NEWS
The latest ETCMA news
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Risk factors and control management to diminish COVID-19 spread via Acupuncture clinics
We keep learning about the variables that are accountable for the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
Published on May 19 2020In order to work safely in the so called ‘contact professions’ we need to create safety protocols which enable practitioners to control the risk factors and thus minimize the likelihood of spreading the virus via our clinics.
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Virtual, interactive & informative: Online debut for the TCM Kongress Rothenburg 2020
We are excited to announce the first-ever virtual TCM Kongress Rothenburg. In its 51st year, the internationally renowned conference is giving its online debut.
Published on May 12 2020We are excited to announce the first-ever virtual TCM Kongress Rothenburg.
In its 51st year, the internationally renowned conference is giving its online debut.
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Decision Tree: When is it Safe to Open our Clinics?
Decision Tree: When is it Safe to Open our Clinics?
Published on April 13 2020Decision Tree: When is it Safe to Open our Clinics?
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ETCMA ADVISORY STATEMENT: TCM use for COVID-19
ETCMA ADVISORY STATEMENT: TCM use for COVID-19
Published on April 12 2020ETCMA ADVISORY STATEMENT: TCM use for COVID-19
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World Health Day
World Health Day 2020
Published on April 07 2020Today, 7th April 2020, is World Health Day. The day to celebrate and remind world leaders and the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. This year, more than ever, we have to thank all health workers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, leading community dialogue to address fears and questions and, in some instances, collecting data for clinical studies.
#Covid19 #WorldHealthDay #Health #7April @eurocam.network
https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-health-day/world-health-day-2020
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Support from ETCMA. Covid-19
Support from ETCMA. Covid-19
Published on March 20 2020From ETCMA, we want to give you our full support. We will continue to inform you about the latest news which may arise through social networks. We will be updating you with articles of interest, reports, guides and action protocols against Covid-19. We will also be signposting you to evidence of treatments using Chinese medicine to fight the virus and relieve its symptoms in confirmed cases.
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Dry Needling? A perspective from Portugal.
By Bruno Custódio
Published on December 22 2019Have you ever wondered what Dry Needling is?
Astonishingly or not, many colleagues do not know what it is.
Simply put, as Physiotherapists (PTs) noticed the therapeutic potential of Acupuncture on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), in order to be able to perform it, but also avoid any potential confrontations (or lawsuits) from other health professionals, namely MDs and L.Ac., they felt the need to give Acupuncture another name: Dry Needling was born.
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Perspectives: On Gui Zhi Tang…
By Georgette Young
Published on November 24 2019Gui Zhi Tang (GZT) is one of the most popular formulas found in many TCM practitioner’s clinics. In fact, if you could only stock 10 classical formulas, this would be a #1 choice. It has often been thought to be the major leader of all other formulas. In Chinese medical school, GZT is presented first and taught in the study of the Shang Han Lun (SHL) from two different applications – narrow and broad. If you understand the design of this formula, then you will then understand the construction of all other formulas within the parameter of the 6 levels: Tai Yang, Shao Yang, Yang Ming, Tai Yin, Jue Yin, and Shao Yin.
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"Google Tips the Scales"
Google making it difficult to access Alternative Health Sites
Published on September 02 2019ETCMA came across with this article about, Google making it difficult to access Alternative Health Sites saing that is doing so to Protect People from “Dangerous” Medical Advice.
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WCATCMXXI Congress 2019
1st World Congress of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for the 21st Century (
Published on July 14 2019The 1st World Congress of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for the 21st Century (WCATCMXXI), will take place on November 9th and 10th, in the Estoril Congress Center, one of the most beautiful places in the world, really close to Lisbon.
