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April 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 4)

Acupuncture & Acupressure
It’s Time to Stop Prescribing Points
Why Acupuncture Must Return to Selection, Skill and Qi Movement
Bruce W. Park, DACM
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Women's Health
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
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Herbal Medicine
Herbal Formulas for Ulcerative Colitis: A Clinical Consideration
William Morris, DAOM, PhD, LAc
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Evidence / Research / Science
Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Motor Dysfunction: Restoring Neural Function
Through Somatostatin Circuit Activation
Simone Ormsby, BSc, BHSc, PhD; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM
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Nutrition / Detoxification
Food Therapy for the Lungs and Stomach
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
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Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
The Metabolic Vulnerability Index
An Inexpensive Lab Test That Can Revolutionize Clinical Practice
Darren Schmidt, DC
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Chinese & Asian Medicine
Facing a Challenging World Through Empowerment & Insight: The Yang Wei Vessel
Nicholas Sieben, LAc
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Health & Wellness / Lifestyle  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Breathing Techniques: Clinical and Practice Benefits
Carol Spooner, NMD
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Senior Health
TCM in Elder Care
Regina Robles, LAc, DAOM
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Healthcare / Public Health
Bridging the Gaps in Integrative Oncology
Clinical Experiences and Tips
Pam Ferguson, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA & GSD-CI, LMT
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Your Practice / Business  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Whole-Body PBM: Mitochondrial Renewal & Systemic Health Benefits
Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations

Acupuncture can be highly effective in cases of nasal congestion so common in allergy presentations; so much so that I often treat such issues using acupuncture protocols alone. In cases of seasonal allergies with highly predictable causes such as obvious elevations of environmental allergens, I use a skeleton acupuncture prescription that can easily be fleshed out to target potential underlying patterns and effectively customized to the patient.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Lasers & Tens
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments

Low-level laser therapy is having a moment in acupuncture circles for good reason. With a growing body of research supporting its role in reducing inflammation, enhancing circulation and stimulating mitochondrial activity, more practitioners are exploring its application in fertility care. But in the nearly 20 years I’ve used laser therapy in clinical practice, I’ve seen a wide range of outcomes. It’s not because laser therapy doesn’t work. It’s because many of us don’t realize how much the details matter.

Marcy White, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MAc, CFMP
Evidence / Research / Science
TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients
TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients

“Integrating Traditional East Asian Medicine Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Supporting Cancer Treatment and Survivorship in the West,”published in Perspectives on Integrative Medicine (2025), provides a detailed exploration of how traditional East Asian medicine (TEAM) can support cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. This article summarizes findings from the two case reports included in the study.

John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc