It is estimated that as many as 43% of Americans have used or are currently using some form of complementary medicine, and that 1 in 10 Americans have tried acupuncture.
As a result of this increasing acceptance of and demand for complementary medicine, October 24 had been named North American Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day (NAAOMD). NAAOMD is part of an effort to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. This day is supported through a unique international partnership of organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The partnership includes professional associations, research organizations, and educational institutions.
Some Striking Statistics:
Nearly one out of every 10 adults in the U.S has tried acupuncture. 60% said they would readily consider acupuncture as a potential treatment option. (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
An estimated 36% of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Among the common CAM practices identified by the survey were acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, tai chi and qi gong. (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a component of the National Institutes of Health)
Fifteen percent of hospitals now offer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies and almost 60% of medical schools offer courses in CAM. (American Hospital Association)
Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization (WHO) to treat over forty-three conditions. The 1997 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Conference on Acupuncture stated, “The data in support of acupuncture are as strong as those for many accepted Western medical therapies. One of the advantages of acupuncture is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other medial procedures used for the same conditions.” (WHO/NIH)
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is beneficial for problems such as: pain, arthritis, asthma, upper respiratory conditions, digestive and urinary disorders, insomnia, depression, addictions and more. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is beneficial for problems such as: pain, arthritis, asthma, upper respiratory conditions, digestive and urinary disorders, insomnia, depression, addictions and more.
For those interested in learning more about acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) will be hosting free Open Houses on October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st from 1 - 4pm. Guests will be invited to take a tour of the campus, speak with students and faculty, and arrange to sit in on a class and experience acupuncture and Chinese medicine first hand in the College’s Community Clinic.
ACTCM offers Master’s and Doctoral degrees in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine, certification in Tui Na and Shiatsu massage and an affordable holistic clinic open to the public. The college, a non-profit institution, has provided affordable, quality health care to the public and trained professionals in acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 1980. ACTCM has been the recipient of many awards for its curriculum, faculty and clinic, and has been voted “Best of the Bay” by both the San Francisco Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
For more information on North American Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day, or ACTCM’s Community Clinic and academic programs, please call (415) 355-1601 x12.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
North American Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 21-27, 2007. Sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), this week is designed to raise public awareness of the benefits of therapeutic massage and encourage people to take the extra time to care for their health through massage
Twenty-five million more Americans each year are getting a massage today than they did ten years ago, according to the American Massage Therapy Association. And with good reason: beyond the relaxation that massage therapy can bring to people, massage can effectively treat a wide array of health problems including back pain, stress, low immune system, circulation, anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches & migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome and depression.
Massage therapy is also one of the most common ways people ease pain. Chronic pain affects about 1 in 6 Americans and is the third leading cause of impairment in the US, after cancer and heart disease. Chronic pain has been said to be the most costly health problem in America; the annual cost of chronic pain, including medical expenses, lost income, and lost productivity, is an estimated $100 billion.
The growth in the popularity and use of massage therapy is increasing the demand for well-trained massage therapists. In 2006 there were nearly 86,000 nationally certified practitioners serving consumers. The demand for therapists continues to rise as more dentists, chiropractors, medical clinics, hospitals, gyms and spas employ these practitioners.
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), a non-profit institution located in San Francisco, has provided affordable, quality health care to the public and trained professionals in massage and Chinese medicine since 1980. The college offers classes and certification in Tui Na and Shiatsu, two types of Asian massage therapy. ACTCM also offers an affordable massage and acupuncture clinic open to the public, allowing clients to experience the health benefits of massage first hand.
For those interested in learning more about Asian massage and traditional Chinese medicine, ACTCM will be hosting free Open Houses on October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st from 1 – 4 pm. Guests will be invited to listen to presentations on traditional Chinese medicine, take a tour of the campus, speak with students and faculty, and arrange to sit in on a class or receive a treatment in the College’s Community Clinic.
ACTCM has been the recipient of many awards for its curriculum, faculty and clinic, and has been voted “Best of the Bay” by both the San Francisco Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
For more information on National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, or ACTCM’s massage programs and clinic, please call the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at (415) 355-1601 x12.
Some Striking Statistics:
39 million American adults – more than one out of every 6 – receive a massage annually. This is 25 million more Americans each year than just 10 years ago.26 percent of massage users seek the therapy for relaxation, while 30 percent use it for medical purposes such as injury recovery, pain reduction, headache control, and overall health and wellness.
