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The eight extraordinary confluent points are a very popular set of acupuncture points in the modern practice of acupuncture. They are also called the intersection, meeting, command, opening, master, and the flowing and pooling points of the eight extraordinary vessels. Prior to the Jin (1115-1234 AD) and Yuan Dynasties (1279-1368…

There are now more than 29 million diabetics in the U.S. and 10% of them have Type 1. The incidence has been increasing in recent years at an epidemic rate. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is one of those few diseases that only respond to Western medicine treatments. The only treatment…

The Liver, with its paired Official, the Gall Bladder, belongs to the Element Wood within us. Wood grants us the power of birth – new beginnings, growth, breaking through boundaries and surging forward. It is the vigorous, exuberant energy of the spring season. Yet, this exuberance is neither chaotic nor…

Q: I am in need for guidance on how to bill evaluation and management (E&M) codes in addition to acupuncture the same date of service, I have never been paid for an exam when done with acupuncture and I believe I am doing it wrong. In addition, assuming I should…

This year, the Trudy McAlister Foundation (TMF) received a record number of excellent applications for the 2016 scholarship awards and has awarded five scholarships for $2000 each. More information is available on our website: AOMScholarship.org

Acupuncture is the organically growing around the world. The legislative body in Quatar has said acupuncture is “okay.” The United States has five states to go to have every state recognized and regulated. If multiple groups were working on these states, it would create more power and strength.

Out of all the possible flavor choices with foods, such as sweet, sour, salty, and umami (deliciousness), which would you choose first? Bitter, though not as enjoyable, is also a flavor. In North America, bitter greens, such as kale and mustard, and herbs like gentian and wormwood, are usually the…

In 2006, a student at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA) approached the administration about an idea for his senior project. Having family members and people in his community who had served in the armed forces, he felt a compelling need to offer help with acupuncture. He was…

Product manufacturers, industry partners, distributors and practitioners work as a collective Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCHM) community to produce high quality TCHM prescriptions that bring low-risk healthcare to thousands of patients everyday. TCHM product labels help practitioners, patients and doctors easily locate important information about the formula. What information do…

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I have been asked many times what got me into alternative medicine. My answer is simple: I want to truly help and make a difference in people’s health. This is a challenging time to be an alternative health care provider, but also very important. Our contributions are needed and maybe…

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) recently launched a new national membership organization, the NCCAOM Academy of Diplomates. The new Academy will be a chartered division of NCCAOM and “will allow the Commission to expand our services to fulfill our dual mission: to assure the safety…

Dr. Doug, an orthopedist of 20 years, had heard stories from patients who tried acupuncture. While he was able to address many of their complaints effectively, some appeared to gain additional benefit when their care included TCM. He couldn’t give a recommendation based on anything other than hearsay from patients…

Although melatonin (MLT) is best known for its sleep-aid properties and as a natural remedy to prevent jet lag, extensive experimental studies suggest it possesses anticancer activity through several biological mechanisms: anti-proliferative action, stimulation of anticancer immunity, modulation of oncogene expression, and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-angiogenic effects. Several experimental studies…

When was the last time you asked a patient a question? Maybe 30 seconds ago? But, are you asking the right questions to elicit valuable and useful information? As a healthcare provider, you’ve likely spent hundreds of hours learning to ask the right questions to gather critical health information from…

Energy is a deep topic in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qi is understood to underlie all of existence, animated or not, and the qi of the living is studied with special attention. Our bodily qi is most often named according to either its originating location or its function: liver qi ,…

JW : Can you share with us some of your history and how you became an acupuncturist? What did you do prior to becoming an acupuncturist? Where did you go to school?

My favorite topic of discussion within Chinese medicine is the acupuncture channel systems. First of all, each of us have them. They are part of our bodies; not something external to us. To learn about the acupuncture channels is to learn about ourselves. To continue with my series of articles…

One of the most important clinical concepts for me was voiced by the legendary physician William Osler. “Listen to your patient, he/she is telling you the diagnosis.” After treating literally thousands of patients, it can become almost second nature to quickly discover clues which reveal the underlying diagnosis. I receive…