Traditional treatment of ADHD and ADD (attention deficit disorder) is through the prescription of the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin): its production has increased seven times in the 1990s alone, and is continually administered to younger and younger patients. Parents are beginning to question the drugs side-effects and are asking for alternative approaches to ADHD. In recent …
San Diego, CA – Stand Down is an event held each summer to provide the homeless veteran population (and their families) with desperately needed services. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be providing free massage and acupuncture treatments during the event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – July 11, 12 & 13, 2008. This event …
Like its Chinese counterparts, Japanese acupuncture is praised for its ability to open energy channels within the body, relieve tension and cure other ailments. Â In contrast, Japanese acupuncture techniques are often gentler and more subtle than the techniques used in China. JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE: TREATMENT AREAS AND EFFECTIVENESS Japanese acupuncture treatments have been known to …
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When performed by a skilled practitioner, acupuncture appears to be safe, according to two new studies published in the September 1 issue of the British Medical Journal. Overview Of Recent Acupuncture Safety Studies Both studies examined the incidence of adverse effects in patients during and immediately after acupuncture treatment. In …
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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is proud to announce the opening of its low cost public clinic in Chicago. The clinic will serve area residents by providing affordable acupuncture, Chinese massage and herbal consultations. Rates at the clinic are $25 per treatment for the general public and $15 per treatment for students and senior citizens. …
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(U-WIRE) DURHAM, NC – Acupuncture has the power to reduce nausea and vomiting after major surgery and may work better than the most commonly used medications, according to a new study conducted by Duke University researchers. Breast surgery typically causes post-operative vomiting in 60 to 70 percent of women who undergo it, said Dr. Rong …
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New York (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who suffer from nausea and vomiting may find relief through the traditional Chinese technique of acupressure, o r its modern variation, acustimulation, according to two studies published in the September issue of The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPRESSURE AND ACUSTIMULATION In both studies, women received pressure …
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In response to the urgent needs created by the World Trade Center tragedy, students, faculty and alumni of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine are providing volunteer acupuncture and bodywork care for those affected by the disaster. Roughly 150 Pacific College volunteers are donating their time around the clock at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. …
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According to a new study published in the British Dental Journal, stimulation of an acupuncture point on the ear prior to undergoing dental treatment effectively controls the gag reflex, allowing dentists to perform a variety of procedures without compromising the patient’s safety and comfort. THE STUDY: ECONOMICAL AND NON-INVASIVE APPROACH The British study considered ear …
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According to a team of German and Swiss Researchers, acupuncture may be better at treating chronic neck pain than traditional massage by providing greater short-term pain relief and increased range of motion. “Our study shows that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for chronic neck pain, if the objective is to relieve pain and to …
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