“Crooked” means bent or twisted. Often, the carrying out of our plans requires the flexibility to adapt to unforeseen twists or turns in our journey. Rubbing of the temples can be indicative of the ...

A modern herbal formula for Lyme disease must be cognizant of a more complex clinical landscape. Such a formula must address both the pathogen and the underlying constitutional shortcomings that ...

Paul Kempisty is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He studied TCM in both the United States and the People’s Republic of ...

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 ...

Because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the human body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and seeks to restore balance and harmony, ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is ...

The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid ...

Victoria Summerquist attained a Master in Acupuncture from Bastyr University and Master in Public Health from the University of Washington. She is a professional member of the Association for Size ...

The eight extraordinary meridians, pathways of energy (qi), run deep within our bodies, and supply the 12 regular meridians with qi and blood, supporting our DNA or genetic heritage. They have no ...

Author’s Note: I recently sat down with Matthew Bauer, who has been in practice since 1986. He is the president of the Acupuncture Now Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating ...

Acute and chronic stomach discomfort are extremely common in the acupuncture clinic. Fortunately, there are highly effective three-point acupuncture prescriptions that can be easily modified for both ...

New York Chiropractic College’s Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Master of Science programs provide comprehensive study in traditional acupuncture and oriental medicine that, combined with ...

Herbal medicine is an integral component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is also one of the oldest (and most popular) forms of health care. Studies have shown that as much as 40% of all ...