Reclaiming Our Expertise: Why Acupuncturists Must Lead in Dry Needling
Dry needling is rapidly becoming a mainstream treatment for musculoskeletal pain, but the acupuncture profession faces a crisis as physical therapists (PTs) increasingly adopt this technique. With PTs...
2 Dec 20254min
Long Disease and the Seven Affects
This article highlights the critical, often overlooked, role of the Seven Affects (anger, joy, worry, sorrow, thought, fear, and fright) as instigators of chronic disease, or "long disease," a concept...
2 Dec 20254min
Should You Be in-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
The article provides essential guidance for acupuncturists navigating the complex landscape of insurance billing, dispelling the common myth that licensing requires credentialing to bill insurance. Ma...
2 Dec 20254min
The Other Side of the Bell: Supporting Oncology Patients Beyond Remission
The article highlights the critical, often overlooked, need for continued care for oncology patients after they achieve "NED" (No Evidence of Disease) and complete their acute treatment. Upon entering...
2 Dec 20254min
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 4)
Acupuncture is an ancient therapy characterized by a rapidly expanding scientific basis, increasingly integrated into U.S. healthcare systems despite persistent barriers in reimbursement and professio...
2 Dec 20254min
Mosquitoes, Meridians, Mast Cells, and More
This intriguing article proposes that the biting patterns of female mosquitoes may not be random but could, in fact, provide an observable biological demonstration of the subtle energy maps, or meridi...
2 Dec 20254min
Acupuncture for IVF Embryo Transfer
This article explores the valuable role of acupuncture as a supportive therapy during In vitro fertilization with embryo transfer (IVF-ET), demonstrating its ability to enhance success rates and incre...
2 Dec 20254min
Will This Study Convince Medicare of Acupuncturists’ Value?
The article focuses on the significance of the BackInAction randomized clinical trial, published in JAMA Network Open, which evaluated the use of acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) in adults...
2 Dec 20254min
