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Bi-Weekly Newsletter | Issue 21 | April 2006

In this issue you will find: Important PCOM Dates Tea Promotes Good Health Herbs for Women: Alternatives to Prescription Medications Pacific College Celebrates World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day Important PCOM Dates April 11 – Chicago Open House April 29 – World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day May 6 – San Diego Healing Arts Festival Upcoming CEU Events in San Diego May 7 – Heather Martin: Groundwork for Success Tea Promotes Good Health The Better the Tea, the Greater the Benefits Courtesy of www.RoyalDynastyTea.com In September, 1998, a group of scientists from around the world met for an International Symposium at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. on Tea and Human Health, co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association, the American Health Foundation, and others. Dozens of new studies reaffirmed earlier work done in Europe and Asia that three or more 6 oz. cups of tea a day help fend off cancer, reduce heart disease, fight the negative effects of aging, and promote elimination of dietary fats, among other health benefits. READ MORE ... Herbs for Women: Alternatives to Prescription Medications Prescription medications are fast becoming part of the American woman’s daily routine. We are taking meds that even our moods, replace hormones, increase fertility, ease body pain, lower blood pressure, help us sleep and treat a variety of other ailments. We don’t often slow down to consider natural alternatives, which are often free from side effects and benefit our bodies in a more complete way. Herbal therapy creates a balanced health system that empowers women to kick the routine of symptom treatment and begin the process of whole body healing. According to a study published in Women’s Health journal, women take more medications than men. They also respond differently to medications and are more likely than men to suffer medication-related problems. The most common health issues for women include endometriosis, cervical dysplasia, breast health, PMS and menopause. Side effects of these, such as depression, insomnia and physical pain are often treated with prescription medications that merely mask symptoms. READ MORE ...

Pacific College Celebrates World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is one of many institutions around the world to recognize World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD).  Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday April 29 in New Zealand and spreading across time zones, World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will see people in over 50 nations gather to practice these disciplines.

Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

"All things in the world come from being. And being comes from non-being."

Lao-Tzu (6th century B.C.), Legendary Chinese philosopher

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