Acupuncture Today

The article "New Telemedicine Billing Codes | Acupuncture Today" announces 17 new telemedicine billing codes that were introduced in the 2025 CPT update. These updated codes include distinct categories for live audio-video communication and a revised set for phone calls between patients and providers. Notably, the older phone call codes (99441-99443) have been replaced by new audio-only telemedici...

"The Breath of Life" in Acupuncture Today unveils the profound connection between breath (chi) and overall health, a wisdom recognized for millennia. The article highlights the symbiotic relationship between the body and breath, emphasizing that one cannot thrive when the other is diminished. Ancient Chinese "nurturing life" techniques included specific breathing exercises, demonstrating a long-st...

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), often called TMJ disorders, significantly impact quality of life, causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw, joint, and facial muscles. This article delves into how acupuncture offers an effective treatment approach by addressing both physical and energetic imbalances. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, TMDs stem from root causes like trauma, a...

This insightful article from Acupuncture Today explores the profound connection between the water element and the pelvis from a Chinese medicine perspective, emphasizing the spiritual dimension of healing. It posits that water is fundamental to our being, and the pelvis, housing the kidneys and bladder, has a tangible link to its functions of filtration, collection, and excretion. Drawing on the t...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic perspective on women's health, viewing the body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and blood, striving for balance and harmony. Ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is fundamental to nourishing and regulating the reproductive system. TCM emphasizes the crucial interplay between yin (cooling, nourishing) and yang (warming, energizing...

Acupuncture's fascinating link to the vagus nerve, one of the body's longest and most crucial nerves, is explored in this article. Originating in the brain stem, the vagus nerve, as part of the parasympathetic nervous system, plays a vital role in controlling heart rate, breathing, and digestion. Interestingly, ear acupuncture has been proven to activate this nerve by stimulating the afferent path...

Dr. Richard Niemtzow, a pioneering figure in medical acupuncture and a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, passed away at 82. Originally a radiation oncologist, Dr. Niemtzow's exploration of alternative healing led him to medical acupuncture, forever changing his career and the landscape of pain management. His most renowned contribution was the development of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) in 2001, an...

It's a familiar story in Craig Williams' clinical practice: the pursuit of health through a high-protein diet ironically leading to a frustrating combination of digestive issues and anxiety. Many patients fail to connect these dots, unaware that their dietary choices can disrupt their spleen and stomach, potentially causing food stagnation and phlegm according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...

This insightful article from Acupuncture Today, part of a series by Neil Gumenick, delves into the spiritual significance of several Gallbladder meridian points. GB 7, Crooked Hair on the Temples, is associated with adapting to life's twists and finding clarity in indecision. GB 10, Floating White, encourages effortless movement and acceptance of all experiences for growth, fostering faith in a co...

Ankle sprains are incredibly common, especially among athletes, affecting a staggering 30,000 people daily in the US. While historically the RICE protocol was the go-to for managing these painful injuries, even its developer now suggests that ice may actually delay recovery by hindering the natural inflammatory process crucial for healing. This article highlights Class 4 laser therapy as a promisi...