June 2012
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Qi Gong Alleviates Chronic Fatigue - from Family Practice News. Studies show that Qi Gong lessens chronic fatigue symptoms by 39%. Check it out!
Alternatives for Back Pain - from the Chicago Tribune. Massage, yoga, acupuncture, so many effective solutions for back pain.
New Payment Plans for Alternative Treatment - from IrelandTimes.com. Growing interest...
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“Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly...”
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Francis Bacon (1561-1626), England
You’ve heard the expression, that if something is important enough, you’ll remember it…why not jot it down right when it pops into your head? These are some of your best thoughts!
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What's That Ringing In My Ears?
Have you ever had an inexplicable ringing in your ears, but don’t know why or how to get rid of it? Talk about annoying! You may have a condition called Tinitus and there are a wide array of causes, but it is a difficult phenomenon to treat for Western and East Asian medicine doctors, but not incurable.
In Chinese medicine, chronic Tinnitus is believed to be caused by kidney weakness,...
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Massage Dos and Don’ts - from HuffingtonPost.com. Even if you have gotten a massage before, check out these tips you may not have known.
A Personal Journey Into Holistic Nursing - from Yahoo Voices. Read one woman’s story about what to led her to holistic healing.
Qi Gong Retreat Energizes Wellness Professionals - from PR Web. Wellness...
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Acupressure Points For Better Vision
Your eyes are two of the most complex organs in your body, but can often be taken for granted. June is Cataract Awareness Month, and Oriental medicine can help your eyes more than you know. It’s never too late to start taking better care of your eyes.
People with cataracts (which includes nearly all adults over the age of 65) are told there is nothing that can prevent the growth of...
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“Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been...”
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Henri Frederic Amiel (1821-1881), Switzerland
What are your talents and how are you using them today? Each of us is blessed with unique abilities and we have the opportunity every day to use them to the fullest, or not, the choice is ours…don’t let the days pass you by without using...
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Health Store Pick-ups For Your Summer Camping Trip
Going on any camping trips this summer? Maybe you’re just going hiking for the day or taking a river tubing adventure…either way, be sure to add these essential travel items to your health store shopping list!
White Flower Oil - Whatever outdoorsy activity you’re going on, one nasty bugger is always there…mosquitoes. White flower oil is a natural and effective treatment...
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
MRI Shows How Chinese Meditation Changes the Brain - from Futurity.org. After practicing a form of Chinese meditation known as IBMT for 11 hours, people showed positive changes in brain connections.
Oriental Medicine Secret to Shinier, Healthier Hair - from WSVN.com. Treating your “tress stress” could be easier than you think…read on for...
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Chinese...Japanese...Is Acupuncture All the Same?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Chinese and Japanese acupuncture? Is one better than the other? Maybe you’ve never had acupuncture before and you’re not sure who to go to…well, today we’re going behind the scenes with Japanese Acupuncturist/Pacific College Faculty Member KC Conover and Chinese Acupuncturist/Pacific College Clinic Director Dr. Greg Sperber to uncover...
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Improve Your Sinuses Today: What to Eat to Avoid...
Everyone has allergies from time to time, but imagine your life if you had a stuffy or runny nose, headache, or sinus pressure every day? This is what it’s like for those with chronic sinitus. There is something natural that can not only reduce these symptoms, but make you feel more energized, boost your immune system, and can even improve your skin and hair health: eating foods that fight...
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“All our dreams can come true—if we have the courage to pursue them.”
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Walt Disney
Walt Disney proves this point well…our dreams won’t come true just by hoping or “wishing upon a star.” The only chance of turning dreams into reality, is by first of all, deciding against all odds, to go after them!
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
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Qi Gong for Weight Loss TV Series - from The Wall Street Journal. The series on this gentle form of exercise will be premiering on Tuesday, June 5, on New York public television stations.
Foam Rolling Massage You Can Do at Home - from the San Diego Union Tribune. Using a foam roller and your own body weight, this exercise helps work out the IT band.
Ginseng Helps...
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Holistic Opportunities Abound in U.S. Hospitals
The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently published a report that 42 percent of responding hospitals offer one or more Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies, up from 37 percent in 2007, and 26 percent in 2005. This shows that the positive trend-lines are steady and that CAM is growing in popularity and acceptance.
Hartfort Hospital, Connecticut
The Helen & Harry Gray...
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Don't Let Headaches Interfere With Your...
Did you know that more people today complain about headaches than any other type of ailment? There are approximately 45 million Americans suffering from chronic headaches each year, or about one in every six people, according to IHateHeadaches.org, and some of your choice painkillers may actually be triggering MORE headaches (these are known as “rebound headaches,” but we’ll get to those...
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The Boy Who Survived Because of Chinese Medicine
(PR News Channel) — In “The Photographic Story of Mihdi Joon and the Mission to Save a Child’s Life”, Marvin Brock Sr. recounts the journey of a lifetime to save his infant son.
When their child was born, Mihdi Joon’s parents were told to make him comfortable as it was doubtful he would live to a double-digit age. Refusing to take the advice of medical professionals who had essentially put...
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
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Massages Therapy for Dairy Cows - from BusinessWeek.com. Massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and waterbeds are being used for dairy cows. Happy cows give more milk!
Tongue Scanning Software for Analyzing Health - from MedicalDaily.com. Tongue analysis is key in OM in determining traits about a person’s health and now you may be able to do it...
