Category: Press Releases

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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WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be exhibiting and providing free massage and acupuncture diagnosis at this year’s Gay Pride Fest. In its 27th year, Gay Pride expects to draw as many as 50,000 people this year. With over 200 exhibitors, live music, food, and a rally, this event proves to be one of …

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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is proud to announce the accreditation of its Chicago campus by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students of this campus are now eligible for federal financial aid, and graduates of the program are eligible for state licensure and national certification. The college is located at 3646 N. …

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In one of the largest studies of its kind to date, a team of investigators in Italy examined the effectiveness of acupuncture versus a variety of pharmacological therapies in treating migraines. Their results, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, revealed that patients given acupuncture experienced fewer migraine episodes, missed …

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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine has been selected as one of the “Best of the West” colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) World newspaper. The college is one of four winners to take honors in the clinical training category, as well as one of three winners in the …

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WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be providing free acupuncture consultations at Earth Fair 2001. Free acupuncture treatment certificates redeemable at the college’s clinic will be available to first time patients. Admissions counselors from the college will also be on site to provide information on the college’s acupuncture and massage programs. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. …

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Pacific College is proud to welcome Tai Chi Master, Herman Kauz, to the college’s adjunct teaching staff. Mr. Kauz started teaching Tai Chi Push-Hands to Pacific College students in February 2000. Mr. Kauz’s classes are offered at no cost to Pacific College students as part of the college’s mission to provide an environment conducive to …

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In a study published in the current issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, Yale researchers have found that acupuncture is an effective treatment for those addicted to cocaine. “The results are indisputable. We’ve been doing it here for years and it works. The results are fantastic. Some of our most difficult cases have turned …

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