Shaveta Bansal - All Headline News Contributor
Jackson, MS (AHN) - A state medical board has ordered 14 weight-loss businesses that perform ear stapling to stop the practice, alleging they are operating illegally.
Mal Morgan, executive director of the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure, said board investigation into complaints from people suffering from serious ear infections prompted the board to take action.
Ear stapling, a new, popular weight-loss procedure that draws from ancient acupuncture, is cropping up throughout Mississippi.
In Mississippi, only doctors licensed in acupuncture are allowed to perform acupuncture procedures. Other states allow people with certification besides medical doctors to practice acupuncture.
Dr. Aena Payne, a board-certified acupuncturist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said acupuncture on the ear can help with weight loss, but does not support ear stapling because of the threat of infection.
She said proper diet and exercise are also necessary.
Comment: In Mississippi there is no legislation or rules authorizing the practice of acupuncture by board certified acupuncturists. All this means is that MDs can practice acupuncture without any training and get away with it while anyone else, qualified or not, runs the risk of prosecution. While I am not a fan of ear stapling for any reason, I would like to know how many of those running weight loss clinics were real acupuncturists (ie: NCCAOM certified) and how their infection rates corrolated with those who were unqualified prectitioners just jumping on a trend.
Senin, 08 Mei 2006
Jumat, 05 Mei 2006
Electrophysiological Assessment of Acupuncture Points
Kao MJ, et al. From the China Medical University and the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (M-JK); and the Department of Physical Therapy, Hungkuang University, Salu, Taiwan (Y-LH, F-JK, C-ZH).Kao M-J, Hsieh Y-L, Kuo F-J, Hong C-Z: Electrophysiological assessment of acupuncture points. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2006;85:443-448.
OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess the occurrence of end plate noise (EPN) in an acupuncture point (AcP). DESIGN: Ten male and 10 female normal volunteers were included in this study. For each subject, mapping of the distribution of EPN loci in an AcP region of Stomach-36 in one leg selected randomly, and also in a nearby non-AcP region in the other leg as a control, was performed with electromyographic recordings.
RESULTS: There were significantly more EPN loci in the AcP region of Stomach-36 than in the non-AcP region near this AcP. Whenever the searching needle approached an EPN locus, the subjects always felt pain, soreness, or an unpleasant sensation. This feeling was rarely reported when no EPN was recorded from any site in either an AcP region or a non-AcP region. After electromyographic study, every AcP was confirmed as a myofascial trigger point.
LIMITATIONS: As is often the case with acupuncture studies, the sample size was to small for the results to be significant. Additionally, this was not a random sample of subjects. However, once again we have a great launchpad for further research.
CONCLUSIONS: Similar to the distribution of EPN loci in an MTrP region, significantly more EPN loci can be identified in an AcP region of Stomach-36 than in a nearby non-AcP site. This study provides additional support to the hypothesis that some AcPs are also myofascial trigger points.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 May;85(5):443-8.
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OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess the occurrence of end plate noise (EPN) in an acupuncture point (AcP). DESIGN: Ten male and 10 female normal volunteers were included in this study. For each subject, mapping of the distribution of EPN loci in an AcP region of Stomach-36 in one leg selected randomly, and also in a nearby non-AcP region in the other leg as a control, was performed with electromyographic recordings.
RESULTS: There were significantly more EPN loci in the AcP region of Stomach-36 than in the non-AcP region near this AcP. Whenever the searching needle approached an EPN locus, the subjects always felt pain, soreness, or an unpleasant sensation. This feeling was rarely reported when no EPN was recorded from any site in either an AcP region or a non-AcP region. After electromyographic study, every AcP was confirmed as a myofascial trigger point.
LIMITATIONS: As is often the case with acupuncture studies, the sample size was to small for the results to be significant. Additionally, this was not a random sample of subjects. However, once again we have a great launchpad for further research.
CONCLUSIONS: Similar to the distribution of EPN loci in an MTrP region, significantly more EPN loci can be identified in an AcP region of Stomach-36 than in a nearby non-AcP site. This study provides additional support to the hypothesis that some AcPs are also myofascial trigger points.Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 May;85(5):443-8.
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Acupuncture Enhances Effects of Diet and Exercise in Treating Obesity
In the United States, obesity has been described by some researchers as "a worrisome epidemic." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of people who meet the definition of obesity has more than doubled over the past two decades. At present, approximately 31 percent of the U.S. adult population has a body mass index of 30 or higher. Based on statistics provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, this would translate into approximately 65 million American adults who could be considered clinically obese; additional evidence suggests that this figure will continue to increase in the foreseeable future.1,2
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Kamis, 04 Mei 2006
NCCAOM
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), the nation's only organization for certifying acupuncture and Oriental medicine, will be hosting two informative and practical events at the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance (AOMAlliance) 13th Annual Conference & Expo at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colo., from May 5-7, 2006. NCCAOM's Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kory Ward-Cook; Director of Communications and Marketing Mina Larson; and Associate Deputy Director Betsy Smith will be conducting a course titled "Making the Most of Your Diplomate Certification" on Saturday, May 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Crestone Peak, Room 3.
The course will focus on utilizing NCCAOM resources to assist in promoting the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Topics will include maximizing the value of NCCAOM certification through effective media and community outreach, working with state regulators, and utilizing NCCAOM resources to facilitate promotion of NCCAOM-certified practitioners.
NCCAOM will also have an exhibit booth at the annual conference for all those who would like to learn more about the organization and the certification process. NCCAOM representatives will be located at Booth #7. Other NCCAOM representatives attending the AOMAlliance Conference are NCCAOM Board Chair Bryn Clark, Board Vice-Chair Weiyi Ding, Board Commissioner Daisy Barquist, and Deputy Director Laura Culver Edgar.
