It is heading the right direction. With CMS coverage of #acupuncture for chronic low back #pain , the percentage should go to 100%. We need insurance coverage to help combat #opioidcrisis while treating chronic pain. #equity #accessibility

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While an important increase in acupuncture coverage- the out of pocket costs may serve as a barrier to access of acupuncture!

“Our bodies are wired to benefit from exercising not only our muscles but our rich inner, human core—our beliefs, values, thoughts, and feelings” Herbert Benson (1935-2022) Honoring a great pioneer in meditation research Mind Body Medicine nyti.ms/3sN0qx8

Making acupuncture for acute pain in the Emergency room a reality. A multi-site feasibility study pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35244059/ Jeffery Dusek PhD #acupuncture #integrativemedicine

Relaxation techniques are practices to help bring about the body’s “relaxation response,” which is characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a reduced heart rate. The relaxation response is the opposite of the stress response. go.usa.gov/xtzdN

Safety of acupuncture in oncology: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35262912/

A true pioneer in #IntegrativeOncology, Dr. Barrie Cassileth, has passed. Our field and our society would not be what it is today without her drive and courage. Please read the full tribute linked below to learn more about her astounding career. Society for Integrative Oncology

Special event this Wednesday, 3/16! @NCCIH_EM will give a free virtual talk, “Music and Art-Based Interventions for Health and Well-Being,” at 11 a.m. ET. This @UCSFOsherCenter Grand Rounds presentation is approved for continuing education credit. bit.ly/3JcGKKa

Daylight savings is a terrible thing from a mental and physical health perspective: Dr. Samer Hattar is the worlds foremost expert on light, mood and health NIH He explains here on the Huberman Lab Podcast: youtu.be/Rk1ahTgZI_g

via ⁦⁦The New York Times⁩ RIP, Dr. Cassileth. Our first service chief ⁦MSK_IntegrativeMedicine⁩ & founding president ⁦Society for Integrative Oncology⁩ She has paved the way for integrative oncology. nytimes.com/2022/03/17/hea…

NIH at the crossroads… after Francis Collins’ retirement. statnews.com/2022/03/24/nih…

what’s a show that you never get sick of rewatching, and why?

Made it to IMConsortium #icimh2022! Listening to Jeffery Dusek PhD talk about #practiceBasedResearch, near and dear to my heart as it fits with our #PatientOrientedResearch and #knowledgetranslation mandates Society for Integrative Oncology

Anorgasmia affects many women and can cause distress. University Hospitals is conducting a virtual mindfulness therapy study for women with lifelong anorgasmia. Learn more about eligibility and the study at bit.ly/3PbbJs8

Wow, amazing connecting the dots Eric L. Garland, congrats! Can't wait to hear more of this story at International Society for Contemplative Research #ISCR2023 in San Diego!

Such a proud moment to see Jun J. Mao unveil the newly published joint Society for Integrative Oncology ASCO integrative therapies for #pain management #guidelines at #SIO2022. Bravo to all panel and guidelines committee members!

Scientific update of #acupuncture for #painmanagement #SIO2022 Society for Integrative Oncology #drlindarapson academic.oup.com/painmedicine/a…

Great #acupuncture review shared by 2025 Dr. Rogers Prize 🏆 winner Dr. Linda Rhapson Society for Integrative Oncology #SIO2022