The most recent issue of ‘Acupuncture Today’ had a poll entitled: Do you think teaching medical students about AOM is useful for the profession? A huge 79% said yes while just 14% said no. Theoretically speaking I would say yes as well. But thinking about it a little more turns my vote to NO! If teaching medical students about acupuncture and Oriental medicine would bring about mutual ...

Recently I have been coming across this same article all over the internet on the topic of how to choose an acupuncturist. They make a few good points but miss one important key factor with regards to training in medical acupuncture vs. training to be a licensed acupuncturist. They say before you sign up for your acupuncture treatments it is a good idea to ask your friends if they have received ac...