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Respiratory problems are the most common that are seen in American medical practice. They are also the greatest single cause of death in the U.S. Last year there were 215,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the U.S. and 162,000 people died from lung cancer. This is one-third of…

Growing up, Claire Alice McManus M. Ac., Lic. Ac. had established a strong bond with animals from horses to dogs. Before becoming a full-time acupuncturist, McManus didn’t realize one day her two strongest passions would collide. During acupuncture school, she interned at a mixed animal/human practice and found her niche.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) are monitoring the soaring increase in what they call CREs (carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae), which is a little known class of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The CDC’s Director, Thomas Frieden, calls it a “catastrophic threat” because the CREs are resistant to the class…

My column on ergonomics for clients prompted much discussion in my workshops here and in Europe. Likewise many asked, “Great for clients. But what about ergonomics for us, the therapists?”

I suppose by looking at the title that you are wondering, is this a misspelled word?, a mistake or something that I should know about? Well if you thought about the last one you are correct. The results of this group will have an impact of the acupuncture profession in…

From the beginning of Chinese medical practice, the use of herbs was messy - messy to find, prepare, consume, benefit by and survive. Unlike today, doctors took tremendous risks in administering herbal remedies.

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The heart of a healer is filled with compassion and the desire to serve. The heart of a warrior is filled with honor and the desire to serve. These two worlds come together at PCOM. Some of our current students, alumni, and staff are veterans themselves. Giving back to the…

On May 24, 2013, the Traditional Chinese medicine community lost one of its most treasured and tireless supporters, Al Stone, to a rare and unusually aggressive form of ocular melanoma. Al was a pillar of the Chinese medicine community and a friend to all that knew him, and he will…

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition currently considered incurable by most Western medical experts. If “cure” means to get rid of a problem so that it never returns, then we will have to address the root causes and fix them. In most cases, GERD is one of the…

Ask a man what’s on his mind, and he’ll spit it out in a few words. Ask a woman, and she’ll tell you everything she’s thinking, and when she’s done, she’ll share all that she learned from your conversation with her friends. Am I exaggerating? Maybe just a tiny bit.…

I write to you from Sifnos, the Greek Island in the Cyclades chain, after having completed a seven-country lecture tour. One of the most exciting parts of the tour was investigating what was going on in the world of TCM in each place I visited. What are the trends in…

Lymphedema is a common complaint of male and female breast cancer patients following breast surgery with lymph node removal or commonly following radiation to the axilla. Lymphedema is an abnormal buildup of lymph fluid that causes swelling and sometimes pain and occurs most often in the arms and legs.

Your solo practice has been going for a couple of years. Patients have experienced relief with acupuncture and are referring their family members and friends to your office. Before you knew it, your patient load was growing. The revenues continue to be great, but you feel exhausted at the end…

The Superior Herbalist focuses his or her attention on developing, supporting and maintaining the radiant health of his or her clients. The Superior Herbalist becomes the life-guide of their clients on their journeys and adventures. Once a person has established their radiant health, if imbalance develops, relatively slight tweaks are…

Let’s face it, we are all more than mere acupuncturists. Some of us are also herbalists, nutritionists, Qi Gong and Tai Chi practitioners. We wear many hats. And, one of the most important hats—at least in my opinion—is that of teaching and coaching our patients to lead the healthiest lives…

I am going to go out on a limb here. Belief in God, however you define God, beyond any particular religious affiliation, leads to some measurable positive health outcomes. Study after study and the collective wisdom of the world’s indigenous health systems, not to mention our own intuitive experience, support…

Recently I was made aware that research on the effects of psilocybin continues. Psilocybin has been known for a long time to create a feeling of oneness with the universe or a state of inner peace and calm. One of the findings of the research is the long lasting beneficial…

The Heart Official is known as The Supreme Controller. This Official is akin to an enlightened Emperor or Empress, who leads the people with love, compassion, fairness, wisdom, and unselfishness – one who places the welfare of his subjects first and foremost. Realizing the innate unity of all, the Supreme…