By Stacy Gomes The 2019 Research, Health Care Policy and Community Health conference in Burlington, Vermont showcased the expansive skills and accomplishments of several faculty and alumni. Faculty members Beau Anderson (New York) and Anna Smith (San Diego) and alumnus Ken Glowacki (San Diego) kicked off the pre-conference with the Educator’s Roundtable on how we …
The official first day of the fall season was Sept. 22. While fall weather can vary dramatically by location, one sign of autumn is common in every climate: it’s dry. We caught up with Pacific College faculty member and acupuncturist, Dong Ji, OMD, PhD, LAc, at our San Diego clinic to find out what this …
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2017 is bound to be a year of significant changes. Some are out of your control, but others may be spurred by the drive to create a better, more rewarding life. From meditating to returning to school, there are all kinds of things you can do to improve your life and the lives of those …
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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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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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A specific form of high blood pressure that impacts the lungs, pulmonary hypertension is a chronic ailment that can have a devastating impact on the sufferer’s way of life. If untreated, the condition can lead to heart failure. During Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness month, the public is alerted to this common condition, which frequently goes undiagnosed. …
For individuals suffering from the chronic autoimmune disease lupus, life can become a disheartening series of painful flares and temporary improvements. Conventional Western therapies don’t always work, and the powerful drugs used can cause serious side effects. The disease typically strikes women in their childbearing years, and women of color are significantly more likely than …
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Many people make light of hair loss, but it can be a truly traumatic experience for men and women of all ages — particularly for younger men with few peers experiencing the same problem. Men are typically advised to use Rogaine, to shave their heads, or to simply accept hair loss and move on. Those …
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What is Quantum Qi? Simply put, it is a process that allows your life force, or ‘qi’, to move freely throughout your body—bringing the mind, body, and spirit into balance for vibrant health. The principles behind Quantum Qi are akin to acupuncture, but the process is more similar to Qi Gong. Activating Cellular Intelligence: The …