Category: Research & Articles

July 1, 2022 Historically, the cannabis industry has been one of the most controversial in the United States. Although federal law has prohibited cannabis use and distribution since 1937, in the past few decades, many states have been experimenting with cannabis liberalization policies. From a legislative standpoint, 2021 was a phenomenal year for the industry, …

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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 …

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By Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT Are you a parent or considering parenthood? As we grow through our 20s, 30s, and 40s, the question of parenthood often crosses our minds and becomes part of our conversations, whether we are partnered or not. While there are undoubtedly innumerable joys that come from parenting, one of the major …

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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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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 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 …

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Pacific College of Health and Science is thrilled to announce that Joy N. White, MSN, MBA, WHNP-BC, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Ms. White currently serves as the senior advisor to the Undersecretary for Health, Office of Patient Care Services within the Veterans Health Administration. There she helps coordinate the efforts of …

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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 …

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By Shanell LaBelle We are so proud to share that Dr. Carla Mariano, holistic nursing pioneer and co-founder of Pacific College’s holistic nursing programs, has received an invitation to the inaugural cohort of the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN). The GAHN is “a community of holistic nurse scholars committed to advancing holistic, humanistic, and …

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A case study in effective pain relief for breastfeeding new mothers By Deb Davies, DACM, LAc Reprinted with permission from Acupuncture Today. This article examines the treatment of a 42-year-old mother presenting with a chief complaint of clogged and painful milk ducts from breastfeeding with Chinese medicine, specifically using cupping. It demonstrates the simplicity and …

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