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By Timothy Byars Originally published August 15, 2022 in MJ News; updated January 27, 2023. On July 21, 2022, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) filed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), a bill that ends federal cannabis prohibition, establishes federal cannabis tax rates, expunges some cannabis convictions, and …

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Chinese medicine, with a history spanning millennia, has steadily gained recognition worldwide for its holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being. This age-old discipline emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering a unique perspective on health care. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the history, key principles, and therapeutic practices …

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By Kathleen Bell, RN, MSN, CNM, AHN-BC™ and Tammera Karr, PhD, BCHN®, CDSP™, CNW® Is nourishment limited to nutrients extracted through digestion? Or does nourishment also include components from one’s environment, culture, beliefs, and social connections, and surrounding wavelengths, and not just calories? This literature review shows that food alone is insufficient to generate or …

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Join us in welcoming Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, as our new Director of Clinical Services for the New York clinic! Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, has practiced acupuncture for 10 years in private practice, including his own practice in Manhattan, and subsequently joining North Nassau Acupuncture, LLC on Long Island, where he worked in …

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Cannabis consumption has a history of use that goes back thousands of years. Originally noted for use in what is now China in 2800 BCE, its medicinal properties have been lauded by scribes across Asia and Africa for centuries. The first advances in the medical cannabis movement in the modern era can be attributed to …

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The health advantages of cannabis have been the subject of more than 50,000 studies, including hundreds of clinical ones. Cannabis has been shown to be safe and effective in treating a number of different conditions and diseases, including multiple sclerosis, chronic pain in adults, nausea, and vomiting. According to Timothy Byars, MS, Cannabis Science and …

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  Although medical innovations have saved and improved the lives of millions, many are awakening to the realization that our current healthcare system is fundamentally broken. Western medicine’s focus on chronic disease management is proving to be profoundly ineffective, leaving most of the U.S. population sicker than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control …

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Walking the Path of Neoclassical Japanese Meridian Therapy This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. “…A condition of complete simplicity Costing not less than everything…” T.S. Eliot Originally published in the Taoist Junkyard Dog and republished …

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By Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. I am fascinated with the material culture of Chinese medicine. I want to know how they did things. I want to watch a Ming …

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Using the Law of the Five Elements to Restore Balance and Regulation in Trauma Survivors By Alaine D. Duncan, MAc, DiplAc This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper. My full physical mailing address (name/practice, street, city, state, ZIP, country) is:”>subscribe to the print edition …

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