Changing Acupuncture Practice Models and Compliance Requirements
The modern healthcare landscape is driving acupuncturists away from the traditional fee-for-service model toward appealing alternatives like concierge and direct-pay care. These models offer stability...
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Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
This article provides an in-depth look at three involuntary facial motor disorders: blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and facial tics. Blepharospasm involves bilateral, forceful closure of the eyelids ...
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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
This article addresses the systemic issues of fragmented insurance coverage and inadequate reimbursement defining the acupuncture profession in the U.S., arguing that this problem is shared by all fro...
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Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
This article provides crucial clinical insights regarding the formation and management of vesicles (fluid-filled blisters) following cupping therapy, a skin response less common than ecchymosis but re...
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Spirits of the Points: The Stomach Meridian (Pt. 4)
This installment in the "Spirits of the Points" series delves into the spiritual and emotional uses of Stomach meridian points ST 36 through ST 40, specifically addressing imbalances in the earth elem...
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Pass With Purpose: Beat Burnout and Fast-Track Your Acupuncture License
This article challenges the problematic educational trend of encouraging acupuncture students to prolong board exam preparation over 12 to 20 months, arguing that this delays licensure and fosters bur...
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New ASA Chair: Paul Magee
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) has appointed Paul Magee as its new chair, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman. Magee is noted for bringing extensive experienc...
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Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 1)
This article explores the complexities faced by herbalists in applying foundational Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles to intricate modern illnesses like Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia bu...
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