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Although it’s still early in the year, the NCCAOM is already changing things up ... again, with a “CEO transition.” A message from Afua Bromley, a member of the board of commissioners, said “It is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce the upcoming departure of Dr. Kory Ward-Cook…

The Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) – known until a few years ago as the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) – has announced it is ceasing operations despite 30 years as a leading voice for integrative pain management and partner in the Integrative Pain Care Policy Congress.

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Prepare yourself for more patients—according to a recent study, the MINDBODY Wellness Index, Americans are curious about acupuncture.

The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) is urgently requesting your assistance. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pain Management Best Practices Task Force recently wrote a report, “Draft Report on Pain Management Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations.”

The Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) took on the Board of Physical Therapy, allegeding that “physical therapists are not adequately trained in the insertion of filiform needles into the human body and carries the potential for harm to patients and the profession of acupuncture.”

Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally in the human mouth and intestines. In small amounts, this natural fungus can aid in nutrient digestion and absorption, but an overgrowth can damage the intestinal lining and release toxic byproducts directly into the circulatory system.

At the end of 2018 Acupuncture Today sent a survey to over 30,000 acupuncturists. The objective was to establish an opinion of the current products and services used/sold, as well as what acupuncturists are looking to use/sell to expand their practices. The survey also examined the media they depend on…

This article is part 2 of a discussion into the treatment of chronic depression, as seen through use of the acupuncture channel systems. The first part of this article discussed the use of the Gallbladder’s Luo Vessel and its implications for treatment of depression. This article will discuss the effectiveness…

Whole-plant hemp CBD oil products are becoming increasingly available, and many of our patients, friends and family are enjoying the multitude of positive health benefits inherent in hemp CBD. As a practicing Chinese medicine herbalist and educator I have combined my clinical observation with known research into the actions of…

Marketing media is designed to connect with consumers and influence their behavior. These messages may be more distracting than one realizes. Emails with a call to action (encouragement to sign up, buy, or recommend) regarding promotions, arrive at all hours (including holidays) and often persuade a time-sensitive decision to be…

During a doctoral clinic theater that I was teaching, a patient came in with daily nausea and anxiety persisting for three years. Her treatment consisted of UB 9 threaded to UB 10, along with another scalp needle 0.5 cun lateral, running parallel to UB 9 (all on the left side…

Sports acupuncture has been used all over the world, from treating injury to helping athletes increase performance levels. Acupuncturists are commonly employed by major sports teams all across the globe. Athletes are turning to acupuncture to not only help with pain and injury, but to help improve performance and compete…

Haven’t we all experienced a client, family member or colleague, who has survived a trauma or unspeakable war damage, or a gloomy medical prognosis, against the odds? We ask ourselves, why, and how? Having explored trauma and survival in previous columns1-2 I posed these questions to an array of colleagues,…

In 1993 Mark Seem wrote “A New American Acupuncture” in which he popularized and advocated myofacial release using filiform needles. Although much of the book is expository, what he was advocating was the technique that is popularly known as “dry needling.” Dry needling has since become a hot topic within…

The National Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists (NAHPCA) was founded in 2013 by Torii Black, a registered nurse and acupuncturist. “People are sometimes confused about what hospice is,” said Black.