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Eczema affects approximately 3.5 percent of the global population and is one of the most common skin complaints seen by dermatologists. The mechanism that causes eczema is not well understood, but it is often accepted that the issue is autoimmune in nature, and is a subset of allergic skin conditions.

What do patients really think about working with you? Rarely do you hear the whole truth. Those who improve may be candid in their gratitude. However, if a patient doesn’t like something about your work, staff or clinic, he or she will be less enthusiastic and more likely to leave…

Q : I am trying to understand what I may collect from my patient when there is insurance. Do I have to accept the amount allowed by the plan or may I collect up to my billed amount? Please note, I am not a member of any insurance plan.

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Tricia

In recent years, acupuncture has risen in popularity as a form of alternative or supplemental medicine for the treatment of many different types of disorders. Although most notable for the efficacy of pain reduction, lesser known targets of treatment include issues such as insomnia.

In Chinese medicine, the liver has the function of moving and storing qi and blood. In its moving function, the liver smoothly distributes qi and blood to the tendons, muscles and flesh through microcirculation.

Patient centered therapy is a growing trend in hospitals that are expanding to boutique services. Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J. takes this theme directly into maternity, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, ICU and emergency room inpatient settings, offering unique services such as: therapeutic massage, acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy, guided imagery and more.

I can’t imagine anyone not feeling good strolling in the sun on a beautiful spring day. The sun is responsible for all life on earth and is best illustrated along the equator touting the richest biodiversity on the planet, in stark contrast to the Arctic Circle and South Pole.

A “Modern” Business Model. Acupuncturists may have a new professional atmosphere to consider, as a new concept is on the horizon - at least for one business.

Chronic sinus infections can be stubborn to treat, but the therapeutic path forward can be simplified when utilizing three distinct treatment principles which take into account the terrain of the body, and the way in which microbes grow.

The old adage is true that children are not little adults. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long known that the physiology of children is unique, as are the diseases that plague them. As TCM practitioners we, therefore, approach and treat childhood ailments differently than adult illnesses.

Stress, are you experiencing heightened stress levels? Your own, and your clients? Is Trumpitis getting to you? I recently polled a cluster of acupuncturists, Asian Bodywork Therapists (ABT) and psychotherapy colleagues on the issue. All emphasized the basic need for extra Qi focus and centering to avoid emotional fragmentation.

Faculty and students of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (FLSAOM) of the New York Chiropractic College have provided acupuncture to veterans at the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Canandaigua, New York since September of 2007.

If I once believed in fairytales, the dreamy blue Greek islands were certainly one of them. At the beginning of 2016 I had no idea what was in store for me, but I was looking forward to a personal retreat on the Greek island of Paros; a graduation gift to…

Kevin V.

Jennifer

The primary channels (main channels) are introduced in chapter 10 of the Ling Shu , these channels are referenced in many chapters throughout the Su Wen and the Ling Shu . The primary channels have become the main channel system used in TCM. The conditions listed in chapter 10 of…

People drawn to the field of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine tend to be those who march to the beat of a different drummer. Unlike most people entering professions that require extended education and challenging licensure requirements, earning a lot of money is rarely the top motivation for people in these…

Informal caregiving is increasingly a reality for many Americans who find themselves providing unpaid care for a loved one or a family member with a long-term, terminal, or chronic illness. Unpaid caregiving (as distinguished from paid caregivers such as health care providers, home health care workers, and the like) often…