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

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 ...

Editor’s Note: This column by the Society for Acupuncture Research (www.acupunctureresearch.org) offers research insights relevant to acupuncture practitioners. Visit the SAR online columnist page for ...

Many high-impact athletes are beginning to incorporate acupuncture to enhance performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and injuries, and even prevent them. For high-impact athletes, consistent ...

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 ...

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

California State “Governor’s Proposed 2024-25 May Revision” cuts acupuncture as Medi-Cal Benefit, starting January 2025. Please find your local legislators, complete the included letter with your ...

The electromagnetic spectrum is a very significant component of the human energy system. It acts as the interface between the physical dimension and more subtle energy fields operating in the body.

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 ...

Recently, I have received several requests for information on battlefield acupuncture. The term battlefield acupuncture was first used in 2001 by my friend and colleague Col. Richard Niemtzow MD, PhD, ...

Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological ...

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 ...