Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series on pelvic health from a five-element perspective. Part 1 (“The Spirit of the Points and the Pelvis”) ran in the April 2025 issue; Part 2 (“The Wood ...

Hemorrhoids are characterized by inflammation and edema of the vessels surrounding the anus and rectum. It is a common condition effecting millions of people all around the world. Hemorrhoids ...

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 ...

Most of the patients I see in my clinic suffer from a variety of digestive disorders. They do not effectively process their food. They have diarrhea, heartburn, and acid reflux disease. They're ...

In my last two articles, I discussed simple formula combinations for gan mao and gynecological pathologies. In this month's column, I will examine clinically effective formula combinations for common ...

The ACNJ is a nonprofit corporation and new association dedicated to growing the profession by expanding the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists in New Jersey. This includes integration of ...

As I write this article, I am especially moved by the situation we have been in due to the COVID 19 pandemic. While things hopefully have changed (at least to some extent) by the time you read this, ...

Dr. Shellie Goldstein is widely considered one of the worldwide experts on cosmetic facial acupuncture. She is the author of Your Best Face Now: Look Younger in 20 Days With The Do-It-Yourself ...

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 the last two decades, movie star Robert Downey Jr. has achieved good health and he credits it all to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Downey spoke about his gratitude for the ancient medicine while ...

This multi-part article provides a review of the literature related to factors associated with the challenges of current U.S. acupuncture practice. Considering the complexity of the acupuncture ...

The use of essential oils by consumers continues to rise, both as a separate commodity and indirectly through a large range of beauty-care and aromatherapy products. Individuals are increasingly aware ...