May 2012
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Improve Your Posture While You're Working...
You’ve heard your mother say: “Sit up straight! Don’t have bad posture!” Well, it’s true…bad posture leads to strained muscles and potential injuries down the road. So when you notice you’re starting to hunch at your computer, try some of these helpful tips to align your body properly…your back and neck in particular will thank you!
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“The less routine, the more life.”
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Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), USA
Routine can bring a comforting stability and structure to your day (good for getting into the new semester at school), but it’s also new experiences that make us feel truly alive! Even in all the structure of school or work, make a promise to yourself...
April 2012
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New "Tech-y" Study Tips (even if you're not a...
Do you have a hard time staying focused when studying? Are you constantly getting distracted with Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, etc.? Maybe you forget to take a break and before you know it, you’ve been staring at your computer screen for the past 2 hours…no good! Try some of these fun, modern programs to help you achieve the optimum study experience:
OmmWriter - If you want a great...
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Acupuncture Can Improve Skeletal Muscular Atrophy - from ScienceDaily.com. A team of Japanese acupuncturists revealed a study that shows how acupuncture therapy mitigates skeletal muscle loss and more…
What is Therapeutic Sports Massage? - from Yahoo! Sports. Questions and answers about Sports Massage, check it out!
Chiropractor Says Massage is...
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It's Almost Friday! Treat Yourself to...
It’s been a long work week and the weekend is almost here! Try some of these Shiatsu self-massage techniques to get you through the day…Mental Clarity and Eye Fatigue are good ones!
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On the Dr. Oz Show: Secrets of Ayurvedic Medicine.... →
Dr. Oz hosts Pacific College Alumnus Daniel Hsu and Faculty Member Janet Tsai! Check out what Ayurvedic Medicine is all about and how it can improve your health.
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Fertility Acupuncture…and No, it’s Not Just For...
Ok, so most of the patients ARE women, but at Fertility Specialists Medical Group (FSMG) in San Diego, both men and women, are experiencing the benefits of fertility acupuncture, according to Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) Alumnus Maring Allen LAc.
Allen works at Zen Fertility Clinic and with FSMG treating men and women fertility patients, some who are integrating acupuncture...
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
First Chinese Medicine Product to Receive “Therapeutic Drug” Marketing: on CRIEnglish.com. The herbal medicine called Diao Xin Xue Kang, used for treating Myocardial ischemia, is now licensed for sale in the Netherlands, making it the first of it’s kind to be marketed as a “therapeutic drug” instead of a “non-medicinal...
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The Rough Road of Alcoholism and How Oriental...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month; so to shed light on the subject of alcohol and the addicting grip it has had on so many, we would like to elucidate some Oriental medicine (OM) methods that have worked to renew hope and aid in relinquishing this substance’s hold on lives.
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States- 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults,...
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“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.”
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Seneca(c. 4BCE - 65CE), Rome
Whether you’re on Spring Break or just have a case of Spring Fever, taking a small vacation can refresh your mind, body, and soul, leaving you reinvigorated when you return!
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Holistic Nursing Tips for Coping with Stress in...
Many of us experience some degree of stress in the workplace, but ironically, nurses (who help treat patients suffering from stress related illnesses) are experiencing stress at a much higher rate than most other groups, according to a study conducted by the American Nurses Association. In the study, 70.5% of nurses cited the effects of stress and overwork among their top three health and safety...
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Ever Thought of Taking a Trip to China? Go On a...
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine students and faculty have teamed up with the American Chinese Cultural Education Foundation (ACCEF) and embarked on a three week adventure to China, where they will be experiencing traditional Chinese medicine at its source! Experience through their eyes the sites, the culture, and the medicine. Check out our China blog here!
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It's The Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
Breaking Down Chinese Medicine in The New York Times blog. Get the break down on Chinese herbal medicines.
Acupuncturists Lobby HHS to be Included in Obamacare in The Foundry blog from The Heritage Foundation. Lobbyists are trying to get acupuncture included as an “essential health benefit.”
Battlefield Acupuncture for Soldiers on...
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Year End Tests are Here! Stress Remedies You...
Year-Ends may seem overwhelming, but while you’re packing your head with knowledge you’ve learned over the past year, try some of these tips to ease your stress:
Aromatherapy - Frankincense is excellent for achieving calm and relaxation!
Foods Rich in Zinc - Zinc helps boost the immune system, which is one of the first systems to be negatively affected by stress. You know you...
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First Time Acupuncture Treatment? Here's What You...
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Faculty Member and LAc Dr. Mohammad Javaherian (or Dr. J) is here to to share all the details you want to know before your first acupuncture experience. Patient: I’m nervous about trying acupuncture, but I hear it’s pretty safe…what can you tell me about it? Dr. J: Don’t be nervous! The number one goal of acupuncture is to make you, as...
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“The learning of the grammar of silence is an art much more difficult to learn...”
– Ivan Illich (1926-2002)
Sometimes in the hubbub of our fast-paced lives, we forget to take a few moments of complete silence. Turn off the radio, tv, or any other distractions; take a deep breath and soak in the silence……
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It's the Friday Wrap-Up!
OM in the news this week! Check it out!
A Chinese Medicine as Cancer Treatment in the Wall Street Journal. The four-herb combination, known in China as: huang qin tang, has been shown in early trials to be effective at reducing some side effects of chemotherapy.
Chinese Medicine Vending Machines in China on CNN.com. A Chinese company is pushing for acceptance of Chinese medicine with a machine...
