By Osnat Livni, HHP, CI Sounds are among the most powerful vibrations in our universe. Do you recall hearing traffic noise from afar, a sleepless night when neighbors are partying several blocks away, or joyful sounds of children laughing in a distant playground? Sound waves have the power to penetrate through cement walls and glass …
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By Felice Dunas, PhD, LAc Finally, that trip you have long awaited is almost here. In a magnificent spa, hidden away from time and urban life, you and your beloved will rediscover each other. Under the ancient arms of gently swaying trees, you will regenerate yourselves, and while all thought of budgets, children, and employment …
By Dr. East Phillips, DAOM, LAc Cold showers, intermittent fasting, running, nootropics, music, surfing, dancing to EDM, high-intensity sports, creative outlets such as painting or starting new companies, kittens, funny movies, having fun with my kids, weekend getaways with my husband, laughing with family and friends, girls’ weekends and Marie Kondo-like organizing the heck out …
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By Elena Tate “Getting regular massage therapy and acupuncture has allowed me to manage my pain without the use of opioids,” said Ms. Jeanette Jones. She has been regularly receiving massage therapy and acupuncture by Pacific College interns at the Initiative for Women with Disabilities (IWD) for over 10 years. She, like millions of others, …
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For individuals suffering from the chronic autoimmune disease lupus, life can become a disheartening series of painful flares and temporary improvements. Conventional Western therapies don’t always work, and the powerful drugs used can cause serious side effects. The disease typically strikes women in their childbearing years, and women of color are significantly more likely than …
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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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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.
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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The World Health Organization estimates that 15 million individuals suffer from stroke annually worldwide, most of whom live in developed countries, where hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and cardiac diseases are prevalent. Stroke is the third leading cause of fatality and ranks highest as a cause of disability.1 Global Stroke Statistics and Challenges in Treatment Western medicine has …
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