While doctors work to limit opioid prescriptions, patients are left to suffer in pain.
The Pain Dilemma Complicating the Opioid Crisis
Author: Dr. Catherine Browne, DAOM, L.Ac., RH
Doctor of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Author of book Natural Therapies for Overcoming Opioid Dependency.
How a Crisis Led Dr. Browne to Use Flower Essences on Acupuncture Points
As an organic herb farmer beginning in 1983, I began learning about the benefits of medicinal herbs early in my adult life and was so enthralled with botanical medicine that I began organizing educational retreats. The herbal educational seminars at these retreats were led by well-known herbalists who were flown in from around the country … Continue reading How a Crisis Led Dr. Browne to Use Flower Essences on Acupuncture Points
The Origins of Acupressure-Sticks™-Using Pure Essential Oils to Activate Acupuncture Points
When I arrived at Oriental medical school I had already been an organic herb farmer and Western herbalist for over a decade. During that time I had also been developing and manufacturing natural remedies made with herbs and essential oils. At school I was introduced to traditional Chinese topical remedies as well as herbs for … Continue reading The Origins of Acupressure-Sticks™-Using Pure Essential Oils to Activate Acupuncture Points
How Veterans are Benefiting from Acupuncture & Why the VA is Reimbursing Acupuncturist for Community Care
A few years back, the VA began compensating licensed acupuncturists in the community for services. More recently, VA facilities began offering acupuncture on-sight and the military is rapidly incorporating acupuncture for all service members and qualified veterans...
VA & Hospital Acupuncture Jobs-What Acupuncturists Need to Know!
Decades ago when I started practising acupuncture the possibility of practising in a hospital was outside of the realm of possible outcomes to me; there just weren't many opportunities back then. Now hospitals throughout the U.S. are attempting to recruit acupuncturists. This turning of the tides is due to the fact that the FDA, NIH, … Continue reading VA & Hospital Acupuncture Jobs-What Acupuncturists Need to Know!
