Acupuncture Today

The crucial concept of "deprescribing"—the planned and supervised reduction or elimination of medications—is gaining traction, despite being coined only in 2003. This is vital because polypharmacy, es...

1 Aug 20255min

Craig Williams, an acupuncturist practicing in hot Texas, explores how prolonged seasonal heat can profoundly impact mood, leading to what he terms "summertime sadness". Traditional Chinese Medicine r...

1 Aug 20254min

Long COVID, impacting over 5% of the U.S. population with more than 200 debilitating symptoms like brain fog, chronic fatigue, and shortness of breath, poses a significant societal burden with limited...

1 Aug 20254min

Acupuncture, despite its growing recognition as a valuable complementary treatment for conditions like chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, faces significant hurdles in achieving mainstream integration ...

1 Aug 20253min

Acupuncture has once again secured its place as a covered service within Medi-Cal, California's vital healthcare program, following persistent efforts to preserve its status. This isn't the first time...

1 Aug 20254min

The ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) unveils the "forbidden secrets" of women's longevity, rooted in the profound concept of jing (essence), the very foundation of vitality and ove...

1 Aug 20255min

The article, "The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture," strongly advocates for licensed acupuncturists to refer patients to trusted colleagues when a case falls outside their area o...

1 Aug 20253min

The article explores how technological innovations are seamlessly integrating with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), not to replace its ancient wisdom, but to support and enhance its practice. For m...

1 Aug 20255min