In a study published in the current issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, Yale researchers have found that acupuncture is an effective treatment for those addicted to cocaine. “The results are indisputable. We’ve been doing it here for years and it works. The results are fantastic. Some of our most difficult cases have turned …
WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be sponsoring a free clinic day devoted to the education and treatment of those who suffer from asthma. Featured lectures will include: the treatment of asthma with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, asthma self-care and Western Medicine, nutrition and asthma, and the use of Qi Gong (gentle Chinese exercise) …
WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be exhibiting at the San Diego Fall Fest ‘99. An admissions counselor will be available to provide information about health care alternatives at its community clinic as well as provide information on the school and field of Oriental medicine. Student interns will also be prepared to give free …
WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a national leader in the instruction of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is now offering free acupuncture treatments for senior citizens at the First Lutheran Church in downtown San Diego. WHEN: Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (No appointments necessary.) WHERE: First Lutheran Church 1420 3rd Avenue San …
WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be attending Scripps Hospital’s Community Health Fair. An admissions counselor will be available to provide information on the school and field of Oriental medicine. Student interns will also be prepared to give free tongue and pulse diagnosis and mini acupressure and massage treatments. Complimentary coupons good for one …
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, other alternative practitioners, and even traditional Western practices have had proven success using auricular acupuncture, or acupuncture of the ear, in the healing of addictions and addictive behaviors. Auricular acupuncture experienced a burst of popularity in the mid-twentieth century when a Frenchman named Paul Nogier developed a reconfiguration of the Chinese system, which had been around for …
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Updated:09/08/2017 Electro-acupuncture is the term used to refer to the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles, or even without needles, to acupuncture points on the body. The current is usually 40-80 volts, however no current is actually transmitted through the body— there is only enough stimulation for the patient to feel a …
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Traditional Chinese medicine understands that the approach to healthy skin in the winter, or any time of the year for that matter, starts from the inside out. Skin care has become a multi-billion dollar industry, yet most of these products contain drugs or harsh chemicals that often do little to improve the root cause of a …
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The Summer 2008 Olympics are held in Beijing, China, in the country where acupuncture originated thousands of years ago. Perhaps it is no surprise then that this ancient practice is gaining further interest and media attention now that China is the host of a world-class athletic event. The Olympic Village in Beijing is offering free …
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May 5, 2015 Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is proud to announce that it has received regional accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). This achievement reflects five years of hard work on the part of faculty, staff, and students. WSCUC commended the college for its commitment to …
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