Protecting Jing in Modern Women (Pt. 2)
This article presents a sequenced clinical framework for treating jing-related patterns in modern women, arguing that directly tonifying the kidneys is often premature. The first principle is to regul...
1 Jul 5min
Research Literacy: A Tool for Clinical Communication
This article addresses the diverse attitudes acupuncturists hold toward research, categorizing them into enthusiasts, the indifferent, and the opposed. It argues that regardless of one's stance, resea...
1 Jul 4min
Texts Unearthed from Ancient Han Tombs Reveal the Anatomical Origins of Meridians
This article highlights a groundbreaking theory by Dr. Li Yongming, which posits that Traditional Chinese Medicine's meridian system originates from ancient anatomical observations rather than abstrac...
1 Jul 4min
Spirits of the Points: The Gallbladder (Pt. 6)
Delving deeper than mere anatomical locations, this article explores the psycho-emotional "spirit" of several key points on the Gallbladder channel, as taught in the Five Element tradition of J.R. Wor...
1 Jun 4min
Polarity and Frequency in Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture (EA) is a powerful tool in the modern clinic, but its full potential is only unlocked when applied with precision and intention. Too often, polarity and frequency settings are chose...
1 Jun 4min
Beyond Pain Relief: Distal Acupuncture for Restoring Muscle Recruitment in Microtrauma (Pt. 2)
In cases of microtrauma, the site of pain is often not the source of the problem. Instead, it’s a symptom of a deeper issue: the nervous system has lost reliable control over a specific movement, forc...
1 Jun 5min
Hypnopuncture: A Neurophysiological Model for Integrating Hypnosis Into Acupuncture Practice
Bridging the ancient wisdom of acupuncture with modern neuroscience, the concept of "hypnopuncture" emerges as a powerful, evidence-informed evolution in mind-body medicine. This approach integrates t...
1 Jun 4min
NBC “Chicago Med” Episode Outrages Acupuncturists Nationwide
The acupuncture community was left horrified and outraged by a recent episode of the popular NBC drama “Chicago Med,” which featured a grossly inaccurate and sensationalized depiction of the professio...
1 Jun 5min
