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Exploring current conversations in acupuncture, Tai Chi, and Qigong research, with clinical insights and practical takeaways for real life.

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Oct 27, 2026

Qigong, Tai Chi, and the Value of Who We Are

New research explores how mindful movement, self-worth, and community are connected as we age.

Oct 13, 2026

Qigong, Tai Chi, and the Science of Living Better

149 clinical trials, 13,000 people with cancer, and a surprisingly interesting question about movement and quality of life.

Sep 29, 2026

The IVF Study That Asked a Different Question

What happens when we measure how the person going through IVF is doing, too?

Sep 15, 2026

Qigong Just Earned a Seat at the Sleep Hygiene Table

Real evidence for the practitioner, the researcher, and anyone just trying to sleep better.

Sep 1, 2026

We’re Past “Does Tai Chi Work?”

A maturing evidence base allows for more skillful questions to be asked.

Aug 18, 2026

What Happens in the Brain When We Needle PC6?

An fMRI study of PC6 gives us a fascinating look at acupuncture point specificity and the brain.

Aug 6, 2026

The Interstitium: Why Everyone Is Talking About It

Could the Body's Newest Discovery Be Its Oldest Map?

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Meet the Curator

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel L.Ac, DAOM, PMP

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with doctoral-level training in Medical Qigong. She has spent more than 25 years studying and teaching Qigong and serves as a research professor in a doctoral acupuncture program, where she teaches research literacy and helps future clinicians critically evaluate and apply scientific evidence.