Acupuncture Treatment at NYCTCM Acupuncture School

Acupuncture Treatment
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See photos of an acupuncture treatment at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Clinic in Manhattan, NY.

Answers with Acupuncture

Acupunctureforpains.com is a new website of Chan Hur, L. Ac., who specializes in Korean style acupuncture, called the 4 needle technique. He only uses 4 acupuncture needles.

His office is located in Queens, NY in Forest Hills.

"I mainly use Korean needle techniques, using only 4 needles most of the time. In Korean 4 needle technique (also known as Sa-am acupuncture) most acupuncture points are located below the elbows and knees.

The concept of Korean 4 (four) needle acupuncture techniques is to tonify or sedate related organs’ function. Two needles are used for tonification and another two for sedation; they then balance each other.

During my study and practice, I found that the Korean 4 needles technique brings much better results than traditional acupuncture because Korean 4 needle technique adjusts all the important organs directly. Many famous practitioners in Korea use this technique.

I sometimes add one or two extra points from traditional acupuncture with Korean 4 needles technique. This method provides better results, as I use the better parts of two different systems.

I specialize in the treatment of pain with acupuncture and in preventive medicine."

Check out Chan Hur's website to find out about Korean 4 needle acupuncture technique.

Two Experts from Beijing to Talk About Shen (Spirit) in Chinese Medicine

Continuing Education Program for Acupuncturists & Students

Sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10 AM – 5: 30 PM
November 9, 2008
Room 106, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501



Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy) and Shen (Spirit) are Three Treasures described in Chinese Medicine. The doctrine also says that the superior practitioners are focusing their treatment on Shen (Spirit), while general practitioners focus on the Xing (Physical). Recently, most practitioners of Chinese medicine have come to know the importance of Shen (Spirit), but how much this concept is really applied in their practice is still a question mark.

On November 9, two experts from Beijing, China will give you the whole picture and its application in practice. It will be valuable for both students and practitioners.


Prof. Shuangqing Zhai, Academic Dean of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, will talk about Shen (Spirit) in Chinese Medicine and its Relationship with the Five Zang Organs.

• His Ph.D. instructor is Dr. Hongtu Wang, the recent most prestigious Master of Nei Jing in China,
• The theory of Shen (Spirit) & relationships with the Five Zang organs is really important in clinical practice
• The lecture will help you understand more about stress, depression, anxiety and panic attacks utilizing Chinese medicine theory

The other lecture will be given by Prof. Junhui Kong, Deputy-Dean of College of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: Clinical Application of TCM Psychology and Herbal Treatment for Mental disorders.

• One of the pioneers in the field of TCM Psychology in China
• TCM Psychology is considered as the frontier of health science
• Body-mind medicine and psychosomatic disorders are hot topics now but TCM Psychology gives a more in depth discussion and is easily applied for us
• Clinically oriented

The lectures will be given in Chinese and translated into English.

Fee for the one-day seminar (both talks): $60 (NYCTCM Alumni: $40; Other acupuncture school students: $20).

You will get 8 points in total of PDA approved by NCCAOM.

For more information about these seminars and the NYCTCM CEU Program, please log on to NYCTCM website CEU page. Or send an e-mail to ceu@nyctcm.edu

To register for this CEU please download the registration form from the CEU page of the NYCTCM website.

Sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
10 AM – 5: 30 PM, November 9, 2008
Room 106, 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501

Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

BOSTON – Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study to be presented Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology’s 50th Annual Meeting in Boston.

Findings also show there were additional benefits to acupuncture treatment for breast cancer patients, such as an increased sense of well being, more energy, and in some cases, a higher sex drive, that were not experienced in those patients who underwent drug treatment for their hot flashes.

“Our study shows that physicians and patients have an additional therapy for something that affects the majority of breast cancer survivors and actually has benefits, as opposed to more side effects. The effect is more durable than a drug commonly used to treat these vasomotor symptoms and, ultimately, is more cost-effective for insurance companies,” Eleanor Walker, M.D., lead author of the study and a radiation oncologist at the Henry Ford Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology in Detroit, said.

The reduction in hot flashes lasted longer for those breast cancer patients after completing their acupuncture treatment, compared to patients after stopping their drug therapy plan.

Eighty percent of women treated for breast cancer suffer from hot flashes after being treated with chemotherapy and/or anti-estrogen hormones, such as Tamoxifen and Arimidex. Although hormone replacement therapy is typically used to relieve these symptoms, breast cancer patients cannot use this therapy because it may increase the risk of the cancer coming back. As a treatment alternative, patients are generally treated with steroids and/or antidepressant drugs.

