The 3 Stages of Snot-Busting Allergy season does not hit everyone the same way, so it makes no sense to treat every runny nose like it is the same problem. Sometimes, you are in the prevention window . Sometimes, the clear snot flood has already begun. And sometimes the mucus turns yellow , your sinuses get angry, and now the situation has escalated beyond “ugh, spring.” Chinese medicine tends to approach these phases differently. That is part of its strength. It does not force one formula...

In clinical practice, acupuncturists and bodywork practitioners often encounter situations where progress slows or patients are unable to tolerate standard treatment approaches. Chronic conditions may plateau, emotional patterns may remain resistant, or certain populations—such as children, elders, or those with needle sensitivity—may require gentler forms of care. These challenges invite practitioners to explore complementary methods that work within the framework of Chinese medicine while...

AIMC students and faculty at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), August 2025. A Journey with Purpose In August 2025, a group of AIMC students set out on an extraordinary learning adventure to Beijing, China . The trip was part of the EL200 China Study Abroad Program , hosted by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC)  under the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS) —a World Health Organization Collaborating Center  and...