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Tai Chi in the Mainstream
Tai Chi, a centuries-old Chinese exercise system, is making its way into the Western mainstream. In ancient China, Tai Chi was a closely guarded secret passed down from family to family. In the 19th century it was revealed to the masses and quickly became the national exercise of China. Today, Tai Chi is practiced as a therapy and preventative remedy for almost every ailment. Together with Qigong, Tai Chi holds a prominent place in Chinese medicine to relieve stress and clarify the mind.
Join us on Oct 11th in San Diego for the PCOM 5K By The Bay!
Join us for a fun day by the bay at Embarcadero Marina Park North in San Diego to raise scholarship money for our future acupuncturists, massage therapists, and doctors of Oriental Medicine. The student council of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is hosting a 5k walk/run race event to bring together individuals passionate about health, fitness, nutrition, and our future healthcare providers. Enjoy a beautiful day in the sun with live music, yoga, raffles, silent auctions, and more.
Schedule:
Registration/check-in opens: 7:00 am
Start time: 8:00 am
Event end time estimated: 1:30 pm
http://www.active.com/san-diego-ca/running/pacific-college-of-oriental-medicine-5k-by-the-bay-2014
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He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician.
-Chinese Proverb
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In the world of East Asian medicine, diet plays an equally important role as medicine does.
Learn more about the importance of diet and nutrition in regards to alternative medicine HERE!
Do you want to learn more about holistic health? Visit our website or call one of our clinics to schedule a massage or acupuncture appointment today!
- PCOM
You have the power to swap! Make choices to keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy! Trust us, it will feel wonderful!
(via fitandhealth )
There’s No Doubt that Acupuncture Has Amazing Healing Abilities!
Did you know that acupuncture can help reduce the severity of migraine headaches?
This is one of the exact reasons that Gwen Stefani turned to East Asian medicine while she was pregnant with her third child.
Acupuncture has amazing healing abilities and awesome health benefits! Learn more about Gwen’s choice to use acupuncture HERE !
Don’t forget to come in for an acupuncture or massage appointment at one of our clinics —you deserve it!
See you soon!
Here’s something to get your week off to a sweet start! Sweet potatoes are awesome for our bodies. Take a look at the infographic to learn some cool facts about these potatoes!
Happy Monday!
(via healthyforever )
12 Incredible Do-It-Yourself Health Tips from Acupuncturists
Are you curious to learn 12 do-it-yourself health tips that acupuncturists suggest to maintain ultimate levels of health?
Take a look at the first six here:
· Connect with people
· Breathe deeply into your belly
· Exercise
· Meditate
· Use a dry skin brush
· Stretch before bed
Read in-depth details about these tips (and other incredible tips) HERE !
After you’re finished reading, make sure to schedule an acupuncture appointment with one of our PCOM clinics . Don’t forget to put these 12 tips into action to ensure that you are at your optimal level of health!
Happy healing to all!
- PCOM
Herbal Teas and Their Health Benefits
Herbal teas are wonderful and have incredible health benefits. Did we mention that they are also low-calorie and extremely relaxing?
Check out this list of herbal teas that can aid your ailments and bring you peace of mind:
- Nettle
- Chamomile
- Ginger
- Peppermint
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Rosemary
- Hibiscus
- Green Tea
- Cardamom
- Milk Thistle
- Rosehip
Learn more about these teas (and other teas) in detail HERE !
Enjoy your Fourth of July holiday weekend and have a cup of tea while you’re at it!
- PCOM
Kale has a surprisingly wide array of health benefits. Read about why this leafy green is considered a superfood, and check out 10 fantastically delicious ways to add this wonder-veggie into your diet .