These drugs, however, have additional side effects, such as weight gain, nausea, constipation and fatigue. The antidepressant, venlafaxine (Effexor), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is one of the most common drugs used to treat these hot flashes. However, many women decide against this treatment choice because of potential side effects, including decreased libido, insomnia, dizziness and nausea, or because they simply do not want to take any more medications.

The randomized clinical trial compared acupuncture treatment to venlafixine for 12 weeks to find out if acupuncture reduced vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy and produced fewer side effects than venlafaxine. The study involved 47 breast cancer patients who received either Tamoxifen or Arimidex and had at least 14 hot flashes per week. Results show that acupuncture reduces hot flashes as effectively as venlafaxine, with no side effects, and also provides additional health benefits to patients.

For more information on radiation therapy for breast cancer, visit www.rtanswers.org.

Continuing Education Class for Acupuncturists & Acupuncture Students

Continuing Education Class for Acupuncturists & Acupuncture Students

November 9, 10 am
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY

Seminar 1: Shen (Spirit) as Described in the Nei Jing (Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor)

Shen (Spirit) is a very important factor in the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor (Nei Jing), which usually mentioned that the Heart is taking charge of the Shen (Spirit). Actually, there were two important concepts about the Shen (Spirit) in the Inner Classic of Yellow Emperor (Huang Di Nei Jing): One is that the heart is in charge of the Shen; and the other is that Five Zang-organs all store the Shen (spirit). These two viewpoints have some connection but the theoretic connotation and basis of arguments are not the same.

November 9, 1:30 pm
Seminar 2: Psychology in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its Clinical Application

Psychology in TCM is based on basic theory of TCM for studying the relationship between emotional factors and health in the practice of clinical TCM. Although psychological thought was formally studied only thirty years ago, it was a good manifestation of traditional oriental culture, originating from the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi Neijing) and absorbing thoughts from modern psychology and psychosomatic medicine. Some basic theories, such as the Seven Emotions (happiness, anger, worry, thoughtfulness, sadness, dread, and fear) theory and the Five Character theory, in the Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor, have laid a foundation for psychology in TCM, promoting treatment efficacy in clinical practice for more than 2000 years.

Starting from the 1980s, psychological thinking gradually developed into psychology in TCM by combining the modern theories of psychology with TCM. Many books on this topic were published and training courses and national symposiums were held to promote this subject. The course “psychology in TCM” has been opened in almost all universities of TCM all around China for undergraduates. Psychology in TCM was also listed as a subject for Masters Degree students.

This lecture will describe in detail the clinical application of Psychology in TCM.

Fee for one day seminar: $60 (fee includes both Seminars)
NYCTCM Alumni & other acupuncture school students: $40
NYCTCM Student: $20

For details and Registration form, go to NYCTCM website, CEU page

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Open Houses

NYCTCM Open House & Guest Student visits

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Go to the NYCTCM Open House page for full Open House schedule. NYCTCM is located in Mineola, Long Island, NY with an auxiliary location in Manhattan.

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

At Saturday Open House events you are welcome to extend your visit as a Guest Student. You have an opportunity to sit in on classes, meet current students and faculty, speak with our financial aid manager and have an admissions interview. You may also have a complementary treatment in the NYCTCM Teaching Clinic. Contact the admissions office for more information about our Guest Student Program.

If Open House dates do not match your schedule contact the admissions office to arrange a date and time that is convenient for you. A personal admissions appointment can be the best way to have your questions answered and to review your prior studies for transfer credit. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available. The Guest Student option is available on most Saturdays.

Please call NYCTCM or email: admissions@nyctcm.edu

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture School

Authentic Training in 5000-Year-Old Healing Arts

The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NYCTCM), New York's premier institution of authentic Chinese Medicine, teaches acupuncture and herbal medicine much as they are taught in China, while helping students relate this approach to the evolving practice of Western Medicine in the U.S. The fully-accredited three-year Masters Program in Acupuncture and four-year Masters Program in Oriental Medicine (acupuncture plus Chinese herbology) prepare students for licensure and professional practice within New York State and throughout the U.S.

Herbal Certificate Program for Acupuncturists

NYCTCM's Herbal Certificate Program trains licensed acupuncturists and graduates of acupuncture programs in the skills needed to add Chinese herbology to their practices.

