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The purpose of this article, and the series to follow, is to offer principles and treatment protocols for the use of light and low-level electrostimulation (microcurrents) in the acupuncture practice. The meridian system has been shown to respond powerfully to such...

Global warming, which is increasing in this new century, is precipitating the spread of disease epidemics in areas unprepared for the diseases, say many health experts world wide. Warmer climates are allowing greater numbers of ticks, mosquitos, mice and other disease...

There is quite a bit of controversy among light therapy proponents about the therapeutic value of lasers, which produce coherent light, versus LED and incandescent sources, which produce incoherent light. Laser enthusiasts, backed by a large body of research, claim...

Pain is a severe phenomena, a decidedly unpleasant set of sensations that motivates us very strongly. It is estimated that Americans spend over $100 billion a year for dealing with all aspects of pain, including medication, therapy and lost time at work. According to...

In my last article, I wrote about how practitioners can tap into the unlimited power of positive intent to amplify the results of their treatments. This article discusses a very popular treatment called facial rejuvenation, and why there has sometimes been a wide...

Here is a fascinating question: Which of these factors is most significant for healing our patients: 1 the specific clinical techniques we administer, such as insertion of needles into well-chosen acupoints, giving herb formulas, physical therapy, bodywork, and so on;...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common forms of vision loss in this country, affecting mainly the elderly. About 12 million Americans have AMD, and that number is expected to escalate to 30 million within the next few years. Patients with AMD...

This article is about a simple, yet remarkably effective method to help your patients who are suffering with low back pain (or yourself) This technique is an example of how acupuncture, microcurrent stimulation and physical therapy can be combined advantageously to...

RED 1st – Root Muladhara Stimulates liver, sensory nerves & immune system, increases metabolism, resolves scars, benefits bones, reduces chronic constipation, hemmorhoids, speeds circulation/ Ungrounded, inability to manifest, coldness, fear of death ORANGE 2nd –...

One modality now generating tremendous excitement among acupuncturists and other health care practitioners is color light therapy. This excitement is due to its remarkable effects at helping to resolve so many challenging and frustrating patient conditions of the body...

One of the greatest contributions from acupuncture is the understanding of the interrelatedness of all parts of the body, and the ability to effectively treat using this understanding. It is the use of distal acupoints, energetically related to the afflicted body...

During my years of teaching, I have heard various attitudes expressed about so-called “facial rejuvenation” by my acupuncturist students. The significant profit potential of offering this service seems to be a major motivation for most to want to learn it, yet many...