Interested in incorporating research into clinical practice? What is evidence-based acupuncture? Dr. Carla Wilson, Ph.D., DAOM, L.Ac., presents on the importance of research in the clinical care of patients and how research literacy is introduced and practiced by students throughout …
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As part of our alumni Q&A series, we sat down with MSTCM and DAOM graduate, Dr. Ella Woods, L.Ac. Aside from working with human patients, Ella dedicates a significant portion of her time working with animals. From Medical Qi Gong to …
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After Developing a TCM Protocol to Treat Polycystic Kidney Disease, Dr. Jennifer Ashby, DAOM, Proposes Clinical Pilot Study Research into the efficacy of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has come a long way in the past few decades. However, …
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An estimated 140 people die from drug overdoses every day in the U.S. with about two-thirds of deaths linked to opioids. To address what is now considered the worst drug crisis in American history, a group of ACTCM students brought …
Welcome back to From the Classroom, our weekly peek into classes at ACTCM. As this month’s spotlight on ACTCM’s Nutrition class comes to an end, Austin Gresham LAc. gives us a last a glimpse into his classroom as he shares a …
Acupuncture students at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) at CIIS fulfill clinical residency requirements alongside Western medical students. It’s 8am at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA, and Dr. Kara Romanko is making her morning rounds: a differential …
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Welcome back to our blog series, From the Classroom, where we take a peek into some of the classes at ACTCM. This week Nutrition instructor, Austin Gresham L.Ac., discusses digestive health and the best supplements for smooth digestion. Question: Prebiotics …
Introducing our new mini blog series – From the Classroom, where we’ll take a peek into the classes at ACTCM. Each month, we’ll focus on a different class, and feature student questions. This month, we’re exploring Nutrition, which most students …
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Morphine. Oxycodone. Hydrocodone. Codeine. We’re all familiar with the addictive drugs that make up the opioid crisis. It’s a deadly problem, with no easy solution. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners bring a unique skillset to the epidemic. Acupuncture offers …
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The autumnal equinox falls on September 22 this year, marking the official end of summer and beginning of fall. This is the time when the maximum yang energy of summer transitions into the ultimate yin energy of winter – our …
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The opioid epidemic is a growing issue in the United States, highlighting the struggle within the medical system to provide effective and non-addictive pain management options to patients. Dr. Carla Kuon, MD, is a hospitalist and integrative medicine physician at …
How a UCSF MD is Integrating Acupuncture for Patients with Pain Read More »
Ever feel like you’re constantly glued to your phone or computer? Scrolling through Instagram for hours? Candy crush got your hooked? For many, Internet and gaming addiction is a serious problem. And for some, acupuncture has been their solution. This …
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According to epidemiological research, severe headaches or migraines affect one in six Americans [1], and headaches in general were “reported to be the third-largest cause of years lost due to disability worldwide”[2]. For those of us who work as acupuncturists, …
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An Interview with TCM Oncology Specialist Dr. Erlene Chiang For years, cancer patients have sought out traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help counteract the harsh side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and aggressive surgery. Research supports the use of acupuncture as …
Midway down the garden path of ACTCM, you will pass by our very own little wetland pond. Growing out of its shallow waters are many reeds, regal and yet somewhat resembling corn-dogs on skewers. Having spent my earliest childhood years …
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