Category: Research & Articles

With Caroline Ortiz, RN, MSN, MPH, CCAP, CMI; Christine Gilchrist, RN, MSN, MPH, NC-BC; and Jeanne Kenney, RN, BSN, HN-BC, CCAP As a population, nurses are measurably more stressed-out than most people. Despite plenty of evidence that unmanaged stress amongst nurses often causes poor health, leading to medical errors, frequent sick days, and high job turnover, nurses have …

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By Eric Brand, Zhongzhen Zhao, and Ping Guo Throughout history, Chinese herbal medicine has been deeply influenced by the natural resources and culture of China. Natural resources such as wild and cultivated plant resources are inseparably connected to the development of Chinese medicine. Agriculture and trade have long played a pivotal role in the production …

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Spring forward this Sunday with these tips for adjusting your body along with your clock for Daylight Savings Time 2016!

Nutrition should be a year-round focus, but those pursuing a healthier lifestyle often require a new sense of focus during the month of March, when ambitious New Year’s resolutions begin to falter. March is thus the perfect time to celebrate 2016 National Nutrition Month. If you require a little healthy eating inspiration to get you …

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Have you ever wondered why we add one day to February every four years? It turns out that the history of leap year is a long and very complex one, having much to do with the inexact number of whole days it takes our Earth to complete a full orbit around the Sun: 365.2422 days, …

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For thousands of years, Eastern cultures have used meditation as an effective way to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment. Today, many Americans have fully embraced the benefits of meditation, including the reduction of stress and negative emotions. Research provides growing support for meditation as a way to improve physical health as …

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Chinese New Year 2016 is here, and with it, the opportunity to pursue exciting new beginnings! 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, specifically the Fire Monkey. One of the five elements are paired each year with the Chinese zodiac animal.  The five elements include Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Fire Monkey can …

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By Eric Baker, full time faculty member, Master degree department, Chicago When I was in my early twenties, after I finished my Psych undergrad, I planned on trying my hand at becoming a monk.  I had already become enthralled with Asian Culture, a love that continues to this day.  So, my plan was to first move to …

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After graduating from PCOM in May 2014 with her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Karas Smith set out to work as an acupuncturist on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The Journey to Acupuncture at Sea What got you interested in doing acupuncture at sea? I was interested in the idea of working without …

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Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in every four deaths? This February 2016, in conjunction with Heart Month, let’s celebrate our hearts by taking a quick look at some of our favorite, most enjoyable and delicious, holistic heart health solutions. 1. Heart …

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