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Once upon a time there was a girl name Lucy. Lucy had cancer, but she had a heart filled with love and compassion. Please come along to hear this story of an amazing child, her tenacity and her dream to help other children. Let us introduce you to Lucy’s Love…

Herbal formulations are an integral component for most Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. One of the best ways to enhance their effectiveness is the addition of plant-based enzymes. Enzymes are energy and energy is defined as the “capacity to do work.” Enzymes have the energy to perform the biochemical and…

In the summer of 2012, Colorado was on fire. Literally. Many acupuncturists from around the state, especially those who had received disaster response training through Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB), wanted to help those affected by the fires as well as the first responders and tireless state and local officials, with…

Chinese herbal medicine is now being prescribed at the Cleveland Clinic thanks to a trailblazing team of people. For years, hospitals have offered acupuncture, but have been hesitant toward Chinese herbal medicines because they could not meet institutional requirements. Lead acupuncturist at the Tanya I. Edwards MD Center for Integrative…

On the heels of the growing discontent with leaders of the AAAOM, the Council of State Associations (CSA) recently took it upon themselves to present the organization with an ultimatum: for all board members to resign from the board and turn the organization over to the CSA or they will…

On January 23, 2014, the Oregon Court of Appeals overturned the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners “dry needling” administrative rule, which allowed chiropractic physicians to perform acupuncture after only 24 hours of training. The resulting ruling states that, “Dry needling is not within the practice of chiropractic…and the rule thus…

In my last article, I presented a collection of three-point acupuncture combinations which can provide effective clinical results. In this installment, I will share some case studies using these three-point combinations as well as discuss needle technique and various ways to modify the point groups in relation to the unique…

When I graduated college, I had grandiose dreams of becoming an amazing acupuncturist. I wanted to build a great practice and make a good living. For four years, 13 semesters to be exact, I had a spreadsheet. I always knew exactly how many classes I still needed to take and…

We know that cosmetic acupuncture works but what then? Education is a key part to the practice of Chinese medicine and when you practice cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, etc., it is time talk about skin with your patients. We often talk or hear about building the skin up, making it…

Environmental toxins have created burdens on the human body that put demands beyond our evolutionary development. Modern diseases that historically did not exist to any great degree have been rising sharply in the last 40 years. These include autoimmune disease, diabetes, obesity, infertility and miscarriage, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, irritable…

One of the primary arguments used against acupuncture care is the overuse of treatment. Some people say, “once you go, you have to go forever.” I have been in practice long enough to have encountered many patients who say this more than once and understanding the issue must be met…

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In 2012, the AAAOM board members met in Chicago for their annual meeting. The goal was to come to a consensus on a long list of issues the AAAOM needed to work on including a functional board and budget. Leaders from the Council of State Associations (CSA) were also on…

Since the days of Darwin, western medicine has touted that our genes were set in stone, that our genetics were our destiny. We were told that the diseases that ran in our family were likely coming to us as well. In fact, in the clinic, I still have patients who…