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Holisticjunction.com Featured School of the Week August 12, 2007: Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

Steven Parbach asked:

Reaching your goal of earning your degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine has never been more attainable then through the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS), located in Oakland, California. The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences provides an assortment of academic programs including its 300-hour Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program, Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine program, and public continuing education courses in Tui Na, Tiaji, and QI Gong.

The Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program at ACCHS is perfect for the future massage practitioner. Included in this in-depth course are 20 training hours in anatomy and physiology, 20 hours in meridians and acupoints, 20 hours in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Theory and diagnosis, 30 hours of Taiji (Tai Chi), 45 hours of Tui Na techniques, and several more related studies, including comprehensive clinical training.

As an added incentive, adult learners, who are currently unemployed, may apply funds from Individual Training Accounts (ITA) to participate in the Tui Na Massage Therapy program, as the Tui Na Certificate Program at ACCHS has been placed on California’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

The Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is excellent for those seeking professional careers as Chinese medicine practitioners. Conveniently offering daytime and evening courses, this four-year program of study involves comprehensive training in the history of medicine, Chinese medical terminology, foundations of TCM, Meridian Theory, philosophies of Taiji and TCM, Tui Na (acupressure technique), herbology and herbal formulas; Western medical sciences, pathology and pharmacology; TCM diagnosis, Qigong, acupuncture techniques and treatment, nutrition and vitamins, research methodology, clinical training, public health and ethics, and case management, among other associated studies. As with any school or college, prospective students should review educational prerequisites, as the Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Program at ACCHS requires that students have completed sufficient undergraduate studies to be eligible for entrance.

Students requiring financial assistance at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences may be eligible for a number of financial aid programs including Federal PELL grants and loans, Veteran’s Administration (VA) benefits, and other applicable scholarship programs.

Approved by the California Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocation Education as a degree-granting institute, ACCHS is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), and is approved by the California Acupuncture Board. Graduates of the master’s program at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences are eligible to sit for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine exam. In addition, the Academy is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to provide continuing education for registered nurses.

Established in 1982 by Master Wei Tsuei, the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is a prominent educational leader in the field of TCM and acupuncture, and is a “bona fide institute of higher learning.” Visit the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences today and turn your career aspirations into a professional reality.

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How to Stop Smoking by Chiva-Som International Health Resorts

Chiva-Som International Health Resort asked:

Chinn Neo – a previous guest at Chiva-Som – is very happy. “[Ken Rosen] treated my husband Robert Lau for his nicotine addiction,” she says. “And after having smoked for the past 20 years, he has stopped! This is AMAZING!!”

Chinn not only now has a healthier husband, she also has no unpleasant smoke odours hanging around the house. True: nicotine is incredibly addictive. But with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), you too can stop smoking.

Ken Rosen is Chiva-Som’s Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. “At Chiva-Som,” he says, “we offer a complimentary half-hour stop-smoking treatment that follows the NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocol. “The treatment consists of four or five needles placed painlessly at specific points in each ear. After three to ten half-hour sessions, most people quit, and many report back a year later saying they remain smoke free.”

But how does it work? Ken explains: “The ear is a nexus of energy in the body. During the treatment, the body’s nervous energy tries to push the needles out and tunes into itself for healing. When the needles come into equilibrium with the body and mind, the nervous system has been reset in a very profound way. Sort of like restarting a computer.”

Another method to stop smoking is offered by renowned therapist Paul Emery. He uses a powerful combination of EFT and other psychological techniques, NLP for instance. “I can often reduce cigarette cravings in a matter of minutes,” he says. “And I provide guests with a quick tool to use if they need to reduce future cravings or stress.” EFT is based on 5,000 year-old Chinese principles. “It’s a psychological version of acupuncture, but without needles,” Paul reveals. “Instead, I tap specific meridian points. The treatment helps guests to quit smoking physically and psychologically, breaking links with associated activities such coffee breaks and meals.”

TCM and EFT can be used for any addiction, including drugs, food, and work stress. They both have a deeply relaxing effect on the whole person, complementing other therapies at Chiva-Som.