1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (468+ words) Jet lag affects many international travelers. Common strategies such as sunrise timing, melatonin, sleep shifts, and meal timing help some people, but not all. 1 Acupuncturists have long proposed another approach. If you plan international travel, we invite you to try…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (785+ words) Core Evidence: Yin Meridians as Arteries, Yang Meridians as Nerves Based on Meridian Book from the ancient Han tomb, Dr. Li proposes that "yin meridians correspond to arteries, yang meridians resemble nerves," providing 25 lines of supporting evidence from anatomical distribution,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (601+ words) My studies in kung fu for 45 years and my study of medicine for 35 years have shown me so many areas of overlap between the paths of martial arts and medicine. I always ask my patients, students and friends: "What is…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (335+ words) Editor's Note: This is the latest column from the Society for Acupuncture Research (www. acupunctureresearch. org). Visit the SAR online columnist page for access to previous articles. Vulvodynia, chronic vulvar pain of unknown origin lasting at least three months, affects…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (622+ words) Mention the word research to a group of acupuncturists and you are likely to get a wide range of opinions. In my years of teaching research classes to doctoral students and acupuncturists, I have found most of us fall into…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) Editor's Note: This is the latest column from the Society for Acupuncture Research. Visit the SAR online columnist page for access to previous articles. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder marked by upper-gastrointestinal discomfort, altered digestion and reduced quality…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (403+ words) This overlap provides a compelling rationale for a combined approach sometimes referred to as hypnopuncture: the intentional integration of hypnotic principles with acupuncture to heighten autonomic regulation, decrease pain and enhance therapeutic outcomes. Importantly, hypnosis is not a psychological parlor…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (265+ words) This article examines polarity and frequency selection in EA through both classical doctrine and contemporary research, using the ST 36 " DU 20 pairing as a clinical example. Practical guidelines are offered to improve safety and clinical precision. The Ling Shu cautions that…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (855+ words) Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) affects more than 15% of the U. S. population but evades most practitioners" radar. Just five years ago, it wasn"t even on my radar, despite already having 20 years of experience as a clinician at that time. The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (491+ words) Editor's Note: This is the latest column from the Society for Acupuncture Research (www. acupunctureresearch. org). Visit the SAR online columnist page for access to previous articles. Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and…...