Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations
Managing seasonal and chronic allergies requires addressing complex underlying patterns like Liver/Spleen disharmony and phlegm rather than just surface wind symptoms. Practitioner Craig Williams util...
27 Feb 3min
Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm
In Chinese medicine, the face serves as a microcosm of a person’s internal health, governed by the principle of biao li—the idea that the exterior manifests the interior. According to traditional phys...
27 Feb 4min
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
