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Pack the Pantry Food Drive 2016
Posted November 06, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
Military veterans and others experiencing PTSD — or post-traumatic stress disorder — may turn to traditional methods of medical treatment for help. Those methods could include therapeutic practices like cognitive behavior therapy, stress reduction techniques and prescription drugs. However, many have also found relief from PTSD symptoms by incorporating holistic health and complementary and alternative medicine approaches into their treatment plans. According to Social Worker Today: … Read More
How to Learn the Acupuncture Points Chart
Posted November 01, 2016
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& filed under Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
The acupuncture points chart is a complex map of the human body used by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine in diagnosing and treating patients. Originally highlighting 365 points — a figure that corresponds to the number of days in a year — acupuncture professionals have since identified many more points and channels between them. Applying a firm pressure to manipulate these points helps stimulate the body's natural healing abilities to facilitate the flow of qi — or life force energy — throughout the body in order to achieve a healthy and harmonious balance. The condition of the patient and their specific ailments will determine which points the practitioner will focus on during a treatment session. … Read More
Can You Treat Thyroid Naturally?
Posted July 07, 2016
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& filed under Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Do you suffer from hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism or another ailment that affects the gland that regulates your body’s metabolism, growth, development and temperature? If so, you’re not alone. More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from thyroid disease, according to the American Thyroid Association. That’s more than 12 percent of the U.S. population. Many people don’t even know they have thyroid problems. … Read More
Looking for Relief? Treat Back Pain With Massage
Posted June 14, 2016
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& filed under Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School
Massage therapy helps ease chronic low back pain and improves function, according to a new Annals of Internal Medicine trial. This is the first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage. The trial found that both types of massage worked well with few side effects. … Read More
Acupuncture Boosts Outcomes for Natural In Vitro Fertilization
Posted June 02, 2016
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& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Infertility affects more than 7.3 million people nationwide, and many couples are unaware of the potential that acupuncture holds for them. … Read More
Is Stevia Better Than Aspartame?
Posted May 31, 2016
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& filed under Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School
Natural health strategies can promote healthy aging, adding a decade or more of healthy years to the average lifespan and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. … Read More
Trying to Conceive? A Look at the Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Fertility
Posted May 12, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal medicine, has long been used to manage pain, treat disease, boost fertility, and prevent miscarriage. … Read More
Benefits Of A 30-Minute Massage
Posted March 31, 2016
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& filed under Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
A 30-minute massage for wellness can improve overall health and well-being. Massage treats a wide range of health conditions, including acute and chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, sprains, and strains among many others. … Read More
Nervous? Worried? See How Acupuncture for Anxiety Can Help
Posted March 15, 2016
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& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Millions of people suffer from anxiety disorders that bring on symptoms of nervousness, fear, or excessive worrying. Many tend to engage in negative self-talk, always believing that the worst will happen. … Read More
Many people realize the yoga benefits of spiritual awareness. Yoga is used as a form of complementary and alternative medicine in treating health disorders, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and neuropsychiatric disorders. … Read More
Acupuncture for Pain Has Extra Benefit of Sharpening Memory
Posted February 25, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
The brain’s capacity for memory, reasoning, and comprehension (cognitive function) starts to deteriorate after age 45, according to research published on bmj.com. … Read More
Need Relief? Try Acupressure For Back Pain
Posted February 23, 2016
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& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School