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Chinese medicine, with a history spanning millennia, has steadily gained recognition worldwide for its holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being. This age-old discipline emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, offering a unique perspective on health care. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the history, key principles, and therapeutic practices …

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Pacific College holistic nursing faculty members Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC and Caroline Ortiz, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, RN, NC-BC were recently interviewed for an article series by Andy Oram on problems people have taking their medication. Up to half of all patients who are prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions don’t take them …

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Pacific College holistic nursing faculty members Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC and Caroline Ortiz, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, RN, NC-BC were recently interviewed for Healthcare IT Today’s article “Rethinking Medication and Information Technology”, the fourth and final part in a series by Andy Oram on problems people have taking their medication. Many patients who have …

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By Kathleen Bell, RN, MSN, CNM, AHN-BC™ and Tammera Karr, PhD, BCHN®, CDSP™, CNW® Is nourishment limited to nutrients extracted through digestion? Or does nourishment also include components from one’s environment, culture, beliefs, and social connections, and surrounding wavelengths, and not just calories? This literature review shows that food alone is insufficient to generate or …

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Cannabis consumption has a history of use that goes back thousands of years. Originally noted for use in what is now China in 2800 BCE, its medicinal properties have been lauded by scribes across Asia and Africa for centuries. The first advances in the medical cannabis movement in the modern era can be attributed to …

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Stand Out as an Expert in the Field with a medical cannabis certificate from an accredited institution! State cannabis reform and impending federal decriminalization are creating a demand surge for qualified cannabis healthcare professionals. Our medical cannabis program provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to bridge the gap between the constantly evolving cannabis industry and …

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By Jay T. Wiles, BCB, BCB-HRV Stress is a ubiquitous term. Just walk down your local grocery aisle and you are going to be inundated with the term and proposed methods for helping in every tabloid. Arguably, the most interesting aspect of this five-letter word is that it is often used in everyday conversation without …

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Pacific College’s Acupuncture School Over the past 50 years, acupuncture and other similar East Asian modalities such as herbology or tui na bodywork have increasingly gained in popularity. In fact, they have evolved into one of the most utilized forms of complementary integrative medicine interventions in the United States. According to the National Institute of …

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Pacific College’s Massage Therapy School Are you seeking a deeper meaning in your professional life? Do you love helping others and understand how true healing comes from a deeply holistic, mind/body/spirit approach? Then massage therapy school is for you. If you are considering enrolling in school to become a massage therapist, you probably already know …

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A rigorous, college-level cannabis certificate by an accredited institution Do you have the skills to consult on the safe and effective use of cannabis (CBD)? Are you prepared to help and guide your patients/clients? Do you know how to answer their questions? Stand out as a highly educated pioneer in your profession! Learn how to …

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