Category Archives: Acupuncture

Support Your Vets!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by eresko

A few years ago my Dad was diagnosed with PTSD; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; from serving in the Vietnam War. Since then I’ve gotten to see a side of my dad that I never knew existed, one that surely … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health Care, In the Military, Stress Relief | Tagged Acupuncture Without Borders, EMDR, Group Acupuncture, OCOM Research, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, The Veterans Project, Veteran's health care | Comments Off

Acupuncture Made Affordable

Posted on March 2, 2009 by eresko

Acupuncture Made Affordable… it’s a dream come true… A couple of weeks ago, I attended a seminar held at OCOM on Working Class Acupuncture. What it is is, Acupuncture held in a group setting treating high volumes with low prices. It’s something … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health Care | Tagged affordable acupuncture, affordable health care, CAN, community acupuncture, Community Acupuncture Network, Group Acupuncture, OCOM, Portland Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Tuina, Working Class Acupuncture | 2 Comments

The Five Elements… Which One Are You?

Posted on February 19, 2009 by eresko

So, as I am looking for a good way to procrastinate studying for my Traditional Chinese Medical Theory class, which I have a midterm in tomorrow, I can’t help but think about the Five Element Theory Seminar series I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture | Tagged 5 Element Personality Quiz, Earth, Fire, Five Element Theory, Five Element Theory Quiz, Metal, TCM, Water, Wood | 2 Comments

Celebrate The Chinese New Year!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by eresko

2009 Chinese New Year, Year of the Ox. Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Chinese Calendar & Astrology, Exercise & Lifestyle, Fun Facts, Reflections | Tagged Chinese New Year, Gregorian New Year, Hong Bao, Lantern Festival, Lion Dance, Lunar New Year, Portland Chinese Gardens, Year of the Ox | 2 Comments

Doctors Going Alternative?

Posted on January 15, 2009 by eresko

Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s For All For years, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian ignored “alternative” therapies because his Western-trained brain wanted more evidence that they actually worked. But Keshavarzian also knew conventional medicine often needed some assistance. And when he learned his … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Fun Facts, Reflections | Tagged Acupuncture, alternative medicine, asthma, CAM, Chicago Tribune, complementary medicine, diabetes, Doctors Going Alternative, five chronic conditions, heart disease, high blood pressure, Integrative Meidicine, mood disorders | 1 Comment