Category: Research & Articles

Behaviors and actions matter. When patients are given instructions to follow, listening to their medical providers’ advice is often the key to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone does what they should to change their lives and health. Some people need more support, which is where a coaching program can be helpful. Making lifestyle changes isn’t always simple for clients who are …

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Being a nurse has always been a demanding job. You work long hours and sometimes you don’t get all the help and support you need. Nursing has been a particularly exhausting career during the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s not surprising that so many people are burning out and moving away from nursing. Managing Long Nursing Shifts: Essential …

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Anxiety is a huge problem in modern society. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it affects nearly twenty percent of US adults. This makes it the nation’s most common mental health concern. While many people require a comprehensive approach to address the physical and emotional manifestations of anxiety, yoga can play a valuable role in relieving …

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for nurses continues to rise. In addition, the call for specific nursing professions may be much higher depending on the specialty. If you are considering a nursing career, you should learn about the different nursing vocations that are now in great demand. Certain specializations in the nursing field …

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Yoga is a spiritual discipline. It is based on the idea of bringing harmony between the body and mind. The ultimate goal? Traditionally, to experience Truth and discover your true self. Today, it’s a trending exercise program and spiritual exercise. Depending on the form you practice, yoga can be fast, hot, or slow. It can …

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Holistic nursing is about more than just looking at a patient’s mental and physical health. It’s a philosophy that promotes building a better relationship with your patients, resulting in an overall healthier psychological, spiritual, and emotional environment for them. In holistic care, there is a focus not just on the physical presentation of symptoms but also on …

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A yoga instructor has a number of functions and obligations that range from preparing lessons for classes and demonstrating poses to less glamorous ones like cleaning the studio. Of course, good instructors will have technical knowledge, but skilled teachers will go above and beyond by combining technical skills with a love for their work. Consider these 12 must-have …

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Whether you are looking for something to wear as a nurse or healthcare professional or want to put an old pair of scrubs to good use, they make an excellent base for many spooky and just plain cool Halloween costumes. Medical scrubs are more than just clothing that identifies someone as a healthcare professional during their shift. They help protect patients from contamination …

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Panel Discussions available on PCHS YouTube Channel Fall 2020: Professionalism and How It Influences Your Success Winter 2021: Embodying Core Values at Pacific College and Beyond Spring 2021: Influence of Professionalism on Clinical Success Department Chairs (as of Fall 2021) Aimee C. Holdwick, DAOM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), LAc (San Diego) – [email protected] Lamya A. Kamel, …

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Growing up with my family in Taiwan, consuming herbal foods was part of our daily life. When my menstrual cycle started at the age of fourteen, my mother began cooking herbal medicine. Intrigued neighborhood aunties would visit and ask why, and mother proudly shared that I was “becoming an adult”. The soup I drank was …

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