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 ...

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

Structured water (H3O2) can be considered a fourth state of water between liquid and solid. It has the hexagonal structure of ice; however, missing a critical bond, it behaves more like a gel than a ...

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

A meta-analysis of curcumin’s medicinal activities for type 2 diabetes found it can significantly reduce fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and body mass index; plus, improvements in ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the U.S., acupuncture continues to establish itself as an effective treatment option. Many citizens were born before acupuncture was first practiced here in 1971. It is safe to assume that you will ...

Post-COVID-19 syndrome often includes persistent symptoms after the acute phase of the infection, such as loss of taste and smell. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has shown promise in treating ...

Editor's Note: This article was submitted by the NCCAOM. As healthcare continually embraces new technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a notable impact in acupuncture. While AI’s ...

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 ...