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Although U.S. retail sales of herbal supplements reach into the billions each year, very little of these profits are from the sale of Chinese or East Asian herbs. This is due to the perception of quality—as such herbal medicine providers must show that their herbs are trustworthy.

I have received many questions about the movie “What the Health?” from meat-eaters and people who know I am a meat-eater. In particular, they want to know if meat is safe. The movie goes to great lengths to suggest the fundamental dietary problem we have is eating meat. The movie…

The scope and breadth of traditional Eastern medicine corrects imbalances in bio-physiology and calms the complete nervous system. Acupuncture studies done around the world continue to confirm the link between meditation, a core element of traditional Eastern medicine (TEM), and balancing mind and body wellness through a devotion to practice.

More people every year are being diagnosed with digestive difficulties. Constipation, one of the most common digestive complaints, can not only be mentally and physically uncomfortable but can negatively impact well-being. Although most constipation is attended to in an outpatient setting, in the last decade there has been an increase…

The non-profit, all volunteer Acupuncture Now Foundation (ANF) is happy to announce the completion of its first episode in its “Getting to the Point” documentary series. Episode 1, “The Children’s Hospital of Orange County,” showcases the incredible work being done by licensed acupuncturist Ruth McCarty in one of the nation’s…

In 2017 I had the pleasure of volunteering for the Job Task Analysis panel. The panel members and I developed a comprehensive survey, consisting of 248 knowledge, skills and abilities statements, which was sent to over 30,000 licensed acupuncturists. Survey respondents were asked to verify the job tasks which are…

In 2009, a paper was published in Explore Journal that summarized the status of integrative medicine and patient centered care in America, and also recommended 10 key directives to facilitate systemic changes needed for a functional health care delivery system.

It’s all about busting stereotypes and assumptions; acquiring new terminology and pronouns; and adapting intake forms to include trans-sensitive, bi-gender, and gender-fluid awareness. Those of us in the gay community see many issues confronting trans clients, which resemble stereotypes we faced a couple of decades ago in society and among…

Q: Are there any limits as to the number of services I provide per visit? I often provide multiple sets of acupuncture along with some physical therapy services as an adjunct to my care. I have heard that multiple services create a “red flag” to my claims.

Acupuncture has a long history—as in 2,500 years long. This means we must respect its many centuries of development. But we must also learn how to explain the origins of acupuncture in a way that works in a modern clinical setting.

Welcome to the year of the dog—in my last column I talked about the attributes of the dog, such as loyalty, trust, etc. This month I will talk about money and setting some goals with money—I know, not an easy subject and one that comes with a certain stigma. However,…

One interpretation of Chinese medicine is Five-Element acupuncture, systematized by J.R. Worsley. Within its framework is the removal of energetic blockages prior to deeper constitutional treatments. These blockages are identified by a combination of pulse diagnosis, patient history, and certain manual tests.

While growing awareness of the opioid crisis has spurred ongoing changes at both the policy and practice level, it might not have been necessary if not for the relationship between opioid manufacturers and advocacy groups, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee.

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Sections 117915 through 117945 of the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), establish acupuncturists as medical waste generators, specifying the requirements, including an annual registration fee of $25, payable to the Medical Waste Management Program. Medical waste includes, but is not limited to acupuncture needles. Please see below for a…