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 Following recent national headlines about potential changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, Los Angeles County health officials have issued a clear clarification: there are no changes to…
This overview provides insights into the environment in which acupuncture and other non-pharmacologic therapies increasingly matter, not as a “replacement” for conventional care, but as a practical component of a…
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…
Yale-trained neuroscientist Nailin Yao, PhD, is betting that “digital sunshine” delivered through the nose could help people fall asleep faster and get more deep, restorative sleep. Her new device, Panbrain…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2024 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps, revealing that obesity remains a major public health concern across all 50 states. According…