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Acupuncture Articles by Dr. Amaro

Acupuncture Articles
by John A. Amaro L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM), DC

The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture Inc.Dr. Amaro is an internationally known author, lecturer and practitioner beginning his practice of Acupuncture and Chiropractic in 1971. He has led 13 diplomatic Acupuncture study tours of The People's Republic of China escorting more than 500 doctors and practitioners. He has personally studied Acupuncture in nine separate Asian nations.
He has received Certification in Acupuncture through the Columbia Institute of Chiropractic in 1973. This was one of the first Acupuncture postgraduate education programs for physicians in North America commencing in 1972.
He has been certified by the Waseda Acupuncture College in Tokyo, Japan in 1974 and graduated from the Chinese Medical Institute, Kowloon, China in 1976. He had previously taken postgraduate studies at the Tai Chung Medical School Taipei, China 1973.


The Kidney Meridian and the Hua Tuo Jiaji Points

The Sphenoid, Acupuncture and Healing

Acupuncture and Illnesses of the 21st Century

The Pulse Points From The Second Century A.D.

How to Succeed in Life: Secrets of the Masters

The 24 Points Used in Neurological Dry Needling

The Atlas Vertebrae and Acupuncture

Ultimate Low Back Pain Acupuncture Formula

Spinal Hua Tuo Points

When Patients Discontinue Care

Focused Healing and Personal Success: Attracting What We Do or Do Not Want

Acupuncture and Low-Level Laser Light

Acupuncture Treatment of Polar Opposites and Scar Tissue

Battlefield Acupuncture for the Clinical Practitioner

“When the Student Is Ready -- The Teacher Shall Appear’

When Acupuncture becomes “Dry Needling’

“Now, what do I do’ ?

How to interpret the clinical results of Electro Meridian Imaging (EMI)

A simple, easy to understand explanation of acupuncture.

What does it take to succeed in an acupuncture practice??

Acupuncture and Chiropractic a clinical relationship

The Spinal Subluxation and its treatment by Acupuncture

What you REALLY need to know about Acupuncture and Practice Principles to be highly successful

EAR ACUPUNCTURE “Which ear do I treat?’

How to be extremely successful in the practice of Acupuncture

The Treatmemt of Chronic Pain

Acupuncture in Veterinary Medicine

The Low Back thru Asian Eyes

Michael's Girlfriend

What conditions does Acupuncture treat……according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

Why every full scope D.C. should practice Acupuncture /Meridian Therapy

Acupuncture vs Meridian Therapy…Is there a difference? 16 years later!

Dr. Amaro's Official Response to attacks on "The Bottom Line"

An Extremely Effective, Simple Treatment for Colds and Flu

The World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on acupuncture education.

The Bottom Line

The frog in the well---knows not of the great ocean!

So when are you going to have a baby?

Shark Attack!!!!

The Power of Innate Acupuncture Point Selection

The Caduceus, Chakras, Acupuncture and Healing Part II

The Caduceus, Chakras, Acupuncture and Healing Part I

Electro-Meridian Imaging (EMI) - Case histories

Thank You ACA!.

"Damp, Wind and Cold - Treating winter and spring musculo-skeletal conditions"

POINT / COUNTERPOINT
Do Medical and Chiropractic Physicians have the right to practice Acupuncture?

"Do Chiropractors have the right to practice Acupuncture?"

".52 Cents on the Dollar"

"Breath of the Dragon" (How to create a successful life)

"Contemporary Acupuncture Diagnosis - EMI"

"TAKING BACK CHIROPRACTIC"

"What points do you use for_____"

The Eight (Hui) Influential Points

The "Forbidden Points" of Acupuncture!

ACUPUNCTURE ORTHOPEDICS
"The Lumbar Spine & Lower Extremity"

ACUPUNCTURE ORTHOPEDICS UPPER

Contemporary Applications for Jet Lag from Ancient Principles !

Spectacular Acupuncture points in diffuse musculo-skeletal pain with or without needles!

"Who are your Hero's" ?

"Legal Precedent"

LUMBAR SPINE-WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS

The Korean "Four Point" System

The Pulse points from the second century A.D.

The "TAO" of Referrals

Pain: the Primary Reason Patients See Us, and What to Do about it

Being the best "thrive or survive"

"The Lumbar Spine"
How to achieve outrageous clinical response

"ACUPUNCTURE STATISTICS"…..VERY INTERESTING!!!

"BEYOND GINSENG"

ACUPUNCTURE ANALGESIA

"NOW THAT WE HAVE IT, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT" ?

CEREBRAL ACUPUNCTURE
(FOR NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROMES)

THE DOCTORS NOTEBOOK
"CHINESE CUISINE-----GOOD OR BAD"

"ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE TECHNIQUES"

"DON'T GET YOUR FEET WET, YOU'LL GET A COLD"
(THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF ACUPUNCTURE)

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE MEDICINE (CCM) OR
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)

"CHINESE TO ENGLISH" HERBS (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

"INFLAMMATION AND ACUPUNCTURE".

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

"HUA TUO, MEI HUA, AND PALMER"
(CHIROPRACTIC'S ASIAN CONNECTION ?)

"AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ACUPUNCTURE"

"DRINKING FROM THE JADE FOUNTAIN"
(this article is rated PG)

"THE LUBAN OBSERVATION"

The most Important terms used in: TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

"IS THIS A CONSPIRACY"

THE "XI" - CLEFT POINTS
(Some of the most Powerful points on the body)

"Shotgun Acupuncture" -- Is It Okay?

"THE DOCTOR'S NOTEBOOK"
"DEHYDRATION AND HEART ATTACK"

THE DOCTORS NOTEBOOK
"THIS ARTICLE COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE"

"SURVIVAL AND MANAGED CARE"

Welcome to 1996…."the year of the Rat"

"Confucius says"

Why Acupuncture Now?

Why Should I Learn "Meridian Therapy"?

Acupuncture or Meridian Therapy: Are they the Same?

Contemporary Asian Healing

The Importance of Intent

The Modalities of Acupuncture

Meridian Therapy -- Pain Management

Acupuncture and Scope of Practice

Lasers -- Have We Been duped?

Use Some of the Most Powerful Acupuncture Points as an Adjunct to Your Practice!

Ear Acupuncture (For Any Practitioner)

Korean Hand Acupuncture -- Part 4

Korean Hand Acupuncture -- Part 5

The Ease of Treating Addictions with Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Emotions

Relieving Motion and Morning Sickness

Controlling Allergies

Insomnia

The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture -- Part I-A

The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture -- Part III

The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture -- Part IV

Chinese Medicine: The Most Significant Substances and Their Indications

LETTER: Dr. Amaro Responds to Criticism of DCs Practicing Acupuncture

Acupuncture Diagnosis in a Chiropractic/Medical Practice

Edema and Swelling -- What Can Be Done?

The Mysteries of Chinese Qigong

So, You Think You Know Acupuncture?

The Chakras and the Flying Seven

War, What Is It Good For?

Take It from "Old Dad Chiro"

Sharing Chiropractic and Acupuncture in China

How I Almost Blew It

My Encounter with the "Wolfboy"

Pearls of Wisdom

The Most Notable Secret

WARNING! This Article Is Not for the Weak of Heart

Asian Etiquette

K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simply Simple)

Tricks of the Trade

Out of Africa

Phoenix and Dragons and Tigers and Turtles or How to Save a Life

"Now Hear This" -- Part 2

"Now Hear This" -- Part 3

John A. Amaro L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM), DC
Carefree, Arizona
The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture Inc.