Research & Articles

Taoism – Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: Yin and Yang

This is the second in a series of six articles on fundamental Taoist principles.  Each commentary will focus on explaining and understanding a separate principle along with its application to daily living. Taoist teachings function as a guide to daily living. Their purpose is to assist us in experiencing our essential nature as inseparable from Taoism – Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: Yin and Yang

Taoism – Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: The Tao of Daily Living

This is the first in a series of six articles on fundamental Taoist principles.  Each commentary will focus on explaining and understanding a separate principle and its application to daily living. The Circle of Tao We have all had the experience, at one time or another, of being deeply connected with something larger than ourselves. Taoism – Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: The Tao of Daily Living

Don’t Let Headaches Interfere with Your Life: Chinese Medicine Can Help

Did you know that more people complain about headaches than any other type of ailment?  There are approximately 45 million Americans suffering from chronic headaches each year, or about one in every six people, according to IHateHeadaches.org, and some of your choice painkillers may actually be triggering MORE headaches (these are known as “rebound headaches”, Don’t Let Headaches Interfere with Your Life: Chinese Medicine Can Help

Holistic Opportunities Abound in U.S. Hospitals: New Integrative Programs Offer Opportunities for Patients & Practitioners Alike

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently published a report that 42 percent of responding hospitals offer one or more Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies, up from 37 percent in 2007, and 26 percent in 2005.  This shows that the positive trend-lines are steady and that CAM is growing in popularity and acceptance. Vice President Holistic Opportunities Abound in U.S. Hospitals: New Integrative Programs Offer Opportunities for Patients & Practitioners Alike

Holistic Tips for Better Sleep

The quality of your sleep can affect your quality of life, from your concentration at work to your mood. Insomnia can lead to muscle aches, exhaustion, irritability, and even fibromyalgia and other health concerns. Whether you sleep for many hours and it’s fitful, or you have difficulty falling asleep, there are natural ways to help. Holistic Tips for Better Sleep

Fertility Acupuncture…and No, it’s Not Just For Women

Ok, so most of the patients ARE women, but at Fertility Specialists Medical Group (FSMG) in San Diego, both men and women are experiencing the benefits of fertility acupuncture, according to PCOM Alumnus Maring Allen, LAc. Allen works with FSMG treating men and women fertility patients, some who are integrating acupuncture treatments with In Vitro Fertilization Fertility Acupuncture…and No, it’s Not Just For Women

A PCOM Alumnus’ Calling: The Himalaya Project

When Mark Sobralske graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago and went to Kathmandu to volunteer in an integrative medical clinic, he anticipated gaining acupuncture and herbal medicine experience, deepening his Buddhist meditation practice, and certainly finding a little adventure. Mark didn’t anticipate founding a Tibetan medicine school for youths in the remote Nepali A PCOM Alumnus’ Calling: The Himalaya Project