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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 ...

Observation and palpation of the skull allows me to very quickly decipher the patient’s neurological condition. I can then formulate a protocol to help those with blurry vision, balance issues, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clinical outcomes show that scalp acupuncture is highly effective in treating neuromuscular facial conditions, including TMJ, Bell’s palsy, and facial paralysis. Needling motor points helps restore ...

Sixty-five percent (65%) of respondents receive patient referrals from physicians or doctors of osteopathic medicine, 53% from chiropractors, and 53% from massage therapists. Forty-one percent of ...

Student athletes at George Washington University have access to acupuncture courtesy of a partnership with the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. The program, which began in April, involves ...

Young practitioners of Chinese medicine often grapple with fundamental questions: “What am I doing? Why am I doing it?” “Is acupuncture truly powerful?” “Why do some acupuncture points work well at ...

Acupuncture can be extremely effective in not only reducing pain, but also preventing the further acceleration of hip arthritis. The majority of patients I encounter with osteoarthritis of the hip ...

The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) is proud to share the results from our 2025 Acupuncture for our Public Servants (AOPS) event that took place on Capitol Hill. A team of 27 licensed ...