Author Archives: Dr. Richard Browne

First Professional Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Since November 2002, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) has engaged in a process to evaluate the likelihood that the AOM profession might eventually transition to a first professional doctorate (FPD) for entry into the profession. The … Continue reading →

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How to Make Money as a Massage Therapist

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

A successful massage therapy practice requires you to become aware of what and where you want to be. Begin with visualization—write a paragraph that describes your ideal week, “I have 18 clients a week in my appointment book, each for … Continue reading →

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Diet Pattern Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Individuals who consume excess amounts of cheese, low-fiber grains, eggs, fried potatoes, tomato products, and red meat have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. Study results found that a … Continue reading →

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TAI CHI AND QI KUNG DAY

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

TAI CHI AND QI KUNG DAY Saturday May 2nd. 10 AM to 2 PM FEE: $20 per person Come and join us in the fun-filled 4-hour seminar that will improve your health and reduce your stress. We will teach an … Continue reading →

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Getting in Step with Your Fitness Routine

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

If you’re one of many exercisers having trouble sticking to an exercise routine, you’re not alone. Linda Shelton, a fitness and wellness authority and author, has a solution: Work with, not against, your fitness personality type. Shelton has identified five … Continue reading →

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Concern Over College Costs Increasing

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Americans see higher education as increasingly unaffordable, at the same time that more Americans view college as essential for middle-class success, and more than half say colleges and universities act more like businesses than educational institutions, according to a national … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Exercise for Health

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Mind-body exercises such as yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates are not only beneficial for stress management, but have other potential health advantages as well, according to Ralph La Forge, M.S., a research analyst from the American College of Sports Medicine … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Improves Balance

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Stroke survivors can improve balance with regular Tai Chi practice, according to a new University of Illinois at Chicago study. Lead researcher Christina Hui-Chan, physical therapy professor at UIC, has previously studied and utilized Tai Chi as a method to … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Budget for College Financial Aid

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Provisions of the Department of Education’s proposed FY 2010 budget would dramatically expand student financial aid while making it simpler, more reliable and more efficient. “We need to invest in our economic future and enable our kids to compete in … Continue reading →

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Lower Sodium Recommendation for Adults

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that … Continue reading →

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