Dr. Andrea Murchison, DAOM, LAc

Adjuvant Chinese Herbal Products for Preventing Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Another must read: Psycho-Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels If you have taken a CEU with Dr. Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, L.Ac. or had the pleasure of attending one of her classes, you know what an excellent educator she is, and an expert in this field. Her book is now available through Singing Dragon. Congratulations Yvonne!

The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook: How to Prepare and Combine Whole Foods to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally written by Dr. Laura Kelly, DAOM, L.Ac. is the #1 New Release in Osteoporosis books on Amazon and is available this month. Congratulations Laura!

With Liver disease identified by the CDC as the 12th cause of death in 2013, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs can pay a key role in helping patients manage Liver Disease and Cirrhosis.

"The multiphasic fertility acupuncture protocol tested in this trial did positively influence the women who received it compared to the women who used lifestyle modification alone. It increased their fertility awareness and improved their wellbeing. Those who conceived did so in half the time of their lifestyle only peers. "

Hot flashes are reported by as many as 75% of perimenopausal women in the United States. Research findings revealed that acupuncture significantly reduced the severity and frequency of hot flashes thus also improving Quality of Life. Women undergoing this study maintained the benefits of the Acupuncture for up to 3 months after the study had been completed.

Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households includes someone with migraines. 12% of the population suffers from migraines: 18% women, 6% men, and 10% children, most commonly between the ages of 25 and 55. Approximately 80% of migraine sufferers have a family history of migraines. "Migraine" is the 6th most disabling illness in the world. Every 10 seconds, someone in the U.S. goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain, and approximately 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks. More than 4 million people have chronic daily migraines, with at least 15 migraine days per month. More than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their migraines. Acupuncture anyone!

With approximately 9.8 million Americans experiencing angina annually, this recent study found Acupuncture effective in reducing symptoms, increasing effectiveness of pharmaceutical treatments and reducing nitroglycerin consumption.

The American Medical Association (JAMA) has reported that the percentage of American’s on antidepressants climbed from 6.8% in 1999 to 13% in 2012. Many people have side effects from these drugs and this recent study evaluates acupunctures role in reducing side effect and also indicates that acupuncture is a possible treatment option that may provide an alternative therapeutic modality for pregnant patients seeking to eliminate SSRI intake.