Small classes with faculty trained in China

The excellent faculty, most of whom were trained in China and have extensive teaching and clinical experience in both China and the U.S., combined with small classes and master-apprentice type teaching relationships in the school’s teaching clinics, mean that this ancient knowledge is carefully transmitted to the students who will make up the next generation of master practitioners.

Flexible scheduling; two convenient locations

NYCTCM offers flexible scheduling with classes mostly on weekends and a friendly family-style atmosphere that encourages stress-free learning. The main campus, located in Mineola, Long Island, is easily accessible by LIRR, bus and auto. For Manhattan-based students, the Manhattan clinic/classroom facility offers the possibility of completion of up to 50% of the program in Manhattan. The Manhattan Clinic is open 4 days per week, and a limited number of classes are offered there on weekday evenings.

NYCTCM accepts new and transfer students at the beginning of each trimester, in September, January and May. Prospective students must have at least 60 college credits and proficiency in English before applying for NYCTCM admission.

NYCTCM is accepting applications for the Winter 2009 trimester.

Call 516-739-1545 for Open House and admissions information or email: admissions@nyctcm.edu

AAAOM: Acupuncture Schools List

Find an Acupuncture School & an Acupuncture School Clinic

AAAOM has a complete list of Acupuncture Schools in U.S., and lists of Acupuncture School clinics where the affordable acupuncture and Chinese herbal consultations are available to the public. The list of acupuncture schools is for the benefit of both the acupuncture and lay-community.

Tao of Fertility on the Today Show

Explains acupuncture used as complementary technique to enhance fertility.

Accredited Acupuncture Schools - List

Listed are links to every ACAOM-accredited and candidate acupuncture program in North America. By clicking on a link, you'll not only be able to contact a school; you'll also learn about each school's mission and educational objectives; read a brief history of the institution; and find more information on the school's degree programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

Acupuncture Today is a good site for all kinds of information about acupuncture for your health, the acupuncture profession, and acupuncture education.

Acupuncture School - NYCTCM - Open House

Open House & Guest Student visits at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine


NYCTCM's Open Houses

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

Cornsilk - Yu Mi Xu, cooling summer drink

I found an article in the Meet the Herbs section of Everydayhealthtcm blog about making a summer drink from corn silk. It looked delicious, but I decided to try it before posting about it. I did as they suggested, putting the light golden raw cornsilk into a jug overnight. It turned pale yellow color.

It was delicious, like drinking a fresh ear of corn.

The stigmas should be collected just before pollination occurs, the timing depends upon climate. It is best used fresh as some of the activity is lost with time.

Chinese Medicine for Whiplash Injury; the Musculo-Tendino Meridian Theory Approach - Acupuncture & TCM Blog

Continuing Education For Acupuncturists and students of Acupuncture presented by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY.

The lecture will introduce the viewpoint of whiplash injury, pattern differentiation and especially analysis of Musculo-Tendino Meridian theory applied in whiplash injury cases. Special acupuncture needle techniques corresponding to the musculo-tendino meridian system and points selection related to different complications will be introduced as well as effective Chinese herbal formulas and Tui Na manipulations. Demonstration included.

Speaker is Yemeng Chen, President, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Registration:

3 CEUs, $60 ($75 after 09/18), $45 for students ($60 after 09/18). Please download the registration form and mail it with your payment to

NYCTCM
ATT: Dr. Xu, Program Coordinator
Continuing Education Program
155 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501


Telephone: (516) 739-1545

Taijijian: Chen Sitan (32-step Taiji Sword Form)

Sitan Chen shows Tai Chi Sword

Taiji Sword 陳思坦 Chen Sitan

Sitan Chen showing Tai Chi Sword technique. see http://www.nyctcm.edu/community/community.htm for details about upcoming class held at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, Long Island, NY

Admission Information for International Students

Like all prospective students an international student must first submitt an application with the required supporting documentation to the NYCTCM admissions office. Your application is reviewed to determine if you have the qualifications to enroll. An international student must provide a TOEFL score as part of the supporting documentation ( internet based test score of 65 is required ) to NYCTCM.

If you meet the requirements to enroll we will issue a letter of acceptance offering you admission to the program. At that time we will also request that you complete and notarize a financial statement to document financial resources available to cover your first year tuition and related school expenses plus living expenses.

NYCTCM does not have dormitories. All students live off campus and commute to school. You will need to obtain off campus housing on your own. When your admission file information is complete and we have your financial statement we will issue the I20 to be used for you to secure your visa.

Your first priority is to take the TOEFL exam and list us as as a school to receive your test score. Our school code for TOEFL test results is ( 8698). Information about what you must get to us as part of your application to enroll is available on our website on the NYCTCM application page. Or, we can send you an admissions packet.

For more information see the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Admissions page. An application is downloadable.

NYCTCM Open House dates

Open House & Guest Student visits

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Mineola Open House events - this is the last Open House before Fall Trimester begins.

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Dates: August 7, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

New Student Orientation

New student orientation will be held at the Mineola campus on August 23, 2008 from 10:30 am

Classes start for new level one students on September 5, 2008

Late registration: August 10 through September 12, 2008

Additional Free Parking

For those attending a Saturday Open House event in Mineola: if the NYCTCM parking lot is full, additional parking is available free on Saturdays in the Village of Mineola Municipal Parking Garage on Main Street located directly across the street from the NYCTCM parking area.

Join us on Facebook

Join NYCTCM on Facebook. Discuss Acupuncture, school, find your friends and other students.

TCM FInally Honored by FDA

FDA has acknowledged that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is part of an efficacious and complete medical system as involving "whole systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to allopathic (conventional) medicine."

The newly-released Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and their Regulation by FDA had not included traditional medicine in its compilation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but now traditional medicine including TCM has finally gained the same level of respect as conventional Western medicine.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in association with FDA said that complete medical systems such as TCM reflect cultural diversity and the innate healing properties of the body, and represents healing techniques which tap the mind, body and spirit.

Chen Keji from the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine applauded FDA's acceptance of TCM theory and of its curative function, adding that this had come after the popularity of CAM in the US.

(China.org.cn by Huang Shan, August 3, 2007)

TCM Tests

Are you an acupuncture student?

Looking for a way to score higher on your college tests? Busy studying for the NCCAOM or California board exam? Supercharge your Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge—and have fun studying—with TCMtests.com. This easy-to-use online testing facility allows you to improve your understanding of every aspect of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

You can choose between our boards and college subscription.

TCMtests.com is the largest online test preparation site for Oriental Medicine practitioners who wish to pass professional licensing examinations. TCMtests.com is a systematic, comprehensive, professional review of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Oriental Medicine.

Chinese Medicine for Psoriasis, http://skin.health-info.org

I have been working on a web site dedicated to the chinese medical treatment of skin disease and have started to get people from all over the globe inquiring about their various conditions through it. I am looking for practitioners, who feel competent with dermatology, that would like to link exchange on my site. If you have any before and after pictures to post on the skin gallery, this would also help build your practice and gain visability of your good work. Adina Stenescu, a practitioner from the Toronto area, has already posted pictures in the gallery (with good links and acknowledgments back to her) and I have started referring clients her way.

The web site is still in the building stage, a new header is being designed, more content, ect, but as I said I am already getting tons of hits and inquiries. I need people I can refer to!!

please check out the site at http://skin.health-info.org/.

Tai Chi Sword Classes at NYCTCM in Mineola, Long Island, NY

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, Long Island, NY is pleased to announce the opening of a new Tai Chi Course, 32 Tai Chi Sword, to the public. The course will be starting in September, once a week, for 10 sessions in total. We will only charge $60 as an administration fee for this 10-session class. The class is offered on Wednesdays from 12 to 1 pm starting September 10.

World Tai Chi Champion, Mr. Sitan Chen, will be the instructor for this Community Tai Chi Sword Course. You will have this special opportunity to learn Tai Chi Sword from a Master.

This is a great opportunity. Don’t miss it. Limited to 20 participants for this course. Please send a check for $60 payable to NYCTCM by September 6, 2008 or see New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Community page for more information.

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
155 First St.
Mineola NY 11501

Tel. 516-739-1545

Benefits of Acupuncture

Western studies have found evidence that the traditional acupuncture points conduct electromagnetic signals. Stimulating the acupuncture points causes these signals to be relayed to the brain at a higher than normal rate. These signals in turn cause the brain to release pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins, and immune system cells to weak or injured parts of the body. Other studies have shown that acupuncture activates the release of opioids into the central nervous system. Opioids are also analgesic, or pain-relieving compounds.

The purpose of acupuncture is to rebalance opposing energy forces in different parts of the body. In the United States, acupuncture is most widely used to treat pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, but it has also been used in the treatment of substance abuse, and to relieve nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture appears to alter the chemical balance of the brain itself by modifying the production and release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. Acupuncture has been documented to affect certain involuntary body functions, including immune reactions, blood pressure, and body temperature...

To read complete article, click on the link below.
FindArticles - Acupuncture

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, (2003), by Rebecca J.
Frey

Acupuncture treatment in Shanghai

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: Traditional Chinese

Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Open Houses at Acupuncture School

Open House & Guest Student visits at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Open House Schedule (new students are accepted every trimester)

Manhattan Open House events

Location: NYCTCM Manhattan Center, 13 E 37th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10169

Dates:

* June 19, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
* July 17, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Mineola, Long Island, Open House events

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Dates:

* June 21, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* July 12, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* July 26, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
* August 7, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Home Page

Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Home Page

Photogallery - National Geographic Magazine

Photogallery - National Geographic Magazine

Cat Gets Acupuncture -- National Geographic

Cat Gets Acupuncture -- National Geographic

China: National Geographic World Music

China: National Geographic World Music: "hina Overview:

China is the home of one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and is also home to the earliest musical scale in recorded human history. During the 20th century, a 7000 year old xun, or globular flute, was unearthed in China. The instrument was designed around the minor third interval, which is still one of the organizing principles of Chinese music. As a result, preference for minor third and major sixth intervals masks the semitones of the Chinese scale, giving it the distinctive tone that's often difficult for the Western ear to discern even today."

Acupuncture Therapy - Famous Therapies - GKIndia.com

Acupuncture Therapy - Famous Therapies - GKIndia.com: "'Acupuncture' may be more appropriately called Traditional Oriental Medicine.

At the heart of it is the concept is that there is Qi (aka: Ki, Chi), a physical 'energy force' that exists in every part of the living world. The flow of Qi in the channels of humans is familiar to anyone has seen the lines on the body of an acupuncture chart or model. Most practitioners believe that these Qi meridians exist as a separate system although sometimes in conjunction with the nerve and blood systems. These Channels of energy are named after the body's organs but do so only to describe a system of how one portion of the body works. For example, the liver in oriental medicine is described not as a physical organ as much as its role in moving Qi throughout the body."

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Open Houses for Prospective Students

Open House & Guest Student visits

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Open House Schedule

Manhattan Open House events

Location: NYCTCM Manhattan Center, 13 E 37th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10169

Dates:

• June 19, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
• July 17, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Mineola Open House events

Location: NYCTCM, 155 First St., Mineola, NY 11501

Dates:

• June 12, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm.
• June 21, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
• July 12, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
• July 26, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm
• August 7, 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Contact: Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot or email admissions@nyctcm.edu

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

New Student Orientation

New student orientation will be held at the Mineola campus on August 23, 2008 from 10:30 am

Classes start for new level one students on September 5, 2008

Late registration: August 10 through September 12, 2008

紐約中醫學院預科班簡介

紐約中醫學院即日起招生預科班。如有愿參加本校針灸系或東方醫學系學習，已俱備大學60學分學歷，有一定英語基礎，但未通過TOEFL考試者，可先 成為預科班學員，學校將聘請專業教師集中補習英語並重點復習準備TOEFL考試。在學習期間同時還可修習作為入學條件的9個學分生物醫學課程（包括生物 學、解剖學、醫用生化）。預科班還接受僅有大學51學分者，專門學習9個學分生物醫學課程，以達到入學條件。

預科學習期間也可同時修習“中醫歷史與哲學”、“醫學專有名詞”、“太極拳”、“氣功”、“推拿基礎”等專業必修課，待達到入學條件後轉成正式學分，以節省您的寶貴學習時間。

紐約中醫學院誠心誠意幫助您，實現成為一名執照針灸師的夢想，走向事業成功。

紐約中醫學院簡介

紐約中醫學院是一所以中國傳統中醫針灸為特色的高等學府，也是美國東岸唯一冠名中國傳統醫學（Traditional Chinese Medicine）的針灸學校。十二年多來保持“原汁原味”的特色，以“仁愛、傳承、融匯、啟新”為校訓，秉持“汲取中華醫學精髓、躋身美國健保體系”的 教育方向，以師資雄厚、教學嚴謹而享譽美國針灸教育界。

學校設有三年制針灸碩士與四年制東方醫學碩士課程，以 及針對執照針灸師的中藥證書課程（一年半）。學校連續在聯邦教育部唯一認可的鑑定組織ACAOM鑑定立案。其文憑在全國範圍獲得認可，畢業生有資格申請紐 約及其他40州針灸執照。學校可以簽發I－20，接受國際學生。如是美國公民或永久居民，可申請聯邦學生低息貸款；如是紐約州低收入居民，還可申請州助學 金（TAP）。學校另有免息分期付款計劃（一年分九次繳學費），嘉惠莘莘學子。

