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When East Meets West at the Doctor's Office
Report on the Second World Congress of Integrative Medicine
The Second World Congress of Integrative Medicine took place at the Beijing International Convention Center in Beijing, China September 21-24. More than 1,300 health care practitioners, including medical doctors, acupuncture and Oriental medicine physicians from 27 countries attended the event. They came to the conference for one common goal -…
Angela C. Liu, MD (China), OMD, MSS, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

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Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.

Amanda Archuleta, DAOM, LAc
Evidence / Research / Science
An Auricular Point for Migraines: New Research
An Auricular Point for Migraines: New Research

Migraines are unilateral, throbbing headaches, often with concurrent nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia. Approximately 10% of the global population suffers from migraines, with women more than three times as likely as men to experience them. Medication remains a mainstay treatment option, making nondrug alternatives critical to safer practices. New research suggests auricular acupuncture may be one such alternative.

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Chinese & Asian Medicine
Three Keys to Effective Gua Sha Treatment in Your Clinic
Three Keys to Effective Gua Sha Treatment in Your Clinic

How much training in gua sha did you get in acupuncture school? If it was not much more than an introduction, now is the time to revisit this powerful healing modality. I’ve found gua sha to be one of my go-to skills to address myofascial dysfunction, all sorts of pain, limited range of motion, and even to promote general well-being. Let’s discuss the keys to effective gua sha treatment, which I hope will get more acupuncturists using it in the clinic.

Carly Herrero, LAc