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What can Acupuncture Treat? Asthma
Asthma: www.medical-explorer.com/asthma.php
Asthma is a condition that affects over 162 million adults and 6.7 million children in the United States. This is a serious disease which needs treatment, and something I have personally been dealing with for the past 10 years. By seeking regular acupuncture and herbal medicine to control the asthma symptoms, I was able to dramatically reduce the amount of Western medication I was taking.
I recommend the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine for asthma, and have had success in treating patients as well as being treated myself. NOTE: A severe attack will need immediate treatment from a Western medical doctor or possibly a visit to the emergency room. If the symptoms are severe (wheezing, blue lips and fingers, possible dizziness)
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 [...]
Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Photo by Paul: Anya says hello to Seth
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a wonderful tool to use during pregnancy. It’s drug-free, and relaxing for both the baby and the mother. It can be used throughout the entire pregnancy, and even after delivery. Although there are a few acupuncture points that are contraindicated in pregnancy, there are [...]
Antibiotics and Chinese Medicine
Photo by sadalit
This time of year always seems to be prime for sinus and lung infections creeping up and knocking us off our feet. The cold weather has settled in, the excitement of the snow has passed, and the holiday season has come to a close. After traveling around more than usual and consuming rich [...]
TCM school
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It’s all over!
I just finished my last NCCAOM (National Certificatoin Comission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) board exam (finally!), and now I wait for my license. It’s a really great feeling to know that I don’t have to study for school any more! Any learning I do now is on my own, and [...]
Interview with a practitioner: Alysia Anderson, L.Ac, MAcOM, of An Sen Clinic
Alysia Anderson, L.Ac, MAcOM, of An Sen Clinic
1. What brought you to Portland?
School brought me to Portland. In 2002, The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine was listed nationally in the top 3, for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine schools.
2. Why did you decide to become an LAc?
I was working prior to school in Pittsburgh PA, at [...]
Veterans Assistance in Portland
Memorial Day is an important holiday that seems to be often overlooked. It’s often seen as the time for relaxing or a possible camping trip, but today was meant to remember those who have lost their lives in war. Driving past the cemeteries decorated with US flags today reminded me again what this day is [...]
Getting Started
My name is Amy Chitwood, and I’m in my second year of the Master’s program at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. I taught English in Ulsan, South Korea for three years, which was an incredible experience, and also where I discovered the healing abilities of acupuncture.
