In this issue you will find:

• Important PCOM Dates
• Pacific Symposium 2007
• Tai Ji May Help Those Suffering From Parkinson’s Disease
• Traditional Chinese Medicine As An Alternative Therapy For ADHD
• Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day

Important PCOM Dates

• September 15-16 (Saturday and Sunday): NY CEU Event- Treating the Joints and Extremities with Chi Kung Acupuncture
• September 18 (Tuesday): Chicago Open House
• September 18 (Tuesday): New York Open House
  

Pacific Symposium 2007

The 2007 Pacific Symposium, November 8 – 11 at the Catamaran Hotel provides the opportunity for practitioners all over the world to learn from recognized leaders and speakers in the Oriental medicine field. 

This Symposium offers both the Restoration Track and Advanced Acupuncture Technique Workshops that have been popular attractions in the past few years.
The Restoration Track is a hands-on, relaxing series of workshops that provides an in-depth exploration of bodywork and massage; whereas the Advanced Acupuncture Techniques Workshops are offered to provide the opportunity for attendees to learn advanced needling, palpatory diagnosis, pulse analysis, and pain management methods.  This track is invaluable to practitioners due to its diverse techniques taught by the most experienced professionals in the field. 

Highlighting the event is Felice Dunas, as she provides the keynote lecture discussing the opportunities that TCM can have in corporate America.  Dunas has been in practice since 1974, and has been a public speaker and consultant for corporate and hospital CEO’s. She has lectured in over 40 countries and on every continent. Dunas is the author of the best selling book, "PASSION PLAY: Ancient Secrets for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness Through Sensational Sex", which has been published in six languages.
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Tai Ji May Help Those Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease

The ancient art of Tai Ji may have a new application – Parkinson’s disease patients. Numerous studies in the past few years have demonstrated Tai Ji’s effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s is a disease that affects nerve cells – called neurons – in the region of the brain controlling muscle movement. Those suffering from Parkinson’s disease may experience difficulty walking, muscle rigidity, trembling, and problems with coordination. The disease is progressive – meaning its symptoms become progressively worse over time.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine as an Alternative Therapy for ADHD

By Michelle Fletcher

The most common diagnosis given to children in the United States is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it is present in over 10% of boys and 5% of girls. The production of the drug Ritalin has increased seven times in the 1990s alone and is the leader in prescription drugs to treat this disorder. The stimulant (also known as methylphenidate) may be prescribed for children as early as five years old (Donovan, DM. 2000). With millions of children suffering from this disorder, more and more parents are asking for alternative  treatments that do not utilize prescription drugs.

Doctor and licensed acupuncturist, Harry Hong, believes that the first step towards an alternative for ADHD is, “to understand that ADHD is a so-called ‘only-in-America phenomenon.’ With 5% of the world population, the United States consumes 90% of its Ritalin.” Doctors in other countries treat the condition in an entirely different way. The Chinese, for example, believe ADHD-associated behaviors are normal ways for preschool-age children to behave. Such behaviors can be changed when they go to school at age six or seven. If children still suffer severe difficulties, more tests for ADHD are performed.

Because of its safe and natural therapies, acupuncture is often the first choice for treating ADHD in China. There have been numerous clinical trials using Chinese herbs alone to help ADHD children – and most report positive results.
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