Tag: acupuncture
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Top Acupuncture Myths
Categories: Research & ArticlesFollowing thousands of years of success in China, acupuncture’s efficacy has been confirmed by the United States National Institute of Health. Despite this scientific verification, several myths remain. A few of the most concerning are highlighted below: 1. Acupuncture is painful. The first thing most people ask when considering acupuncture is: “Does acupuncture hurt?” This…
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How Hair Loss Can Be Treated With Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesMany people make light of hair loss, but it can be a truly traumatic experience for men and women of all ages — particularly for younger men with few peers experiencing the same problem. Men are typically advised to use Rogaine, to shave their heads, or to simply accept hair loss and move on. Those…
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How to Take Care of Yourself After an Acupuncture Treatment
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe 24 hours following each acupuncture session can be as influential as the treatment itself. By resting, applying heat packs, and engaging in healthy practices, you can enhance results while avoiding the reintroduction of harmful toxins into the body. This will leave you with a greater sense of mental clarity, as well as improved physical…
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The Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Eczema
Categories: Research & ArticlesTypically marked by blotchy, itchy, or otherwise irritated skin, eczema refers to a group of skin conditions that cause sufferers both physical and mental anguish. The annoying symptoms associated with eczema are typically eased via steroids and topical medications, but these often lead to unwanted side effects. Increasingly, patients are turning to traditional Chinese medicine…
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Clinical Experience vs. Evidence-Based Practice: Do We Have to Choose?
Categories: Research & ArticlesDeveloping a manual for integrative practice, research and teaching By Claudia Citkovitz I have spent the last 13 years developing and leading an inpatient acupuncture program at NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. At present, 12 acupuncturists are credentialed there to treat inpatients throughout the hospital. Four of us are preceptors and the…
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Self Care Tips for Massage Therapists and Acupuncturists
Categories: Research & ArticlesMake sure you don’t lose sight of your own needs when you’re taking care of patients with these self-care tips
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Kansas Passes Acupuncture Practice Act
Categories: Research & ArticlesMay 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.…
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Acupuncture at Sea with Karas Smith
Categories: Research & ArticlesAfter graduating from PCOM in May 2014 with her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Karas Smith set out to work as an acupuncturist on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The Journey to Acupuncture at Sea What got you interested in doing acupuncture at sea? I was interested in the idea of working without…
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PCOM to Offer Treatments at Tunnel to Towers Run
Categories: Press ReleasesAcupuncture and Massage Relieves Stress for 9/11 Heroes and Survivors at Tunnel to Towers Run on Sunday, September 27th NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2015 Contact: Cynthia Neipris (212) 982-3456 x229 [email protected] Sunday, September 27th – Police officers, firefighters, survivors of 9/11, family members, and supporters from throughout the world will receive acupuncture…
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Can Acupuncture Really Benefit Stroke Recovery?
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe World Health Organization estimates that 15 million individuals suffer from stroke annually worldwide, most of whom live in developed countries, where hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and cardiac diseases are prevalent. Stroke is the third leading cause of fatality and ranks highest as a cause of disability.1 Global Stroke Statistics and Challenges in Treatment Western medicine has…