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Holistic medicine should play a larger role in the MAHA healthcare landscape and future healthcare reform initiatives. It is laudable that Secretary Kennedy is mandating that medical schools include more nutrition education in their MD track programs. Is that really going to cut it though? The sick care model needs reform right now. The best... See more
This is custom heading element It's a hot debate climate out there L8ly! RFK, Jr and his cohort have the pharmabro guardians on the defense. Adding your voice to the conversation is important, of course but what are the proactive things you can do to support your best health today and into the future? THAT... See more
Acupuncture for Pelvic Floor Health: Precision Relief for Dysfunction, Pain, Trauma, Incontinence, and Postpartum Recovery Dr. Hackett blends time-honored Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gynecology with modern functional insights. Pelvic floor dysfunction affect millions of women, especially after childbirth, during hormonal shifts, aging, or following physical/emotional stress. Symptoms can devastate or severely disrupt daily life, intimacy,... See more
There are some obvious tips for great skin, but some new twists on the tradition will leave you with better skin than ever. As we age, treating our skin well becomes just as important as how we attend to our internal health. The earlier you start maintenance routines, the more likely you will have long-term... See more
5 Healing Sounds of QiGong (Technique) The Five Healing Sounds of QiGong By Tracy L. Hackett, AP, DAOM What is QiGong? QiGong is the core practice of TaiChi and other martial arts. It has been practiced since at least the Neolithic period in China, exemplified by illustrations carved into stone. Additionally, Dao-Yin, the... See more
Travel Anywhere and Stay Healthy By: Tracy Hackett, AP, DAOM Healthy Travel with Holistic Medicine Enjoying your adventure vacation to the fullest starts with a little preventive medicine. I started my career in Chinese Medicine traveling in India and treated so many travelers. Many of my patients had the expected GI problems (Delhi-belly) that... See more
Traditionally-Inspired South Indian Curry Recipe modified by: Tracy Hackett, AP, DAOM Authentic South Indian Curry Recipe Inspiration I learned this South Indian curry recipe in the kitchen of the ashram where I painted a temple ceiling in Kerala, India. Mohan was the cook who made delicious food every day for dozens of people. It is... See more
Cupping Therapy: Ancient TCM Wisdom for Modern Athletic Recovery Cupping therapy is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and in use for thousands of years. It has gained recognition in sports medicine for its ability to promote healing and performance. Documented in ancient Chinese texts and practiced across many civilizations of the Silk Road from... See more
The Magic of Fascia Coming to Light New Research on Fascia The latest research on the structure and function of fascia has been advancing rapidly, with new discoveries reshaping our understanding of this elegant connective tissue network. One of the most recent and notable studies, as of early 2025, builds on the growing recognition of... See more
Detox Primer - Part I By: Tracy L. Hackett, AP DAOM The body performs natural detoxification processes all on its own, 24/7. We can help these processes along when organ function becomes overtaxed or sluggish, but how do you know when it’s appropriate to do so? Understanding the Body’s Detoxification System The body’s detoxification pathways... See more



