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Sahib

Moxibustion faces challenges in modern clinical and hospital settings, such as safety concerns and smoke production which could result in pain, blisters, skin irritations, allergic reactions, and potential fire hazards. If the action of near-infrared (NIR) light has similar health benefits without the issues of smoke and burning materials, it…

For centuries, the imperial courts of China safeguarded their most treasured secret – not gold, not silk, but the elusive key to eternal youth and vitality. Hidden within the private medical manuscripts of empresses, concubines and Daoist priestesses were intricate formulas, breathwork techniques and acupuncture protocols aimed at preserving jing.…

Sadie

When we talk about fertility, the focus is often placed on the ovaries and the uterus. Yet sperm-related factors contribute to nearly half of all cases of infertility. Whether someone is navigating fertility care alone or with a partner, and whether building a family through intercourse, IVI, IUI or IVF,…

My teacher says acupuncture channels are like the “roadways” of life each of us is traveling on. They are realms of consciousness; residences of experience. The acupuncture points are fine-tuned aspects of these roadways: the stops along the way. We must identify which roadway a person is traveling on ...…

You may have noticed that many companies share the same patent formula names, yet use different ingredients. Sometimes these are nuanced differences and other times drastic differences. While this may seem like a frustrating situation, it also has a benefit: it can often offer an expanded palette for clinical application…

With some plans – and it starts with Medicare (CMS) – there is a payment protocol that may be referred to as a multi-therapy discount, but its official name is the multiple-procedure payment reduction (MPPR). If a health care provider performs multiple procedures during a single patient encounter, Medicare (and…

As a practitioner, you know foot pain should be addressed as soon as possible, as pain in one or both feet can potentially lead to impairment of foot function, which in turn may increase the risk of falling. Rather than over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, or prescription…

In 2025, the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) – the oldest professional acupuncture school in the U.S. – celebrates its 50th year. To honor the occasion, we reached out to NESA for insight into the school’s roots and how it has evolved – and in the process, helped evolve…

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has called for “a common-sense trade policy” in the face of tariffs on imported herbs that “threaten [the] U.S. wellness industry and consumer access.” Graham Rigby, AHPA president and CEO, emphasized the necessity of exemptions for essential imported herbs from current and proposed tariffs…

Bruce W.

In the art of acupuncture, two concepts – qizhi (qi arrival) and deqi (obtaining qi) – form the clinical foundation of effective needling. Though often used interchangeably, they describe distinct and sequential phases of therapeutic engagement. To truly feel and guide qi, a practitioner must learn to embody this classical…

Many people, particularly older people, begin taking a drug or group of drugs to address a particular ailment or condition. Unfortunately, the path of least resistance for both the prescriber and the patient is to maintain the drug regimen without questioning whether the prescription is still necessary, should be reduced…

For centuries, the imperial courts of China safeguarded their most treasured secret – not gold, not silk, but the elusive key to eternal youth and vitality. Hidden within the private medical manuscripts of empresses, concubines and Daoist priestesses were intricate formulas, breathwork techniques and acupuncture protocols aimed at preserving jing.…

Jenn

As an acupuncturist, your focus is on healing your patients – not juggling phone calls, scheduling appointments or answering the same questions multiple times a day. Yet these administrative tasks are crucial for running a thriving practice; and they’re often the first point of contact a client has with your…

As licensed acupuncturists with the ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat using a variety of modalities, including herbal medicine, we are entrusted with a high level of clinical responsibility. Yet in an age of professional forums, online groups and social media communities, there is a growing trend of practitioners asking…

Claudia

For novel health challenges such as COVID-19 – as well as non-mainstream therapies such as acupuncture, which may be seen as “novel” despite their long history, case studies and series are critically important in documenting the methods and results of individual patient encounters. The more such studies are published, the…