Research into acupuncture as a medical treatment has grown in the last 20 years, increasing at twice the rate of research into conventional biomedicine.
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The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) is poised to formally recognize acupuncture as an independent profession. In a proposed change to official standards, the BLS recently issued a new independent Standard of Occupational Code (SOC). The designation is a …
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This week we feature a story from Melissa Coats – one of our six students who is in China completing a three month scholarship at Henan University. By Melissa Coats There are many exciting differences in clinical practice here. Supervisors …
San Francisco, CA – National Headache Awareness Week is June 6 – 12. This annual event aims to gain recognition of headache pain as a real and legitimate condition, to encourage sufferers to seek help, and to let sufferers know …
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San Francisco, CA – Celebrated every year during the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week aims to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Now, …
Acupuncture has gained significant popularity in mainstream society as a natural and effective means to treat a number of illnesses, including respiratory disorders, digestive issues, food allergies, circulatory disorders and addictions. Statistics compiled in June 2009 at PayScale.com indicate that …
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San Francisco, CA – In an effort to educate individuals about asthma and allergies during the peak season, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has declared every May since 1984 to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” Basic …
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San Francisco, CA –National Nurses Week is May 6–12. This year’s theme is Nurses: Caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow. Nurses have many roles – from staff nurse to educator to researcher, and often find themselves working in varied environments …
San Francisco, CA – May is National Arthritis Month. Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of …
San Francisco, CA – Health observances such as Mental Health Month, Children’s Mental Health Week (May 2nd – 8th ) and Childhood Depression Awareness Day (May 4th) remind us that May is a month dedicated to mental health. Mental disorders …
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May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, a day that recognizes one of the most common and debilitating chronic pain conditions in the United States, currently affecting an estimated 10 million Americans. Research shows that as many as 90 percent of …
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Health observances such as Older American Month, Older American’s Mental Health Week (May 23rd – 29th), and National Senior Health and Fitness Day (May 26th) remind us that May is a month dedicated to keeping senior citizens healthy. As baby …
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month (IBS Month), which was created to support IBS research and treatment in the United States. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a motility disorder of the small and large intestines and affects approximately 9–23% …
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The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) is proud to announce that its Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program is a candidate for accreditation with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). ACAOM is the …
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During the month of April, health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will annually join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Sponsored by The Health Resource Network …
April is Cancer Control Month, aimed to educate the public about prevention and early detection of cancer as well as provide support during cancer therapy. According to the study presented on September 24, 2008 at the American Society for Therapeutic …
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