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 – 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 –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 …
A second quarter student, Carlin Saldanha had to leave the program last week due to her husband’s diagnosis of Cancer. More about their story can be found here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jamessaldanha They have very little funds, and students have started a love …
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 …
In the land of mystic cultures and ancient traditions, it isn’t surprising to discover that the shamanic healing arts are thriving in Peru. Today, Curanderos (Spanish for “curers”) can be found in almost every small mountain or jungle community, practicing …
On April 24, 2010 the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) will co-sponsor San Francisco’s largest Tai Chi event in honor of World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day (WTCQD). Each year, (WTCQD) educates millions worldwide about Tai Chi …
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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 …
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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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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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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– by Tima Vlasto, as published in the San Francisco Examiner New groundbreaking research shows that the insertion of an acupuncture needle into the skin disrupts the branching point of nerves called C fibres. These C fibres transmit low-grade sensory information …
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by Melinda Beck, for the Wall Street Journal Acupuncture has long baffled medical experts and no wonder: It holds that an invisible life force called qi (pronounced chee) travels up and down the body in 14 meridians. Illness and pain …
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