By Tara Kulikov, DACM Breathing: the taking in of oxygen (O2) and the expelling of carbon dioxide (CO2) that should occur naturally and seamlessly without pathology. O2 is not only in our lungs, but all parts of our bodies, supplying our cells with nutrients. O2 also allows for metabolic processes to occur which in turn …
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November 30, 2022 Dr. David R. Sol, DAc, LAc, LMT, CFMP, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was extensively cited in a recent article by Lauren David, writing on post-workout massage for Verywell Fit, an award-winning resource for nutrition and exercise information. Most people know that stretching …
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By East Phillips, DAOM, LAc This article was originally published in the Fall 2022 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper or subscribe to the print edition for free. There are countless anti-aging tools, supplements, modalities, and biohacks out there today, many of which are super expensive. However, over the past fifteen years …
By Jay T. Wiles, BCB, BCB-HRV Stress is a ubiquitous term. Just walk down your local grocery aisle and you are going to be inundated with the term and proposed methods for helping in every tabloid. Arguably, the most interesting aspect of this five-letter word is that it is often used in everyday conversation without …
May 6, 2022 Dr. David R. Sol, Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was recently cited by U.S. News & World Report in an article on treating muscle knots. If you overwork a particular muscular area of the body, whether through exercise, stress, or injury, your body “protects …
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Strategies for going beyond and living a life you truly love By East Phillips, DAOM, LAc In the last Passion Play article, I discussed the importance of boundaries. In this article I’d like to go to the other end of an entirely different spectrum and discuss the type of boundaries we place on ourselves that …
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By Thomas P. Seager, PhD The reasons to begin a regular practice of deliberate cold exposure are multidimensional and complex, including relief from pain and inflammation1, muscle gain and hormonal rebalancing2, increased insulin sensitivity and metabolic health3, autoimmune regulation4, accelerated ketogenesis for cancer control5, and psychological resilience for stress management6. However, the methods by which …
By Kara Collier, RDN, LDN, CNSC Maintaining normal blood sugar levels is essential to decreasing your risk for long-term health issues, managing a healthy weight, and feeling good overall. A wide variety of health problems related to glucose level imbalances are a rapidly growing burden for the healthcare system that is reaching epidemic proportions. CDC’s …
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By Gregory Kelly “My eyes are always tired” …“My eyes hurt” …“I’m having a hard time focusing” …“My eyes feel dry and irritated” …“Things look blurry” High amounts of screen time cause the body to give us vision—and quite often posture-related—feedback clues. It can also impact thinking and mood. Let’s focus on the visual system, …
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By Todd Luger Imagine three days in sunny San Diego fully dedicated to exploring the path to peak performance for yourself and your clients. Learn more about yourself, exceed your own perceived limitations, and acquire new tools to take your professional practice to Peak Performance dimensions. In 2019, Pacific College launched its health and human …