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Herb Sample Kit for Sale - $60

I have the standard herb sample kit that's required for the Oriental Herbology classes. This is a great deal, everything is in tact, and it also has many herb samples that weren't included in the original. Lana sells these extra samples during class, but I've added most of these to the kit already when I took the class so you won't have to deal with that. I'm asking for $60, email me at whirledwidepeas@gmail.com if you're interested. Thanks! Continue

Added by Brittany Harris on November 19, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

Now is the time to have your voice heard about the First Professional Doctorate

Hello colleagues and students, I would like to draw everyone's attention to a matter that affects our profession, and more importantly, our patients. The ACAOM is taking steps to determine whether there is a consensus among the profession for a first-professional doctorate (FPD) as an entry-level professional degree for TCM practitioners. If the ACAOM determines that there is a consensus, they then plan to petition the USDE to develop a pilot-program FPD. If our profession adopts a FPD, this w… Continue

Added by Tatyana Ryevzina on November 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

Great article from Jake Fratkin , re: Swine Flu

http://drjakepaulfratkin.com/pdf/H1N1-Flu.pdf Continue

Added by David Caruso-Radin on November 5, 2009 at 10:12am — No Comments

The world of onlinepoker!

Do you want to learn poker like the pros? Come to Onlinepoker.to and benfit from insider poker tips! Continue

Added by david meier on November 2, 2009 at 7:33am — No Comments

Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly, Research Shows

Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.… Continue

Added by Chris Kresser on October 29, 2009 at 10:10am — No Comments

free books and cards

Hi all, I am moving and from the cobwebs of my bookshelf I have some books and cards someone might like. TCM Study Guide Series by Shin Cun Wu, the Acupuncture and Diagnostics books. Just a bunch of tests and some of the answers are wacky and probably wrong. Probably only good to practice testing. Probably better for Nationals. I also have Living Earth Point Cards with writing on them, good for studying for point location. I may have other things, just ask. Continue

Added by Elinore Schafer on October 23, 2009 at 9:51am — 2 Comments

Japanese Acupuncture Relieves Infant Constipation

One of the great pleasures of practicing Japanese Acupuncture is the amazing diversity of application of this modality. I never cease to be amazed by the clinical efficacy of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy. Last week Tessa, Zoe and Isla, grandmother, mother, granddaughter/daughter attended clinic together to enable Zoe to receive treatment.

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Added by World Acupuncture on October 19, 2009 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture may assist recovery from of Glandular Fever

Cameron presented in clinic about 4 weeks ago having been medically diagnosed as suffering from acute glandular fever. He was experiencing overwhelming lethargy, aching limbs, diabolically disturbed sleep pattern and severe headaches. This condition can derail an athletes career for anywhere between 3 to 12 months or more in some instances. Orthodox medicine usually recommends rest, very good advice, and appropriate medication, depending upon the severity of symptoms. What c… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on October 4, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture Study Group Reforms

Greetings and Salutations, Last Saturday the first Gold Coast Japanese Acupuncture/Japanese Meridian Therapy/Traditional Japanese Medicine study group in 7 years was held. A little history regards these study groups. First established in 1994 when I was teaching at an undergraduate level and realized that my students were not getting sufficient practice in their degree course, the study groups were held on a monthly basis for the next 6 years winding down in 2002 as a result of burn out on my… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on September 22, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

herb cards

if anyone has those green lotus herb cards and would like to sell them, please let me know. thanks! lauren Continue

Added by Lauren Phillips on September 22, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture helps 8 months pregnant patient overcome debilitating stomach virus

Jackie contacted me last Thursday, almost 8 months pregnant with her 3rd child she had contracted a debilitating virus that was causing constant diarrhea and nausea. She had been suffering from with this potentially dangerous condition since the previous Sunday, unable to keep fluids or solids on board she was becoming increasingly dehydrated in spite of her best efforts to compensate by ingesting extra quantities of these essential elements. The situation was delicate to say the least, especi… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on September 14, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Medical Qigong sessions with Vadim Derevyanko, CMQ at discounted price for students of AIMC or Medical Qigong Program.

