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The Interstitium, Acupuncture and “Discovering” America: What Modern Medicine May Still Be Learning About the Mind & Body

By Dr. Aaron Cashman, DAOM | May 17, 2026 On Mother’s Day, I had the good fortune to meet up with some old friends and their families, people we’ve known for many years.  Since none of my friends at this gathering are acupuncturists or herbalists—and because I suspect a few of them find my work somewhat…
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Interstitium Info

he non-fluid parts of the interstitium are predominantly collagen types I, III, and V; elastin; and glycosaminoglycans, such as hyaluronan and proteoglycans, that are cross-linked to form a honeycomb-like reticulum.[3] Collagen bundles of the extracellular matrix form scaffolding with a high tensile strength. Interstitial cells (e.g., fibroblasts, dendritic cells, adipocytes, interstitial cells of Cajal and…
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