Editor’s Note: Article authored by Thomas Kouo, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) president; Benjamin W. Griffith II, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., CCAHM vice ...

Editor’s Note: Article submitted by the Florida State Oriental Medicine Association. The Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) is gearing up for its most impactful annual conference yet.

Constipation is a common occurrence during pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Association estimates half of all pregnant women experience constipation at some point. Constipation during pregnancy is ...

Each year, ICD-10-CM is updated on Oct. 1. For 2026, there are 74,179 total codes, 487 additions, 28 deletions, and 38 revisions. Key rule: Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Isn't it interesting that the number one reason people visit a healthcare provider is because of pain. Chronic pain affects about 100 million American adults—more than the total affected by heart ...

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 ...

The source text specifies to cook the ingredients in 12 cups [2400 mL] of water until 6 cups [1200 mL] of the liquid remain. Discard the residue and cook the strained decoction again until it is ...

The field of acupuncture/Oriental medicine has seen a tremendous amount of growth since first bursting on the scene in the West some 30 years ago. Understandably, much of the growth in this field has ...

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 ...