• Important PCOM Dates
• Pacific College Offers Free Lectures
• The Benefits of Black Tea For Heart Disease
• Treating Children with Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

• June 9 –   Alex Tiberi & Rick Gold Lectures in Chicago
• June 22 – New York Open House
• June 24 – Chicago Summer Open House
• June 24 – San Diego Open House

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By Laura L. Ecklund

Pediatrics is one of the oldest specialties within Chinese medicine and dates from the early first millennium. Since that time, there has been continuous development in the diagnosis and treatment of children's diseases. Past generations of Chinese doctors have discovered various characteristics that are common in all children. The various modalities (herbal medicine, acupuncture, Chinese massage and dietary therapy) of Traditional Chinese Medicine (known as TCM) have been providing children with solutions to their health problems for more than 2,000 years. This form of Asian medicine is the oldest and second largest medical system in the world today and is used by one quarter of the entire world's population. Unlike Western medicine, this time-tested professional medicine treats and assesses each person as an individual (not based entirely on a disease or symptom). Traditional Chinese Medicine is a noninvasive healing modality that facilitates the body's natural ability to heal itself by restoring harmony and balance to the entire individual. According to TCM, children are not just considered miniature adults. They are believed to be immature both physically and functionally; most common pediatric complaints are due to this immaturity. Chinese medicine states that because children's bodies are immature and therefore inherently weak, they are susceptible to diseases that affect the lungs such as colds, coughs, allergies and asthma and the spleen (or digestive complaints) such as colic, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, and stomach aches.

Next to water, Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Since ancient times it has been considered a precious commodity and major influence on trade routes and expeditions. Among all the teas available, Black Tea has ling been the most popular because of its distince aroma and long lasting flavor. In recent years Green Tea has been under the microscope of scientist looking to discover just exactly why it has for centuries been with long life, health, and well-being in the Orient. It has been suggested it is the powerful polyphenol antioxidant compounds and flavonionds in Green Tea that give it its miraculous reputation. Now scientist, such as those at the American Heart Association, are looking to Black Tea to see if is also possesses life giving and extending properties.

Black Tea is derived from the leaves of the some perennial evergrenn shrub known in Latin as Camellia Sinensis that green Tea leaves come from. The difference in Black and Green leaves is the manner in which they are processed. Green leaves are not oxidized or fermented which allows them to retain natural enzymes but also decreases their shelf life. Black Tea on the other hand goes through a process of dying, rolling, fermenting, and firing which gives it its distinguishing color and distince flavor. While it has a shelf life of nearly seven times that of Green Tea the potent enzymes become activated and change into different molecules which may have different effects on the human body. Black Tea has remained the more popular beverage throughout the centuries because it has a stronger flavor then that of Green Tea.

By Jeff Denny

Millions of people in the United States and around the world endure daily pains and discomfort due to back injury, strain, or disorder. Back pain has become more commonplace among those who primarly spend their working days in a seated or sedentary posture and with others who perform repetive duties throughout the day. The demands of jobs may have changed considerably in the past two hundred years but the worker remains relatively the same. The ancient wisom of the Oriental Medicine and Chinese herb therapy maintains its practically and effectiveness for regaining the spine's strength, stability, and flexibilty.

By Laura L. Eckland

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world, with its origins dating back to China more than 2,000 years ago. When properly administered, it can have an amazing ability to naturally relieve arthritic conditions: pain and inflammation of the joints.

• Important PCOM Dates
• Massage Therapy Beneficial For Arthritis Pains
• Acupuncture for Hypertension & Stroke
• The Benefits of Green Tea
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

• May 16 – Chicago Open House
• May 16 – New York Open House
• May 20 – San Diego Open House

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• Important PCOM Dates
• Pacific College Library Named Finalist For NCLIS Award
• San Diego Healing Arts Festival
• Massage For Detoxification
• Evidence of Tea’s Health Promoting Properties
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

• April 29 – World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day
• May 6 – 2nd San Diego Healing Arts Festival
• May 9 – New York Open House
• May 16 – Chicago Massage Open House

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Though the first semester of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 's doctoral program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine is barely half over, both the students and faculty participating in the program are already excited about its opportunities for advanced study.

"The program starting now has been received very enthusiastically by the students, and all of the students involved in the doctorate are extremely skilled and versatile," said Pacific College Director of Academic Affairs Tom Haines.

By Jeff Denny

According to TCM, Hypertension occurs when the body, especially the heart, must work harder to perform daily functions. This is often times subtle and without any viable symptoms, which is why Hypertension is sometimes referred to as a "Silent Killer." Of the 50 million Americans who have it, 35 percent are unaware. The simplest and easiest way to see if you are at risk or have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked regularly by a doctor or TCM physician. Acupuncture is becoming more widely known as an alternative therapy for curbing high blood pressure.

By Jeff Denny

There are over one hundred types of Arthritis disease known to modern science that afflict the human body. The manifests, symptoms, and conditions vary based on individual and type of Arthritis (i.e. Rheumatoid, TMJ, Algood-Schlatter, and Tendonitis). In terms of Western allopathic medicine there are roughly fifty phamaceutical product lines to treat Arthritis and Arthritic symptoms, all of which have their subsequent side-effect. A considerable number of people suffering from Arthritis today are turning to alternative therapies, specifically massage therapy, to alleviate the pain and discomforts associated with the condition.