Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, is a fascinating subset of acupuncture that focuses on points located within the ear. As a… Read More »Shenmen Ear Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) is an innovative auricular acupuncture protocol developed in 2001 by Dr. Richard Niemtzow, a physician in the United States Air Force. Originally… Read More »Battlefield Acupuncture: A Great Approach to Pain Management
A recent study led by researchers at Edith Cowan University explores how acupuncture could be a promising approach to tackling prediabetes and preventing the progression… Read More »Acupuncture as a Tool for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Stomach 37 (ST37), also known as Shangjuxu, is a key acupuncture point along the Stomach meridian that is particularly important for maintaining digestive health and… Read More »Stomach 37 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Stomach 36 (ST36, ST-36), also known as Zusanli, or “Three Leg Mile”, is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points. It is celebrated for… Read More »ST36 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Use, and Benefits
Large Intestines 4, also known as LI4, LI-4, or LI 4 (“Hegu” in TCM, gō koku in Korean Acupuncture) is one of the most well-known… Read More »LI4 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Spleen 4 (SP4, SP4, or SP 4), also known as “Gong Sun” (Grandchild or minute connected channel according to Maciocia), is a vital point often… Read More »Spleen 4 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Spleen 3 (SP3, Sp 3, Sp-3), also known as Taibai or “Supreme White” ( Hey I didn’t create the name, I just write it as… Read More »Spleen 3 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
The next acupuncture point we’re going to cover is Large Intestine 15 (Li 15). LI 15, also known as “Jianyu or shoulder bone (TCM) “Gyeonu”… Read More »LI 15 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Lung 10 (Lu10 or Lu 10) is known as “Yuji:, meaning “Fish Border,” which reflects its location along the fleshy border of the thenar eminence… Read More »Lung 10 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits