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We’ve got the first PCOM -labeled herb bottles from TCMzone at the San Diego campus! They’ll be publicly available soon.
Pacific College Partners with TCMzone
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is proud to announce our new partnership with TCMzone, LLC , a leading herbal medicine company. TCMzone, located in Tempe, AZ, will be producing PCOM-labeled, proprietary herbal formulas. Jack Miller, president of Pacific College, and Dr. Dan Wen, president of TCMzone, gave a joint talk on October 16 to introduce the alliance. TCMzone was selected from multiple competing suppliers based on their high-quality products, their commitment to service, and mutual educational initiatives.
Oriental Medicine Lays Insomnia to Rest
Insomnia is more than tossing and turning; it’s more serious than an inability to fall asleep early, and has more debilitating effects than are commonly recognized. An estimated 32 million people suffer from insomnia in the US. Oriental medicine, with its focus on healing whole syndromes rather than individual symptoms, is widely used as an insomnia remedy and has shown great success treating those who experience insomnia.
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It’s the Friday Wrap Up!
- Laser Acupuncture Metabolic Weight Loss- Laser acupuncture helps metabolic syndrome patients lose weight
- Acupuncture Coupled with Massage Cures Dizziness - Acupuncture and massage can help people with dizziness
- Acupuncture Aids in Reviving Coma Patients- Acupuncture improves the time it takes to regain consciousness for people who have suffered a severe brain injury
- Relieving Knee Pain with Chinese Herbs- Chinese medicine can help reduce pain in patients
- Managing Menopause Symptoms with Traditional Chinese Medicine- East Asian medicine has the capability to combat the effects of menopause
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It’s the Friday Wrap Up!
- Acupuncture May Reduce Severity and Frequency of Menopausal Hot Flashes- Read this article discussing acupuncture’s role in combating menopausal symptoms
- Acupuncture Fertility Success With IVF Revealed- Learn more about using acupuncture for fertility
- Acupuncture, Moxa, Cupping, and Herbs Relieve Asthma- Coping with asthma? East Asian medicine may be your remedy
- Devon Lion Receives Acupuncture on Sore Foot- Acupuncture can effectively treat animals
- Acupuncture Reverses High Cholesterol Cell Fat- Acupuncture can be used to prevent dangerous cellular accumulations
5 Chinese Herbs to Use at Home
Chinese herbs have impressive healing abilities. Our minds, bodies, and spirits can greatly benefit from natural herbal remedies.
Here are 5 Chinese Herbs that you can incorporate into your everyday life:
Cinnamon/Gui Zhi - This herb in great for treating menstrual issues such as cramps and stopped or missed periods.
Ginger/Sheng Giang
- As a natural inflammatory, ginger works well for morning sickness, nausea, pain relief, heartburn, and colds, just to name a few.
Goji Berry
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Gou Qi Zi
- Goji berries increase longevity, strengthen your immune system, improve your vision, and protect your liver.
Astragalus/ Huang Qi-
This is a wonderful herb to prevent colds, allergies, and flu. It also combats bacteria, viruses, and inflammation.
Ginseng-
G
inseng stimulates your immune system and fights fatigue. It helps the body adapt to stress and can also improve blood cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels, and enhance stamina.
Did you know that today is International Picnic Day? Grab your favorite summer foods and enjoy a meal outside in nature today! Speaking of summer food, East Asian medicine suggests that we eat certain foods for each season.
Here are the foods that are the best for us during the summertime, from a holistic point of view.
—Summer Foods—
- Beans— mung beans, aduki beans, red and green lentils, chickpeas
- Grains— corn, millet, barley
- Fresh Herbs— basil, coriander, mint
- Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables— cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, bitter salad greens (including endive and watercress), spring onions, chives, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, peaches , apples, squash and eggplant in late summer
- Fish/Meat— most sea fish as well as oysters, clams, crab, carp, chicken, tuna, eggs
- Pungent Spices— curry, pepper, garlic, ginger
Fun Fact: Most types of sea fish are cooling and make ideal food for hot summer days.
Enjoy!
It’s the Friday Wrap Up!
- Cosmetic Acupuncture for Aging, Allergies, and Sunspots- Acupuncture can help to maintain a youthful look
- Acupuncturist Travels to Middle East to Treat Trauma- Acupuncturists go great distances to heal others
- Acupuncture and Herbs are Best Drugs for Menstrual Pain and Cramps- East Asian medicine can help to deal with PMS
- Many Owners Turning to Acupuncture for Pets- There are holistic ways to keep your pets in good health
- Colorado to Have First Acupuncture Medical Reserve Corps in the US - Check out this article from Acupuncture Today
It’s the Friday Wrap Up!
- Cancer Treatments can Cause Strong Reactions, Acupuncture can Help- Acupuncture can help alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment
- Acupuncture Practitioner says Acceptance of East Asian Medicine is Growing - Another great example of East Asian medicine becoming mainstream
- Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling- Take a look at this discussion about the differences between acupuncture and dry needling
- Pesticides and Chinese Herbs, Understanding the Issues- Read about pesticides and Chinese herbs in this article from Acupuncture Today
- Acupuncture for Spiritual Growth- Learn about using acupuncture to spiritually grow