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HERBAL MEDICINE OPTIMIZE YOUR CLINIC TECHNIQUES & TOOLS CLINICAL CARE RESEARCH
JAN Strengthening Winter Herbs Keeping Schedules Smooth Balancing the Channels Managing Seasonal Fatigue Insights Into Immune Resilience
FEB Gentle Adaptogens Organizing Patient Records Cupping Considerations Helping Patients With Stress Heart Health: Circulatory Perspectives
MAR Herbs for Digestion Build Referral Habits Moxibustion in Clinical Practice Digestive Comfort Pain Relief Updates
APR Liver-Clearing Blends Streamlining Clinic Tasks The Power of electroacupuncture Easing Headaches Neurology in Focus
MAY Women's Health Remedies Tips to Cultivate the Loyal Patient Optimize Your Point Location Skills Women's Health: Cycle Support The Endocrine System at Work
JUN Cooling Summer Herbs Keep Your Clinic on Track Auricular Techniques Improving Sleep What Research Says About Sleep
JUL Recovery-Support Herbs It's Time to Add Fresh Services Using Gua Sha Effectively Getting Involved in Sports Care Muscle Recovery in Focus
AUG Heart-Friendly Formulas Boost Practice Compliance Scalp Acupuncture: Applications Managing Hypertension Cardiac Research: The Latest
SEP Immune Tonics Keep Your Revenue Growing Heat Therapy: The Why, When and How It's All About the Breathing (Technique) Immune Pathways
OCT Herbs for Acute and Chronic Pain Checking Clinic Results Refining Your Technique Chronic Pain Solutions Neurochemical Insights
NOV Seasonal Transition Blends Planning Ahead Mastering the Art of Palpation Finding Digestive Balance Inflammation Perspectives
DEC Restorative Herbs Look Back to Look Forward Year-End Safety Reminders Integrative Approaches Annual Literature Review

NOTE: The 2026 Acupuncture Today Editorial Calendar is flexible and subject to change based on editorial contributions.

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Women's Health
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.

Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
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
Your Practice / Business
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care

Mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouses,” generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), regulate oxidative stress, and coordinate vital cellular functions. When mitochondrial health declines, patients may experience widespread effects, from impaired muscle recovery to cognitive decline. The mitochondrial theory of aging even suggests progressive mitochondrial deterioration is a central mechanism in chronic disease and systemic frailty. Photobiomodulation (PBM), the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared light, directly targets mitochondria to restore energy metabolism.

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Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS