Traditional Chinese Medicine in the spotlight: International visitors tried acupuncture, tuina and auricular plasters at Beijing’s Peking Union Medical College Hospital, where staff highlighted an integrated TCM-plus-Western approach for chronic conditions and sleep. Community health wins: A Banbury woman raised funds for a life-changing rollator after years of chronic pain and reduced mobility, crediting a mix of conventional care and acupuncture. Herbal wellness spotlight: Acharya Balkrishna promoted ashwa­gandha as a long-used Ayurvedic “cure-all” for stress and sleep, while also sharing kitchen-based fennel seed tips for blood pressure and memory. Ayurveda policy push: Nepal hosted a high-level discussion on strengthening Ayurveda and alternative medicine, including plans to expand Ayurvedic tourism and centers like Panchakarma and Yoga. Regulation and safety: India moves to tighten quality checks for Ayush drugs, including those sold online, and Ghana’s TMPC shut down unlicensed traditional medicine clinics. TCIM diplomacy: BRICS met on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, agreeing on terms for an expert working group to advance evidence-based collaboration. Health risks in “wellness” care: A Bronx case alleges an unlicensed doctor used NAD+ injections for “anti-aging” and a patient died, underscoring the need for proper credentials.