Pacific College of Oriental Medicine is now offering a Medical Cannabis Certificate for Healthcare Professionals. The three-course online curriculum features live classes and practical assignments, focusing on the endocannabinoid system and pharmacology, and clinical medical cannabis guidelines and professional practice. The third course is a cannabis care capstone that requires students to "design a practical and/or professional project that [aligns] with your goals as a cannabis practitioner."
According to PCOM, it is the first regionally accredited institution to offer a college-level medical cannabis certificate. It is also offering bonus guest lectures via a partnership with Oakland, Calif.-based Oaksterdam University, "the first cannabis college ... the leading, trusted cannabis educational and policy brain-trust in the world."
"Patients deserve expert care," said Carey Clark, PhD, program chair. "They need reliable information about potential drug interactions, how to procure quality cannabinoid medications, and how to safely use the medicine for maximum relief of symptoms and minimal side effects."
One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.
In prior issues, Neil discussed the Gallbladder Official as a whole (March 20 including points 17 and 24); points 37-41 (June 2013); points 1, 16, and 20 (May 2021); and points 2-3, 8-9, and 12-13 (April 2024). This article focuses on GB points 7, 10, 14-15, 18-19, 21, and 23.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability, often managed with pharmacological and surgical interventions. However, acupuncture has long been used as a non-invasive treatment for knee pain, and recent research provides new insights into its underlying mechanisms.
