Author: Pacific College
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Top 10 Apps for Mindfulness & Meditation
Categories: Research & ArticlesFor thousands of years, Eastern cultures have used meditation as an effective way to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment. Today, many Americans have fully embraced the benefits of meditation, including the reduction of stress and negative emotions. Research provides growing support for meditation as a way to improve physical health as…
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2016: What Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Says About You
Categories: Research & ArticlesChinese New Year 2016 is here, and with it, the opportunity to pursue exciting new beginnings! 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, specifically the Fire Monkey. One of the five elements are paired each year with the Chinese zodiac animal. The five elements include Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Fire Monkey can…
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Acupuncture at Sea with Karas Smith
Categories: Research & ArticlesAfter graduating from PCOM in May 2014 with her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Karas Smith set out to work as an acupuncturist on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The Journey to Acupuncture at Sea What got you interested in doing acupuncture at sea? I was interested in the idea of working without…
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Celebrating Heart Month with Holistic Wellness Tips
Categories: Research & ArticlesDid you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in every four deaths? This February 2016, in conjunction with Heart Month, let’s celebrate our hearts by taking a quick look at some of our favorite, most enjoyable and delicious, holistic heart health solutions. 1. Heart…
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Happy New Year of the Fire Monkey!
Categories: Research & ArticlesWelcome to the Year of the Fire Monkey! Chinese New Year celebrations commence on February 8, running until the Lantern Festival on February 22, the first full moon of the new year. Chinese New Year traditions vary across the world, but as the largest holiday of the year, the common thread is the celebration of…
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PCOM’s Collaborative Off-Site Internship at Columbia University
Categories: Research & ArticlesIn 2013, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine collaborated with the Integrative Medicine Working Group at Columbia University, New York, NY to add an acupuncture session for students on the university’s Morningside campus. For the past two years, the new acupuncture session has had about 2000 campus visits each year, with a no-show rate of less than 5% and high patient-satisfaction scores. The…
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ILaaom, Quad A Representatives Meet with Secretary of Illinois DFPR on Dry Needling
Categories: Research & ArticlesDecember 2015 – Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – Chicago was well-represented at a December 2015 private meeting with the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A representative of Quad A (the Asian American Association of Acupuncturists, Chicago) and representatives of ILaaom (Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), all of whom were PCOM graduates, were…
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Alex Tiberi–Teacher, Trailblazer–Passes Away
Categories: Press ReleasesAlex Tiberi, one of the early pioneers of Chinese Medicine in the United States and a founder of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, passed away on November 18, 2014. Throughout his life, Alex practiced medicine, lectured, and led study groups around the globe, inspiring innumerable students with his irresistible enthusiasm. He was a student of…
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Retrospective: Pacific Symposium 2015
Categories: Research & ArticlesThank you, everyone, for a successful 2015 Pacific Symposium, hosted at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in San Diego, CA from October 28 – November 3rd. With speakers and attendees from nearly every state in the country and several other nations besides, the 27th Symposium may have been our best yet! Jeffrey Yuen, Mazin Al-Khafaji, and Jill Blakeway were…
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Hold that Sneeze: Chinese Medicine for Fall Allergies
Categories: Research & ArticlesWhen allergies strike, they can affect almost every activity you do—from your voice and breathing to headaches and even how you approach your workflow, allergy symptoms can make it difficult to get through the day. One of the most common forms of seasonal allergies is allergic rhinitis, which affects the sinuses. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose,…