Practitioners from 33 U.S. states, Canada and China gathered to celebrate ASA’s 10th anniversary at the American Society of ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The source text specifies to cook the ingredients in 12 cups [2400 mL] of water until 6 cups [1200 mL] of the liquid remain. Discard the residue and cook the strained decoction again until it is ...

The eight extraordinary meridians, pathways of energy (qi), run deep within our bodies, and supply the 12 regular meridians with qi and blood, supporting our DNA or genetic heritage. They have no ...

The electromagnetic spectrum is a very significant component of the human energy system. It acts as the interface between the physical dimension and more subtle energy fields operating in the body.

Dr. Lawrence Howard is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist in practice since 1998. He has worked as an instructor and clinic supervisor at New York College of Health Professions and volunteered as ...