Author: Pacific College
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The Role of Cannabis for Oncology Palliation
Categories: Research & ArticlesPublished: Feb 12th, 2020 By: Carey S. Clark, PhD A landmark study by Rowland, Schumann, and Hickner (2010) found that earlier initiation of palliative care leads to better outcomes for patients with aggressive non-small cell lung cancer. The oncology patients who received earlier palliation, defined as palliation initiated at onset of treatment (or in this…
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Forbes Cites Pacific College Nursing Director Carey Clark on the Spread of Cannabis Misinformation
Categories: In the NewsThe erratic patchwork approach to cannabis legalization at both state and federal levels has left many confused. It’s still federally illegal for any purpose, yet 11 states have ruled that recreational use is legal, and 33 more that medical use is legal–though 14 of those states limit THC content. Meanwhile, the FDA has ruled that…
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The Leaf Online on Pacific College’s New Cannabis Curriculum
Categories: In the NewsThe Leaf Online, which covers aspects of the cannabis world including science, business, lifestyle, and politics, recently published an overview of Pacific College’s new cannabis certification program, the first college-level accredited certificate of its kind in the United States. “The medical cannabis courses are designed to produce healthcare professional who can educate and coach patients…
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2019 GOLDEN FLOWER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Categories: Press ReleasesCongratulations to the winners of the annual Golden Flower Scholarship for scoring the highest grade on the Herbs section in the Comprehensives! SAN DIEGO Mozelle Armijo NEW YORK Young Choi CHICAGO Madeline Guzman
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Health and Human Performance Coaching | The Perfect Career?
Categories: Research & ArticlesWhat is Health and Human Performance Coaching (HHPC)? Health and human performance coaching is more than just health coaching. Think about the range and infinite variety of human performance. Optimal health increases our chance of success in any endeavor, however HHPCs don’t stop there especially when the client’s goals extend beyond personal physical well-being. HHPC…
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Biometrics for Health and Human Performance Coaches
Categories: Research & ArticlesUntil recently, biometrics was most commonly associated with the use of physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity. However, today, through affordable tools like Fitbit, the Oura ring, and lab tests, clients and health and human performance coaches can track daily activity, pulse rate,…
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Biohacking for Health and Human Performance Coaches
Categories: Research & ArticlesFor coaches whose clientele includes individuals with performance goals well outside the norms of average, healthy individuals, biohacking will be a frequently encountered concept. Health and human performance coaches should become familiar with many of the tools and techniques at the disposal of high performers today. As importantly, the coach should understand the biohacking mindset,…
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Pacific College: New Name, Expanded Vision, Same Values!
Categories: Research & ArticlesPacific College’s degree offerings have expanded from a few certificates in 1986 to include doctorates and master’s in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, a bachelor’s degree in holistic nursing, associate degrees in massage therapy, a holistic nursing certificate, and an advanced certificate in Chinese herbology for licensed acupuncturists. More recently, Pacific was approved by the prestigious…
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine to Change Name to Pacific College of Health and Science
Categories: Press ReleasesSAN DIEGO, CA — Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is announcing today that effective January 1, 2020, it will be formally changing its name to the Pacific College of Health and Science. The change reflects the interests of the school’s students, faculty, and alumni that now extend well beyond Chinese medicine. The time has…
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CULTURE Magazine on Pacific College’s New Medical Cannabis Certificate
Categories: In the NewsCULTURE, a magazine covering entertainment and lifestyle trends in the medical cannabis community, just took a look at Pacific College’s new Online Medical Cannabis Certificate Program – the first accredited, college-level certificate of its kind in the nation. Students of the online program can expect to learn how to coach patients on the therapeutic effects…