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Recently, a patient told me that she did not want to continue with the Rolfer to whom I had referred her. I believe this patient needs Rolfing, as she is developing her third case of frozen shoulder. I want to be sure that we use all the modalities that will…

For our book, my colleague, Debra Duncan Persinger, PhD, and I interviewed Maryanne Travaglione, LAc, who teaches at Touro College of New York and runs offsite clinics at New York’s multilingual Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn. Because Maryanne speaks Italian, she was the only person who could help explain the…

We are healers and physicians. Now more than ever, it is important to remember who we are and that what we have to offer is greatly needed during this realignment of our world in these crazy and difficult times. We come from an ancient tradition that has survived, adapted and…

Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and has spread around the world. Its use in the West, including the United States, has been increasing, especially in alternative medicine circles. Ayurvedic medicines are herbal-based and fall into two general categories - 100 percent herbs and herbs processed with various metals or minerals,…

Usually, they give it away quickly, the shen -disturbed. Like the woman who told me during the intake that her name wasn’t really Clara, as it said on her medical card, but Cleopatra. She went on to tell me she might have to leave early because Dwight Eisenhower was picking…

About three years ago, I was feeling restless in my practice and decided to substitute for practitioners who went on vacation. I visited about six busy practices a year and followed the practitioners’ protocols very carefully so that patients would feel comfortable in my hands. Although there were many differences…

Now that the Beijing Olympics are over and the hype has subsided, athletes have gone on to professional teams, returned home or back to school, or moved on to other pursuits. For some, it is back to training for 2012, while for others it may be time for retirement.

Oct. 10, 2008, in the Sierra Nevada foothills: I walked out the front door of my house this morning, and saw a doe with her young fawn grazing for pine nuts and other tasty morsels in my yard. The sun was warm this morning, with a hint of the impending…

From Oct. 20-22, 2007, the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) held an international conference celebrating its 20th anniversary in Beijing. At this meeting, a forum of contemporary acupuncture mechanisms and meridian research with a system biology theme sparkled a high volume of interest from attendants. I was honored to…

Today, I want to talk about a topic that many TCM practitioners shy away from - treating during pregnancy. As an acupuncturist, if you remember back to your original schooling, we were all taught a few points to avoid when treating a pregnant woman: LI 4, Liv 3, GB 20,…

In response to the number-one concern of its membership, the AAAOM is currently formulating a legislative and fund-raising strategy at both the federal and state levels to protect the practice of herbs by credentialed practitioners. During this process, it has become evident to the AAAOM Board of Directors, the Herbal…

Tectonic plates are shifting in our economy. Like massive movements reminiscent of Earth’s earliest formation, intense, volatile pressure from deep within is causing demise at the surface. Once-stable banking institutions are breaking apart, colliding with one another, destroying each other and making us afraid that all other ground is too…

For many of you, to reach out and touch someone means to sit down at your favorite electronic media device, place your fingers gingerly on the keys and send a quick e-mail or text message to a friend or family member. Now you have reached out and given a cyber…

Integrative medicine is an emerging and evolving paradigm in medical education and practice, and one that increasingly includes acupuncture. There is public and professional interest in acupuncture and in medical practices that include acupuncture and other complementary therapies. I agree with Marilee Murphy, who wrote in the January 2008 issue…

With multidisciplinary collaboration at an all-time high and a clear trend toward integrating services as a means to maximize patient care, providers and consumers increasingly demand information on and access to a wide array of complementary health care options. Where do acupuncture and Oriental medicine providers turn to learn how…

For the past six years, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) has engaged in a comprehensive process to assess the likelihood that the AOM profession might eventually migrate to a first doctorate for entry into the profession. During this time, AOM colleges, the Council of Colleges of…

Caregivers are one of the most overlooked segments of our population. The most recent statistics gathered by the Family Caregiver Alliance (2004) indicate there are more than 28 million caregivers in the United States; that’s more than 30 million caregiving hours per year at a staggering dollar value of $306…

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Nowadays, most people aren’t as familiar with that stuff you can carry in your wallet to pay for things called cash.