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Professionalism, Education and Turf Wars
Most professions have discourse about the "professional." Professions define themselves in part by excluding others. I would like to briefly explore professionalism in Chinese medicine.
The Heart /Kidney Connection
Are you treating health conditions related to or affected by love? This past November I taught at the Pacific Symposium, a large educational conference put on for our industry by the Pacific College in San Diego, Calif.
The Death of the CCE Cartel
After several organizations testified in favor of the CCE being renewed as the accrediting agency for chiropractic colleges, some of those organizations issued less-than-accurate communications implying that the CCE was victorious in its effort.
Normal Radiographic Differences Between the Adult and Pediatric Cervical Spine
There are several normal anatomical differences between the adult and the pediatric cervical spine. This is a brief review of the main radiographic features that one should be aware of in order to avoid confusing normal differences with pathologic findings.
Fiery Feet: Treating Gout With Nutrition

Think Outside the Box and the Spine
Over the years, understanding and treating the extremities has moved to the forefront of my practice. Integrating extremity analysis and adjusting into your patient protocols can make you a more skilled practitioner.
News in Brief
Western States Announces New Degree Program; FCP Acknowledges Top Two Corporate Sponsors.
Careful Coding: With or Without Myelopathy
Clinicians must be on their toes when it comes to the spelling, pronunciation and definition of different anatomical and health care terms. Many terms have similar spelling and pronunciation, and thus can be easily confused.
Treatment Checklist for Plantar Fasciitis, Part 1
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is inflammation of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. It is an overuse injury causing heel pain which may radiate forward into the foot. Plantar fasciitis can also be known as a heel spur, although they are not strictly the same.
Dr. Shi Xue-Min and the Xing Nao Kai Qiao Legacy
To the acupuncture community, Dr. Shi Xue-Min is known as a distinguished acupuncturist and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a supervisor of doctoral candidates in China.
Foods Consumed by the Healthiest People, Part 4: Ikaria, Greece
The other day I read a couple of nutrition articles in a chiropractic publication that covered topics I have previously addressed in detail.
New Rules for Contemporary Chiropractic Marketing
Hold off on the tar and feathers! Of course, everyone with a spine and a functioning nerve system needs chiropractic care. The planet would be a better place if every man, woman and child received regular spinal adjustments.
We Get Letters & E-Mail
Conservative Care Instead of Surgery? Not Always Possible; Ditch the Philosophy Except for Its Historical Significance.
AAAOM Postpones Annual Membership Conference, Leadership Meeting To Be Held
The decision by AAAOM to postpone its annual membership conference for one year was a difficult one.
Using the Channel Systems of Acupuncture to Unravel the Mysteries of Disease Progression

Wind is a philosophical representation of change in the Chinese classics. It is also acknowledged as the root of all physiological disturbance. It is stated in chapter 3 of the Su Wen that wind is "the cause of hundreds of diseases."


The Magic of Microcurrent
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, I found this definition of the word magic: an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source.
How Chinese Medicine Can Save Western Medicine
Our country is struggling to reduce the cost of healthcare while simultaneously improving its quality and accessibility. I see a partial solution: use Chinese medicine in Western healthcare settings.
Understanding the Changes of ICD10
Recently, I have been receiving inquiries about the new codes for ICD10. When do they begin and how much of a change will they be?
The Next Best Thing to Being There
Right now, as you are reading this column you are likely adding inflection to my words and possibly imagining what I look like speaking based on the photograph above – one that is admittedly a few years old.
Public Health & Gerontology Groups Support CAM
Two large professional groups recently held annual meetings that featured a number of presentations about acupuncture and CAM topics.
Natural Support for Sexual Health: Effective Herbal Supplements
In the normal aging process, the decline in sex hormone levels and number of functioning nerve endings in the genitalia region often contribute to a reduction in sex drive, arousal capabilities, climax and intensity of pleasure-full sensations.
Speaking in Code
At this point, I am certain everyone is aware of the CPT codes for billing acupuncture. However, there have been some recent cases where it is clear that not everyone is following the clear-cut rules on how to define and use these codes.
Paging Dr. Frankenstein
"Upper Cervical Techniques are considered Experimental or Investigational because current scientific evidence has not shown it to be safe, scientifically plausible, or effective.
Herbs: Revitalizing in Spring to Maintain Youthful Vitality
Spring is the time to revitalize and get moving, but also a time to improve our immune systems so that we can avoid wind-caused health conditions that often proliferate during this season.
The Big C: What Are You Doing About It?
It is the rare to meet a person these days that doesn't have a concern about cancer. Between the constant headlines, to pink ribbons on everything from planes to phones, to hearing that Aunt Stacy was just diagnosed, it is impossible to not be aware of cancer's presence.
The Facts About Fevers
Anything that suggest the slightest thing is wrong with a child will cause concern in a parent. A fever, for example, is one of the primary reasons parents will call their child's pediatrician.
Conservative Care Beats Medication for Neck Pain
A study published in the Jan. 3, 2012 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests conservative care consisting of either spinal manipulation or home exercise is more effective than over-the-counter and prescription medication for relieving acute and subacute neck pain.
Chiropractic Around the World: WFC Quarterly Country Reports
The following reports are reprinted with permission from the World Federation of Chiropractic's latest Quarterly World Report (December 2011).

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