In this issue you will find:

• Important PCOM Dates
• Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York presents, Many Paths One Medicine
• Quit Smoking with Acupuncture
• Green Tea enhances overall health
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

Important PCOM Dates

• July 8 & 9 – 2nd Annual NY STUDENT SYMPOSIUM Many Paths, One Medicine: East Meets East
• July 11 – Chicago Open House
• July 14 & 16 – San Diego Vietnam Veteran Stand Down
• July 16 – International Massage Week

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York presents, Many Paths One Medicine

For the second year, Pacific College, New York is pleased to present the student Symposium, Many Paths, One Medicine: East Meets East, July 8 and 9, 2006.

These two days will feature inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and knowledgeable exhibitors that may help you to improve your practice, and obtain valuable CEU’s.

Featured speakers for this event include, Bob Flaws, Nigel Dawes, Eric Brand, Marilyn Allen, Jeffrey Yuen, in addition to several other notable professionals in this field.

This event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to visit with some of the best and most knowledgeable vendors in holistic medicine today.

For more information on this event or to register click here:

Quit Smoking with Acupuncture

Each year, people across the globe vow to finally quit smoking for good only to watch their resolution go up in smoke. If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how difficult it can be. It is hard because nicotine is a powerful addiction. For some people, it can be as addictive as heroin or cocaine.

Acupuncture as an alternative approach to smoking cessation has a growing number of converts. In fact, acupuncture is often a court mandated treatment for drug addicts because of its ability to curb withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings.

It is estimated that most smokers will attempt to quit 2 or 3 times, or more, before finally kicking the habit. When conventional methods to quit smoking, such as nicotine gum or patches, have failed, smokers often look outside the mainstream and turn to alternative medicine.

Acupuncture is not a panacea or a magic cure in the treatment of any addiction, including smoking. But, acupuncture is effective in making it easier to quit and remain smoke-free. If you are highly motivated and ready to quit, acupuncture can empower you to take control and begin a healthy and smoke-free life!
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Green Tea enhances overall health

Green tea is often lauded for many amazing health benefits.  Most notable is a study by Japanese scientists of the Saitama Cancer Research Institute relating the delay of cancer onset with the consumption of green tea.  The study shows that early stage breast cancer spreads less rapidly in women with a history of drinking five or more cups of green tea a day.  As a result, there is a lower recurrence rate and a longer disease-free period.

Green tea is beneficial for health due to the antioxidant epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG), the main component considered good for one’s health which is preserved in green tea but lost in oolong and black varieties when fermented.  Antioxidants are thought to prevent free radicals.

Discover what vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients and active ingredients exist in green tea.  Results from these studies suggest that green tea may be useful for the following health conditions.
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