To celebrate National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day, AMC will be offering free auricular (ear) acupuncture treatments and free massages in AMC’s student clinic. Treatments are first come first serve on a walk in basis for the duration of the event. Free seminars will be scheduled as well to introduce more people to Oriental Medicine and its benefits. The Acupuncture & Massage College AOM Day event will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus, located at 10506 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. The event is free and open to the public.

Baby boomers are concerned about the effects of food on the body and mind. While they avoid trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, dietary cholesterol, highly caloric foods, and foods made with refined products they are also indulging in wine and chocolate. Because they want to feel younger for longer, like many others, food companies and food researchers are striving to reach their dietary needs.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), The Five Element Theory serves as a major diagnostic and treatment tool. Five Element Theory is based on natural cycles and interrelationships that occur within ourselves and within the environment. There are five environmental elements – Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood – each corresponding with specific body organs, such as the heart, gall bladder, stomach, liver, and intestines.