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Leader in Advanced Integrative Medicine Training Offers Unprecedented Number of Scholarships The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), the leading provider of education and training in the field of integrative medicine and holistic health, announced an unparalleled number of scholarship opportunities for their Interprofessional Fellowship program. Of the 60 inaugural Interprofessional Fellows, 19 received scholarships when … AIHM Interprofessional Fellowship Breaks New Ground with Scholarships

Make sure you don’t lose sight of your own needs when you’re taking care of patients with these self-care tips

Marketing your practice doesn’t have to be difficult. Get started with these tips!

May 19, 2016 Big congratulations to Kansas! On May 13, Kansas made great strides forward by passing the Acupuncture Practice Act as part of HB2615, gathering all 40 votes in the Senate and 115-7 in the House. The Acupuncture Practice Act, which has been in the works for more than five years, requires acupuncturists practicing in the state to be licensed. … Kansas Passes Acupuncture Practice Act

Essential oils are a useful tool for alleviating a wide variety of health problems.

May is Better Sleep Month! Here are some tips to improve the quality of your shut-eye.

We live in a hustle-bustle kind of world. Work is constantly on our minds and some of us can barely find the time to grab a bite to eat. We rush to take our kids to soccer practice and walk through our front doors after work only to begin the laundry. The majority of us … Sometimes You Have to Reschedule: When Not to Get a Massage

Two of PCOM’s faculty (Mitchell Harris and Stephen Bonzak) and one of our alumni (Barbara Ferrero) were featured in the Spring 2016 issue of Meridians: The Journal of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Mitchell Harris, dual chair of clinical procedure and faculty governance at PCOM-Chicago, is also Meridians JAOM’s new Clinical Pearls editor. The topic discussed in … Treating Erectile Dysfunction in the Clinic: Clinical Pearls from Meridians

By Thea Elijah A student recently wrote to me: I have two patients who are having a hard time swallowing their raw herb formula. It comes right back up. They say they cannot get past the taste. Any suggestions for these patients to help them take their formula and keep it down? Understanding Patient Resistance … Taking Raw Herbs: Earth First

The healing process is more complex than the modern medical industry would have you believe, with an array of mind-body-spirit interactions impacting patients’ ability to heal from injuries and illnesses. Holistic nurses address the oft-forgotten mental and spiritual aspects of healthcare, thereby promoting long-term wellness as well as short-term relief. The focus is on the … How Holistic Nursing Benefits Your Patients and You

Science has proven that everything is made up of energy. In the Chinese art and science of Feng Shui we call energy qi. The Egyptians call it Ka, the Hebrew have Ruach, the Japanese have Ki, and the Indians call it Prana. Qi is condensed and dispersed in alternative cycles of positive (sheng qi) and … Energy and Feng Shui

Embrace Earth Day with these ideas for getting outside, boosting your mood and giving back!