August 2012
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Can Massage Therapy Reduce Headache Occurrence? - from Integrative-Healthcare.org. Check out the three types of headaches that massage could help ease.
Self-Massage Tips for the Time Crunched - from Care2.com. Work out the kinks after a long day at the office with these DIY techniques.
At-Home Yoga Foot Exercises - from MindBodyGreen.com. Everything in...
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Labor Day Travel Buddies!
Essential Wipes - Pacific College Alumnus Josh Graner invented these little travel beauties. Just add water to the circular tablets and they instantly turn into all natural and disposable cleansing cloths. Great for bringing with you on the plane, car, hiking, camping, anywhere!
Acupressure mat and pillow - Great deal on Groupon right now, just $34 for both! This “bed of nails” has...
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“Children find everything in nothing; men find nothing in everything.”
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Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837), Italy
Learn to appreciate life’s experiences, from little to big, like children do. Who doesn’t want a little more wonder and excitement in day-to-day life?
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WatchThe Summer 2012 issue of the OM (Oriental Medicine) is here and we’ve gone digital! Read in-depth articles written by Pacific College faculty, as well as other noted authorities in the Oriental medicine field right here!
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Ann Romney Credits Her Recovery from Multiple Sclerosis to Acupuncture - from Fox News. Acupuncture, reflexology, and horseback riding helped holistically heal Ann Romney’s multiple sclerosis condition.
How to Take a Holistic Approach to Your Pet’s Arthritis - from CNN.com. If your pet suffers from arthritis, holistic options such as...
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Today is Chinese Valentine's Day!
In Chinese, it’s called “七夕节(qīxī jié) The Seventh Eve.” It is also known as “中国情人节(zhōngguó qíngrén jié) Chinese Valentine’s Day”and “女儿节(nǚér jié) The Daughter’s Day.” It occurs on the seventh day of the seventh month on the Chinese lunar calendar, so this year it falls on August 23rd. Next year, it will fall on August 13, 2013.
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“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade,...”
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Chinese Proverb
For all the great teachers out there (including my childhood dance teacher…this was her favorite Chinese proverb), most of us wouldn’t have achieved the accomplishments we have today if it wasn’t for you. Thank you! With the new school year just beginning,...
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Essence and Qi is celebrating 100 Posts in Action!
Celebrate 100 posts with us and do something special for your mind, body, and spirit today! Let us know what you did or send us a picture! We, here at Essence and Qi, are celebrating with good food, time with friends, and yoga/pilates class :) Here’s to 100 more days of inspiration, health tips, Oriental medicine, and wellness for your mind, body, and spirit.
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Acupuncture at the Olympics - from Examiner.com. “I have had lots of physical therapy, which takes a long time to affect a cure, but Oriental therapy works faster. My pain halved after a day,” Kim Yeon-Koung of South Korea said of her recovery program for Volleyball.
Can Acupuncture Give You a Facelift? - from ABC.com. Check out this video on...
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“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.”
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Irish Proverb
A good night’s sleep is truly a treasure and a good laugh releases stress and anxiety…combine the two and you got a peace filled rest for your mind, body, and soul!
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Holistic Ideas to Prevent and Treat Carpal Tunnel
Most people’s jobs involve repetitive movements of the hands and wrists, like typing for long hours at a time. Whether you’re far into your career or just getting started, there are some actions you can take to guard against the effects of carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by consistent strain or pressure on the meridian nerve and tendons that run through your wrists to your hands.
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
4 Yoga Poses That Pair Perfectly with Acupuncture - from MindBodyGreen.com. These 4 poses work the meridians that acupuncture works too! Try acupuncture after yoga and feel the difference it makes for your body.
Sports Massage Is an Integral Part of the Olympics - from Institute of Integrative Healthcare Studies. Massaging muscles in preparation for their...
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Acupuncture Gives Team Japan an Edge - from Examiner.com. Team Japan uses acupuncture for their Olympians, check out why.
6 Motion Sickness Remedies - from Fox News. Check out remedies for motion sickness including Chinese medicine.
Ironman Champ Stresses Importance of R and R - from CNN. Chrissie Wellington, Ironman Champion, discusses the importance of...
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The Summer 2012 Olympics Bring Acupuncture to the...
As the world watches the Summer 2012 Olympics with bated breath, Oriental medicine has stepped into the spotlight. Each athlete has a regime that allows him or her to best perform, and sometimes it extends beyond the typical physical training. Many professional athletes employ an acupuncturist to keep in top shape.
To maintain peak performance, it’s not uncommon for athletes to have consistent...
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