Many dieters suffer from the weight loss/weight gain roller coaster because the very act of dieting conflicts with what their body needs and wants. They often drastically alter their eating habits without looking into the real problems of what they eat and how often they eat. What’s the answer? Is there a method, solution, or … Inches and Pounds are Gone with Qigong
Millions of people in the United States and around the world endure daily pains and discomforts due to back injury, strain, or disorder. Back pain has become more commonplace among those who primarily spend their working days in a seated or sedentary posture and with others who perform repetitive duties throughout the day. The demands … Chinese Herbs for Back Pain
To everything, there is a season. Our physical and emotional health is no exception. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is nationally recognized during the month of December and throughout winter, is an example of how a change in seasons can affect our wellbeing. Between 4 and 6 percent of the U.S. population suffer from SAD. … Seasonal Affective Disorder
Why is it that Eastern civilizations appear to avoid the pitfalls of diet related diseases like constipation, colon cancer, and obesity? Could it be as simple as their observance of traditional diets and eating styles, handed down from generations of whole-food eaters? The foods consumed by these “healthier” cultures are not only as natural as … Eastern Nutrition and Whole Foods
Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that began about 5,000 years ago in China. Other ancient forms of Oriental medicine include herbology, diet, energy-cultivation exercises, and life-style counseling. One thing that each of these methods has in common is the combined interest of the physical with the spiritual, or internal, being. Oriental medicine strives to heal … Ease Anxiety with Auricular Acupuncture
The very essence of traditional Chinese medicine is qi. Loosely translated, ‘qi’ means “vital energy”. But it is far more than that. In the TCM tradition, qi is thought of as the essence that animates all things. In the human body, qi flows through meridians, or energy pathways. It is over this network that qi … Restoring and Enhancing Your Qi
Massaging Negative Energy Out of Your Body Called a holistic approach to health, Chi Nei Tsang, or CNT, is a touch-healing system developed by ancient Taoist Chinese monks to help detoxify, strengthen, and refine the bodies. Literally translated, Chi Nei Tsang means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” This … Chi Nei Tsang
Skin is the body’s largest organ. It is also the most visible and vulnerable organ. Skin conditions are very common and the discomfort of conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin is often followed by distress over their appearance. While acne is most common in adolescents, and eczema is becoming increasingly common in … Treating Skin Conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be offering lectures by Giovanni Maciocia. Each lecture is considered a Continuing Education Unit Event (CEU event) for those that are in the Oriental medicine field, including those seeking acupuncture CEUs. His knowledge is invaluable, and these events are considered optimum opportunities for growth in the field. In San … Pacific College Offers Giovanni Maciocia CEU Courses
Morning sickness is one of the first clues of pregnancy as well as one of the first discomforts. For many women, happy tidings are marred with nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. With acupuncture, women can safely modify these inconveniences with a natural solution. Morning sickness varies greatly in each woman, and the name is misleading – … Morning Sickness Relief with Acupuncture
American women are four to six times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. While women often encounter heart problems later in life than men-typically seven or eight years later-once they reach 65, they seem to catch up, making heart disease the leading cause of death among women over 65. Even … How Women can Naturally Reduce the Risks of Heart Disease
Just a few decades ago, most Americans viewed acupuncture as a foreign practice. The general public was skeptical of acupuncture. However, lately, more and more Americans are opening their minds to this “alternative medicine.” There has been a steady growth in the number of acupuncturists over the last few decades. Organizations like the Federal Drug … Acupuncture in the Mainstream
