In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a treatment for regulating the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (pronounced “chee”) — thought to flow via channels (meridians) throughout your body. Acupuncture practitioners believe you can rebalance your energy flow by placing needles into specific spots
We’ve completed the roundup: Pacific College campuses in San Diego, New York, and Chicago combined provided more than 9,000 hours of intern, faculty, and administrative hours with an in-kind donation of more than $200,000 of free or low-cost treatments and administrative costs to our communities during this year of the
There are many public health-related educational programs, certificates, and degrees available, so finding the one you want to pursue can be difficult. Two of these that you should know the difference between are public health administration and public health education. Classes and courses may overlap in these two programs, but they are
The yoga industry is growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, the global yoga market is projected to reach a staggering $66.2 billion by 2027, according to Allied Market Research. This rapid growth is attributed to many factors, including an increasing body of evidence pointing to its health and wellness benefits, celebrity endorsements,
Behaviors and actions matter. When patients are given instructions to follow, listening to their medical providers’ advice is often the key to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone does what they should to change their lives and health. Some people need more support, which is where a coaching program can be helpful. Making lifestyle changes isn’t always
Anxiety is a huge problem in modern society. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it affects nearly twenty percent of US adults. This makes it the nation’s most common mental health concern. While many people require a comprehensive approach to address the physical and emotional manifestations of anxiety, yoga can play
Yoga is a spiritual discipline. It is based on the idea of bringing harmony between the body and mind. The ultimate goal? Traditionally, to experience Truth and discover your true self. Today, it’s a trending exercise program and spiritual exercise. Depending on the form you practice, yoga can be fast,
A yoga instructor has a number of functions and obligations that range from preparing lessons for classes and demonstrating poses to less glamorous ones like cleaning the studio. Of course, good instructors will have technical knowledge, but skilled teachers will go above and beyond by combining technical skills with a love for their
Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal (IMCJ) recently published Dr. Heidi Lovie, LAc, DACM‘s article “Gu Syndrome, Lurking Pathogens, and Long Covid: An Old Take on a New Disease”. Lovie, a clinic supervisor and faculty member at Pacific College’s New York campus, presents the uncertainty concerning long COVID: we don’t yet
HOT TOPIC! COVID RESEARCH: MACH-19 | Mushrooms and Chinese Herbs for COVID-19 Top researchers at the University of California have launched a groundbreaking FDA-approved clinical trial to study natural medicine to fight COVID-19. In a recent live panel discussion hosted on Pacific College’s YouTube channel, we had the opportunity to