Traumatic events that generate stressors in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) will eventually become internalized. In ...

Setting goals and managing expectations is a critical first step in cosmetic acupuncture. By listening carefully to your ...

Du 12 or “Body Pillar” subdues internal wind, calms spasms, tonfies the lung qi, and strengthens the body. BL 13 is the back ...

In conventional medicine, Morton’s neuroma is typically treated with conservative methods before considering surgical ...

In clinical trials, acupuncture has repeatedly been shown to be effective at treating conditions like low back pain, chronic pain, and migraine. Its herbal medicinals have been shown to have ...

In contemporary applications of acupuncture in North America, it is becoming increasingly common to hear patients complain that they are being challenged by their insurance carrier with the comment ...

The number of acupuncture schools in the United States has continued to grow since the creation of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and the Council of ...

In medicine, the study of etiology refers to the study of the origins of disease. The study of pathogenesis is the study of the actual processes within the body whereby disease occurs, develops and ...

The eight extraordinary meridians, pathways of energy (qi), run deep within our bodies, and supply the 12 regular meridians with qi and blood, supporting our DNA or genetic heritage. They have no ...

As with any emerging technology, there can be a sense of skepticism, and rightfully so. However, acupuncturists should not view AI as a replacement for their craft, but as a supplemental tool to ...

Most Americans have some back discomfort in their lifetime. Back pain is most often caused by a muscle or ligament strain or spasm; a disk problem; spondylosis; or stenosis. Stress can also be a ...

The following interview is the first in a series on fertility - causes and cures. Dr. Raymond Chang is the primary force behind the trend toward integrating acupuncture to enhance fertility in ...