Nine million more people discussed massage therapy with their doctor or healthcare provider in 2006 than in 2001.59 percent of physicians, 48% of all chiropractors and 47% of physical therapists have recommended massage therapy to their patients.
Seventy-nine percent of 25- to 35-year-olds would like to have their health insurance plan cover massage, the highest percentage among age groups; 63 percent of Americans would be more inclined to try massage therapy if it was offered in conjunction with other healthcare treatments.
Older baby boomers (ages 55 to 64) have tripled their use of massage over the past 10 years, as did those ages 65 and older.
Companies that offer massage therapy as an employee benefit include: Allstate, Best Buy, Cisco Systems, FedEx, Gannett (USA Today)General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot, JC Penney, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments, U.S. Department of Justice and Yahoo.
Massage may be the oldest form of medical care – Egyptian tomb paintings show people being massaged, and “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine” written in 2,700 BC recommended the “massage of skin and flesh”.
* statistics courtesy of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Herbal Colon Cleans
Colon cleansing uses natural health & herbs to help your body to heal health problems which are often related to a colon which is not functioning as nature intended.
More and more people are suffering from health problems, including pain, constipation and lack of energy which can be related to a dirty bowel.
The most important cleanse to do is colon cleansing, because if you have a dirty colon with impacted fecal matter, this will create extra toxins which the other organs then have to continually cleanse and detox.
The #1 CANCER AMONG MEN AND WOMEN TOGETHER IS COLON CANCER.
The person on a typical Western Diet holds 8 meals of undigested food and waste material in the colon. Everyone would greatly benefit with doing a full Colon Cleanse at least once per year, with ongoing colon maintenance when necessary.
It is recommended that Parasite Cleanse be taken at the same time as the Colon Cleanse. For optimum health, our objective should be to cleanse not only the colon, but all of the vital inner organs as well.
One of the most frequent bowel problems that people experience today is constipation.
Constipation is generally attributed to a low fiber diet and lack of sufficient water, which cause our fecal matter to become condensed and compressed.
A good cleansing program should always begin by removing the waste in your colon, the last portion of your food processing chain. If you attempt to clean your liver, blood, or lymph system without first addressing a waste filled bowel, the excreted toxins will only get recycled back into your body.
The longer your body is exposed to putrefying food in your intestines, the greater the risk of developing disease. Even with one bowel movement per day, you will still have at least three meals worth of waste matter putrefying in your colon at all times. On top of all this, your system can also become continuously self-polluting by the poisonous gases that are caused by foods you don't tolerate. These poisonous gases can enter your bloodstream, irritating your organs and joints.
Bran and raw vegetables are so rich in fibrous bulk that they cannot get through the tiny holes remaining for passage of feces in most colons. Instead they back up, fester and contribute further to the problem. There is only one good way to clean yourself out and that is by cleansing your colon.
Herbal Cleansing Herbal colon cleansing may decrease the risks of developing certain health problems.
Many people who are affected by a health condition have found that cleansing can help their body rejuvenate itself naturally. The body's immune system is the first line of defense against almost all infections and diseases. If your body has a strong immune system you will be less prone to infection. The immune system is made up of a vast system of lymphatic channels and lymph nodes. Detoxing your body and your colon with the right herbs and supplements is an all natural way to remove unwanted toxins and heavy metals from lymphatic system improving the overall immune system.
Toxins from air, food and water tend to accumulate in your body over time. Your liver, colon, small intestines, pancreas, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen and lymph nodes work in harmony and in balance to eliminate these toxins.
Cleansing with Fibre Fibre plays an essential role in maintaining the health of the digestive system, and adequate fibre in the diet has significant value in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other ailments. Fibre cleanses the digestive tract and enhances its function. Metabolised by intestinal bacteria into substances that prevent colon cancer, fibre dilutes and speeds the removal of carcinogens and other toxins in foods so that they spare the delicate lining of the GI tract. Fibre helps achieve optimal blood sugar control and cholesterol levels by slowing digestion and maximising cholesterol excretion.
Benefits of Colon Cleansing and Liver Detoxification
increase energy.
improves digestion.
clearer skin complexions.
improve circulation.
increase mental alertness.
support weight maintenance.
balance the function of vital cleansing organs.
strengthen your immune system.
