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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.

The relationship between multiple sclerosis, autism and plasmalogens is less straightforward. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and autism are caused by an underlying, pre-existing mitochondrial insufficiency in neuronal support cells, the glia. Due to overall changes in diet and lifestyle, mitochondrial insufficiency is increasing in our society. This increase is one of…

Jack Miller, who in his three-plus decades of service, oversaw the expansion of Pacific College from one campus (San Diego) to three (Chicago and New York); its evolution beyond a program focused solely on Chinese medicine and massage – all while maintaining Chinese medicine within the newer programs; and more…

Neck, back and sciatic pain cause debilitating symptoms for patients all across the U.S. Western medicine treatment for back pain includes pain medication, steroids and surgery. None of these options addresses the cause of the patient’s pain, and in some cases can lead to liver and kidney damage. On the…

The primary channels, as presented in chapter 10 of the Ling Shu, provide a method for understanding physiological as well as pathological development. They are a continuum, a progression.

I think for most of us, we are ready for 2020 to come peacefully to a close. We likely share dreams and wishes for 2021 to bring new energy and an easier road to navigate for our health care systems, businesses, leaders, country and planet.

The Spleen Official, with its paired official the Stomach, represent the element earth within us. Late summer is the season of the earth – harvest time. Earth provides us with the nourishment we need to live and thrive – hence the common reference to “Mother Earth.”

The NCCAOM exam is the national certification exam for AOM practitioners. It consists of four modules: three are taken for a certification in acupuncture, and four for a certification in Oriental medicine (acupuncture plus Chinese herbs).The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) administers it.

Here are the 2021 diagnosis stats for ICD-10. There will be 72,616 codes in ICD-10CM (clinical modification), featuring 490 additions, 58 deletions and 47 revisions. While this is certainly a considerable number of changes, it is always important to focus on codes commonly used by you and/or under the scope,…