Among the more unconventional options for treating long COVID, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has ...

The skull palpation method of examining the occipital area of the head has become a highly efficient technique to diagnose ...

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is in the process of updating its name ...

One of the key benefits of acupuncture for any athlete, high-impact especially, is its ability to enhance performance.

Hip pain due to osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition for an acupuncturist to encounter in a clinical setting. Most ...

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

The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) is proud to share the results from our 2025 Acupuncture for our Public Servants ...

Working with the points on the pelvis is often pivotal for the client and thus requires a well-designed foundation. The pelvis in relation to the wood element is an exploration of dualities, with the ...

Sixty-five percent (65%) of respondents receive patient referrals from physicians or doctors of osteopathic medicine, 53% from chiropractors, and 53% from massage therapists. Forty-one percent of ...

Clinical outcomes show that scalp acupuncture is highly effective in treating neuromuscular facial conditions, including TMJ, Bell’s palsy, and facial paralysis. Needling motor points helps restore ...

Young practitioners of Chinese medicine often grapple with fundamental questions: “What am I doing? Why am I doing it?” “Is acupuncture truly powerful?” “Why do some acupuncture points work well at ...

As a teacher of qi gong, I am always seeking to harmonize the forms and flows of the movements with the seasons. With spring in full effect, the liver organ / meridian tends to come into a clear focus ...