Category: Research & Articles
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Making Integration a Reality
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe Alliance of Chinese Medicine and Holistic Nursing – Good for Nurses, Great for Acupuncturists By Jack Miller, Chairman of the Board This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. It has always been part of Pacific College of Health and Science’s mission…
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The Medical Community Must Embrace Standard Cannabis Education
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Timothy Byars Originally published August 15, 2022 in MJ News; updated January 27, 2023. On July 21, 2022, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) filed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), a bill that ends federal cannabis prohibition, establishes federal cannabis tax rates, expunges some cannabis convictions, and…
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Delving into Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Exploration of Its Rich History and Practices
Categories: Research & ArticlesChinese medicine, with a history spanning millennia, has steadily gained recognition worldwide for its holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being. This age-old discipline emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering a unique perspective on health care. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the history, key principles, and therapeutic practices…
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Redefining Nourishment to Include Lifestyle and Environmental Sources Beyond Diet
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Kathleen Bell, RN, MSN, CNM, AHN-BC™ and Tammera Karr, PhD, BCHN®, CDSP™, CNW® Is nourishment limited to nutrients extracted through digestion? Or does nourishment also include components from one’s environment, culture, beliefs, and social connections, and surrounding wavelengths, and not just calories? This literature review shows that food alone is insufficient to generate or…
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Welcoming Rob Johnson, New Clinic Director for NY
Categories: Research & ArticlesJoin us in welcoming Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, as our new Director of Clinical Services for the New York clinic! Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, has practiced acupuncture for 10 years in private practice, including his own practice in Manhattan, and subsequently joining North Nassau Acupuncture, LLC on Long Island, where he worked in…
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Cannabis in Healthcare: What Clinicians Must Know
Categories: Research & ArticlesCannabis consumption has a history of use that goes back thousands of years. Originally noted for use in what is now China in 2800 BCE, its medicinal properties have been lauded by scribes across Asia and Africa for centuries. The first advances in the medical cannabis movement in the modern era can be attributed to…
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Medical Cannabis Education and Practice
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe health advantages of cannabis have been the subject of more than 50,000 studies, including hundreds of clinical ones. Cannabis has been shown to be safe and effective in treating a number of different conditions and diseases, including multiple sclerosis, chronic pain in adults, nausea, and vomiting. According to Timothy Byars, MS, Cannabis Science and…
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Why The World Needs More Holistic Nurse Coaches
Categories: Research & ArticlesAlthough medical innovations have saved and improved the lives of millions, many are awakening to the realization that our current healthcare system is fundamentally broken. Western medicine’s focus on chronic disease management is proving to be profoundly ineffective, leaving most of the U.S. population sicker than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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A Journey into Gentle and Simple
Categories: Research & ArticlesWalking the Path of Neoclassical Japanese Meridian Therapy This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. “…A condition of complete simplicity Costing not less than everything…” T.S. Eliot Originally published in the Taoist Junkyard Dog and republished…
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Making Honey Pills: Doing Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. I am fascinated with the material culture of Chinese medicine. I want to know how they did things. I want to watch a Ming…