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Treating Complex Multilayered Cases, Part 2
In the
October 2009 issue of Acupuncture Today, I wrote on how to use pulse diagnosis to distinguish patterns as excess, deficiency or complex excess with deficiency. I ended that article by saying that most complex layered cases that enter the clinic will show excess/deficiency patterns affecting the liver, stomach and spleen. Our job, as herbalists, is to evaluate the various stagnation and deficiency patterns and to apply the appropriate herbal formula.

Massage Tables Are Like Elegant Desserts

By Angie Patrick

It's true, massage tables really are like elegant desserts. The best ones have the perfect balance of sumptuous and delicious layers. Go enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner. Chances are the dessert tray will be filled with items sporting layer after layer of sheer decadence. More layers really equals more luxury and more indulgence.

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Trigger Points in the Fibularis Tertius Muscle

By David Kent, LMT, NCTMB

Ankle and heel pain is a common complaint. Patients often are surprised to discover their pain is caused by trigger points in the fibularis tertius, a small and easily overlooked muscle in the front of the lower leg. This article will review the anatomy of the fibularis tertius muscle and discuss the trigger points that cause lateral ankle and heel pain, as well as treatment techniques and ways to educate your patients about the causes of their pain.

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The Silent Progression of Kidney Infections and Stone Formation, Part 2

By Dale G. Alexander, LMT, MA, PhD

The first article in this series postulated that kidney stone formation and chronic kidney infections may be possible causes of your clients' chronic ailments, especially those that relate to the low back, groin, knees, ankles and feet. This article will add more depth and breadth to your comprehension of these two disorders and how we may encourage our clients to seek appropriate medical testing. One point to consider is that individuals who seek out massage therapy on any regular basis may be subconsciously driven by an instinctual sense that they possess an anatomical anomaly or an avoidance of regular medical check-ups. It is our collective responsibility to make referrals when our common sense suggests it.

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