Acupuncture & Massage BLOG

Chinese medical cupping is recommended particularly for cases of bronchial congestion and chronic ailments such as arthritis and bronchitis. Chinese medical cupping can also effectively treat a multitude of conditions, including asthma, aches and pains, sprains, swellings, low back pain, headache, and can enhance localized circulation. Individuals experiencing congestion or chronic pain often notice an immediate difference after Chinese medical cupping treatment.

Chinese medical cupping is a technique in which glass cups are heated from the inside to create a vacuum and then placed on the afflicted area of the body. The vacuum of Chinese medical cupping reduces swelling, warms the qi, draws out toxins, and reduces blood stagnation by drawing the underlying tissue up into the jar, forming an area of blood stasis. In some cases, Chinese medical cupping may combine fixed position cupping with a technique called gliding cupping in which the cups may be moved to other acupoint locations along different energy channels during a treatment session.
Acupuncture physicians may utilize Chinese medical cupping in addition to acupuncture when acute or chronic deep tissue pain affects certain regions of the body. The heated cups of traditional Chinese medical cupping simulate the moxibustion therapy often applied during acupuncture and are left on the body for up to 15 minutes. By causing tissues to release toxins, Chinese medical cupping clears energy blockages and activates the lymphatic system. Chinese medical cupping often follows the acupoint selection pattern used in acupuncture therapy; back points in fleshy areas of the body are preferred sites.
Chinese medical cupping increases blood flow into the cupping area which allows the body region to heal more quickly. Chinese medical cupping also opens the lungs and draws toxins out of them towards the skin surface to facilitate improved breathing. When combined with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese medical cupping can accelerate the healing process and improve health.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Masters of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs prepare graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture and homeopathic therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath.

Every week we get over 250 inquiries from prospective students for entry into our Acupuncture program. Many of them are from high school students who are just looking into it for future reference. There are many others who are in dead end jobs that want to train to become Acupuncture Physicians. I would like to address those students.

For openers thank you for your inquiry. We are at a place in time where this profession is about to burst forth upon the American healthcare system. Like gangbusters. When I got started in 1978 there was only one school of Acupuncture, today there are over 50 such schools. Should you decide to go into this profession I’d say to you, your future looks good, in fact very good. But do not delay as time passes the cost of entering and graduation from Acupuncture colleges is going up up up.

At the present time the cost of graduating from a four year Masters Program is within the range of $36,000 to $53,000. And for the most part you may be able to get financial aid in the form of federal loans and some grant monies also.

At the Acupuncture and Massage College we do our best to design our programs to fit the working student. That means we have classes both day and night. All students have the opportunity to sign up for either class and they are allowed to make changes during the semester. That is if you are a day student and you need to take care of business on Wednesday morning you can easily attend the night class to make up your missed class. The opposite is also true. As I said we have developed a curriculum to meet the needs of the working student.

Another feature of our program is that our classes are based upon a modular system. At any one time you will be taking only one class per month. It makes thing less stressful. I remember going to Hunter College in 1973 and taking three classes each semester. Having to study for three different subjects all at the same time. And having to take three mid-terms and three final exams, in a word stress full. Well we have made it much simpler. One class per month, still covering three classes or 12 academic credits per semester. Plus credit for attending the clinic portion of your program. Interested give us a call.

Our next class begins January 7th, 2008. To be eligible for that class you will need to be able to provide your documents that show 60 college credits or an AA degree. For further information call Joe Calareso at 305.595.9500

Acupuncture for insomnia can correct the imbalances causing insomnia without creating side effects and increases production of certain chemicals in the brain, including serotonin, which appear to aid sleep. Acupuncture for insomnia and Chinese herbal medicine used in conjunction can be an effective therapy for both transient and chronic insomnia. Acupuncture for insomnia improves sleeping patterns, decreases pain and promotes deeper breathing.
Allopathic medications for insomnia are typically aimed at symptomatic treatment. Many medications have the side effect of sleeplessness. Acupuncture for insomnia is a safe alternative for those who are hesitant to take medication. Acupuncture for insomnia can also reduce chronic pain that may exacerbate insomnia. Acupuncture for insomnia can regulate disturbed sleep patterns caused by cardiovascular conditions, stress, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, neurological disorders, environmental noise, and nutrition. If frequent sleep difficulties occur, acupuncture for insomnia treatment should be sought.
Acupuncture for insomnia clears obstructions in the muscle and nerve channels and facilitates flow of qi, or vital energy. Acupuncture for insomnia can increase levels of endorphins and reduce sleep difficulties caused by endorphin deficiencies. Acupuncture for insomnia effectively treats the various symptoms associated with fatigue and can strengthen a weakened immune system, nourish blood and increase lymph circulation. In cases of chronic fatigue, acupuncture for insomnia is often integrated into conventional treatment as a complementary therapy.
A combination of acupuncture and moxibustion for insomnia, and lifestyle changes may be recommended for the treatment of insomnia. Acupuncture for insomnia can reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue, such as musculoskeletal pain, cognitive impairment and headaches. Various malfunctions in the endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive body systems that cause insomnia can be regulated with acupuncture for insomnia. Typically, a series of acupuncture for insomnia weekly treatments are recommended for a period of four to six weeks.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Masters of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs prepare graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture and homeopathic therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath.

