Happy Holidays!

We wish all of our members a warm and wonderful holiday season. May it be filled with peace, love and laughter.

New Community Podcast Episode!

Tune in for Dr. Brady Chin, L.Ac.'s interview with Dr. John Chen, L.Ac., recognized authority on Western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine, as they discuss the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for herbs and the importance of herbal safety.

Try our Acumapper!

You can get a quick and easy visual of points and meridians. It's dynamic and interactive: you can turn on/off layers of skin/muscle/skeleton and points/meridians.

Share your Knowledge with .US

Thank you to all of our members who have contributed to the Rootdown.us database. We really appreciate your input, and know that other members do as well! There are still a few sections in the database that need help, and we invite everyone to participate by clicking on the "We need your help!" button under the Herbs, Formulas or Acupuncture Tabs.

Let the whole community benefit from your knowledge!

Podcast Episode with William Thornton, DC

Listen to our recent Podcast episode as William Thornton, DC, discusses a variety of health concerns including melanoma, diabetes, birth defects, and strokes.

Anatomy of Movement in the Flow of Qi

Check out our new CEU course by Dr. Pamela Maloney. This course relates to the scope of practice of Acupuncture by educating the practicing Acupuncturist in the field of Kinesiology (the science of human movement), Human Structural Analysis, Orthopedics, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Movement Analysis, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and how these sciences relate to the overall health of ourselves and our patients.

2 CEUs/PDAs
NCCAOM Approved
California Board Approved
CAB Category 1

Acupuncture Techniques for the Treatment of Pain

Check out our new CEU course!

This Seminar is a 2-hour professional development presentation on the treatment of acute and chronic pain, utilizing acupuncture and related techniques. The audio format is an informal dialogue between Dr. Charles Ventresca and Dr. James Ventresca, facilitated by a PowerPoint-style video presentation.

2 CEUs/PDAs
NCCAOM Approved
California Board Approved
CAB Category 1

FDA Warns Dr. Andrew Weil

FDA sends Dr. Andrew Weil warning letter to stop marketing dietary supplement, containing the herb astragulus, as a product that could "diagnose, mitigate, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1 Flu Virus."

Any thoughts on the prevention or treatment of Swine Flu using TCM? Share them in our Forum: News & Advocacy Alerts, http://bit.ly/3du0Hy

20% Discount on 5 CEUs!

Receive a 20% discount on Dr. Pamela Maloney’s course, Structural Integration: In the Flow of Qi. An exciting course for all acupuncturists studying Orthopedics, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Movement Analysis, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. Dr. Pamela Maloney presents Structural Integration Bodywork in a fashion that promotes and respects the existing flow of Qi.

To access this special discount simply enter the promo code FALL20 during checkout between now and November 15, 2009.

Sand to Sky

Listen to our recent podcast interview as Pamela Ferguson and Debra Persinger discuss the inspiration for their anthology, Sand to Sky, which documents the methods and experiences of progressive teachers of Asian Medicine.

New scientific breakthrough proves why acupuncture works

Interesting article on how acupuncture works...

CSOMA 2009 Conference & Expo

CSOMA will be holding their 2009 Conference and Expo in San Francisco from September 24th—27th. Northern California's largest acupuncture and Oriental medicine event will feature more than 30 educational sessions and showcase many exhibitors displaying technologies, products, education tools, and services. Registration is still open, and there will be free access to the Expo Hall for visitors.

Events like this help engage the Community and allow practitioners to take several Continuing Education Courses (CEUs) in one weekend.

Our gift to you 2 FREE CEU Hours - CAB and NCCAOM Approved for Acupuncturists: http://ping.fm/sJtPB

Concerned about the future of health care?

So are we.

That's why we're offering one of our CEU courses for FREE to anyone and everyone. Richard Covello is an Operations Manager for CHS Life. And he recently wrote a letter to Senator Ted Kennedy, President Obama, Vice President Biden, Senator Christopher Dodd, and Congresswomen Rosa Delaura about his unique automated healthcare system.

To learn more about this healthcare system and how it can transform your practice, and transform the future of our country, sign up for his course on our tab.

Taking a roadtrip this weekend? Take our podcasts with you! This week Dr. Brendan Armm speaks about Asian Medicine and being 'green'.

To those who sat for the CA State Acupuncture Board Exams - congratulations! It is not about whether you passed or failed, it's about putting one foot in front of the other. Always.

Have you registered for the California State Oriental Medical Association Conference/Expo yet? Early Bird Specials end today!! http://ping.fm/pfBfi

Acupuncturists playing with FIRE - LA! Tonight, 7:30 - 10:00 PM . . . info@rootdown.us for location!

Learn how specialty boards could help to strengthen the Chinese Medicine profession - just visit our Podcast at iTunes for this week's Community Dialogue!

Calling all Acupuncturists! Gather round the Fire in LA - Friday, August 21st, 7:30 - 10:00 PM. RSVP to info@rootdown.us for location details!