Category: Research & Articles

By Brian Keenan ND, MAc, BSHs This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. The medical arts of Chinese medicine* and Ayurveda are often seen as wholly separate disciplines. In many ways this is true, but the similarities quickly begin to outweigh the …

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 Using the Gluteus Medius, the Quadratus Lumborum, and the Sacral-Iliac Joint in the Treatment of Low Back and Hip Pain This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. Introduction After years of experience, I have come to understand that there is nothing more …

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The Alliance of Chinese Medicine and Holistic Nursing – Good for Nurses, Great for Acupuncturists By Jack Miller, Chairman of the Board This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. It has always been part of Pacific College of Health and Science’s mission …

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Chinese medicine, with a history spanning millennia, has steadily gained recognition worldwide for its holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being. This age-old discipline emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering a unique perspective on health care. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the history, key principles, and therapeutic practices …

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By Kathleen Bell, RN, MSN, CNM, AHN-BC™ and Tammera Karr, PhD, BCHN®, CDSP™, CNW® Is nourishment limited to nutrients extracted through digestion? Or does nourishment also include components from one’s environment, culture, beliefs, and social connections, and surrounding wavelengths, and not just calories? This literature review shows that food alone is insufficient to generate or …

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Join us in welcoming Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, as our new Director of Clinical Services for the New York clinic! Rob Johnson, JD, MSAc, LAc, has practiced acupuncture for 10 years in private practice, including his own practice in Manhattan, and subsequently joining North Nassau Acupuncture, LLC on Long Island, where he worked in …

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  Although medical innovations have saved and improved the lives of millions, many are awakening to the realization that our current healthcare system is fundamentally broken. Western medicine’s focus on chronic disease management is proving to be profoundly ineffective, leaving most of the U.S. population sicker than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control …

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Walking the Path of Neoclassical Japanese Meridian Therapy This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. “…A condition of complete simplicity Costing not less than everything…” T.S. Eliot Originally published in the Taoist Junkyard Dog and republished …

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By Lorraine Wilcox, LAc, PhD This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. I am fascinated with the material culture of Chinese medicine. I want to know how they did things. I want to watch a Ming …

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Using the Law of the Five Elements to Restore Balance and Regulation in Trauma Survivors By Alaine D. Duncan, MAc, DiplAc This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper. My full physical mailing address (name/practice, street, city, state, ZIP, country) is:”>subscribe to the print edition …

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