Acupuncture Today is the only national publication serving licensed acupuncturists and doctors of traditional medicine. It is the most complete resource for news and product information in this profession for 20+ years. AT reaches 30,000+ doctors and students of acupuncture and traditional medicine through our print and online editions each month.
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We share a collective vision for our community. Being a magazine, we transcend beyond words and pictures on a printed paper. We are a collective voice bringing out our inner Gen-Z and small hints of our boldness are already seen in print edition, and now this Con cast. Siliconeer wasn’t born for the glam, or the hype, or the clicks. It was born for the crazy ones. The misfits. The future thinkers and feelers. It’s created for the next generation — the ones who dare to question, create, and d ...
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The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
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This series celebrates The Colorado Springs Independent’s 30-year history of service to the Pikes Peak Region, and the transformation taking place in 2023 to Sixty35 Media (same commitment, new packaging). These studio conversations took place on December 16 during a livestreamed event from the Sixty35 Podcast Studio. Passionate and committed staff and community members honored the Indy, the Colorado Springs Business Journal, the Southeast Express, Pikes Peak Bulletin, and more. We thank fou ...
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The audio companion to California's only weekly sportsman's newspaper! Western Outdoor News features weekly hunting and fishing reports, informative discussions and in-depth interviews with some of the most interesting personalities in the outdoors industry! Subscribe to the show and the print/digital edition for the full WON experience.
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For people who want to engage fully and live fearlessly in our community. This podcast gives you access to all the audio content created by Sixty35 Media – focused on life in the Pikes Peak Region and southern Colorado. Sixty35 podcasts provide hyperlocal, independent journalism that challenges the status quo. Everybody deserves a seat at the table, so we produce podcasts that amplify the quiet voices that need to be heard. Informed conversation, diverse connection, civic engagement, and com ...
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The show for those who work at and with membership associations in the areas of content, publications and media. You are the innovators, the creators, the strategists and the doers — serving your association members and their industry.
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The Blitzkrieg POP is a pop culture podcast by the crew at Infinite Collectibles in Paducah, KY. Brothers Adam and Alex talk owning a comic shop, reading and enjoying comics, movies, anime, Star Wars, and so much more.
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Double-Digit Audiobook Growth Returns; Dark Genres Rise; Publishers Embrace Direct Sales: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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10:38On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports a return to double-digit audiobook growth in the U.S., with revenue up 13 percent and over half of Americans now having listened to an audiobook. He also breaks down new data showing a shift in reader tastes toward darker genres—especially psychological thrillers and dark rom…
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The Truth About Book Promotions (and Why Authors Get It Wrong): Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dale L. Roberts
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27:00Is your book marketing strategy helping you grow—or wasting your budget? In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Dale L. Roberts talks with Emma Boyer, VP of Digital Operations at Written Word Media, about what truly drives successful book promotions. They explore why branding matters, how genre impacts performance, and why waitin…
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Managing Malpractice Risk When Treating Children of Divorced Parents
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10:49Treating children of divorced parents presents unique challenges for acupuncturists, carrying significant liability risks. A core issue arises when one parent consents to care, but the other parent, who may share joint custody, demands treatment cease or access to records, having not been informed or consented. Assuming consent from a single parent…
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Breaking news for chronic spine pain patients and providers: the latest "Rapid Recommendation" from the BMJ strongly advises against several commonly used interventional procedures for chronic spine pain not caused by cancer or inflammatory conditions. An international expert panel, basing their guideline on systematic reviews of trials, concluded …
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Did VA / Medicare Allowed Rates Increase?
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11:21There's great news for acupuncturists billing Medicare and the VA: for 2025, there's been a substantial increase in the allowed rates for the initial acupuncture codes, 97810 and 97813. This significant change, described as roughly a 20% increase and the largest change to any code value for 2025, stems directly from increases in the Relative Value …
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Stationary Bike Riding for Management of Parkinson’s Disease
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7:25For individuals grappling with Parkinson's Disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing debilitating motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness, conventional treatments often fall short of halting the disease's progression. However, exciting research highlights exercise as a powerful adjunct therapy. Specifically, the article delve…
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Acupuncture and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Enhancing Autonomic Regulation
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8:17Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition marked by persistent fatigue and autonomic dysfunction. While conventional treatments focus on symptom relief, a recent randomized controlled trial explored how acupuncture and moxibustion could specifically modulate autonomic function. The study involved 210 participants, primarily those w…
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Can Herbal Medicine Be Integrated Into Oncology Care?
