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There are many effective herbal formulas / patent medicines in Chinese medicine targeting specific issues with the liver organ / meridian and its complex role in the flow and regulation of qi throughout the body. Let’s focus on two specific formulas / patent medicines I use for issues in which…

Roman

A 60-year-old woman came to our acupuncture clinic with an unusual case. A few months after receiving Botox injections around her eyes for cosmetic purposes, she developed Bell’s palsy on the right side of her face. Her prior Botox treatment presented a unique challenge: the muscle-relaxing effects of Botox conflicted…

Sandro

Simone

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that severely impacts motor function. While conventional treatments focus on dopamine replacement, growing research highlights the potential of electroacupuncture (EA) as an adjunctive therapy. A recent study provides evidence that EA at GV 16 (Fengfu) and GV 20 (Baihui) improves motor function in…

Dr. Paul Magarelli was recently named director of clinical medicine at Yo San University. Dr. Magarelli, a double-board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist, helped develop the reproductive medicine specialty in Yo San’s DAOM program, co-chairing the department with Dr. Daoshing Ni; spearheaded research that incorporated acupuncture into IVF treatment…

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) conducted a comprehensive Job Analysis (JA) study in 2023-2024 to ensure the relevance and validity of its entry-level practitioner certification exams. The survey provides a detailed snapshot of the current landscape in acupuncture and herbal medicine profession. These findings are…

TMJ disorders are complex and often multifactorial, requiring an integrative strategy to address the structural, neurological, and muscular components. By combining scalp acupuncture, facial motor points, and submuscular needling, practitioners can provide imediate symptom relief while addressing underlying imbalances.

The gut-brain axis (GBA) represents a critical bidirectional communication network linking the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems, a concept increasingly explored in contemporary biomedical research. Multiple recent studies have shown low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is efficacious in modulating the GBA and related mechanisms. Acupuncture and TCM herbal treatments have also…

Aram

Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological advancements reshaping health care, acupuncture is entering a new era. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionizing…

On Jan. 7, 2025, two fires began in Los Angeles that will change the landscape for the next decade to come. Many people were affected in the Greater Los Angeles area, and those who arrived at the Yo San University Community Clinic reported both new symptoms related to breathing difficulties…

Photobiomodulation has emerged as a promising modality for accelerating the healing process in various musculoskeletal injuries, including ankle sprains. Class 4 laser therapy is one form of photobiomodulation used in health care. This case study presents an assessment of class 4 laser therapy in the treatment of a grade II…

Dr. Jimmy Chang taught that a proper assessment of patients’ blood pressure and heart rate can prove to be a much more reliable diagnostic measure than the patients’ subjective complaints. Dr. Chang originally made the distinction of four different blood pressure and heart rate types. In 2018, based on a…

Carol

The body and breath (aka: chi) have a symbiotic relationship. This has been understood for thousands of years. For example, a 700 AD Chinese Taoist Canon taught, “What the bodily form depends on [is] breath (chi) and what breath relies on is form.” They cannot exist independently. The form (body)…

The perfect storm of a high-protein diet, digestive disturbances, and anxiety is a common presentation in my clinical practice. Often patients are unable to connect the dots, so to speak, and cannot see the connection between diet, digestion, and subjective symptoms. Let’s explore this commonly seen scenario and discuss a…