Functional Nutrition's HIDDEN Message
Functional nutrition offers a framework to decode complex, chronic conditions like long-COVID and Lyme disease by viewing the body as an interconnected web. The HIDDEN acronym represents six core doma...
27 Feb 4min
Bridging Paradigms: Integrating Acupuncture With Western Medicine
Dr. Hua Bing Wen, an experienced practitioner and educator, advocates for the strategic integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into modern healthcare through "medical bilingualism". This co...
27 Feb 4min
Protecting Your Practice in 2026
As healthcare technology evolves, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is increasing its scrutiny of how acupuncturists use digital tools on their websites. A major concern is the use of pixels and cooki...
27 Feb 4min
Integrating Intermittent Fasting Therapy Into Acupuncture Practice: A Clinical Perspective
Acupuncturists often encounter "non-responders" whose progress plateaus due to systemic inflammation and metabolic dysregulation, which can blunt the body's responsiveness to therapeutic stimuli. This...
30 Jan 5min
Four Things No One Told Me About Successful Acupuncture
Success in acupuncture practice requires more than just clinical skill; it demands honesty, business savvy, and self-preservation. Author Dr. Ann Kirby reflects on a decade of experience, offering vit...
30 Jan 3min
From Needle to Knife
This narrative explores a unique metamorphosis from a licensed acupuncturist to a colon and rectal surgeon, using the Large Intestine (LI) meridian as a powerful metaphor for professional evolution. S...
30 Jan 3min
Acupuncture Isn't the Whole of TCM: Why Titles and Training Matter
Modernizing the acupuncture profession involves adopting a shared language of titles and training standards to ensure integration with global health systems. While the public often meets various provi...
30 Jan 3min
Protect the Delicate: Five Patent Medicines for the Lung Organ
In Chinese medicine, the lung is considered the "delicate organ," governed by a wide conceptual field that includes the skin and the body's overall qi. During cold winter months, protecting the lungs ...
30 Jan 3min
