Author: Pacific College
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Reiki Massage for Stress Reduction
Categories: Research & ArticlesStress has become an accepted condition of 21st century life. Interestingly enough, among the various ways that are available to deal with the problems of a modern Western lifestyle, is an ancient Eastern healing technique that was specifically designed for stress management. It is called Reiki or Reiki massage. Reiki is a Japanese energy medicine…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Adrenal Fatigue
Categories: Research & ArticlesAdrenal fatigue often occurs when people are stressed out at work or home. During periods of excessive stress, our adrenal glands become overworked and produce excess levels of cortisol in response to the body’s fight or flight response. This prevents the adrenal glands from producing other hormones we need. Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue? So…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Categories: Research & ArticlesTraditional Chinese medicine can be helpful in treating a number of ailments. One common condition that many people suffer from is an intolerance to gluten. What is gluten? It’s the protein part of wheat, rye, barley, and other related grains, and for some people, gluten can be very hard to digest. When it comes in…
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The Importance of Probiotics
Categories: Research & ArticlesBacteria are not all bad. Too often we relate bacteria to germs and harmful microorganisms that cause disease. The truth is the human body is made up of billions of bacteria, without many of which we would not survive. The term “probiotics” relates to foods and nutritional supplements that contain these same “good” bacteria found…
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The Role of TCM and Nutrition in Preventative Care
Categories: Research & ArticlesAn old Chinese medical proverb says–The best doctor treats the problem before the problem becomes the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) uses herbs and medications, acupuncture, massage, and qi gong (coordinating breathing patterns with various physical postures and body motions). TCM has been practiced in Asia for over 4,000 years. To underscore its importance in…
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TCM Approaches to Relieve Arthritis
Categories: Research & ArticlesAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), arthritis arises when the flow of Qi and Blood are blocked and prevented from passing through the body’s energy pathways. The Chinese believe that when wind, cold, and dampness penetrate the body’s defenses and enter the muscles, tendons and joints, they can cause stiffness and pain. According to TCM,…
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Pacific College Contributes to Annual Vietnam Stand-Down
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe National Stand-Down for Homeless Veterans is an annual event that honors and seeks to physically and emotionally help homeless veterans. Each summer in San Diego, acupuncturist Mitch Lehman directs and organizes the National Stand Down for homeless veterans, held by Integrated Medicine Services. This year’s Stand Down will be held from the 17th through…
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Using Acupressure to Relieve Pain and Anxiety
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe ancient Chinese healing art of acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of applying needles to certain points on the body, the technique uses finger pressure on these points. Like acupuncture, applying pressure on specific points of the body draws on the body’s natural abilities to cure itself. The pressure promotes blood…
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Improve Your Healthcare, Discuss CAM
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe acronym ‘CAM’ stands for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that include treatments such as herbal remedies, naturopathy, acupuncture, and meditation. CAM is currently not considered to be a part of conventional medicine, and because of this, it is not covered by…
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Lymphatic Drainage and Facial Massage can Help Sinus Infections and Allergies
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe lymphatic system is a complex network of ducts and vessels that transfer white blood cells and antibodies to your organs and tissues. These cells and antibodies arm your immune system and help your body combat infections. Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the heart to pump blood to vital organs and tissues, the lymph…