Patent formulas are a great starting point for patients who have minimal or limited experience with herbs, but patent formulas have their limitations. This case explores customization of formulas in ...

From the perspective of Chinese medicine, fascia could be viewed as the “highway” of qi movement throughout the body. Stuck ...

Heart Rate: A normal heart rate is between 60-80 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate is most significant when it’s above 110, ...

Acupuncture has been a remedy for insomnia and sleep irregularity in China and the Eastern world for centuries. Several ...

Richard C. Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, a pioneering figure in medical acupuncture and a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, passed ...

Hip pain due to osteoarthritis is a common condition related to "wear and tear" degeneration of the articular surface of the joint. I would like to discuss the diagnosis and assessment of pain due to ...

In TCM, the human being is seen as a complex interplay of physical and non-physical elements. The concept of souls, each associated with specific organs and functions, is integral to this view: The ...

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 ...

Acute and chronic stomach discomfort are extremely common in the acupuncture clinic. Fortunately, there are highly effective three-point acupuncture prescriptions that can be easily modified for both ...

The evidence is now present allowing clinicians to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of their patients dealing with suspected neurodegenerative conditions via routine blood testing. Once ...

New York Chiropractic College’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Master of Science programs provide comprehensive study in traditional acupuncture and oriental medicine that, combined with ...

The first information about acupuncture and moxibustion reached Europe in the 13th century, thanks to missionaries, merchants and travellers. It was only in the 1950s, however, that work began on ...