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Five Elements, Twelve Officials, and the Causative Factor

By Neil R. Gumenick The Five Elements For thousands of years, the Chinese observed Nature’s rhythms and cycles through the model of the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These elements are in everything, everyone, and observable in any process. In nature, for a plant to grow, there must be a seed capable of …

What’s Your Dosha? Find Out With This Quiz

Ayurveda, the science of longevity, is a rich traditional medicine of India going back to ancient times. The great seers and sages that produced India’s original systems of yoga and meditation also established Ayurveda. Originating as part of Vedic science, Ayurveda provides a comprehensive view of the entirety of matter, mind, and consciousness. Ayurveda’s Global Influence …

AIHM Interprofessional Fellowship Breaks New Ground with Scholarships

Leader in Advanced Integrative Medicine Training Offers Unprecedented Number of Scholarships The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), the leading provider of education and training in the field of integrative medicine and holistic health, announced an unparalleled number of scholarship opportunities for their Interprofessional Fellowship program. Of the 60 inaugural Interprofessional Fellows, 19 received scholarships when …

Kansas Passes Acupuncture Practice Act

May 19, 2016 Big congratulations to Kansas! On May 13, Kansas made great strides forward by passing the Acupuncture Practice Act as part of HB2615, gathering all 40 votes in the Senate and 115-7 in the House. The Acupuncture Practice Act, which has been in the works for more than five years, requires acupuncturists practicing in the state to be licensed. …