Tag: oriental medicine
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Athletes in the Games and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesAs the 2016 Summer Olympics approach, the world’s most talented athletes are preparing mentally and physically for arguably the most strenuous experience of their lives. Their efforts include standard athletic prep work and carefully-planned diets, along with stretching and weight room regimens designed to enhance both strength and range of motion. Increasingly, however, Olympians are…
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Prosper With Purpose: Creating a Great Income in the Fields of Massage Therapy and Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesCheck out this recording of an interview with event host was Alee Hoffman and three successful PCOM-Chicago alumni on insider tips for running a financially successful and truly impactful practice. Some of their answers may surprise you! We hope you enjoy the insightful and inspiring content as much as we did! Your browser does not support the audio element. First…
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Five Elements, Twelve Officials, and the Causative Factor
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Neil R. Gumenick The Five Elements For thousands of years, the Chinese observed Nature’s rhythms and cycles through the model of the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements are in everything, everyone, and observable in any process. In nature, for a plant to grow, there must be a seed capable of…
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What’s Your Dosha? Find Out With This Quiz
Categories: Research & ArticlesAyurveda, the science of longevity, is a rich traditional medicine of India going back to ancient times. The great seers and sages that produced India’s original systems of yoga and meditation also established Ayurveda. Originating as part of Vedic science, Ayurveda provides a comprehensive view of the entirety of matter, mind, and consciousness. Ayurveda’s Global Influence…
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Taking Raw Herbs: Earth First
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy 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…
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Stress Awareness Month 2016: 5 Tips to Reduce Stress
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe month of April is Stress Awareness Month. Take time to incorporate some easy tips to reduce stress into your busy life.
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What is “Daodi” Medicinal Material?
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Eric Brand, Zhongzhen Zhao, and Ping Guo Throughout history, Chinese herbal medicine has been deeply influenced by the natural resources and culture of China. Natural resources such as wild and cultivated plant resources are inseparably connected to the development of Chinese medicine. Agriculture and trade have long played a pivotal role in the production…
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The Dilemma of Right Livelihood: Buddhism and the TCM Career Path
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Eric Baker, full time faculty member, Master degree department, Chicago When I was in my early twenties, after I finished my Psych undergrad, I planned on trying my hand at becoming a monk. I had already become enthralled with Asian Culture, a love that continues to this day. So, my plan was to first move to…
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Addressing Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopausal Women Using TCM
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Jill Blakeway, MS, LAc “I have more perimenopausal patients with estrogen dominance than I used to and they worry me. How can Chinese medicine help with that?” This question came from a colleague of mine who is a gynecologist, oncologist and a surgeon. Her focus is preventing and treating cancers of the female reproductive organs…
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Hold that Sneeze: Chinese Medicine for Fall Allergies
Categories: Research & ArticlesWhen allergies strike, they can affect almost every activity you do—from your voice and breathing to headaches and even how you approach your workflow, allergy symptoms can make it difficult to get through the day. One of the most common forms of seasonal allergies is allergic rhinitis, which affects the sinuses. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose,…