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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Coronary heart disease, in just the United States alone, costs close to 109 billion dollars a year.

The classical literature of Chinese medicine remains highly relevant in the modern era, as many of the basic theories and herbal combinations emphasized in clinical practice were first established in texts that are nearly 2000 years old. In particular, many formulas that were originally recorded by Zhang Zhong-jing in the…

Aging in America is “the nation’s largest gathering of a diverse, multidisciplinary community of professionals in healthcare, social service, government, business and philanthropy with expertise in providing services and products for older adults.” Featured programs of the conference included a leadership institute, public policy sessions, general sessions, and posters.

On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) made her way through the Philippine Islands, leaving in her wake at least 7,000 people dead, millions homeless and complete communities destroyed. Typhoon Yolanda went on to impact other countries, but none were plummeted as hard as the Philippine Islands of Cebu, Bohol,…

There is a secret lingo within mainstream medicine of which the vast majority of acupuncturists and Chinese medical professionals are unaware. I sometimes hear from a certain segment of the TCM profession how there is a kind of conspiracy against our acceptance and inclusion; but this to me is not…

An allergy is an immune system disorder in which the body is hypersensitive to normally harmless substances in the environment. Frequent contact with airborne particles such as dust or pollen can result in reactions such as irritation of the nose, sneezing, itching and redness of the eyes, a condition also…

When a patient presents to the office for care, they typically have a specific complaint in mind – lower back pain, whiplash, sinus congestion, sciatica, etc. They are often not interested or engaged in what they consider “unrelated” personal health history – however the standard of care dictates that we…

How do we stay fresh with our medicine? As healers, how do we balance our medical selves with creative artistry? Chinese Medicine is not a fixed dogmatic entity, but a living system, reliant on a mysterious force called “resonance.” To be effective, there must be the “flow of life” in…

Vibrational medicine involves the application of various forms of energy frequencies to the body for pain relief, healing and rejuvenation. Vibrational medicine will become a major growing trend in our medical systems for the following reasons:

I learned an important principle from my great Taoist Master Sun Hak. He taught me that all people “leak” Jing, and that we can mitigate or stop this leaking, and as a result strengthen our life force, develop enhanced adaptability and lengthen our life. He taught me that, from a…

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Following months of turmoil, the AAAOM is attempting to re-engage with various leaders in the TCM community and introducing new board members along with a new leader - Woodland Hills, Calif. acupuncturist and educator Don Lee, LAc.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was intertwined with wisdom. It was holistic medicine at its finest, believing in the mind/body connection. It utilized all aspects of wisdom, combining healing on many aspects from spiritual, mental, physical and emotional. Practitioners today, mainly focus on the physical and emotional symptomatology and forget the…

In February, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) received full approval from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) to launch a First Professional Doctorate in Oriental Medicine (OM). This is the only Doctorate of its kind in the United States.

What do Steve Jobs, Luciano Pavarotti and Lu Fuyuan have in common? They have all battled with pancreatic cancer but to no avail. One could be one of the most influential people in history or the most successful tenor of all times or even the first minister of the Ministry…

Medical professionals the world over are familiar with the ancient saying that a physician should “first, do no harm.” As practitioners of Chinese medicine depend upon natural materials derived from plants, making sure that patients receive high-quality herbs that are untainted by excessive pesticide residues is thus an essential aspect…

The study of movement is referred to as kinesiology in the sports medicine arena and is the fundamental foundation of exercise, sports and dance performance, and health and wellness. The academic discipline itself is just over 20 years old in mainstream education in spite of its long history rooted in…

When licensed acupuncturist Kerry Boyle Jenni was working aboard 30 cruise ships, she learned to navigate the world of patient care and was inspired to build a practice that would thrive on land. The lessons overseas as a sales and revenue manager of acupuncture, managing all services and sales of…

So what IS the right way to eat? Vegan? Paleo? The Zone? Atkins? Pescatarian? Low fat? Dairy-free? The choices are endless and who can figure out the truth amongst all the conflicting headlines and differing research? There are a few missing things that would help us figure this out, including…

It all starts in California. It’s a Saturday night, early 1973. On Monday, it will be the opening of the first medical school acupuncture clinic in the United States. Steven Rosenblatt and his buddy Gene Bruno are loading treatment tables into the back of a station wagon and taking them…