This trimester I will be giving Medical Qigong/ Bodywork treatments at discounted price for students. For more information and scheduling sessions contact me via email: mrmagicvd66@aol.com Best wishes! Vadim Derevyanko, CMQ http://chinesemedicinebodywork.sitesvp.com/index.html Continue

Added by Vadim Derevyanko on September 7, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture Treatment helps Pneumonia Patient's Recovery

Today I would like to discuss the Japanese acupuncture treatment of one of my patients who is recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia. The patient presented in clinic about two weeks ago having completed her third course of antibiotics for this condition. Her major complaint was a continual, incessant, energy sapping cough in conjunction with overwhelming lethargy and tiredness. It is in situations like these that I am extremely grateful to the practitioner of T… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on August 24, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow

This post concerns Japanese Acupuncture treatment for Tennis/Golfer's Elbow and assisting Sarica to accelerate her patients recovery. Sarica is a graduate of PCOM (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine) in San Diego, has settled in Arizona, USA, been in practice for several years and is extremely keen to refine and develop her acupuncture repertoire.

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Added by World Acupuncture on August 10, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Kaiser Surgeon lying to patient about acupuncture risk!! OPinions please???

Here is an email I got from my friend today. She wrote to me and my sister (who is a nurse). Of course I fired back telling her about our sterilized needles, clean needle technique, risk of infection, etc...etc.... I need some help here though. any thoughts on this? Even if you just want to vent? It infuriates me so much that this surgeon is convincing his patient to stop acupuncture based on ignorance. ugh. Hi Girls, I have to write and ask both of you about this situation with my dad… Continue

Added by Amy Shouse on August 9, 2009 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

"Finally, The Spleen Gets Respect"

NYTIMES Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/science/04angier.html?_r=1&em By NATALIE ANGIER Published: August 3, 2009 As a confirmed crab apple who has often been compared to the splenetic Lucy Van Pelt character from Peanuts, I am gratified to learn that should my real spleen ever decide to vent in earnest, the outburst may just help save my life. Scientists have discovered that the spleen, long consigned to the B-list of abdominal organs and known as much for its metaphoric as it… Continue

Added by Renee on August 4, 2009 at 11:49am — 2 Comments

Japanese Acupuncture Education Goes Global

When I first launched the Japanese Acupuncture Education website http://worldacupunctureblog.com in November 2007 I envisaged a resource, information and networking blog that might assist practitioners and students from all corners of the globe, especially those isolated from regular contact with like-minded individuals, to refine and develop their skills in the practice of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on August 3, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Reliable and Honest VW Mechanic

Hi there, Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable and honest VW mechanic in East Bay area? I relocated from Sacramento and need to find a good mechanic to service my VW Golf. It has about 95,000 miles on it and needs some love. I have a veggie oil conversion on it as well and that also needs some maintenance. I think I'm starting to nest......I need to get my car ready so it is safe for the baby!! :) Any info would be great!! Thanks, Sasha Continue

Added by Sasha Lussier on August 3, 2009 at 9:19am — No Comments

Small Medical Qigong Study for Women

(link to website) As part of my medical qigong work, I am looking for 5 women willing and able to commit to a 6-month long study with me. The Study: The study is to examine the efficacy of medical qigong treatments combined with flower essences in order to assist women who experienced trauma during their formative years. The study recognizes that women who have invested significant time and effort into their own heali… Continue

Added by Jill Morgyn on July 31, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Japanese Acupuncture and the fine art of Rice Grain Moxibustion

Welcome, I'm writing this post on a pristine winters morning at Rainbow Bay on the Gold Coast, Australia. I traveled south seeking surf on the weekend and was fortunate enough to pick up a few relatively deserted waves at Broomes Head on Sunday and followed that up with a few quiet ones on the south side of Cabarita, small but sheltered from the prevailing northerly winds as I returned home on Monday afternoon. I never cease to be grateful to live where I live, at one of the prime wave locati… Continue

Added by World Acupuncture on July 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments