Acupuncture Credential Push: NCBAHM and the American Society of Acupuncturists rolled out a national Acupuncture Injection Therapy Certificate of Qualification to standardize advanced training for licensed practitioners. Whole-Person Pain Care: A new VA “Whole Health” chronic pain approach beat CBT in how much pain disrupts daily life, using goals plus non-drug supports like mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, massage, and nutrition coaching. Sleep, Naturally: A roundup spotlights herbal sleep options—valerian, chamomile, passionflower, ashwagandha, lemon balm, lavender, and skullcap—framing them as gentler alternatives to sedatives. Aromatherapy Spotlight: Cedarwood essential oil gets a fresh wellness spotlight for stress relief and grounding, with long historical roots in Egyptian use. Ayurveda & Safety: A Pune ayurveda practitioner was arrested over alleged molestation of a patient during a hospital visit, renewing attention on patient protection. Yoga in Action: Ahead of International Day of Yoga, an Indian Army yoga camp in Rishikesh promoted yoga and Ayurveda lifestyle habits. Market Watch: The snail beauty products market is projected to nearly double by 2031, fueled by alternative-leaning skin-care demand.