Insights, articles, and resources about acupuncture treatments, techniques, benefits, and how it promotes health and wellness.
Urinary Bladder 57, known as "Chengshan" , is a point common used in acupuncture UB 57 Acupuncture Point Location Directly below the belly of gastrocnemius (also known as the calf),…
He-Sea Point UB 40 Point Location Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus.1 Unlike many lower-limb points, it is not…
Gallbladder 30 (GB 30) is an important point especially in conditions such as sciatica. Quick LinksGB 30 Acupuncture Point LocationGB 30 Functions:Clinical Application of GB30 (Huantiao)Primary Clinical UsesNeedling Technique and…
Well, happy new year! The California Acupuncture Board has posted the updated “Laws and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Acupuncture” booklet (January 2026 version), reflecting new and amended laws…
Listen To Audio Version One of the most practical and clinically sound principles in acupuncture is the preferential use of points located below the elbows and below the knees. This…
Good health goes deeper than quick fixes or surface-level routines. Many people today are looking for ways to support digestion, energy, and daily recovery as part of a balanced lifestyle.…
A New York City marathon runner and medical student has officially qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, crediting acupuncture and dry needling as key components in her recovery and training…
Quick LinksWhat Is IBS? A Simple BackgroundOverview of the Acupuncture IB StudyHow Many Patients Were Studied?Who Qualified for the Study?How the Treatments Were GivenTrue Acupuncture GroupSham Acupuncture GroupWhat Were the…
WHITTIER, Calif., CHICAGO, and SAN DIEGO (October 20, 2025) — In a major step forward for integrative health education, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Pacific College of…