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Fergie is Getting Acupuncture For Pregnancy- from ABC. Fergie says, “I’ve been doing acupuncture, which really helps with that [morning sickness], and Chinese herbs.”
Acupuncture Helping Vets - from Chicago Tribune. Vets are at high risk for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). See how acupuncture can help!
Essential Oils to Ease Transition Between Pregnancy & Motherhood - from Mind, Body, Green. Check out some of these oils that help calm and balance emotions after pregnancy.
Using Downward Dogs to Treat Depression - from CNN. See how yoga can help not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well when battling depression.
Singer Treats Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture- Singer Carnie Wilson tweeted: “Who believes in Acupuncture? I’m treating my Bell’s Palsy with it. IT’S WORKING.”

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Acupuncture for Veterans - from Acupuncture Today. Pacific College Alumna Terri Harris, DOM discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how acupuncture can help.
Natural Flu Fighters - from Fox News. Want to prevent the flu naturally? Check out these flu fighters including: elderberry and cat’s claw, which are used in Chinese medicine.
Diagnosing - The Clinic vs. the Textbook - from Acupuncture Today. Pacific College Alumnu Aimee Raupp, LAc discusses how to more effectively and efficiently treat patients.
Top 10 Benefits of Yoga - from Times of India. Yes, it’s more than stretching your body into impossible poses, check out some of the real benefits!

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Katie Couric’s First Acupuncture Treatment - on Katie’s Take. Pacific College Alumnus Jill Blakeway, LAc is featured on Katie Couric’s online talk show discussing acupuncture!
Kobe Bryant Gets Acupuncture Too! - from Business Insider. Professional athletes rely on acupuncture for sports injuries, check it out!
The Food Hospital Cooking Show Coming Soon - from Cooking Channel. Using food as medicine is a OM principle; check out the new show coming soon!
Trainer Q & A: What Are the Benefits of Massage? - from Men’sFitness.com. Our expert explains the main benefits of massage and how they help improve your workouts.
Acupuncture Helps Local Veterans Fight PTSD - from Belmont Patch.com. When prescription pills and traditional stress-fighting techniques are no longer doing the trick, some veterans turn to acupuncture for relief.

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Mistletoe as Medicine - from Fox News. A cure all remedy for thousands of years, especially for immunity…check it out!
Chiropractors Recommending Acupuncture - from Yahoo News. Chiropractors are increasingly recommending acupuncture to patients as a complementary treatment method.
7 Natural Cold Busters - from MindBodyGreen.com. Tired of getting sniffley this winter? Try some of these natural cold preventatives, inspired by Chinese medicine.
China Releases First Collection of Acupuncture Books - from Yahoo News. The collection features modern clinical medicine annotations to complement the ancient documents, including overviews, clinical applications and references.

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5 Cures for Sore Muscles - from Men’s Fitness. Massage and herbal remedies similar to Bengay are featured, along with Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Faculty Member Thomas Kouo.
5 Foods to Detoxify the Body - from MindBodyGreen.com. Detoxing is important for keeping your body in balance. Check out these foods you can work into your diet!
How to Avoid America’s Top 5 Killers - from Max Sports and Fitness. Heart disease, cancer, COPD, strokes, and accidents are the top 5 and Pacific College Faculty Member Max Kalkstein explains using OM for prevention.
Foods to Cure a Hangover - from Fox News. One of them - Ginger, is a popular root used in Chinese medicine to remedy an array of conditions.

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Interest Groups Push to Fill Margins of Health Coverage - from NY Times. Acupuncturists and chiropractors are continuing to lobby to get their services included in every state’s Essential Health Benefits.
5 Reasons to Get a Massage During the Holidays - from Athletico.com. Holiday time can be cold and a bit stressful…see why you should schedule a massage!
The Healing Power of Pine - from Health.com. Pine does more than smell good and look festive, it’s extract can heal and the scent can aid in stress relief and more!
Thai Massage Keeps Dancer’s Body in Tune - from the San Francisco Chronicle. The dancer says, “Thai massage is like having yoga done to you. You lie on the floor and the practitioner stretches you out…” Check it out!
Painting By Muscles: The Art of Massage - from CNN.com. Painted onto a white horse, by an equine massage therapist, the real life muscles and skeleton serve as a teaching aid to massage therapist students.

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5 Step Post-Thanksgiving Recovery Plan - from MindBodyGreen.com. Probiotics and yoga are on the list…can you guess what the other three are?
How Acupuncture and Yoga Can Ease Stress - from Cleveland Clinic. 8 myths and facts from the experts on the effects of acupuncture and yoga.
Massage Has Been Shown to Ease Many Ills - from Washington Post. Several studies on different ailments and conditions, show how massage can help in the healing process.
Tui Na for Scoliosis - from South China Morning Post. This therapy treats patients with a combination of massage, acupressure and body manipulations. It’s often used to heal disturbances in muscle and bone alignments such as scoliosis.
From Hydrotherapy to Massage, Home Remedies for Arthritis Pain - from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. See what remedies you have right at home to help combat arthritis.

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Facial Acupuncture Q & A - from New York Magazine. Pacific College Alumnus Janet Tsai gives the lowdown on facial acupuncture in a short lunchtime Q & A.
13 Edible Herbs You Need in Your Pantry - from EmaxHealth. Several of these are used in Chinese medicine and recommended for various health conditions; see which ones you have and which you need to get!
Reflexology Can Ease Cancer Symptoms - from Science Blog. A study led by a Michigan State University researcher offers the strongest evidence yet that reflexology can help cancer patients manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks.
Acupuncture Clinic Marketing Ideas and Strategies - from PR Web. A new service brought in by ByReputation allows for acupuncture promotion marketing, see how!
Massage Causes Beneficial Hormonal Changes - from My Runner’s World. This study shows how massage after an especially long or hard run can speed recovery by promoting beneficial hormone levels.

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Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer - from U.S. News and World Report. A new study shows that breast cancer patients who underwent short acupuncture sessions experienced less fatigue.
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Arthritis - from CNN. Watch this latest video to find out more about how massage therapy works to help arthritis!
Should You Drink Water After a Massage? - from The Huffington Post. The answer is: yes, see why!
7 Ways to Spice Up Your Life With Ginger - from MindBodyGreen.com. Ginger is used proliferously in Chinese medicine and can do wonders for your health!
Benefits of Drinking Green Tea - from Fox News. One specific catechin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), is unique to green tea and can fight disease and cancer.

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History of Acupuncture - from BeforeItsNews.com. Researchers believe that the philosophy that shapes and drives current acupuncture theory is at least 2,000 years old…check it out!
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Answers Questions About Complementary Medicine - from NBC News. Dr. Snyder covers a variety of topics from vitamins to acupuncture.
Alternative Therapies for Cancer Patients - from NBC News. Complementary medicine is becoming an increasingly mainstream tool for doctors across the country. Check out the video package!
How Acupuncture Can Help Conquer Your Stress - from SheKnows.com. Who doesn’t get stressed out at the holidays? Help your body cope with acupuncture.

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