Vertebral arthritis is almost always a form of osteoarthritis that results from years of stooped posture and poor flexibility. The anterior aspect of the joints have experienced destruction of ...

Editor’s Note: One of the easiest ways to find your state and federal legislators is by visiting https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator and entering your zip code. Click on each legislator’s ...

The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid ...

A herniated disc in the lumbar (lower) spine is the most common cause of chronic sciatica. New research suggests acupuncture may be a great option for these patients. The multicenter, two-arm clinical ...

In TCM, the human being is seen as a complex interplay of physical and non-physical elements. The concept of souls, each associated with specific organs and functions, is integral to this view: The ...

Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the November issue. The he-sea points relate to the bowels, which is the area where the Divergent Channels are thought to diverge. The shu-stream ...

Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the November issue. As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive ...

Emotions act as a warning sign to the practitioner, indicating what organs may be involved in a patient’s pattern of imbalance. One of my main treatment goals when working with these patients is to ...

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 ...

Think of your most difficult patient – the one you try to motivate and work so hard with to develop a realistic treatment plan with achievable and measurable goals. Week after week, you see this ...

As 2023 winds down and 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon, draws near, let’s revisit the acupuncture / traditional medicine profession’s year, as told through the pages of Acupuncture Today. We’ve ...

I recently had a wonderful teaching opportunity with a patient who experienced tremendous results using the patent medicine Gan Mao Ling for an acute cold / flu. I always make sure all my patients ...