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Let me tell you a quick story about a skilled acupuncturist. He worked hard to create a wonderful experience for his patients. He practiced his art with conviction and skill. He invested in the best clinical tools he could afford. He painted the walls of his consulting room a nice…

Collagens are the most abundant family of proteins in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues. They perform a variety of biological functions, the best known of which is providing the structural framework for tissues throughout the body. Based on their supramolecular organization, 26 different types of collagen have been identified,…

A Baker’s cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge behind the knee. A Baker’s cyst can cause a feeling of tightness behind the knee, and the pain usually gets worse when the knee is fully extended or during physical activity. Knee arthritis or…

Question: I became an acupuncturist in 2015 and love it. I feel drawn to cosmetic acupuncture and would like to specialize in it. I’ve studied several different methods over the past few years and I’m up for more. However, my fear is that I may regret not treating more medical…

As early as 1971, plastic pollution was noted in the ocean when biologist Ed Carpenter observed tiny, white fragments among sargassum seaweed 550 miles from the nearest landmass. Plastic particles break down into micro- and nanoplastic particles. A 2018 study involving unfortunate hamsters suggests ingested microparticles can lead to blood…

We must have heard about it at one time or another. Maybe we heard about it in passing in a casual conversation with a friend; or maybe a colleague mentioned it as we were walking down a long corridor talking about a case of liver stagnation or spleen qi deficiency.

One of the most famously guarded American trade secrets, the original recipe for Coca-Cola, was recently unveiled on National Public Radio’s “This American Life.” The recipe was found in a pharmacist’s old notebook of remedies, written by hand amid prescriptions for ointments and other medicinal syrups, and originally sold at…

Mental health is a major interest of mine as an acupuncturist. I feel it’s one of the major contributions our medicine can make to contemporary society. Mainstream mental health aids are primarily focused on either antidepressants or calming-stabilizing agents. However, treatment to strengthen a person’s mind and willpower is centered…

Blind acupuncture in Japan is extremely common (approximately 20 percent of acupuncturists practicing in Japan are blind). The same is not true in the United States. Here in the states, only a handful of blind acupuncturists exist. Additionally, as a blind acupuncturist, there can be some confusion from the public…

Patients seeking aid from acupuncturists to help assuage chronic pain: it’s one of the most common clinical encounters we face. Chronic pain can be caused by many issues, ranging from sports injuries to trauma-related injuries; or hard-to-diagnose issues such as chronic fatigue syndrome or Lyme disease.

You are correct: There have been some recent changes that will affect how claims are managed and billed for acupuncture services. First and foremost, let’s make it clear that there are indeed benefits for acupuncture for veterans. However, these benefits are not with TRICARE, but are managed under the CCN…

I realize this is the month of March and we’re already a fourth of the way through the new year, but I’d like to talk a little bit about the theme of the 2020 Rose Parade, because it’s a theme we can learn from all year round: the power of…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced it will cover acupuncture treatment of chronic low back pain. According to a joint statement from the American Society of Acupuncturists and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, “This unprecedented support of a licensure group who is not…

Cancer pain can be debilitating, whether it’s pain caused by the disease itself or pain related to treatment. Fortunately, research suggests acupuncture can serve as a viable, nondrug therapy to combat cancer pain, giving patients already in great physical and emotional distress much-needed relief.

The NCCAOM nationally accredited Diplomate of Acupuncture [Dipl. A.C. (NCCAOM)], Diplomate of Chinese Herbology [Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)] and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine [Dipl. OM (NCCAOM) ] certifications are measures of professional competence within the acupuncturist community.

Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions are among the most common health problems in America today. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 60 million Americans suffer from acid reflux alone. Many GI conditions such as IBS, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, food allergies, and GI infections can be managed and improved…

Most practices we work with have an archive of “lost patients” who are no longer active for a variety of reasons: cost, don’t think they “need” your services, moved out of area, unhappy experience, change in insurance, lack of a personal connection, or even death. When you calculate the average…

As an organization focused on healing trauma, Acupuncturists Without Borders is launching a national program to address the opioid crisis through specialized trainings and treatment protocols provided by licensed acupuncture practitioners in authorized clinical settings.

You may not know much about algae, but you should, because it may be your last shot at being properly nourished. Our world is toxic, our oceans are polluted, our soil is lifeless, our children are nutrient-deprived, our bodies are fueled by sugar, and chronic disease continues to escalate. If…

Acupuncture is a powerful treatment therapy for the vagal nerve, both directly and indirectly. In our TCM therapies, we can treat the underlying cause of imbalance, as well as stimulate or help regulate the function of this nerve and its connections. Certain points are especially effective, such as auricular points,…