Acupuncture Today

Drawing a powerful analogy between martial arts and medicine, this article encourages practitioners to understand their clinical practice through the lens of "kung fu." The author clarifies that "kung...

1 Jul 5min

This article offers essential risk-management strategies for acupuncture practitioners to protect themselves from the growing threat of sexual misconduct allegations. It underscores that even an unfou...

1 Jul 3min

This article provides a comprehensive overview of LED and red light therapy, a noninvasive treatment that evolved from NASA research into a versatile clinical modality. The therapy functions through p...

1 Jul 4min

This article reports on a high-quality, double-blind, randomized controlled trial that provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating vulvodynia, a chronic and debilitat...

1 Jul 3min

This article illuminates the vital role Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can play in palliative care, a multidisciplinary field dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious i...

1 Jul 4min

An acupuncturist practicing within a physical therapy clinic specializing in ACL recovery shares a critical clinical insight for patients struggling with rehabilitation. The article identifies a frequ...

1 Jul 5min

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

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