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Female veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are less likely to complain about painful health conditions than male veterans, according to a new study. Findings of the study of more than 91,000 veterans indicate that 43 percent of veterans reported some type of health complaint over one year. Of those, 44 percent of men [...]

The path from enrollment to graduation can be extremely challenging for college students diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Students with ADHD may have difficulties with assignments, reading comprehension, note-taking, tests, and time management, which can result in poor organization, academic underachievement and procrastination. Students with ADHD may also experience distractibility and difficulty focusing. Teen and [...]

For individuals who have lost weight and want to avoid weight regain, less TV watching, reducing intake of high-fat foods and increasing exercise may aid in maintaining a healthy weight, according to a new Annals of Behavioral Medicine study. More physically active people who have lost weight manage to keep the weight off and control [...]

Frozen shoulder results from the inflammatory process that causes the shoulder joint capsule to contract and thicken. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, often includes a variety of conditions that cause pain and limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint and arm. Occurring mainly in middle-aged people with prior shoulder injuries, frozen shoulder is [...]

Chinese herbal medicine can aid in the prevention of developing diabetes by treating pre-diabetes, or impaired glucose tolerance. Individuals with impaired glucose tolerance are more at risk of developing diabetes, which may be prevented through lifestyle changes, medication and holistic therapies. Chinese herbal medicine formulas have been used often for this purpose. Those with pre-diabetes [...]

One of the primary clinical specialties in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), gynecology is significant in curative effect and therapeutic methods. Developed and utilized over a 3,000-year time span, gynecological practice in Chinese medicine is an ancient healing system that has proven to be effective and safe with virtually no adverse side effects. Within TCM, gynecological [...]

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the fastest growing health care professions in the United States today. Acupuncture & Massage College’s Oriental Medicine program trains students to practice as primary and integrative health care practitioners. Presently, the master’s degree is the entry-level standard for professional practice in the U.S. A master’s degree is available [...]

Acupuncture & Massage College’s Massage Therapy and Oriental Medicine programs include extensive clinic practice components for students which instill a deeper understanding of Asian bodywork and Oriental medicine. Clinic practice fulfills AMC’s mission to prepare highly qualified and effective massage therapists and acupuncture practitioners. Students are immersed in a clinical and academic setting where they [...]

A form of alternative medicine, aromatherapy utilizes essential oils and other plant compounds to treat and prevent disease and optimize mood. These compounds are often included in topical lotions and creams, massage therapy oils and other health care products. Aromatherapy can affect overall health through the influence of aroma on the brain through the olfactory [...]