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Loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) is a progressive, natural part of the aging process beginning as early as the third decade of life. If not managed appropriately, it can ultimately lead to frailty and increase the risk of suffering a fall / fracture. New research suggests acupuncture -…

For more than 2,500 years, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have formulated various theories on the meridian system and mechanisms as the basis of acupuncture. Practitioners and researchers have been searching for the replicable anatomical structures of meridians. There are researchers who don’t believe there are meridian structures other than nerves…

Traditional Chinese medicine has always emphasized living in harmony with the seasons. Teaching patients how to modify diet and lifestyle based on the season is a critical aspect of patient education, but an important facet of this is for practitioners themselves to think ahead of the curve and begin to…

In part 1 [September issue], we discussed the foundational theory of the five phases (elements) as a theory by which one can attain an understanding and poetic experience of the processes of nature and therefore, the dynamic balance of health.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) recently released a 406-page report titled “Achieving Whole Health: A New Approach for Veterans and the Nation,” presenting an innovative framework that could, if implemented, transform the landscape of health care.

Fair and appropriate wages in health care are typically based on economic evaluations. A simple literature review illuminates that acupuncture is missing economic evaluations; which implies you are either underpaid or overpaid. The complexity of services provided by most American acupuncturists, which they are trained and certified to provide, must…

My global graduates often ask me how I would craft my group practice if I started anew today; others ask for ideas to help them rejuvenate an existing practice. Hmmm . One strategy I'd take is to package short sessions in an affordable way to attract clients unfamiliar with my…

In 1998, when I first started acupuncture school at the N.Y. College of Health Professions in Syosset, N.Y., I was into mixed martial arts. I always had some kind of minor injury or contusion. My buddy Ron, who was going to the same school, was tired of hearing me whine…

Do you receive text messages from companies letting you know about offers or giveaways, or simply sharing news? If your answer is yes, then you have opted in for SMS (short message service) text-message marketing. SMS text-message marketing uses various platforms and software to send personalized, timely and sometimes interactive…

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New research suggests acupuncture can help women undergoing IVF become pregnant and deliver a child – at higher rates than women not receiving acupuncture. In the review study, published in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics , researchers analyzed 25 trials involving 4,757 total patients. Pregnancy outcomes evaluated in the studies…

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang ( DHJST ) is a Chinese herbal medicine documented in Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces and originating from the Tang Dynasty. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, this formula treats kidney and liver deficiency causing chronic pain in the low back and…

The immune cell profile in the pro-inflammatory state of obesity is very different compared to the lean state. Briefly, the cells that make up adipose tissue include adipocytes and immune cells. This was confirmed back in 2003, when it was realized that there was a pro-inflammatory shift in the macrophage…

This summer, a somewhat new clinical presentation was commonplace in my clinic and I received many questions from patients concerning this “new” disorder: summer SAD. Summer seasonal affective disorder was in the daily news this past summer, as numerous areas of the country experienced oppressive heatwaves.

This section of our discussion (parts 5 and 6 in the eight-part series) discusses the mesosystem that includes evidence-based medicine, insufficient awareness by mainstream professionals, lack of consistent professional competencies, and the influence of capitalism.

Once upon a time, there lived a doctor of Oriental medicine (DOM). He was lean and clean (4% body fat), fit (a fitness trainer) and healthy (a health coach). Long ago, he’d stopped worrying, hurrying and overeating, and consequently hadn’t gotten sick for such a long time. He thought himself…

As our health care ecosystem continues to evolve, I’ve found an increased emphasis being placed on an integrative approach to patient care. As an acupuncturist, you are an essential part of this collaborative system and health care team, cooperating with a range of other professionals including medical doctors, chiropractors, massage…

The governor vessel is likened to a huge reservoir or sea of energy, and strongly affects all 12 meridians. Points on this vessel may be conjoined with treatment of any element or meridian.

According to the Small Business Administration, approximately 33% of small businesses fail in the first two years and 50% fail within five years, primarily due to inadequate planning. This includes lack of funding or working capital, poor management, ineffective business planning, and marketing oversights. As a small-business owner of over…