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Denise Marie

It’s important to separate yourself from work, even if you love what you do. For acupuncturists this is especially important because we interact with patients who tell us very private details about their lives. Sometimes it’s a lot of information to carry on our shoulders.

The treatment of life-threatening diseases is the distinguishing feature of modern scientific medicine. Pinpoint accuracy of a diagnosis using laboratory testing has led to significant advances. In order for treatment to be successful a diagnosis must be correct. Scientific differential diagnosis as well as fundamental TCM principles are critical in…

Activation of brain areas involved in pain perception are significantly reduced under acupuncture, a study recently found. The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) presented the results of a pain processing study at an annual meeting held Nov. 30 for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists.

While attending acupuncture school, I was disappointed at the irrelevant nature of business classes that were offered to nascent practitioners, most of whom would eventually need to run a business on their own. Most acupuncture schools offer one business course that is mostly focused on such matters as teaching students…

The ancient practice of qi gong is a treasure of Chinese culture focused on creating health and vitality. It has a long history and was found among the oldest Chinese medical texts in the Ma Wangdui tombs, which dates to the Warring States period of the Zhou Dynasty, 475 B.C.…

In my 16 years in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, I have seen numerous cases of patients with various forms of cancer. In fact, most of the patients presenting with cancer came to me when they had, for all intents and purposes, been written off by their Western oncologists…

I make mistakes. However, after 20 years of acupuncture detox work I have learned a few things, mostly the hard way. Every teacher tries to mitigate mistakes, and it is important to note there are things that can be taught, but to truly understand certain things, you must experience them…

When I have to negotiate and I am uncomfortable, I call the feeling “squidgy.” To get rid of that feeling of insecurity I assess the situation, and use the Thomas-Killmann Conflict Instrument. In 1974, Kenneth W. Thomas and Ralph H. Kilmann introduced the five different conflict modes through Thomas-Killmann Conflict…

Newton’s law of inertia tells us that an object in motion stays in motion and that an object at rest tends to stay at rest. This very accurately describes the mind. In our 24/7 world, we are constantly processing. So many things vying for our attention. So many choices to…

I am concerned, as I am at the start of every new year, on what is new or changing. Are there new diagnostic codes for acupuncture professionals? Also are we changing to ICD10 from ICD9? Finally, are there any new CPT codes for treatment from an acupuncturist such as acupuncture,…

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, non-specific, idiopathic, inflammatory and ulcerative disease of the colon and the rectum that has no known etiology. Many factors have been suggested, but none are proven. Possible risk factors include immunologic factors, infectious agents (such as bacteria, virus or ameba), dietary factors (including chemicals and…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common learning or behavioral problem in the country, and the incidence of children and teenagers with this diagnosis has been steadily rising in the past few years. About 15 percent of children and teenagers in the U.S. are currently receiving Western medical…

As the winter months approach, clinicians should be considering herbal medicinals to have on hand to prevent colds and flu rather than just waiting for acute patient presentations. While there are highly effective herbal formulas for targeting cold/flu pattern presentations, clinicians must not forget the advantages of avoiding disharmony before…

9000 Needles is bringing acupuncture to the masses. The documentary follows Devin Dearth, a 40-year-old former bodybuilder, to China, where he is treated with acupuncture after suffering a massive stroke. The film made a splash at several of last year’s film festivals, including the Gotham Independent Film Awards, where it…

Welcome to the new year, also known as the year of the rabbit. Acupuncturists will be pleased to know 2011 is bringing good news from the World Health Organization through the development of diagnostic codes. The codes will be included in the International Classification of Disease (ICD-11) code set.

Recently, I caught up with a friend of mine who shared a story with me about his practice, in particular about a patient who had been suicidal. The situation with this patient had caused him great distress. Suicidal patients are never easy to treat. Not only must the practitioner be…

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