May Infographic – TCM Tips for the Spleen & Stomach

May 5, 2026

This month’s infographic is another great resource packed with physiologic information to support digestive function and calm the mind.

To use this shareable infographic designed to inspire with research backed habits to benefit the spleen and stomach. Download the PDF. Add your details into the fillable field in the bottom right corner. Save and share! Whether physical or digital, this resource is both a teaching tool and promotional material for your business.

Regulate the Nervous System…with mindful gut-brain connections.

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Dewintasari, N. N. P., Mustika, I. W., Sudiantara, I. K., Lestari, A. S., Achjar, K. a. H., Gama, I. K., Suardana, I. W., Ngurah, I. G. K. G., & Harini, I. G. A. (2025). The Effect of Acupressure Therapy at SP6 And LI4 Points on Lowering Blood Pressure in Elderly with Hypertension. Health Dynamics, 2(6), 224–232. https://doi.org/10.33846/hd20602

Kamate, M., Teranishi, H., Umeda, R., Shikano, K., Kitaoka, S., Hanada, T., Hikida, T., Kawano, K., & Hanada, R. (2025). Dietary texture-driven masticatory activity and its impact on stress tolerance. Journal of Oral Biosciences, 67(1), 100628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.job.2025.100628

Koszła, O., Kukula-Koch, W., Jóźwiak, K., Jastrząb, R., Marć, M. A., Mytych, J., Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, A., Skóra, B., Szychowski, K. A., & Sołek, P. (2025). Biotransformation of Ganoderma lucidum and Hericium erinaceus for ex vivo gut-brain axis modulation and mood-related outcomes in humans: CREB/BDNF signaling and microbiota-driven synergies. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 342, 119393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.119393

Kumar, A., Almotairy, N., Merzo, J. J., Wendin, K., Rothenberg, E., Grigoriadis, A., Sandborgh-Englund, G., & Trulsson, M. (2023). Chewing and its influence on swallowing, gastrointestinal and nutrition-related factors: a systematic review. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 63(33), 11987–12017. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2098245

Mounika, V., Gowd, Y., Lakshminarayana, D.,  Krishna, G., Yogesh, M., Reddy, I., Soumya, B., Chamuah, S., & Singh, Y., & Reddy, P. (2025). Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam): a comprehensive review of its botany, nutritional composition, phytochemical profile, health benefits, and future prospects. European Food Research and Technology. 251. 3225-3239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-025-04828-5. 

Shaharom, N., Seow, L., Yusoff, A., & Seow, E. (2023). Unravelling the potential of rice congee: A review of its physicochemical properties, processing methods, functional food opportunities, and current hurdles. Journal of Food Technology Research,10. https://doi.org/10.18488/jftr.v10i3.3493.

Singh, A., Saini, R. K., Kumar, A., Chawla, P., & Kaushik, R. (2025). Mushrooms as Nutritional Powerhouses: A Review of Their Bioactive Compounds, Health Benefits, and Value-Added Products. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 14(5), 741. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14050741

Wattanathorn, J., Muchimapura, S., Thukham-Mee, W., & Tong-Un, T. (2025). Congee Containing Carotenoids-Enriched Functional Ingredient from Tomato Improves Cognition, Serum α-Synuclein, Monoaminergic Function, and Gut-Brain Axis Functions in the Elderly Volunteers. Life, 15(7), 1093. https://doi.org/10.3390/life15071093

Facial Rejuvenation with Roberto Iusso

April 4, 2026

Schedule: Monday, September 21st 2026 from 10AM – 6PM and Tuesday September 22nd 2026 from 10AM to 4PM

AIM Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Academy

Special rate for TCMO Members $600 (regular $700)

Description:

The practical applications of facial rejuvenation can be a lucrative service for those practitioners who choose to incorporate it into their TCM practice!

Five areas will be comprehensively covered over the 2 day workshop including:

  1. Point selection and acupuncture needling techniques for conditions such as dark circles, puffy eyes, drooping skin, scars, fine lines and wrinkles will be introduced. Constitutional imbalances will also be addressed.
  2. Participants will also learn how to do a deep, soothing, acupressure-based face massage, utilizing acupuncture points to stimulate qi and blood in the face and neck areas.
  3. Facial toning (Facial Yoga) exercises will be learnt so that practitioners can pass this onto clients to facilitate self-care and improvement.
  4. The latest Facial cupping techniques will be demonstrated and covered in depth.
  5. Facial Gua Sha techniques will be taught, focusing on lifting, sculpting, and promoting lymphatic drainage to enhance skin tone, reduce tension, and support overall facial rejuvenation.

