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The North American Association for Laser Therapy’s (NAALT) 10th anniversary was celebrated in San Francisco, June 11-13. Jan Tuner and Lars Hode, perhaps laser therapy’s most influential voices, were keynote speakers. In addition to a full roster of scientific and clinical presentations, special sessions for acupuncturists, chiropractors and dentists were…

When new or returning clients come into the program they are usually “all tore up,” physically and emotionally. Even if they haven’t bottomed out to the streets, they may have a court case hanging over their heads. They may be living in a shelter or shuffling from relative to relative.…

The Heart Minister treatment functions as a simple yet effective diagnostic/treatment tool that balances the san jiao . This subtle tool was developed from a concept derived from the late Dr. JD van Buren’s final Shokanten lecture. The word shokanten means Nine Continents in Japanese. Nine Continents evolves from Heaven…

Since my last article generated such interest, I am going to drill down on the subject of old patterns, particularly unhealthy habits. There is something unique about our time and place in human history that makes this subject so much more critical than ever before. With unprecedented amounts of fake…

The use of essential oils by consumers continues to rise, both as a separate commodity and indirectly through a large range of beauty-care and aromatherapy products. Individuals are increasingly aware of the importance, even necessity, of fragrance in their daily lives, regardless of what the source of that fragrance may…

It hardly seems possible that another year has come and gone and the celebration of National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day on Oct. 24 is just around the corner once again. How and why should this day be celebrated? Each one of us has some great ideas, so share them…

The holiday season will be here soon! Along with the usual overeating and drinking, that also means a lot of people getting sick. That is especially true here in China, where masses of people are traveling at the same time, greatly increasing transmission rate of germs and viruses. Another big…

Integrative reproductive medicine is rapidly gaining ground in the field of Western reproductive medicine as many of us are becoming common place in the treatment facilities across the United States. With the establishment of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) and a doctorate of acupuncture and Oriental medicine…

Often, a new patient comes into the clinic with a variety of complaints, each layered on top of each other. A woman’s main complaint might be fatigue, but in interviewing her, we find that her periods are irregular, she has abdominal bloating and gas, poor sleep and headaches once or…

As dean of the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University, my experiences have continually demonstrated the importance of collaboration in achieving success. When I was asked to write this article I decided that it might be helpful to share this realization and describe some…

Q: I understand that there were some rules implemented this year regarding identity theft. Is there something I must do, or am I exempt because I am an acupuncturist and most of my patients pay cash? A: You are correct that there was further implementation of HIPAA regulations, under the…

The patients who come to your office to receive acupuncture and/or herbal therapy are often taking Western drugs. These may be over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pain control, allergies, colds, flu symptoms or a variety of other common problems. They may be prescription drugs for such conditions as hypertension, diabetes, anxiety,…

Patriotism might be considered passe in this day and age, but I am still a patriot; an idealist at heart. I believe in the values this country is founded upon, and believe we are still the greatest country on Earth. An ancient profession, acupuncture and Oriental medicine has fast become…

It seems that no matter where you turn these days, people are talking about integrative and collaborative medicine as part of the current health care debate. In keeping with this, the theme for the 2009 Pacific Symposium is “Collaboration: Oriental Medicine in the Integrative Health Care Setting.”

In its third year, the Trudy McAlister Fund has awarded two scholarships to two very deserving students. The recipients were Ian Koebner, who attends the New England School of Acupuncture, and Christy Kennedy from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship.

According to CDC data, physical inactivity among people with a disability continues to be a serious concern. Physical inactivity not only tends to increase the risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions, it also tends to make individuals with physical disabilities more reliant on multiple medications that often increase…

Since our Web site, LocalHerbs.org was announced in late 2007 at the Pacific Symposium, we have tracked steady sales of domestically and ecologically grown Chinese medicinal herbs shipped directly from farms to AOM practitioners. Peggy Schafer and I set up the Web site on behalf of the loosely-organized network of…

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