Acupuncture effectively treats many digestive disorders including lactose intolerance, hiatus hernia syndrome, food allergies, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and bacterial infections. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue utilizes several therapy modalities to treat digestive conditions, such as moxibustion (burning mugwort or other medicinal herbs on selected acupuncture points) and Chinese herbal formulas. Symptoms of digestive disorders that can be treated with acupuncture for digestive and fatigue range from dry skin and anemia to fatigue, concentration difficulties, muscle cramps, weight loss, low energy, and hair loss.
Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue treats these condition patterns by nourishing related organs, balancing yin and yang and improving qi, or vital energy flow. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue can contribute to the healthy functioning of the digestive system. Inflammation of the stomach and pancreas can be reduced with acupuncture for digestive and fatigue. By selecting certain acupuncture points on the body, acupuncture for digestive and fatigue speeds up metabolism, increases gastrointestinal muscle contraction and relaxation, reduces gastric acid secretion, regulates small and large intestine function, and restores stomach acidity to normal levels.
Various malfunctions in the endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive body systems that cause fatigue can also be treated with acupuncture for digestive and fatigue. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue can treat symptoms that may accompany fatigue, including musculoskeletal pain, cognitive impairment, headaches, and sleep disturbances. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue utilizes a combination of modalities to treat fatigue syndromes, such as moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary therapy. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue can strengthen a weakened immune system, reduce fatigue levels and increase functional capacity.
Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue effectively re-harmonizes a disturbed sleep-wake cycle, improves sleeping patterns and decreases pain that can cause sleep difficulties. Acupuncture for digestive and fatigue can correct imbalances causing insomnia without creating side effects and increases serotonin levels, a chemical that aids sleep.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Masters of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs prepare graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture and homeopathic therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath.

Homeopathic pain management may minimize pain, reduce stress and improve well-being. Homeopathic pain management is a system of medicine based on the premise that tiny quantities of certain substances can stimulate the body to heal itself. Homeopathic pain management substances are greatly diluted, which in larger doses would produce similar symptoms of the illness afflicting the individual. These diluted substances, utilized in homeopathic pain management remedies, stimulate the body to provide a healing response. The healing response produced by homeopathic pain management remedies then acts to reduce condition symptoms.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other conventional pain management medications often have side effects such as low immune function and ulcers, which can be avoided by using homeopathic pain management remedies. Homeopathic pain management remedies must match the exact symptom set to be effective. Both acute and chronic pain syndromes can be treated with homeopathic pain management. Composed of nontoxic, natural plant, mineral and animal substances, homeopathic pain management enhances the body’s self-regulatory processes and is an increasingly used complementary therapy.
Homeopathic pain management reduces inflammation and facilitates healing. Regulated since 1938 by the FDA, homeopathic pain management remedies are proven to be safe to treat a wide range of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, allergies, and minor injuries such as cuts, muscle strains and sprains. Homeopathic pain management can combat the loss of energy due to the lack of rest or sleep and reduce the increased stress levels that accompany common pain syndromes.
Homeopathic pain management remedies not only offer relief from temporary pain disorders but can enhance long term healing. Homeopathic pain management remedies also reestablish normal immune system functioning and stimulate the body’s natural defense system. Homeopathic pain management remedies can effectively treat many pain syndromes, including tissue inflammation, physical injury and nerve pain.
Acupuncture & Massage College prepares graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture and homeopathic therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath.

Chinese acupuncture history can be traced back about 2,000 years, although some authorities claim that it has been practiced in China for over 4,000 years. The Chinese believe that Chinese acupuncture history began during the Stone Age when stone knives or sharp edged tools, described by the character ‘Bian’ were used to puncture and drain abscesses.
It is believed that the modern Chinese character ‘Bi,’ representing a disease of pain, is derived from the use of ‘Bian stones’ for the treatment of painful complaints in Chinese acupuncture history. In Chinese acupuncture history, the first record of treating disease dates back to 1500 BC during the Shang Dynasty. In Chinese acupuncture history, the first known acupuncture text is the Nei Jing, or Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine. In Chinese acupuncture history, some authorities date the Nei Jing from 1000 BC.
Two main philosophical ideologies influenced Chinese acupuncture history, Taoism and Confucianism. In Chinese acupuncture history, Confucianism was opposed to development of anatomy and surgery, one of its main tenets being that the body must remain complete throughout life and in death. Chinese acupuncture history states that acupuncture was the response to this constraint, as acupuncture was able to cure internal disease with external means. In Chinese acupuncture history, the Taoist concept of health aimed for perfect harmony between the opposing forces of Yin and Yang.
In Chinese acupuncture history, the Bian stones were eventually replaced with classical metal needles. The main needle used today is the stainless steel filliform needle, in Chinese acupuncture history. In Chinese acupuncture history, acupuncture points were grouped into a system of channels which run over the body, conducing the flow of qi, or vital energy. In contemporary Chinese acupuncture history, there has been a development of many new methods of acupuncture therapy. In Chinese acupuncture history, in China acupuncture is now used for a variety of ailments as well as major and minor surgery.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Masters of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs prepare graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture and homeopathic therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician and Homeopath.