In this issue you will find:
- Important PCOM Dates
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Pacific College Presents: Study With Giovanni
Maciocia
- Pacific College Celebrates the Chinese New Year
- Herbs for Prostate Health
- Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day
 Important PCOM Dates
Pacific College Presents: Study With Giovanni
Maciocia
In conjunction with Pacific College, Giovanni Maciocia one of the most respected practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the world, is presenting a series of lecture for 2008. While firmly rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, Giovanni’s ideas are innovative and adapted to Western conditions and diseases. He brings a combination of classical training and clinical experience to this unique lecture series.
For more information on any of these lectures or to register for an event please click here to register online or
call (800) 729-0941 ext 121.
The first scheduled lecture will take place in San Diego, February 23 and 24. Giovanni will discuss The Channel System and Clinical Applications Utilizing Channels. This lecture will present the fundamental clinical applications of channel theory so that the student will acquire a foundation from which to further study channel pathology, point indications and actions, and their applications in acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. As this is an extremely broad subject, Giovanni will present the clinical application of Luo channels as a model from which to approach the clinical applications of the other primary and secondary channels.
In Chicago on March 15-16, Giovanni will present a two part series on The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Mental-Emotional Disorders, and Advanced Tongue Diagnosis. The first event concerning the psyche will explore the nature and functions of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi in Chinese medicine. Emotions and their connection to the psyche
will be evaluated. The workshop will also present the etiology, pathology, and treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Part two of this workshop, Advanced Tongue Diagnosis will deal with more advanced aspects of Chinese tongue diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis is one of the pillars of Chinese diagnosis and its importance and usefulness lies in its reliability and objectivity. The workshop will discuss the clinical significance of tongue-body color, tongue-body shapes and tongue coating in detail. This will be done in a clinically-relevant way with many examples and cases derived from practice. Giovanni will present many new interpretations of tongue diagnosis derived from his 32-years of practice.
In Los Angeles on April 12-13, and in New York from May 17-18, 2008, Giovanni will present a two part series on The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Mental-Emotional Disorders, and The Extraordinary Channels. The first event concerning the psyche will explore the nature and functions of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi in Chinese medicine. Emotions and their connection to the psyche will be evaluated. The workshop will also present the etiology, pathology, and treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
In San Francisco on June 7-8, Giovanni will discuss The Pathology and Treatment of Dampness and Phlegm. Dampness and Phlegm are two extremely common pathogenic factors encountered in the clinic. Both Dampness and Phlegm result from a dysfunction in the metabolism of fluids and our Western lifestyle, with its irregular diet, stress and overwork.
Giovanni Maciocia is one of the most highly respected practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Europe. He trained in England at the International College of Oriental medicine and graduated in 1974 after a three-year course. He has been in practice ever since.
In 1980, 1982, and 1987, he attended three postgraduate courses in acupuncture at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Giovanni can read Chinese and therefore has access to all the Chinese medicine textbooks, old and modern, published in China. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Giovanni Maciocia combine forces to enlighten practitioners and acupuncturists across the nation.
For more information on any of these lectures or to register for an event please click here to register online or
call (800) 729-0941 ext 121.
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Pacific College Celebrates the Chinese New Year
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Pacific College has planned free events on each of its three campuses.
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York will be hosting an open house on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Following the open house, a celebration of the Chinese New Year will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will include free community acupuncture for relaxation, as well as a tai ji and qi gong and a martial arts workshop. This event will also include an informational lecture titled, “Chinese Astrology: Year of the Rat.”
Pacific’s San Diego campus will be hosting a free event for the public on Saturday, February 9th, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free acupuncture and massage treatments will be offered from 10:00 to 1:00 pm. There will be 15-minute acupuncture treatment targeted for smoking cessation and stress reduction, as well as 10-minute tui na massages. This event will also include Tai Ji and Qi Gong demonstrations, an informational lecture titled, “A Discussion of Integrative Medicine and Its Profession” and lectures featuring women’s health and pediatrics.
Pacific’s Chicago campus will be holding a similar Chinese New Year celebration, Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The campus will be offering complimentary acupuncture treatments, qi-building exercises, and introductions to faculty and staff.
Celebrations at each campus will provide refreshments and an open invitation to the public to tour the campus. Staff and faculty will also be available to further attendees’ knowledge of Pacific College’s programs and the field of Oriental medicine.
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Herbs for Prostate Health
Prostate disorders affect millions of men in the United States each year. Not just afflicting the elderly, over half of 49-50 year-old men have enlarged prostates, and a 1 in 4 chance of developing cancerous cells.
Located just below the bladder, the prostate is a walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. Disorders of the prostate may include inflammation called prostatitis, enlargement of the gland, and cancer. Fortunately, much of this can be avoided through proper nutrition and supplementation. Fruit- and vegetable-rich diets aid in protecting the prostate from illness, supplying the essential nutrients needed to ensure healthy function for decades. A surprisingly high proportion of prostate disorder patients rely on complementary health practices not prescribed by physicians, according to a study by Gary D. Kao, M.D., Ph.D.
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Chinese Wisdom: Quote of the Day
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.
~ The Book of Odes |
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