Author: Pacific College
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10 Clues That Your Screen Time Behavior is Impacting Your Vision
Categories: Research & Articles“My eyes are always tired” …“My eyes hurt” …“I’m having a hard time focusing” …“My eyes feel dry and irritated” …“Things look blurry” High amounts of screen time cause the body to give us vision—and quite often posture-related—feedback clues. It can also impact thinking and mood. Let’s focus on the visual system, because clues in…
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Pacific College Clinical Updates for 2022
Categories: In the NewsBy Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM Even an ancient medicine can benefit from modern innovation! The clinics at Pacific College of Health and Science are setting the foundations for further growth and transformations in 2022 and onward. From upgrading our record-keeping system to developing interprofessional collaboration opportunities, as well as increasing awareness and education on healthcare disparities,…
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Massage Therapist Interview Questions & Answers
Categories: Research & ArticlesOnce you complete your training for a career as a massage therapist, you might think the hard part is done. The truth is you still have to put your new skills to work, which means learning how to market yourself. Job interviews allow you and your future employer to assess how well your talents match their…
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20 Reasons You Can’t Go Wrong with A Massage Therapy Career
Categories: Research & ArticlesIf you’re passionate about helping people and want a rewarding career with good job security, consider massage therapy. With decent income potential, demand, and intrinsic rewards, it just might be the right fit for your needs. Is Massage Therapy a Good Career? A career as a massage therapist is rewarding in many ways. Not only…
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5 Questions to Consider If You Want to be an Acupuncturist
Categories: Research & ArticlesIn traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a treatment for regulating the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (pronounced “chee”) — thought to flow via channels (meridians) throughout your body. Acupuncture practitioners believe you can rebalance your energy flow by placing needles into specific spots along these meridians. Western practitioners…
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2021 Roundup: Pacific College’s Free & Low-Cost Treatments
Categories: Research & ArticlesWe’ve completed the roundup: Pacific College campuses in San Diego, New York, and Chicago combined provided more than 9,000 hours of intern, faculty, and administrative hours with an in-kind donation of more than $200,000 of free or low-cost treatments and administrative costs to our communities during this year of the pandemic. Pacific College proudly collaborates…
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Choosing Your Path: Public Health Administration vs. Public Health Education
Categories: Research & ArticlesThere are many public health-related educational programs, certificates, and degrees available, so finding the one you want to pursue can be difficult. Two of these that you should know the difference between are public health administration and public health education. Classes and courses may overlap in these two programs, but they are not identical. Here’s what you…
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The Complete Guide to Owning and Operating a Yoga Studio
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe yoga industry is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, the global yoga market is projected to reach a staggering $66.2 billion by 2027, according to Allied Market Research. This rapid growth is attributed to many factors, including an increasing body of evidence pointing to its health and wellness benefits, celebrity endorsements, and widespread promotions touting the…
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Integrative Health Coaching: A Guide for Healthy Change
Categories: Research & ArticlesBehaviors and actions matter. When patients are given instructions to follow, listening to their medical providers’ advice is often the key to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone does what they should to change their lives and health. Some people need more support, which is where a coaching program can be helpful. Making lifestyle changes isn’t always simple for clients who are…
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10 Anxiety Relieving Poses to Try When You Feel Overwhelmed
Categories: Research & ArticlesAnxiety is a huge problem in modern society. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it affects nearly twenty percent of US adults. This makes it the nation’s most common mental health concern. While many people require a comprehensive approach to address the physical and emotional manifestations of anxiety, yoga can play a valuable role in relieving…