Sally Monaghan Acupuncture and Herbology

09/17/2025

New research alert!
Funded by the NIH, the research underscores the benefits of acupuncture for chronic low back pain in older adults.
The study found that seniors receiving acupuncture reported significant improvements in physical function and pain reduction compared to those receiving standard medical care such as medication or physical therapy.
These findings support our mission to uphold the highest standards of acupuncture and herbal medicine, while also reinforcing the importance of advancing HR 1667 (The Acupuncture for Seniors Act). Expanding Medicare coverage for acupuncture can ensure older Americans have greater access to safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

👉 Read more about the study here: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/acupuncture-treatment-improves-disabling-effects-chronic-low-back-pain-older-adults

08/19/2025

Trauma experienced in childhood may leave lasting biological marks that persist into adulthood — even in s***m cells.

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that men who endured high stress or trauma early in life show distinct epigenetic differences in their s***m compared with those who did not.

Epigenetics doesn’t alter DNA itself but changes how genes are read — switching them on or off through mechanisms like DNA methylation or small noncoding RNAs. Researchers in Finland examined s***m samples from 58 men, comparing those with high childhood trauma scores to those with low scores.

They found that men with stressful childhoods had unique epigenetic signatures, including changes in two genes linked to brain development (CRTC1 and GBX2).

One small RNA molecule, hsa-mir-34c-5p, stood out because it has previously been shown in animal studies to affect brain development.

While it’s still unclear whether these epigenetic changes are passed to children, the findings add to growing evidence that life experiences can biologically imprint on s***m, potentially shaping future generations.

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RESEARCH PAPER 📄
Jetro J. Tuulari et al, "Exposure to childhood maltreatment is associated with specific epigenetic patterns in s***m.", Molecular Psychiatry (2025)

08/13/2025

08/08/2025

Ultimate Guide to Leveraging TCM for Pregnancy

08/06/2025

“Acupuncture vs. Conventional Treatment
Multiple studies have shown acupuncture matching or exceeding pharmaceutical interventions. For sudden deafness, acupuncture with moxibustion proved superior to standard drug therapy²⁶. For migraine prevention, acupuncture matched flunarizine (a calcium channel blocker) in effectiveness but with zero side effects²⁷. These aren't placebo effects—functional MRI studies show acupuncture creating measurable changes in brain activity²⁸.”

How Modern Medicine's Greatest Failure Became Humanity's Greatest Opportunity

08/03/2025

Please only see a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist!
The California State Board exam is the most difficult in the country. I’m proud to say I passed it on my first try over 30 yrs ago. Although I’m back in my home state of Maryland I still keep my license active in the state of California.