Please be ready to give and receive a treatment in class.  Please arrive at the course without any make-up or facial hair (beards/moustaches). 

Course material and supplies, including a Facial Cupping Kit will be provided.

A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

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Wang Ju-yi’s Applied Channel Theory: Module 1 – Channel Diagnosis and Palpation Seminar

April 4, 2026
  • Monday, July 6, 2026 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM (Online portion)
  • Monday, July 13, and Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM (In Person portion)

AIM Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Academy

Special rate for TCMO Members $700 (regular rate $800)

Description:

Developed by Dr. Wang Ju-yi over 50 years in Beijing clinics, hospitals, colleges and research institutes, it involves the rigorous combination of theory and diagnostic technique. In addition to channel examination, Applied Channel Theory is a comprehensive system that includes channel theory (channel qi transformation), channel differentiation, channel selection, the nature of acupuncture points, point selection and location, and various methods of channel regulation (like acupuncture, moxibustion, hand techniques and so on).

This two-day class will focus on learning the basics of channel examination through interactive lectures and hands-on practice of technique. Channel examination is a classical diagnostic technique not often taught in modern acupuncture schools in the West. Emphasized in the earliest Chinese medical texts (Nei Jing/Nan Jing), examination of the channels is essential to confirming diagnosis and refining point selection.

Channel examination involves the methods of observation, feeling temperature/moisture, palpation of pulses, pressing and palpation of channels. The emphasis of the course will be on channel palpation of the 12 main channels, and the various changes that can be discovered. Ren and du vessel palpation will also be taught.

In addition, an exploration of channel-based physiology will be presented from Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine and An Introduction to Applied Channel Theory（《经络医学概论》）. The course will focus on lectures on channel physiology and their common pathologies. Common point pairs will also be introduced.

This course can be considered as an introductory course on Applied Channel Theory, as Dr. Wang believed that mastery of this system first requires knowledge of the channels, particularly their physiology and actual physical location in the body.

Future classes will build upon the foundations of his course.

Subjects covered will include:

  • Classical channel physiology and a discussion of how physiology manifests with specific, palpable changes on the acupuncture channels.
  • Techniques for the accurate palpation of each of the fourteen major channels, especially the exact crevice where each channel travels. This section of the class will involve hands-on work by the students.
  • How to utilize information gleaned from channel palpation to refine and simplify diagnosis.

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April Infographic – TCM tips for the Lungs

April 3, 2026

This months infographic is a practical spring resource to support lung function and protect against seasonal allergies.

To use this shareable infographic designed to inspire with research backed habits to benefit the Lungs. Download the PDF. Add your details into the fillable field in the bottom right corner. Save and share! Whether physical or digital, this resource is both a teaching tool and promotional material for your business.

Support Wei Qi… clear congestion and breathe easier

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Israel, L., Rotter, G., Förster-Ruhrmann, U., Hummelsberger, J., Nögel, R., Michalsen, A., Tissen-Diabaté, T., Binting, S., Reinhold, T., Ortiz, M., & Brinkhaus, B. (2021). Acupressure in Patients with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: a Randomized Controlled Exploratory Trial. Chinese Medicine, 16(1), 137. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-021-00536-w, 

Gupta, P., Kumar, A., Verma, D., Soni, R., Kumar, S., Singh, J., Raviprakash Singh, S., Patel, A. & Sri Venkatesh, U. (2024). The Healing Herbs of Traditional Medicine: a review of the photochemical and pharmacological significance of mentha piperita (peppermint). European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(11), 377-286. http://www.ejbps.com, 

Liang, Yaqun (2023). Self-Aministered Acupressure for the Management of Allergic Rhinitis. RMIT University. Thesis. https://doi.org/10.25439/rmt.27595983, 

Park, N., Chung, J. Y., Kim, M. H., & Yang, W. M. (2022). Protective effects of inhalation of essential oils from Mentha piperita leaf on tight junctions and inflammation in allergic rhinitis. Frontiers in Allergy, 3, 1012183. https://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2022.1012183, 

Zafrilla, P., Ballester, P., Victoria-Montesinos, D., Cerdá, B., Marhuenda, J., Arcusa, R., & García-Muñoz, A. M. (2025). Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Role in Allergy Prevention: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients, 17(22), 3506. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17223506

March Infographic – TCM tips for the Liver

March 2, 2026

This months information packed PDF, celebrates the introduction of spring with tips to shake off winter stagnation and support liver function.

To use this shareable infographic designed to inspire with research backed habits to benefit the Liver. Download the PDF. Add your details into the fillable field in the bottom right corner. Save and share! Whether physical or digital, this resource is both a teaching tool and promotional material for your business.

