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Though the first semester of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine ‘s doctoral program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine is barely half over, both the students and faculty participating in the program are already excited about its opportunities for advanced study. “The program starting now has been received very enthusiastically by the students, and all of …

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The term “functional disorder” refers to a disease or disorder in which a body part functions in an abnormal manner. The functional gastrointestinal disorders affect many people around the globe, of different age groups, and of all genders. Western physicians have determined that functional gastrointestinal disorders are the single most common illness found in most individuals in …

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Despite the recent importance being placed on women’s health issues , the fact that many women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities do not know how to obtain basic medical and emotional care often goes overlooked. Luckily, not by everyone. Expanding Health Services for Women with Disabilities In an effort to provide respectful, high-quality …

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By Michelle Fletcher, B.A. Acupuncture can provide long-lasting relief for lower back pain, according to a recent U.K. study. When patients were treated with 10 sessions of acupuncture over the course of three months, they reported greatly reduced pain in the lower and mid backs. Patients were still reaping the benefits of reduced pain at …

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By Michelle Fletcher, B.A. Used as a medicine in China for over 4,000 years, green tea’s known medical benefits range from curing headaches to depression. The world of alternative medicine can now add “breast cancer prevention” to the long list of benefits. Scientific Evidence Linking Green Tea to Cancer Prevention Scientific research in the United …

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Prostate cancer also referred to as the “Hidden Cancer” is one of the primary causes of death among American men. It is estimated that drinking green tea regularly reduces the risk of prostate cancer by two-thirds. Several studies have supported the fact that drinking six to 15 cups of green tea daily can significantly reduce …

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Your throat is swollen, and your nose is itchy and runny.  Your eyes are teary, and you just sneezed on the person sitting next to you.  Spring has sprung and so have your allergies. Millions of Americans share your agony, and a bout one person in 90 suffers from allergies. Treatments can produce harsh side …

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By Michelle Fletcher More and more seniors are becoming physically active–reaping the countless health benefits associated with regular exercise. If power walking and your run–of–the–mill strength building exercises are uninteresting, the no–impact Chinese exercise Tai Chi is an excellent way to tone muscle, increase endurance, and gain balance In a recent study in Annals of …

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At most hospitals and recovery centers, when a spinal cord injury ( SCI) patient regains motor function and/or the ability to walk, it is considered a miracle. At Project Walk , it’s considered the expected result of hard work and dedication. For licensed acupuncturists and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine graduates Mike Akong, Donna McAdams …

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By Michelle Fletcher, B.A. The benefits of yoga extend beyond the flexibility and relaxation gleaned from our Saturday morning class. Men and women of all ages have benefited from regular yoga sessions, but now studies are highlighting yoga’s many benefits for menopausal women. Yoga stretches can benefit both the body and the mind, bringing energy …

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