Acne is caused by imbalanced energies and toxins in the body, which build up over time. … Read More
Looking for Acne Treatment for Teens? Try Traditional Chinese Medicine
Posted June 09, 2016
by Dr. Chuanxin Wang - OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Holistic Medicine
Acupuncture Boosts Outcomes for Natural In Vitro Fertilization
Posted June 02, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
Infertility affects more than 7.3 million people nationwide, and many couples are unaware of the potential that acupuncture holds for them. … 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, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
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
Natural Treatment for Acid Reflux: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Posted April 07, 2016
by Dr. Chuanxin Wang - OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, or acid reflux. GERD is a medical condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (refluxes) into the esophagus. … 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
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
Acupuncture for Depression, Sleep Disorders, and More
Posted February 11, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
Acupuncture as well as massage can aid in maintaining and optimizing health, whether you are seeking care for an acute or chronic condition or looking for ways to reach health goals. Acupuncture for depression has also been shown to be effective because it promotes relaxation and stress reduction. … Read More
Healing Holistically: Understanding Holistic Medicine
Posted January 28, 2016
by Dr. Chuanxin Wang - OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine focuses on treatments that address the whole person, rather than treating illness or disease as an isolated incident. Any illness or disease that occurs is viewed as a dysfunction of the person as a whole. The holistic physician takes into consideration physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, spiritual, or lifestyle factors that may be contributors or causes of ill health. … Read More
Exploring New Uses: Acupuncture for Depression, Sleep Apnea
Posted January 08, 2016
by Hailin Wu, OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor, Program Director
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
For individuals experiencing depression, acupuncture can stabilize moods and combat stress-induced fatigue. Acupuncture also can be utilized as a primary or complementary therapy for the treatment of sleep apnea and many other sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its symptoms are associated with depression, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Read More
Exploring Japanese Massage and the Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
Posted January 05, 2016
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Holistic Medicine
Shiatsu massage, a form of Oriental therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and Japanese massage therapy traditions, is growing in popularity. The reason for this is that it can be used to treat several health conditions and ailments, including: … Read More
Improving Mainstream Care With Acupuncture
Posted December 30, 2015
by Hailin Wu, OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor, Program Director
& filed under News & Events, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
According to the JAMA Archives of Internal Medicine, there are many ways to make mainstream health care more efficient: Limiting the prescribing of antibiotics for certain respiratory infections, avoiding imaging for low-back pain and osteoporosis screening, and not ordering cardiac screening tests in low-risk patients. … Read More
What You Can Expect From Careers in Oriental Medicine
Posted November 09, 2015
by Dr. Chuanxin Wang - OM Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Careers, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Those who are interested in a career in Oriental medicine are often pursuing this growing field because it offers flexibility. But there's a lot more you should know about this growing field if you're thinking about pursuing a career in it. Here are few things you should know from the perspective of an experienced Oriental medicine professional: … Read More
Accredited Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Schools
Posted July 27, 2015
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Education & Research, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
There are presently 54 schools, accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, (ACAOM) for potential students of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to choose from. By attending accredited schools, students receive training that enables them to become licensed and legally practice in the majority of states. … Read More