Insights, articles, and resources about acupuncture treatments, techniques, benefits, and how it promotes health and wellness.
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…
New Proposed Veterinary Acupuncture Specialties
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is currently reviewing two proposals for new specialty recognition — one of which is veterinary acupuncture. The American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) organizing…
Understanding The Role of Acupuncture in Type 2 DiabetesWhat Researchers Looked AtWhat the Study FoundKey ResultsWhat These Results MeanThe Bigger PictureFinal Thoughts Understanding The Role of Acupuncture in Type 2…
acupuncture for low back pain study 2025 nih
A recent JAMA Network Open publication, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has provided some of the most robust evidence to date supporting acupuncture as an effective and…
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Quick LinksBackground: Tension-Type HeadachesAuricular Acupuncture Brief OverviewPatients and Groups in the StudyOutcomes: VAS and Other MeasuresMedication UseClinical Response & SafetyBottom Line A single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared auricular acupuncture…
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH) in Fort Polk, Louisiana, is offering Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA)—a swift, medication-free ear‑based treatment for pain, migraines, anxiety, and stress. In a recent session, Retired 1st Sgt. Thomas Washington,…
What is Postmenopausal Insomnia?Key Notes and TakeawaysHormones For many women, the years leading up to menopause bring more than just hot flashes and hormonal shifts — they can also bring…
Quick LinksWhat’s Driving the Acupuncture Needles Market?Current Trends Reshaping the MarketBackground of the Acupuncture Needles IndustryMarket Growth Over TimeOpportunities for Practitioners, Clinics, and Hospitals1. Mainstream Healthcare Integration2. Specialized Clinics and…
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In a major win for acupuncture health advocates, California’s Senate and Assembly have agreed to maintain acupuncture as a covered benefit under the Medi-Cal program. While the final budget has…