Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is proud to announce the opening of its low cost public clinic in Chicago. The clinic will serve area residents by providing affordable acupuncture, Chinese massage and herbal consultations. Rates at the clinic are $25 per treatment for the general public and $15 per treatment for students and senior citizens. …
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(U-WIRE) DURHAM, NC – Acupuncture has the power to reduce nausea and vomiting after major surgery and may work better than the most commonly used medications, according to a new study conducted by Duke University researchers. Breast surgery typically causes post-operative vomiting in 60 to 70 percent of women who undergo it, said Dr. Rong …
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New York (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who suffer from nausea and vomiting may find relief through the traditional Chinese technique of acupressure, o r its modern variation, acustimulation, according to two studies published in the September issue of The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPRESSURE AND ACUSTIMULATION In both studies, women received pressure …
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In response to the urgent needs created by the World Trade Center tragedy, students, faculty and alumni of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine are providing volunteer acupuncture and bodywork care for those affected by the disaster. Roughly 150 Pacific College volunteers are donating their time around the clock at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. …
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According to a new study published in the British Dental Journal, stimulation of an acupuncture point on the ear prior to undergoing dental treatment effectively controls the gag reflex, allowing dentists to perform a variety of procedures without compromising the patient’s safety and comfort. THE STUDY: ECONOMICAL AND NON-INVASIVE APPROACH The British study considered ear …
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According to a team of German and Swiss Researchers, acupuncture may be better at treating chronic neck pain than traditional massage by providing greater short-term pain relief and increased range of motion. “Our study shows that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for chronic neck pain, if the objective is to relieve pain and to …
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WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be exhibiting and providing free massage and acupuncture diagnosis at this year’s Gay Pride Fest. In its 27th year, Gay Pride expects to draw as many as 50,000 people this year. With over 200 exhibitors, live music, food, and a rally, this event proves to be one of …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is proud to announce the accreditation of its Chicago campus by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students of this campus are now eligible for federal financial aid, and graduates of the program are eligible for state licensure and national certification. The college is located at 3646 N. …
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In one of the largest studies of its kind to date, a team of investigators in Italy examined the effectiveness of acupuncture versus a variety of pharmacological therapies in treating migraines. Their results, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, revealed that patients given acupuncture experienced fewer migraine episodes, missed …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine has been selected as one of the “Best of the West” colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) World newspaper. The college is one of four winners to take honors in the clinical training category, as well as one of three winners in the …
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