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Ever Wonder Why You Resist?

Sorry I’ve been scarce lately. The results of the auriculotherapy survey touched off a huge flurry of activity around the office and we’ve got some exciting new developments I’ll tell you about soon. Meanwhile, I ran across an excellent article on marketing the Acupuncture practice that you really should read in the latest Acupuncture Today. It’s called, “Why Acupuncturists Resist Marketing” by Kevin Doherty, L.Ac., MS. Here’s the link: http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32252 This guy really gets it!... Read more

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Keeping my Ear to the Ground…

I have to start by letting you know we had an absolutely fabulous 2-day training seminar over the weekend here at our corporate offices. The topic was basic and advanced meridian graphing and I presented lots of great new information we’ve never shared before. Thanks to everyone who attended! Meanwhile, while I was busy teaching, many of you were busy responding to my last blog post about Auriculotherapy. Thanks for all the great feedback! Combined with... Read more

Chart showing how frequently practitioners use auriculotherapy
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Auriculotherapy survey results

Editor’s Note: This survey was conducted in 2010. While the specific statistics reflect that era, the insights about auriculotherapy adoption patterns remain relevant. Our current auriculotherapy software is Auriculo 360. Wow. The results are in from the auriculotherapy survey, and I’m stunned. We received 546 survey responses. That’s far more than I expected, but the results themselves are even more stunning… —Warning— Stastics follow. If you don’t want to read the statistics, feel free to... Read more

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AcuGraph and the ROF

What’s the most important clinical procedure you were NOT taught in school? I’ll give you a hint. It’s not even something you normally think of as a “clinical procedure.” And yet it may have a greater influence on your results and ultimately on your practice than any other procedure you perform. Do you know yet? It’s the ROF. That’s Report of Findings, in case you didn’t know–though I certainly hope you do know–because the ROF... Read more

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AcuGraph 4 Notes

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Today’s video tip demonstrates the flexibility of the redesigned Notes function in AcuGraph 4. In it I demonstrate how to add notes before and after an exam, and how to create your own templates right in AcuGraph! Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end in less than 24 hours. The price... Read more

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AcuGraph 4 Training Mode

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Today’s video tip demonstrates the power of the new Training Mode in AcuGraph 4. In it I demonstrate how the training mode works, and why you may want to use it. Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end in less than 48 hours. The price of both new system purchases and... Read more

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AcuGraph 4 Printing Presets

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. As I mentioned yesterday, I will be posting a few how-to videos for using some of the new AcuGraph 4 features. Today’s video tip demonstrates the power of the new printing presets, and shows exactly how and when to use them! Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end on June 15,... Read more

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How do I…?

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. A very sincere thank you to everyone who has responded with such positive comments about AcuGraph 4 both via email and on the blog. My favorite discourse was with Dr. Ralph Wilson… Via email early in the morning he asks this question: Hi, I seem to have successfully downloaded the sofware. I... Read more

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AcuGraph and Children

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Hello Everyone, Just taking a quick break from the rush of AcuGraph 4 upgrades to post a tip. I often get asked about graphing children and infants. People want to know if it’s appropriate to do so, and the answer is YES. I originally was introduced to Ryodoraku acupuncture years ago when... Read more

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More Surprises

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. I’ve got good news on a couple of topics for you today. First, since my last post, I’ve heard from a number of you and the message is clear: When can we see AcuGraph 4? And how much longer must we wait to get our hands on a copy? This brings us... Read more

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Microcephaly and Torticollis

Here’s another great success story for you to enjoy: Kansas City Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Helps 8 Month Old Girl with Microcephaly and Torticollis Microcephaly is a condition in which the head circumference is significantly smaller than normal and can lead to developmental delays, reduced life expectancy, and lower than normal brain function. Torticollis is a condition in which the muscles of the neck, specifically the SCM or sternocleidomastoid muscle is spasmed and the head is... Read more

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A Tinnitus Case Cured!

Dr. Heinz Kiso recently submitted a great case report involving a 56-year-old patient suffering from Tinnitus. As you know, this condition can be very difficult to treat. But Dr. Kiso, using AcuGraph and laser therapy got excellent and lasting results for this grateful patient. Great work, Dr. Kiso. Click here to download the case report. The most rewarding part of our work on AcuGraph is hearing about the people whose lives are improved by our... Read more

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Congratulations to Dr. LaBoube

A hearty congratulations to Dr. Zach LaBoube of Clayton, Missouri, who was recently featured on a television news segment on Fox 2 News in St. Louis, Missouri (my old home town). Dr. LaBoube gave a great demonstration and overview of acupuncture, and talked about his use of the AcuGraph system in his practice. Great job, Dr. LaBoube!! To see the video segment, click here. To learn more about Dr. LaBoube’s unique practice, visit http://www.insideoutwellness.net. Read more

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Dishwashing Hands

Here’s a tip: Don’t graph your patient if their hands have spent the last few minutes in water. Allow me to illustrate. The other day I decided to graph my wife at home. We had just finished cleaning the kitchen and doing dishes, so her hands had been continually wet for about 15 minutes. Take a look at her graph:                         Note that all... Read more

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DOES Acupuncture Work? HOW?

Hello Again! I’m back, having spent most of last week at the Society for Acupuncture Research 2010 International Conference. All I can say is WOW! This year’s conference title was: Translational Research In Acupuncture: Bridging Science, Practice & Community. I’ll explain more about that title in a minute, but first I need to explain about acupuncture research in general. The way I see it, there are really two questions asked by research studies into acupuncture:... Read more