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On which species of animals is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine practiced regularly? TCVM is regularly practiced on all species of domesticated animals.   Who practices Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and do I need a referral? The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Canadian Holistic Veterinary Medical Association both classify the practice of veterinary TCM, which includes Chinese herbal treatment and acupuncture, as veterinary medicine because animals and humans differ from one other in their anatomy and physiology. "...it can only be practiced by a licensed veterinarian..." According to the regulations in the specific jurisdiction, it can only be practiced...

What is the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine in veterinary medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used in Eastern cultures to promote and support optimal health for humans for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses the same concepts and techniques for diagnosis and treatment to treat companion animals for a similar period of time. Practitioners of veterinary medicine in China undergo an rigorous training program in TCVM, which parallels the training programs for TCM practitioners. "Dr. Luke Cua’s one-day Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Training Class will help you increase treatment results." Following the completion of their...

He Zhang, 1 , 2 Gang Han, 3 and Gerhard Litscher 1 , 2 Abstract Acupuncture is an ancient method in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Usually acupuncture needles are inserted into the body to achieve therapeutic effects. However, there are still some challenges to achieve consensuses. What is the essence or anatomy of acupuncture meridians? How does acupuncture work? How to improve acupuncture clinical therapeutic effect? These questions may be addressed by highlighting recent developments in innovative nanotechnology. The aim of this review is to elucidate the possible applications and future potential of nanotechnology in acupuncture. Nanoparticles are promising for...

What is Nano Herbs Light? Nano Herbs® Light (NHL) is a revolutionary acupuncture technology that allows patients to achieve the results of acupuncture without the use of needles. "Many of our practitioners utilize his magnificent, new age technology in their offices and they all report excellent success in their patients to manage various health disorders using his method of health system." ~ Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad, MD, DC, L.Ac.,Ph.D. NHL uses a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Nano Herbs® and Nano Vita® Water ) and state of the art technology (Nano Light System – a dual light system that includes...

Evidence-Based Application of Acupuncture for Pain Management in Companion Animal Medicine by Janice L. Huntingford 1,2,* and Michael C. Petty 3 1Essex Animal Hospital, 355 Talbot St N, Essex, ON N8M 2W3, Canada 2Chi University, 9650 W Hwy 318, Reddick, FL 32686, USA 3Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital, Animal Pain Center, 42043 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187, USA *Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(6), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9060252 Received: 31 March 2022 / Revised: 3 May 2022 / Accepted: 18 May 2022 / Published: 26 May 2022 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Frontiers of Herbal Medicine...