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Acupuncture in Oregon: Kam Wah Chung
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Seeing that I am an Oregon native, I was surprised to hear of a Chinese medicine apothecary in Eastern Oregon that I didn’t know about (I’m usually up on these things…). The herbal clinic, which has been restored and is now a museum called Kam Wah Chung, where Ing “Doc” Hay had his [...]
Having a Baby in Portland
Portland was voted best city to have a baby! (Okay-I know it’s been a few years , but I still think Portland has a lot to offer new parents and babies). Check out these Portland-based sites for new moms, moms-to-be, and parents with toddlers:
Urban Mamas is a site that “strives to create a dynamic online community for mamas who want to share tips, advice, reviews, ideas, fun, challenges, and more.” A great site for all!
Moms Like Me – The network where Portland Moms meet ask questions, learn about local events, and plan activities with kids of all ages.
My Portland Baby is a site that lists several places to find organic foods, clothing and activities (if you
TCM and Research
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This weekend, I attended the 2009 Symposiun for Portland Area Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SPARC). SPARC is a yearly event where all Complementary and Alternative medicine come together to listen to new research presentations, view posters, and discuss research in the field of alternative medicine. The Helfgott Research Institute is the [...]
Therapeutic animal massage by Rubi Sullivan
Last week, I attended a talk at Rose City Veterinary Clinic where Rubi Sullivan, CSAMP owner of Heal animal massage therapy discussed the benefits of massage for animals. Rubi is certified by the Northwest School of Animal massage in Washington, and works in the Portland area. She
She explained that massage can help animals heal faster [...]
New places for healing around Portland
Ba Gua from: Wikipedia
The Taoist Center in Southeast Portland is open for classes and treatments. The Taoist center is a space for the study of the Dao, but also hold classes, provides acupuncture treatment, and offers bodywork. I’m looking forward to watching the growth of this wonderful place. They also have a blog – check [...]
Massage Therapy in Portland
I am often asked if I know of any massage therapists in Portland, and while there are many great Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) in the Portland area, I decided to dig a little deeper into what was out there. There are many styles of massage, and each practitioner has a different approach. When choosing a [...]
Acupuncture in the military
The US Air Force is using acupuncture!
This is such exciting news, as military doctors who have training in are able to treat soldiers in pain without using high doses of narcotics. “Battlefield acupuncture,” which is the method developed by Air Force Physician Col. Richard Niemtzow, uses small
auricular needles that fit under the soldiers’ helmets. They [...]
Acupuncture for Fertility
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The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) states that there are 6.1 million women who may have an impaired ability ti have children. Luckily for all of us, traditional Chinese medicine can ease the stress and help restore balance within the body to help with fertility.
The use of acupuncture for [...]
The Acupuncture Relief Project has arrived
Photo by Garret Fabian: www.acupuncturereliefproject.com
The latest news from the arrival of the acupuncturists in Nepal is online! The Acupuncture Relief Project has set up in Kathmandu and have officially started this incredible project. Go to their website to see other blog postings and subscribe to their blog. You can even donate to these wonderful OCOM [...]
Celebrate AOM Day!
Today is the 6th anniversary of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day. Colleges and clinics all over the nation and the world are celebrating this special day. I’m sure there are even a few clinics and practitioners honoring this day in Portland, so if you’ve never tried acupuncture or tried a Chinese herbal medicine formula, [...]
