Chicago’s Angela Lorbeck, DACM, LAc, was one of many acupuncturists around the country horrified by a scene involving ...

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, ...

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its deep historical roots and individualized treatment methods, offers a complementary framework to contemporary elder care. Among available options, ...

Ischemic stroke causes motor dysfunction and disability that significantly impact recovery and quality of life. Current rehabilitation approaches have limited efficacy. Recent research has focused on ...

When our speech evolves, our training follows. When our training follows, our care deepens. It is time to stop prescribing points and start teaching a strategy. Because points open doors, but they do ...

If mobility is restricted, encourage clients to weave visualizations of favorite activities (cycling, gardening, dancing, tennis, jazzercise, etc.) into their daily meditations. Not only is this ...

Carrots have a neutral nature, a sweet flavor, and target the Spleen, Lung, Liver, and Stomach channels. Carrots have the actions of boosting the spleen qi, clearing heat, benefiting the lungs, ...

Acupuncture can provide relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 ( Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 ( Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. These ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) presents significant therapeutic challenges, with conventional treatments often producing incomplete responses and adverse effects. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers ...

Working with Yang Wei is a form of not only boosting the immune system, but also strengthening the mind and regulating the emotions. It is not only about strengthening our energy, but also about ...

Dr. Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc., is a practitioner, writer, and educator specializing in sports medicine, posture, movement patterns, lymphatics, pain management, and functional medicine. He is a ...

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 ...