July, the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) Council voted to formally pursue inclusion in Medicare as practitioners. Medicare is the United States’ national health insurance program that provides health insurance to Americans ages 65 and older.

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In February 2019, the NCCAOM announced a new, temporary route to achieve NCCAOM Certification in Oriental Medicine for California licensed acupuncturists who met eligibility requirements.

Meniere’s disease is a disorder characterized by recurrent vertigo, dizziness, loss or diminished acuity of normal sounds, tinnitus, and often, a feeling of fullness in the ear. Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in one or both ears) may be either intermittent or constant, and may be worse before, during or after…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of front-line responders – the ones who take care of us – has been a priority. From N95 masks and other protective equipment, to food for health care workers’ families, to free childcare while they work; individuals and organizations continue to step up.