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John Jaarsveld
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Acupuncturist
Today we celebrate centuries of heritage! Across Europe, #ETCMA practitioners are bringing healing and treating patients in major health centres and in their clinics.
This #WorldAcupunctureDay, we honour a medical tradition
November 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Frozen shoulder is a common condition that can cause significant pain and disruption in ability to do daily tasks. In Chinese medicine, we view frozen shoulder quite literally, the joint is cold and "frozen" with reduced range of motion.
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My article on the treatment of post-surgical pain with Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture was published in the latest issue of the North Americal Journal of Oriental Medicine! www.najom.org

The theme of this Autumn issue (NAJOM 95) was "Anxiety: Our Foe and Our Friend", get it while it's hot!
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture: the power of palpation and creating change Free 1 hour Webinar presented by Vidhya Rojanavongse.
Sunday 16th November, 2025, Sydney, Australia (AEDST) 11 AM

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November 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Foundations in Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture- Australia – 2026
An amazing opportunity for building a solid foundation.

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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence in Acupuncture: Recommendations from the Society for Acupuncture Research Special Interest Group Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Role of traditional Chinese medicine in age-related macular degeneration: exploring the gut microbiota’s influence
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38333011/
November 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Research status of traditional & complementary medicine systems across the world
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The 22nd International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology at Harvard Medical School in Boston just concluded yesterday.
October 30, 2025 at 5:38 AM
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Acupuncture May Ease Chronic Low Back Pain Better Than Drugs
In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy.
www.everydayhealth.com/orthopedic-c...
#acupuncture #lowbackpain #medicines
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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October 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
You don't usually get rid of colds entirely.

However, you can significantly reduce the toll it takes on you as well as the discomfort it causes.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
🌿 AGTCM Research Award for Traditional Chinese Medicine 🌿
The German Society for Traditional Chinese Medicine (#AGTCM) is launching the AGTCM Research Award, to be presented for the first time at the TCM Congress in Rothenburg, May 2026.
#ETCMA #acupuncture
October 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Migraines are not just a headache. They’re a debilitating condition involving severe head pain, nausea, light sensitivity, and disruption of day-to-day activities.

Source: DOI: www.dovepress.com/efficacy-of-...
October 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Hospitals across China are going viral for introducing “herbal medicine bakeries.”
The trend began in April, when a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in eastern Jiangsu province started selling bread infused with ingredients commonly used in TCM
October 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🧠 Why Stress Damages the Hippocampus
When you get stressed, your adrenal glands release cortisol and other stress hormones.
October 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM