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Obesity is a Shen Problem
The expressions "obese" and "obesity" are not pejorative terms. They are scientific terms, determined solely by the Body Mass Index scale, which combines a person's height and weight in a mathematical formula. A number of 30 and above denotes "obesity."
Beauty is Averageness
After seeing Kim Kardashian's face all over the Internet -and my inbox- following her posting on getting facial acupuncture, I recalled the work of Michael Cunningham who was at the University of Louisville when I was doing my doctoral work.
Debunking the Myths and Telling the Truth About Mineral Oil
Mineral oil, for several decades now, has been given an undeserved and totally erroneous reputation concerning its use in formulating many products and as a primary lubricating ingredient in massage lotions and creams.
Massage Brings Relief to People Suffering from Headaches
With the common stressors in daily life, complaints of tension and migraine headaches are not uncommon.
Grant Program Supports Massage Students
Biotone and Biofreeze recently announced the creation of the Helping Hands Gifts for Growth Grant Program to support the massage therapy students in their educational pursuits.
Allostatis: A New View of Stress and How it Affects the Body
Stress is often blamed for all biological mayhem. This is really an unfair characterization, as stress can elicit many positive health outcomes. Along these same lines, massage therapy is often touted as a great reliever of stress.
It's Time to Start Bursting the Education Bubbles
Changes are upon the education community in the U.S.A. Massage education is no exception. In the mid-1980's, we had relatively few massage schools, best guesses are around 100 total.
Weaving Eastern & Western Medicine Together: Q&A with Beijing's Dr. Kezhen Zhang
Dr. Kezhen Zhang M.D., is currently the founder and president of Beijing Taijitang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
Three Essential Herbal Products For Your First-Aid Kit

There are three Chinese patent medicines that belong in everyone's first aid kit. All three are for topical application, and all three provide extraordinary benefits unavailable from any domestic over-the-counter.


Keeping Up With Western Medicine Advancements: The Amazing World of Imaging Studies
When patients with neuromuscular problems come to you for treatment there is usually a lot you can do for them to improve their mobility or reduce their pain, whether it is a middle age woman with a frozen shoulder.
The ABC's of Meeting with Physicians, Part 2: The Meeting
You only need one minute to introduce yourself to a doctor and ask for patient referrals. You must function with confidence and surgical precision.
Ethical Considerations for Pediatric Massage
The practice of massage therapy is generally regulated throughout the U.S. with many states having standard guidelines and a method of licensing/registering massage therapists and practitioners.
Dry Needling is Acupuncture: But What of Education? What of Public Safety?
One of my patients told me recently, that their physical therapist used a "dry needle" and that it wasn't acupuncture. Apparently, physical therapists (PT) are taught to tell their patients that "only acupuncturists practice acupuncture."
Freeing the Heart: The Importance of the Vagus Nerves/Cranial Nerve X
In my clinical work involving clients who typically present with chronic somatic problems, it is truly a joy when markers emerge that reflect, "the means by which" their healing experiences occurred.
Healing the Qi: The Boston Marathon Bombing
On Monday, April 15 2013, locals and visitors from around the globe gathered for the world's largest marathon in the city of Boston. With 23,000 participating in the race and many more on the sidelines, the marathon represents a Boston institution.
The Physiology of Anger
Most of us recognize and have felt anger at some point in our lives. Anger can be seen as a natural response to some kind of pain, whether emotional or physical.
The Difference Between You and an Expert
Imagine if you had an opportunity to sit in a room for four days with the most successful massage business owners who gave you all their secrets to their business: the steps to take; what tools they used and how they built their successful practices.
The Monkey on Your Back
Many practitioners run their clinic without any extra help—at least initially. I've always been pretty good at multi-tasking. Having nine kids taught me how to wear multiple hats and juggle a lot of responsibilities. Running a clinic is similar.
Extraordinary Vessels and Emotional Healing
In addition to the 12 primary Organ-related meridians in the body, there are other energy circulation channels that have been mapped out by Traditional Chinese Medicine. Probably the most significant of these are called the Eight Extraordinary (or Extra) Vessels.
NCB Promotes New CEO
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork recently announced the promotion of Steve Kirin from Chief Operating Officer to CEO.
Ask Yourself: Do You Really Need to Learn Another Modality?

Even though I earn a large part of my income from teaching classes and seminars as a CEU provider, I want to offer a word of caution first before you jump in to signing up to learn another technical modality or take another seminar.


Aging Gracefully: The Timeless Benefits of Massage
Massage therapy as an industry has come a long way since I began my career in the 1980's. Instead of using just the traditional "Swedish" massage, most practitioners now need to learn special techniques to work with different populations such as athletes, infants, pregnant women and seniors.
Using My Massage Therapy Skills to Help Save a Career
I always like to bring you a real case and a real story. I know you, too, will someday probably have that same type of client that needs your help with treatment. This time, I am helping an oral surgeon save his career by saving his hands.
Study: Acupuncture for Acute Low Back Pain More Effective Than Drugs
New research by Korean doctors of Oriental Medicine suggested that an acupuncture method could reduce acute lower back pain faster and more effectively than conventional drug injections.
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     July 29, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 16)
Chiropractic Myopia: Seeing DCs as "Spine Specialists" Reflects Limited Vision
     May 6, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 10)
New Rules for Contemporary Chiropractic Marketing
     February 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 04)
Building Better Relationships to Nurture Communities With Chiropractic Values
     December 2, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 25)
Does Treating Students and Patients as Customers Really Make Sense?
Only If You Want to Attract and Retain Them.
     August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
Health Coaching: A Model That Makes Sense for Chiropractic
     May 6, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 10)
Social Media: Make a Big Statement With a Small Budget
Let's capitalize on the social media revolution to share the chiropractic message broadly and creatively.
     February 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 05)
Increasing Student Enrollment: Getting Past Institutional Fears
     December 16, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 26)
Is There a Better Way to Test Students?
NBCE testing system limits colleges' approach to clinical education.
     July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Gaining Ground in Minority Recruitment – But Are We Doing Enough?
     February 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 04)
Health Care Is Being Dissected Under a National Microscope - But Where Is Chiropractic?
     December 2, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 25)
Sustainable Partnerships Make the World Go Around
     October 7, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 21)
Vitalism Key to Contemporary Health Care Policy
The Time Is Now
     August 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 17)
Nurturing Future Leaders Is the Path to Progress
     June 17, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 13)
Life University Breaks New Ground in Practice Management Education
     September 1, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 18)
Unity 101
     May 7, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Chiropractic Colleges, Practitioners Expanding Roles as Community Leaders
     November 3, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 23)
Commitment to Academic Freedom Extends Boundaries of Knowledge, Advances Profession
     April 7, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
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