Qizhi to Deqi: The Living Sequence That Animates Acupuncture
Acupuncture's profound effectiveness truly unfolds through the "living sequence" of qizhi and deqi, concepts central to its clinical foundation. This approach encourages practitioners to shift beyond ...
1 Aug 20254min
Hemifacial Spasm: Understanding and Treating a Complex Neuromuscular Disorder
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) presents a unique challenge: a neuromuscular condition marked by involuntary, unilateral facial spasms that can begin subtly in the eyelid and progressively involve the entire s...
1 Aug 20255min
Deprescribing: It's a Thing (and You Can Help)
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
Summertime Sadness
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 Response to Classical Chinese Medicine: A Case Series
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
What’s Holding Acupuncture Back in 2025?
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 in Medi-Cal: Saved Again
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
Forbidden Secrets of Women’s Longevity (Pt. 1)
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
