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A consistent practice of qigong,... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine A consistent practice of qigong, meditation and yoga for health promotes longevity and has a long-term effect of reestablishing the body/mind/soul connection. Qigong, meditati ... Read on »
Acupuncture for mood swings incr... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncture for mood swings increases the release of serotonin, Serotonin is believed to play an important role as a neurotransmitter. It regulates anger, aggression, moods, s ... Read on »
In developing a weight loss plan... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine In developing a weight loss plan individuals should view their weight loss goals as part of an overall long-term strategy to achieve an improved state of health. Developing a ... Read on »
Lifestyle modifications, includi... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Lifestyle modifications, including nutrition for health, can protect against heart disease while offering health benefits such as lowered blood pressure and lessened risk of d ... Read on »
Acupuncture can lower blood pres... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncture can lower blood pressure, according to a new study released by the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine. Findings ... Read on »
Benefits of acupuncture include ... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Benefits of acupuncture include the effective treatment of several health conditions and ailments. Back pain, headache, stroke rehabilitation, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myof ... Read on »
Acupuncture for sleep disorders ... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncture for sleep disorders and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with their focus on treating syndromes as well as individual symptoms, is widely used to treat sleep di ... Read on »
A good smoking cessation program... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine A good smoking cessation program will combine stress management techniques with tips for dealing with cravings. Smoking cessation is important for your health and offers many ... Read on »
Only a moderate amount of exerci... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Only a moderate amount of exercise for health is required to counteract the detrimental effects of inactivity in individuals. While the harmful health effects of choosing a se ... Read on »
Acupuncture for allergies usuall... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncture for allergies usually results in less frequent colds, sinus headaches and congestion and increased energy. Improvement in allergy symptoms occurs after the first f ... Read on »
Many symptoms of fatigue respond... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Many symptoms of fatigue respond to acupuncture for fatigue therapy. Acupuncture for fatigue can strengthen a weakened immune system, enhance vital energy, increase lymph circ ... Read on »
Acupuncture for depression targe... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncture for depression targets specific acupuncture points on the body, resulting in a reduction in depressive symptoms. Individuals typically experience reduced depressio ... Read on »
AMC’s Integrative Massage Therap... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine AMC’s Integrative Massage Therapy ProgramDesigned to enhance your own personal style of bodywork.Acupuncture & Massage College’s Massage Therapy program offers a massage ... Read on »
HAWAIIAN LOMI LOMI MASSAGE Lomi ... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine HAWAIIAN LOMI LOMI MASSAGELomi lomi is a Polynesian form of massage therapy that originated in Hawaii, traditionally practiced by the islands’ Master Healers, or Kahunas. Whil ... Read on »
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MAY IMPR... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE MAY IMPROVE ANGINA SYMPTOMSTongxinluo, an herbal medicine used to treat cardiovascular diseases in China may improve angina symptoms when integrated wi ... Read on »
HOOKAH SMOKING TREND BECOMING HE... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine HOOKAH SMOKING TREND BECOMING HEALTH EPIDEMIC, SAYS RESEARCHERThe recent trend among college kids toward using waterpipes, or traditional Middle Eastern hookahs, for tobacco s ... Read on »
NOVARTIS PLANS NEW INTEGRATIVE M... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine NOVARTIS PLANS NEW INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH CENTER FOR SHANGHAISwiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis announced Monday plans to build a $100M research and development center ... Read on »
Massage Therapy and Hospital Mas... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine Massage Therapy and Hospital MassageMassage therapy is currently the most frequently utilized nontraditional therapy offered in hospitals. Therapeutic massage therapy types in ... Read on »
CDC LAUNCHES CHRONIC FATIGUE SYN... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine CDC LAUNCHES CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AWARENESS CAMPAIGNThe CDC Friday launched the first national campaign on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), designed to increase awareness a ... Read on »
ACUPRESSURE THE ORIENTAL MASSAGE... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine ACUPRESSURE THE ORIENTAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUEAcupressure is a massage therapy technique based on the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupressure massage therapy i ... Read on »