Happy International Day of Yoga! Though yoga is many thousands of years old, today, June 21st, 2021 marks the 7th International Day of Yoga since its inception by the United Nations back in 2014. If you haven’t already, take some time today and connect with your body through some yoga poses, connect with your breath …
In honor of the International Day of Yoga coming up on June 21st, here is another fun yogic fact for you! Did you know that yoga poses, or asana, are just a small part of the overall path of yoga? It is just one of the many yogic sciences and is traditionally considered as preparatory …
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Did you know that June 21st is the International Day of Yoga? In December of 2014, the United Nations proclaimed it as such, as a way to raise awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga. But why June 21st? Many thousands of years ago, a man named Shiva became the very first yogi, the Adiyogi. …
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Unlocking the inherent healing potential of the human body can be a challenge. How to solve it? Have you ever thought about acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient practice grounded in the wisdom of Chinese medicine, offering a conduit to this natural reservoir of vitality. By nurturing equilibrium among body, mind, and spirit, acupuncture is aimed …
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The human body has a wonderful capacity to heal itself, yet many people deprive their bodies of that ability by solely focusing on traditional medicine for most ailments. Holistic medicine takes a whole-person approach to medical care and wellness. As more and more people want to feel better without reliance on drugs, this is an area growing in …
Dr. Carla Mariano, who developed the AHNCC endorsed RN-BSN program here at Pacific College of Health and Science, has been invited to join The Global Academy of Holistic Nursing as an Honorary Holistic Nursing Scholar based on her leadership, advocacy, achievements, and contributions to Holistic Nursing the advancement of the specialty. The founding of the Academy …
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Professor Dr. Kristen Lombard, chair of the new MSN program, just received her AHNCC Board Certification as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC)! This is her second board certification. In addition to her experience as a holistic nurse, her preparation for the 150 question exam was to attend the PCHS Zoom session with Dr. Margaret Erickson …
May 5, 2021 Â By Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN Â Caring for self is a requirement for those of us who care for others. Whether you are a professional licensed caregiver or a family/friend caring for a loved one, self-care is a must. Our battery must frequently be recharged in order to be able to …
Happy Nurses Week 2021 from Pacific College of Health and Science Nursing Programs! This week, we are happy to be celebrating nursing and our call to care. As we reflect on the COVID19 pandemic of 2020-2021 and look forward to emerging from it, nurses may have many experiences and feelings that we need to integrate …
Starting this Fall of 2021, our nursing department is launching a 40-credit Master of Science in Nursing (Holistic Nursing) program with tentative specialty tracks for nursing education, professional development specialist, and nurse coach. Graduates of this innovative, 100% online program will be prepared to become leaders in nursing education and nurse coaching, with career opportunities …
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