The very essence of traditional Chinese medicine is qi. Loosely translated, ‘qi’ means “vital energy”. But it is far more than that. In the TCM tradition, qi is thought of as the essence that animates all things. In the human body, qi flows through meridians, or energy pathways. It is over this network that qi …
Massaging Negative Energy Out of Your Body Called a holistic approach to health, Chi Nei Tsang, or CNT, is a touch-healing system developed by ancient Taoist Chinese monks to help detoxify, strengthen, and refine the bodies. Literally translated, Chi Nei Tsang means “working the energy of the internal organs” or “internal organs chi transformation.” This …
Skin is the body’s largest organ. It is also the most visible and vulnerable organ. Skin conditions are very common and the discomfort of conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin is often followed by distress over their appearance. While acne is most common in adolescents, and eczema is becoming increasingly common in …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be offering lectures by Giovanni Maciocia. Each lecture is considered a Continuing Education Unit Event (CEU event) for those that are in the Oriental medicine field, including those seeking acupuncture CEUs. His knowledge is invaluable, and these events are considered optimum opportunities for growth in the field. In San …
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Morning sickness is one of the first clues of pregnancy as well as one of the first discomforts. For many women, happy tidings are marred with nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. With acupuncture, women can safely modify these inconveniences with a natural solution. Morning sickness varies greatly in each woman, and the name is misleading – …
American women are four to six times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. While women often encounter heart problems later in life than men-typically seven or eight years later-once they reach 65, they seem to catch up, making heart disease the leading cause of death among women over 65. Even …
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Just a few decades ago, most Americans viewed acupuncture as a foreign practice. The general public was skeptical of acupuncture. However, lately, more and more Americans are opening their minds to this “alternative medicine.” There has been a steady growth in the number of acupuncturists over the last few decades. Organizations like the Federal Drug …
Massage is no longer the sole refuge of overworked athletes and office workers suffering from carpal tunnel; the littlest in our lives are now, too, reaping the many benefits of infant massage. Infant massage can: When applied by certified massage therapists or trained parents, the benefits of infant massage provides more help for both parents …
Over the last 10 years, in my practice I have specialized in TCM Ophthalmology. I have made quite a few significant clinical observations through diagnostic testing, treatment, and direct feedback from my patients. In my clinical practice I incorporate TCM with nutrition and “functional medicine.” Functional medicine uses methods to measure how weak (yin) or …
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Many Americans are putting down the double-espresso mocha latte and exploring the extraordinary world of tea. Asian cultures realized its value centuries ago, and U.S. consumers are now finally catching on. Tea is being rediscovered as the miracle drink that others have revered for years. As the healthiest beverage in the world after water, tea …