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7:25With cancer affecting a significant portion of the global population, conventional treatments often bring challenging side effects and aren't always fully effective, leading many patients to seek complementary therapies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its herbal remedies are emerging as a valuable integrated approach. Research highlights se…
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Three Keys to Effective Gua Sha Treatment in Your Clinic
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8:05Acupuncturists can significantly enhance their practice by incorporating effective Gua Sha treatment, a powerful modality for addressing myofascial issues, pain, limited motion, and overall well-being. The article highlights three key elements for success. First, always obtain informed consent. Explain Gua Sha's action and show patients what the te…
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Efficacy and Safety of Products Used on the Skin During Microneedling and Facial Rejuvenation
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8:05Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure increasingly used by acupuncturists, involving tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen, elastin, cellular turnover, and blood circulation. This process improves fine lines, texture, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and acne scars. A critical aspect is that these micro-injuries cre…
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A Few Good Eggs: TCM for Fertility and Reproductive Health
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8:48Fertility is presented not just as a goal for conception but as a vital sign of overall health and well-being. While women are born with a set number of eggs that naturally declines over time, starting from around 7 million before birth to about 300,000 by puberty, and declining more rapidly after age 35, various factors can accelerate this loss an…
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Embracing the Future: How Artificial Intelligence Can Enhance Acupuncture Practice
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7:37The article explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing acupuncture practice. AI can significantly aid acupuncturists by analyzing complex patient data, including electronic health records and genetic information, to improve diagnostic accuracy and identify subtle patterns not immediately apparent. This leads to mo…
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The article highlights the fascinating ways individuals integrate their previous careers and diverse skills into the practice of Asian medicine, enriching their diagnostic abilities and client interactions. Far from being discarded, prior experience becomes a valuable asset. Former engineers find it easy to grasp qi and structural issues. Those fro…
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip, a condition causing significant joint pain, is extensively treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Within TCM, OA falls under the category of bi syndromes. Unlike generic supplements like fish oil or glucosamine, Chinese patent herbal medicines offer a more "surgical precision" in treatment by addressing the s…
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American Society of Acupuncturists Celebrates 10 Years
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7:10The article details the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) celebrating its 10th anniversary with a live in-person conference held April 26-27, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. Attracting practitioners from across the U.S., Canada, and China, the event centered on the theme “Cultivating Our Future Together”, focusing on advancing the acupuncture …
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #185: Maria Iliffe-Wood — Leadership Coach, Author, and Publisher on Writing, Presence, and Trusting Your Inner Voice
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30:17My guest this episode is Maria Iliffe-Wood, a leadership coach and writer based in the UK. She began with an academic book on coaching, then wrote a spiritual memoir and poetry. Along the way, she started helping others publish their books, too. We talk about being present, handling self-doubt, and how writing became central to her life. Find more …
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AI Recreates Agatha Christie; Nearly Half of Authors Use AI; eBook Lending Debate Returns: Self-Publishing with ALLi featuring Dan Holloway
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13:06On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on a BBC Maestro course using AI to recreate Agatha Christie, a Nordic platform’s AI book-recommendation chatbot, and a BookBub survey showing nearly half of authors now use AI. He also covers renewed tension over library eBook lending after Penguin Random House pulled comics…
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Books Without Barriers – Making Your Writing More Accessible: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone
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53:01Host Anna Featherstone speaks with Julie Ganner and Dr. Agata Mrva-Montoya, co-authors of Books Without Barriers: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Publishing. They discuss how authors can make their books accessible from the start—by addressing formatting, fonts, image descriptions, and digital navigation. In this episode, you’ll learn: What print di…
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Live Events Drive Author Success in a Changing Industry: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Joe Solari
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31:10On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Joe Solari explains how attending live events changed the course of his career and why in-person conferences still matter. He discusses how to choose the right event, prepare effectively, and build lasting connections that support a profitable publishing business. Find more author advice, tips, and too…
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AI Fakes Book List in Major Newspaper; Spotify Sees iOS Boost; Authors Push Back on Copyright: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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10:16On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers an incident in which the Chicago Sun-Times recommended AI-invented books by real authors, and a troubling test in which Anthropic’s AI, Claude 4.0, threatened a user with blackmail. He also reports that Spotify has seen a rise in iOS subscriptions following the Apple ruling on…
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Behind the Scenes of the Editing Process: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Matty Dalrymple
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28:01In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with Kristen Tate of the Blue Garret editing service, a seasoned freelance editor, about the intricacies of editorial services and how authors can effectively engage with editors. The conversation provides insights into the editing process, the role of trust in the auth…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #184: Patrick D. Joyce Transforms Cold War Childhood into YA Thrillers Filled with History and Music
