Our sense of smell can have profound effects on our mental and physical processes. The scent of an apple pie baking in the oven may bring feelings of happiness and calm as it reminds a person of their grandmother’s baking. On the contrary, the smell of pickles might cause someone to gag because they ate …
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In our fast-paced society, it sometimes seems hard to find time to eat at all. However, the fact of the matter is that we often eat too much and gain unwanted weight. So, what’s the best way to shed those unwanted pounds? A healthy diet combined with physical activity would most likely be the number …
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Welcome to the Year of the Fire Rooster! The Chinese calendar is a yearly one, with the start of the year governed by the cycles of the moon, so the beginning of the year can fall anywhere from late January to mid February. This year it falls on January 28th, and runs until February 15th. …
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Are you determined to be counted among the 9.2 percent of people who can pat themselves on the back when 2017 ends, feeling confident and empowered by your ability to achieve your New Year’s resolutions? Needless to say, change is hard. Whether your intention is to start a plant-based diet, commit to a daily mediation …
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This article is now live at AcuToday as well. Pacific College is proud to offer this brief history of acupuncture to help people make an informed decision about becoming a certified acupuncturist. A doctorate in acupuncture and Oriental medicine has been a goal of the profession since its beginnings in the late 1970s. At that …
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An altar invites us to reconnect with the deepest parts of ourselves, for an altar is a window to the Divine. It opens the channels of communication to the world of Spirit. An altar offers us a space where we can ask for guidance and strength, express gratitude, tap our inner magic, set intentions, offer …
Increasingly more Americans are turning to Chinese medicine to find symptomatic relief and long-term healing. Western medical facilities are incorporating these therapies at unprecedented rates. In fact, in October of this year, Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, gave a keynote address at the International Conference on the Modernization of Traditional Chinese …
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It’s nearly holiday season, and for many people living lives with the volume turned to 11, this is not necessarily good tidings. The additional stressors and obligations of the holidays can threaten the delicate emotional balance they strive to maintain. At this time of year especially, giving yourself the gift of a calm, tranquil mind …
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Are you getting your MDR (Minimum Daily Requirement) of gratitude? Harvard Medical School reminds us that “the word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness”. Who doesn’t want more grace in their life? It’s no surprise that gratitude is strongly correlated with greater happiness and better relationships. The …
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Studies reveal that roughly 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. That’s about 1 in 6 Americans, which breaks down to 20 million women and 25 million men. Those who experience migraines typically have a family history of this type of headache. Tension headaches are the most common, occurring in about 69 percent of all …