Category: TCM in the Media

US Military Using Acupuncture for Pain Management

The United States Air Force recently announced a program that surprised, and thrilled, many acupuncturists. Apparently, a military physician has been using auricular (ear) acupuncture on soldiers with pain conditions with great success. They have nicknamed the protocol “battlefield acupuncture,” because it is simple enough to

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How Did the Steelers Win the Superbowl?

I’m sure there were lots of reasons for the Steelers’ dramatic win. But acupuncture may have played a role! Apparently, linebacker James Harrison receives acupuncture twice a week during the season. Harrison states that acupuncture helps him get “back to feeling as close as I can

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Are You on Facebook?

River Valley Acupuncture now has a page on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account, you can proclaim your loyalty by becoming a fan! Just search for River Valley Acupuncture and click on “Become a Fan.” We appreciate your support!

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More Information About Community Acupuncture

Shortly, I will be making the transition to a community acupuncture practice. The best way to understand what this means is to come in for a treatment! But, since the office won’t open until January, I am posting a link to an article with a very

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Chinese Medicine in the Media

Ever since Oprah devoted a segment of her show to acupuncture in 2007, Chinese medicine seems to be getting a growing amount of attention in the mainstream media.  The coverage extends beyond standard health reports on news programs, with acupuncturists being featured as main characters in

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