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26:33My guest this episode is Patrick D. Joyce, who grew up at U.S. embassies in places like Moscow, Havana, and Managua, surrounded by secrets, spies, and surveillance. He went on to become a journalist, earn a Ph.D. in political science, and eventually found his way to writing Cold War-era young adult thrillers. We talk about how his past shaped his s…
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Audible Expands AI Narration Program; KDP Print Royalties Change; UK Rejects AI Copyright Amendment: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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10:35On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports that Audible has launched a major AI narration program featuring 100 synthetic voices, with options for both publishers and indie authors. He also covers upcoming changes to KDP Print royalties and costs, a 10,000-signature petition from European creators calling for stronger…
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Behind the dazzling movements and expressive storytelling of Bollywood dance lies a deeper truth. As students master intricate choreography, they unknowingly build character traits that will serve them throughout life writes Sindhu Karanam. Read more: https://siliconeer.com/current/steppin-up-character-bollywood-dance/ All Photos Courtesy of Bollyw…
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Defying Limits, Gravity Powered Cars: The Tech Challenge 2025
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6:27Over 600 students from grades 4-12 competed in the 38th Annual Tech Challenge Final Showcase, building gravity-powered devices that could navigate multiple tracks while carrying a tennis ball payload. The challenge emphasized creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance, showcasing the students’engineering skills and problem-solvi…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes headlines, but the Cloud remains its backbone. Nutanix Engineer, Hardik Ruparel, explores how Cloud Infrastructure powers AI applications, addresses sustainability challenges, and creates opportunities for students. Read More: https://siliconeer.com/current/the-engine-inside-the-ai-car-cloud/ Photo Generated by Ad…
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How Creative Confidence Shapes Author Voice and Guides AI Use: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
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49:14On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative confidence and the process of finding and sustaining an author voice. They talk about how life events, like grief or illness, can interrupt creativity, and how daily practices such as journaling or walking can help maintain a …
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Exploring Alternatives to Amazon and Meta Ads: The Self-Publishing Featuring ALLi Member Q&A Podcast with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
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40:51In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether there are effective alternatives to Amazon and Meta ads for authors who want to reach readers but are reluctant to support those platforms. Other questions include: Is Nielsen’s Enhanced Services an effective marketing tool for authors? Has a…
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Apple Ruling Opens iOS to Direct Book Sales; AAP Calls for AI Cooperation; Audiobook Growth Continues: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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9:12On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explains how a major legal ruling against Apple is changing the landscape for in-app purchases, with Kindle, Patreon, and Spotify now enabling direct book sales on iOS. He also covers a call for cooperation between publishers and tech companies from the Association of American Publis…
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Expanding Book Distribution with BookVault’s Global POD Services: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone
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39:56Recently, BookVault—a company familiar to many of our U.S. and U.K. listeners—expanded its print-on-demand services to Australia. In this episode, ALLi’s nonfiction advisor Anna Featherstone speaks with Alex Smith, BookVault’s brand manager, to learn what the company offers, how it operates globally, and whether it might be a good fit for authors l…
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Plateau and Profit ... or Release and Replace?
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11:17Clinicians may face a significant ethical dilemma: whether to plateau and profit by continuing treatment for a patient whose clinical progress has stalled, or to release and replace that patient. This situation becomes complex because the "devil is in the details" of the medical business. Factors such as the financial health of the practice, insure…
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VUIM Providing Acupuncture to D1 Student Athletes
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5:56George Washington University (GWU) Division 1 student athletes have gained access to acupuncture through an exciting new partnership with the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM). This wellness initiative, launched in April, offers GWU athletes a safe and non-invasive approach to managing pain, accelerating injury recovery, enhancing …
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NCCAOM 2024 Job Analysis: Key Findings and Insights
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11:50The 2024 NCCAOM Job Analysis, as highlighted in Acupuncture Today, provides compelling insights into the evolving landscape of acupuncture and herbal medicine practice. A significant majority of practitioners receive patient referrals from physicians (65%), chiropractors (53%), and massage therapists (53%), underscoring a growing recognition of acu…
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"The Wood Element and the Pelvis" by Krystal Lynn Couture explores the intricate relationship between the wood element in Chinese medicine and the pelvis, highlighting the essential balance between strength and flexibility for optimal posture and function. The article draws parallels between the wood phase and the energetic burgeoning of spring, sy…
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Acupuncture and Knee OA: Unlocking the Analgesic Pathway
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10:11Recent research has illuminated how acupuncture alleviates knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms by targeting key pain and inflammation pathways. A study involving rabbits with induced knee OA revealed that daily 20-minute acupuncture sessions at specific acupoints, including Neixiyan, Dubi, Xuehai, Zusanli, Hegu, and Yanglingquan, over 28 days signifi…
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High-impact athletes are increasingly turning to acupuncture to gain a competitive edge and maintain peak physical condition. This ancient practice offers a multifaceted approach to athletic well-being, enhancing performance by boosting explosive force and speed through increased carnitine and ATP production. Acupuncture also positively impacts the…
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