Unblock Qi & clear Winter Stagnation

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Dutta, R. K., Oben, J., & Diehl, A. M. (2025). Sour taste sensation as a neuroimmune modulator in liver injury. Journal of hepatology, 83(3), 627–629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2025.06.003

Fujii, Y., Taira, S., Shinoda, K., Yamato, Y., Sakata, K., Muta, O., Osada, Y., Ono, A., Matsushita, T., Azumi, M., Shikano, H., Abe, K., Calabrese, V., & Osakabe, N. (2025). Astringent flavanol fires the locus-noradrenergic system, regulating neurobehavior and autonomic nerves. Current Research in Food Science, 11, 101195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crfs.2025.101195

Lin, G., Chang, W., Chen, K., Tsai, C., Hu, S., & Chen, L. (2016). Effectiveness of Acupressure on the Taichong Acupoint in Lowering Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016(1), 1549658. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/1549658

Liu, C., Liu, Y., Liu, J., Liu, J., Lu, T., Yu, J., Zhang, G., & Xu, K. (2025). Associations between intake of different types of vegetables and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: a population-based study. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 315. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21331-4

Kaur, H., Kaushik, U., & Choudhary, N. (2024). Therapeutics effects of the genus citrus in anxiety disorder. Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, 15(4), 373–388. https://doi.org/10.1177/0976500×241278037

Kim, B. H. (2025). Analysis of the Effect of Acupressure Point Stimulation on Liver Function Activation through Voice Analysis. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg. https://doi.org/10.61586/esm7o

Mašić, S., Čaušević, D., Čović N., et al. (2024). The benefits of static stretching on health: a systematic review. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, 34(107), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0054.2941.

Sadat, Z., Kafaei-Atrian, M., Mirbagher-Ajorpaz, N., Sarvieh, M., Asghari-Jafarabadi, M., & Solhi, M. (2016). The effect of acupressure at third liver point on the anxiety level in patients with primary dysmenorrhea. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 21(2), 142. https://doi.org/10.4103/1735-9066.178233 

Terzioğlu, Z. A., & Çakır‐çelebi, S. G. (2025). A brief online program Integrating Mindfulness and Stretching Exercises: Effects on Well‐Being in Health Sciences Students. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 81(12), 1259–1270. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.70034

Yan, Q., Xing, Q., Liu, Z., Zou, Y., Liu, X., & Xia, H. (2024). The phytochemical and pharmacological profile of dandelion. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy, 179, 117334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117334

February Infographic – TCM tips for the Heart

February 12, 2026

Alongside TCMO’s dedication for advocacy and education, we are introducing a new offering through the form of accessible information savvy resources as an additional means for members to use for community engagement. This month we honour Heart Month with TCM tips for the heart.

Take advantage of this shareable infographic designed to inspire with research backed habits to benefit the heart. Download the PDF. Add your details into the fillable field in the bottom right corner. Save and share! Whether physical or digital, this resource is not only a teaching tool but also serves as an opportunity to promote your business.

Nourish your Heart & Calm your Mind with TCM

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Infographic Sources:

Park, S., Park, M. J., & Kim, J. Y. (2022). Physiological effects of Red-Colored Food-Derived bioactive compounds on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Applied Sciences, 12(4), 1786. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12041786

Mythri G, Dr & Ha, Chethan. (2025). European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (EJCM) Stress Reducing Effect of a Single Dose of Dark Chocolate in Healthy Individuals: An Assessment Using Heart Rate Variability. European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. 15(3), 127-131. DOI:10.5083/ejcm/25-03-22. https://healthcare-bulletin.co.uk/article/stress-reducing-effect-of-a-single-dose-of-dark-chocolate-in-healthy-individuals-an-assessment-using-heart-rate-variability-2891/

Son, C. (2019). Clinical application of single acupoint (HT7). Integrative Medicine Research, 8(4), 227–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2019.08.005

Wang, X., Ma, H., Sun, Q., Li, J., Heianza, Y., Van Dam, R. M., Hu, F. B., Rimm, E., Manson, J. E., & Qi, L. (2025). Coffee drinking timing and mortality in US adults. European Heart Journal, 46(8), 749–759. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae871

Yang, J., Do, A., Mallory, M. J., Wahner-Roedler, D. L., Chon, T. Y., & Bauer, B. A. (2021). Acupressure: an effective and feasible alternative treatment for anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 10, https://doi.org/10.1177/21649561211058076

Zhang, D., Lee, E. K. P., Mak, E. C. W., Ho, C. Y., & Wong, S. Y. S. (2021). Mindfulness-based interventions: an overall review. British Medical Bulletin, 138(1), 41–57. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldab005

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