In this issue you will find:

• Important PCOM Dates
• Acupuncture for the Relief of Arthritis Pain
• Summer & Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Chai Tea for Digestion
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

Important PCOM Dates

• August 4 – New York MSTOM Open House
• August 8 – Chicago Massage Open House
• August 13 – New York Graduation

Upcoming CEU Events in San Diego

November 2 through 5  -- 18th Annual Pacific Symposium featuring the popular Restoration Track and a new series of Advanced Acupuncture Techniques Workshops.

Don’t miss out on four days of learning and sharing with the best in holistic health.  Register online now: 

Acupuncture for the Relief of Arthritis Pain

Acupuncture is a very effective form of pain control in that it can relieve soreness in three ways. First, it causes the body to produce chemicals called endorphins, which inhibit the perception of pain naturally. Second, it blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain through the nervous system. Thirdly, it deactivates trigger points. Trigger points are tender and extremely reactive areas that develop within muscles. The result of acupuncture is widespread relaxation of both mind and body.
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Summer and Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we have a healing methodology called the 5 Phases (Elements). Summer is ruled by the Fire element and is expressed in nature as well as in the body. Growth, joy and spiritual awareness between the heart and mind are the focus during this season. Summer-heat belongs to the element of fire and is predominant during the summer season.

Symptoms of summer heat are excess body heat, profuse sweating, parched mouth and throat, constipation, and heart palpitations.

Strengthening the immune system should be a part of any seasonal ritual! Any tonic formula that strengthens the essence, nourishes the Qi and regulates the heart is appropriate.

Remember, the best form of medicine, is preventative. Learn how to heal with the seasons and how Traditional Chinese Medicine can bring your body back into balance!
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Chai Tea for Digestion

Legend and lore suggest Chai Tea was invented by a royal king in India who kept his recipe undisclosed and sacred.  In fact Chai Tea is a product of Ayurveda, a science of India that dates as far back as five thousand years.  Chai does not refer to a particular type of tea but the manner in which it is prepared and served, with milk/cream and honey/sugar.  Traditionally each family would have their own recipe of herbs and spices to mix and boil with tea leaves.  This recipe was based on available ingredients and the constitutions of family members.  Typically this is a highly potent blend that has myriad medicinal and health promoting properties.  Among these benefits of consuming Chai regularly is to increase the digestive fire, sooth and relax the digestive tract, increase waste and toxin excretion, elevate metabolism, and decrease appetite.
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