The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has called for “a common-sense trade policy” in the face of tariffs on ...

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 ...

Author: Ron Teeguarden. Title: Replenishing and Restoring Jing. Summary: I learned an important principle from my great Taoist Master Sun Hak. He taught me that all people 'leak' Jing, and that we can ...

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 ...

Xiao chai hu tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) is one of the most commonly used herbal formulas today. Historically, it was used to treat shaoyang syndrome. Today, it is used to successfully treat many ...

In contemporary applications of acupuncture in North America, it is becoming increasingly common to hear patients complain that they are being challenged by their insurance carrier with the comment ...

Author: Darren Starwynn. Title: The Psycho-Emotional Roots of Cancer. Summary: After years of taking histories of my cancer patients I have noticed a marked connection between their core emotional ...

Author: Peter Holmes. Title: Essential Oils In Chinese Medicine. Summary: The use of essential oils by consumers continues to rise, both as a separate commodity and indirectly through a large range of ...

Recently, I have received several requests for information on battlefield acupuncture. The term battlefield acupuncture was first used in 2001 by my friend and colleague Col. Richard Niemtzow MD, PhD, ...

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 ...

Understanding Natural Approaches – Even for Patients Not Trying to Conceive ...

belonging to the element fire, the heart official is associated with warmth, laughter and enthusiasm.