NCCAOM will also feature an "Item Writing Workshop" for all interested Diplomates on Thursday, May 4, 2006, from 8 a.m. to noon in Crestone Peak, Room 3 of the Keystone Resort. Participating Diplomates will receive a complimentary breakfast and four Professional Development Activity (PDA) points.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit organization established in 1982. Its mission is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public. NCCAOM Certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the profession. Since its inception, the NCCAOM has certified more than 17,000 Diplomates in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Asian Bodywork Therapy and Oriental Medicine.
For more information on the NCCAOM, please visit its Web site at http://www.nccaom.org/.
The course will focus on utilizing NCCAOM resources to assist in promoting the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Topics will include maximizing the value of NCCAOM certification through effective media and community outreach, working with state regulators, and utilizing NCCAOM resources to facilitate promotion of NCCAOM-certified practitioners.
NCCAOM will also have an exhibit booth at the annual conference for all those who would like to learn more about the organization and the certification process. NCCAOM representatives will be located at Booth #7. Other NCCAOM representatives attending the AOMAlliance Conference are NCCAOM Board Chair Bryn Clark, Board Vice-Chair Weiyi Ding, Board Commissioner Daisy Barquist, and Deputy Director Laura Culver Edgar.
NCCAOM will also feature an "Item Writing Workshop" for all interested Diplomates on Thursday, May 4, 2006, from 8 a.m. to noon in Crestone Peak, Room 3 of the Keystone Resort. Participating Diplomates will receive a complimentary breakfast and four Professional Development Activity (PDA) points.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit organization established in 1982. Its mission is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public. NCCAOM Certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the profession. Since its inception, the NCCAOM has certified more than 17,000 Diplomates in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Asian Bodywork Therapy and Oriental Medicine.
For more information on the NCCAOM, please visit its Web site at http://www.nccaom.org/.
Acupuncture clinic grows, offers excercise classes
Since first opening its doors in February 2005, AcuWellstream LLC, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine has grown and recently moved into a larger, more accessible location for customers.
The Concord, Massachusetts-based company's new office contains two treatment rooms, and has a healing atmosphere. The owner Susan J. Colombero has been a licensed acupuncturist for more than four years. Along with acupuncture, she offers a customized herbal medicine formula - usually 15 to 18 different herbal concentrates - put together for a specific individual and his or her unique condition. She also teaches a fun energy exercise class that both relaxes ones mind and increases ones energy. It is designed for most everyone.
Colombero demonstrates how acupuncture clinincs can offer exercise classes to appeal to a wider audience. The result of course is her practice has grown.
The Concord, Massachusetts-based company's new office contains two treatment rooms, and has a healing atmosphere. The owner Susan J. Colombero has been a licensed acupuncturist for more than four years. Along with acupuncture, she offers a customized herbal medicine formula - usually 15 to 18 different herbal concentrates - put together for a specific individual and his or her unique condition. She also teaches a fun energy exercise class that both relaxes ones mind and increases ones energy. It is designed for most everyone.
Colombero demonstrates how acupuncture clinincs can offer exercise classes to appeal to a wider audience. The result of course is her practice has grown.
Rabu, 03 Mei 2006
NaturalHealers.com signs 1,000th school
NaturalHealers.com announced that it has signed its 1,000th featured school listing, representing more than 79-percent growth in the last 12 months. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that more than 62 percent of Americans use alternative medicine to address their health and wellness concerns.
“Every day, more people are turning to natural health and healing practices to improve their lives,” said Blake Luvon, Natural Healers product manager at All Star Directories. “The market is rapidly expanding.”
The Web site allows interested parties to learn more about massage, accupuncture and Chinese medicine schools. All Star Directories also maintains AllNursingScools.com and several non-health related sites.
“Every day, more people are turning to natural health and healing practices to improve their lives,” said Blake Luvon, Natural Healers product manager at All Star Directories. “The market is rapidly expanding.”
The Web site allows interested parties to learn more about massage, accupuncture and Chinese medicine schools. All Star Directories also maintains AllNursingScools.com and several non-health related sites.
Senin, 01 Mei 2006
ACTCM Receives Approval to Offer Doctoral Program
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine has announced that its doctoral program has received approval from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, making it the first acupuncture school in northern California to have its doctoral program receive approval from both agencies. The program will be offered at the college's San Francisco campus, and is set to begin in October 2006.
ACTCM's doctoral program is a clinically based professional program that emphasizes an integrated approach to patient health, with specializations in pain management and women's health. The program will be offered in four-day modules that meet once a month, and will require approximately two years for completion. Clinical training will be provided at the ACTCM campus, along with off-site facilities at the Osher Center for Integrated Medicine and California Pacific Center. In addition, the program's clinical component will include "capstone" projects for students, which will be published by ACTCM and contribute to traditional Chinese medical literature. Graduates of the program will be awarded a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree. For more information on ACTCM's doctoral program and admission requirements, visit www.actcm.edu or call (415) 282-7600, ext. 14.
ACTCM's doctoral program is a clinically based professional program that emphasizes an integrated approach to patient health, with specializations in pain management and women's health. The program will be offered in four-day modules that meet once a month, and will require approximately two years for completion. Clinical training will be provided at the ACTCM campus, along with off-site facilities at the Osher Center for Integrated Medicine and California Pacific Center. In addition, the program's clinical component will include "capstone" projects for students, which will be published by ACTCM and contribute to traditional Chinese medical literature. Graduates of the program will be awarded a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) degree. For more information on ACTCM's doctoral program and admission requirements, visit www.actcm.edu or call (415) 282-7600, ext. 14.
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