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Nurses are far more effective when they maintain solid physical, mental and spiritual health. Unfortunately, because these professionals are so passionate about caring for others, they often neglect their own needs. Whether you currently work in a holistic nursing field already or hope to one day, you can benefit from adopting these self-care regimens, which …

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Holism in nursing is a philosophy that emanated directly from Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. She believed in and advocated for care that focused on unity, wellness, and the interrelationship of human beings, events and environment. Essentially, the very roots of nursing are holistic. In some sense, all nursing practice can be comprehensive—that …

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Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management September 2017 saw the release of a comprehensive white paper, “Acupuncture’s Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic”, credited to dozens of authors and a half-dozen different organizations of acupuncturists and TCM professionals. In this series, we’ll be looking …

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Greg Lane, DACM, LAc, our San Diego campus’ Director of Clinical Services, was recently published in the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine. Greg shared “8 Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace”, beginning with self-care at home: “Make sure you get enough sleep. The actual amount differs from person to person, so pay attention to how …

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Transitional Entry-Level Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine / Doctorate of Acupuncture – San Diego A student’s entrance into the program begins with an assessment of the previously completed master’s degree curriculum in comparison to Pacific’s. Any substantial deficiencies are assigned as either pre-requisites to admission or co-requisites to the program of study. Applicants must …

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Have you been thinking about a new career as a massage therapist? Most people love the idea of a good massage, but they may not have considered actually providing this valuable and therapeutic service to others. Demand for massage therapists may be outpacing other career options in the work force: massage therapy is moving beyond …

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The opioid epidemic is top news, and with this realization, many are seeking alternative pain care such as acupuncture. Over 700 addiction centers offer acupuncture as an alternative and/or adjudicative therapy. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Pacific College of Oriental Medicine’s Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Programs. Just copy and paste this code to …

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Massage therapy has a number of amazing benefits, but just like anything else, there are myths that exist to tarnish its reputation. We are here to debunk these falsities and shed some much-deserved light on a miraculous form of therapy! Myth 1: The Effects of Massage are Temporary Debunk: Ever heard of muscle memory? The wonderful (and sometimes …

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Effective immediately, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Chicago, the only regionally accredited massage school in Chicago, has reduced the price of the Chicago Massage Therapy Certification Program to $9990, from $14,270. This includes the cost of books, and financial aid is available for qualified students. With a new format and schedule, students can become massage therapists in under a year and …

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Did you know that the chia pet of your childhood can also be grown in your garden as an incredible superfood? Chia seeds are edible on their own or cooked, baked, or mixed into other delights. This seed comes from the desert plant, Salvia hispanica, which is a member of the mint family. The sprouts …

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