Category: Research & Articles

Typically marked by blotchy, itchy, or otherwise irritated skin, eczema refers to a group of skin conditions that cause sufferers both physical and mental anguish. The annoying symptoms associated with eczema are typically eased via steroids and topical medications, but these often lead to unwanted side effects. Increasingly, patients are turning to traditional Chinese medicine …

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By Leena S. Guptha, DO, MBA, BCTMB​, PCOM Academic Dean of Graduate Studies​ It is a fact: 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Over the years (dare I say decades) I have worked with many …

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Check out this recording of an interview with event host was Alee Hoffman and three successful PCOM-Chicago alumni on insider tips for running a financially successful and truly impactful practice. Some of their answers may surprise you! We hope you enjoy the insightful and inspiring content as much as we did! Your browser does not support the audio element. First …

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Headaches can be a real pain! Here’s a guide to identify what kind you’re dealing with, and the best way to treat it.

Developing a manual for integrative practice, research and teaching By Claudia Citkovitz I have spent the last 13 years developing and leading an inpatient acupuncture program at NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. At present, 12 acupuncturists are credentialed there to treat inpatients throughout the hospital. Four of us are preceptors and the …

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By Neil R. Gumenick The Five Elements For thousands of years, the Chinese observed Nature’s rhythms and cycles through the model of the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements are in everything, everyone, and observable in any process. In nature, for a plant to grow, there must be a seed capable of …

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When facing down the summer, heat, try out our green tea frozen yogurt recipe to cool off while enjoying benefits to your health!

A handshake, a hug, a massage- touch helps people from all walks of life connect. This connection can help reduce stress and improve health and wellbeing.

Ayurveda, the science of longevity, is a rich traditional medicine of India going back to ancient times. The great seers and sages that produced India’s original systems of yoga and meditation also established Ayurveda. Originating as part of Vedic science, Ayurveda provides a comprehensive view of the entirety of matter, mind, and consciousness. Ayurveda’s Global Influence …

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