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VOLUME 37, NUMBER 3
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Treating Depression With the Secondary Vessels (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of a discussion into the treatment of chronic depression, as seen through use of the acupuncture channel systems.
Neurological Exams to Inform Point Prescriptions
During a doctoral clinic theater that I was teaching, a patient came in with daily nausea and anxiety persisting for three years.
The Benefits of Teaching Touch
This month the MTF took a look at a massage research review titled "The Effect of Massage Therapy on Children's Learning Process: A Review," written by Majid Emtiazy and Mahboobeh Abrishamkar. The article was published in the Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences.
What If We're Looking at Pain the Wrong Way? Pain Management in Our Healthcare System
There are many articles that have thoroughly discussed the current state of pain management in our health care system. I won't bore you with more of the same statistics of pain occurrence, opioid abuse, and medical mistake numbers.
Distracted and Influenced—Side Effects From Social Media
Marketing media is designed to connect with consumers and influence their behavior. These messages may be more distracting than one realizes.
Expanding the Profession ... Acupuncturists Weigh-In
At the end of 2018 Acupuncture Today sent a survey to over 30,000 acupuncturists. The objective was to establish an opinion of the current products and services used/sold, as well as what acupuncturists are looking to use/sell to expand their practices.
What It's Like to Be a Hospital-Based Massage Therapist
It was the early 1990s the first time I ever saw a massage therapist in a health care setting in my home state of Minnesota. I was working at a nursing home at the time, and I learned of a resident who would receive weekly massages (which I thought was great).
Hospice Care & Acupuncture: Comfort Care for the End of Life
The National Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists (NAHPCA) was founded in 2013 by Torii Black, a registered nurse and acupuncturist.
Learn to Speak the Language of Personal Injury
For many providers, personal-injury cases and working within the med-legal arena can often be a confusing and frustrating endeavor. After all, for the majority, personal injury is a niche.
CranioSacral Therapy & The Rare Case of Vertigo
I had heard of folks getting dizzy and nauseous when experiencing vertigo, but I had never heard of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) until my husband Joe was diagnosed with it.
5 Ways Acupuncture Can Improve Athletic Performance
Sports acupuncture has been used all over the world, from treating injury to helping athletes increase performance levels. Acupuncturists are commonly employed by major sports teams all across the globe.

How the Human Body Responds to Stress
This new series of articles will suggest a different perspective for you to view clients presenting with stubbornly chronic somatic dysfunctions. It will also propose a novel answer to the question, "How does the human body respond to stress?"
New in 2019—Updates for the NCCAOM
The NCCAOM launched its new website and logo, along with a new designation for those nationally certified—NCCAOM National Board-Certified Acupuncturist.
Trust the Trends, Or Trust Your Instincts?
Being a massage therapist is all about balance. There's the balance between your customers' needs and wants, the balance between what's good for clients and what's good for business, and the balance between overseeing current business and forecasting for the future.
Helping Your Clients Turn Back the Clock With Nutrition
The anti-aging market is booming because, well, who doesn't want to look young, healthy and vibrant for as long as possible? And while there are many anti-aging products and systems marketed to the public, few people realize the most effective way to slow down the visible passage of time is to give the body the nutrients it needs to be truly healthy.
What Prompts Survival? An Examination of Resilience and the Will to Live
Haven't we all experienced a client, family member or colleague, who has survived a trauma or unspeakable war damage, or a gloomy medical prognosis, against the odds?
Beyond Drugs & Alcohol: The Deeper Roots of Addiction
Addiction is a huge and growing issue for Americans--just take a look at these statistics: The rate of deaths due to drug overdoses more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2017, up to more than 70,000 deaths a year.

BCBS of Tennessee Takes a Stance for Acupuncture
BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Tennessee, the state's largest insurance provider, is starting the year off with some significant changes—they have dropped Oxycontin from their list of covered prescriptions and added acupuncture coverage.
Yes, Winter Pains Are a Seasonal Problem

We're Fighting the Wrong Battle: Dry Needling Is Not Acupuncture
In 1993 Mark Seem wrote "A New American Acupuncture" in which he popularized and advocated myofacial release using filiform needles.

Alligator Skin (Part 2): A Second Look at Business Contracts
I joined as the only female partner in an integrated medicine practice, shared with three other disciplines. Having developed a few scales (the first stages of alligator skin) and some good business sense, I started out with a one-year contract.
A Win in Florida is a Win For All
The Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA) took on the Board of Physical Therapy, allegeding that "physical therapists are not adequately trained in the insertion of filiform needles into the human body and carries the potential for harm to patients and the profession of acupuncture."
Multiarticulate Muscles & Injury: Understanding the Mechanical Load
Muscles have a primary role in creating and limiting movement in the body. They are also the major focus of our work in massage therapy, with many injuries caused by improper loads on the muscular system.
CBD & Chinese Medicine
Whole-plant hemp CBD oil products are becoming increasingly available, and many of our patients, friends and family are enjoying the multitude of positive health benefits inherent in hemp CBD.
Natural Protection Against Chronic Candida: The Silent Killer
Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally in the human mouth and intestines. In small amounts, this natural fungus can aid in nutrient digestion and absorption, but an overgrowth can damage the intestinal lining and release toxic byproducts directly into the circulatory system.
A Postoperative Story: The Surgery Explained & Secrets to My Recovery
If working with a joint replacement patient, be sure you know the rehabilitation protocols of the particular appliance. If you don't, with permission, consult with the surgeon to learn them. Otherwise, stay away.
A Structural Challenge: Successfully Treating a Morton's Neuroma
Runners, triathletes, dancers, hikers, cyclists, almost all athletes, and even couch potatoes have shown up in my office looking for alternatives to surgery for neuromas. A Morton's neuroma occurs when the tissue in the foot (next to a nerve that leads to a toe) thickens and becomes fibrous.
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