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Space exploration challenges nearly every system of the human body, making space medicine fundamental. While aerospace medicine has primarily addressed these concerns through engineering, exercise protocols and pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers an additional, holistic framework for adaptation. This article explores how TCM theory and practice could inform future…

When we are in the grips of an anxious pattern, it dominates our brain and nervous system, and we lose our normal body-mind regulation. In this and subsequent articles, I present effective mindfulness-based method* via case study, that we can add to our acupuncture treatments to help clients consciously stop…

Jennifer

Have you ever built something so deeply tied to your values that the idea of handing it off felt impossible? This is the story of how I navigated the often-overlooked world of selling an acupuncture clinic and how I ultimately transitioned mine into a worker-owned cooperative. My hope is that…

Aiden Jakob

The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but…

Christina

Acupuncture injection therapy (AIT) is a sophisticated, results-oriented modality grounded in the principles of Eastern medicine. While it incorporates the use of injectables such as vitamins, homeopathics and natural substances, it is not a biomedical technique borrowed from Western allopathic practice. AIT is a uniquely Eastern method that enhances traditional…

Chris

The sternocleidomastoid muscle, which connects the head, neck and upper spine, has direct neurological relationships with both the trigeminal system and upper cervical nerves. When irritated or tight, this muscle can mimic or drive migraine symptoms – headache, eye redness, drooping eyelids, and restricted neck movement. This case demonstrates how…

When out of balance, the earth element can jolt the whole system from its axis. This can lead to one being ungrounded, anxious, worried, and constantly seeking something outside of oneself. When considering treatment of the pelvic floor with acupuncture, the earth element can serve as a beacon light upon…

As licensed acupuncturists, many of us practice as independent contractors, often working within collaborative settings such as private medical clinics or fertility clinics. These partnerships are often fruitful for patients and the providers involved. However, working within another practice’s infrastructure raises questions that extend beyond patient care. Among them: Who…

Urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy is a common and distressing complication for men with prostate cancer. Currently, pelvic floor muscle training is the standard approach to recovery, but its efficacy is modest, and the results can be slow and incomplete. Recent research shows that electroacupuncture (EA) may help accelerate…

The lower dan tian , the “elixir field” known so well to practitioners of martial arts and Chinese medicine, is not commonly understood by most patients, so I make sure to spend ample time explaining the beautiful concepts found within this rich topic. I stress to my patients that the…

Theodore

Dry needling has rapidly gained popularity as a treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Originally developed by Western medical practitioners to address trigger points, it shares significant overlap with orthopedic acupuncture techniques. However, as dry needling becomes more widespread – particularly among physical therapists – acupuncturists face a critical moment.

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Shawn

After a strenuous workout, the muscles can feel fatigued and sore. The soreness that occurs a couple of days after exercise is known as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. The structural impact DOMS can have on muscles can lead to a decrease in athletic performance. Several strategies have been demonstrated…