The NCCAOM Board of Commissioners is a diverse body of volunteers committed to the advancement of our profession and public ...

Among the more unconventional options for treating long COVID, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential integrative tool. It appears that nicotine competes ...

Editor’s Note: This column by the Society for Acupuncture Research (www.acupunctureresearch.org) offers research insights relevant to acupuncture practitioners. Visit the SAR online columnist page for ...

Observation and palpation of the skull allows me to very quickly decipher the patient’s neurological condition. I can then formulate a protocol to help those with blurry vision, balance issues, ...

Working with the points on the pelvis is often pivotal for the client and thus requires a well-designed foundation. The pelvis in relation to the wood element is an exploration of dualities, with the ...

Many high-impact athletes are beginning to incorporate acupuncture to enhance performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and injuries, and even prevent them. For high-impact athletes, consistent ...

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is in the process of updating its name ...

California State “Governor’s Proposed 2024-25 May Revision” cuts acupuncture as Medi-Cal Benefit, starting January 2025. Please find your local legislators, complete the included letter with your ...

I learned an important principle from my great Taoist Master Sun Hak. He taught me that all people "leak" Jing, and that we can mitigate or stop this leaking, and as a result strengthen our life force ...

In medicine, the study of etiology refers to the study of the origins of disease. The study of pathogenesis is the study of the actual processes within the body whereby disease occurs, develops and ...

The number of acupuncture schools in the United States has continued to grow since the creation of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and the Council of ...

Isn't it interesting that the number one reason people visit a healthcare provider is because of pain. Chronic pain affects about 100 million American adults—more than the total affected by heart ...