除了在長島本校設有大型教學門診部外，在曼哈頓中心（中城東37街13號近第五大道處）也設有臨床教學基地，又在紐約州立大學法明岱爾校區（SUNY Farmingdale）康健中心開設針灸門診，為學生就近實習提供便利。

學 校嚴格遴選優秀教師，師資雄厚，中醫基礎理論與針灸課程教師以及臨床帶教老師，主要都畢業于中國大陸中醫院校（14位），另有2位為中國中西醫結合的學 者，教師平均執業時間為22.5年，在美國執業時間為9.4年，這在全國針灸學校中數一數二。教師隊伍中有博士學位者11位。學校恪守傳統中醫體系、小班 教學，由經驗豐富的教師進行“手把手”培訓。

全部教學採用英語。入學條件為已俱備大學60學分（包括9學分生物醫學課程），並有相當英語水平者（如已獲得美國副學士以上學位，或已獲得紐約州健康專業執照如護士、按摩師或專業資格考試證書，或TOEFL500分以上）。

TOEFL help for prospective Acupuncture students

NYCTCM Announces Preadmission Assistance Program

Beginning Fall term 2008, NYCTCM will launch a special program designed to encourage enrollment by students interested in studying TCM and who have at least 51 college credits but who are unable to pass the school’s English language competency requirement.

Such students will be admitted to the school as non-matriculated students and will study ESL and TOEFL-preparation courses offered on-site while at the same time being able to take bioscience prerequisite courses and various courses from the Acupuncture or OM Program curriculum such as Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Foundations of Tui Na, Medical Terminology, and History and Philosophy of Chinese Medicine. Credit earned from such courses will transfer towards the Masters degree once the student achieves the level of English competency that allows him or her to matriculate in the Acupuncture or OM Program.

For more information email admissions@nyctcm.edu or call NYCTCM Admissions at 516-739-1545.

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Introduction to Acupuncture - CMS

Acupuncture Cerebral Palsy Miracle Cure Malaysia

Acupuncture Cerebral Palsy Miracle from USA fly to Malaysia for treatment with Neuro Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Treatment for CP Cerebral Palsy

Camel Acupuncture

Dr. Barbara Royal doing acupuncture on a camel called Jewel. This Camel has received acupuncture for years for joint pain. She responds to the treatments well, and in fact ran for the first time in years after her acupuncture treatments.

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture School Open Houses

Learn Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCTCM

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Fall Trimester dates: September, 2008 to December, 2008. Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Acupuncture Degrees

To be able to perform acupuncture, one must receive a degree from an accredited school. Students must receive a master�s degree to become nationally certified and to earn state licensure. Doctoral degrees are offered at many schools, but are not required. Students interested in research may opt to pursue higher education.

Degree titles vary. At South Baylor University in Los Angeles, students can study for the Master of Science of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as well as for a doctoral degree.

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers the Master of Science in Health Science/Acupuncture Program, and a Master of Science in Health Science/Oriental Medicine Program.

At the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, students can work toward a master�s in acupuncture (MAc) and a master�s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine (MAcOM). The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine also offers the MAcOM, as well as a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine program.

To practice acupuncture, one must be licensed in their home state, though some states do not license or permit acupuncturists to practice within the state. A chart reviewing requirements state-by-state is available from the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Many states also require acupuncturists to be nationally certified by NCCAOM. Acupuncturists who receive NCCAOM certification in oriental medicine may be designated as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine or use the abbreviation Dipl. O.M. in their title. Acupuncturists may use Diplomate in Acupuncture or Dipl. Ac.

Links to state licensing boards: see original article at Acupunctureschools.com

Acupuncture shows promise in treating Acid Reflux Disease

Although the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is still unknown, there are treatments available on the market to help with the symptoms and perhaps even repair some of the tissue damage. The problem is one of side effects and limited effectiveness for all the current treatments.

A 2005 Taiwanese study reported in the American Journal of Physiology—Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology opened eyes by pointing to the effectiveness of electrical acupoint stimulation in reducing the key mechanism of GERD, transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs). This important muscle allows food to pass into the stomach when working normally. In people who have GERD, the muscle relaxes at the wrong times, allowing stomach acid to churn up into the esophagus and resulting in heartburn symptoms.

By applying only mild stimulation to an acupoint on the wrist known as Neiguan, researchers were able to reduce the frequency of TLESRs from six to 3.5 an hour in research subjects. Sham stimulation of a hip point produced no comparable change.

Researchers cautioned that it’s still a big leap from these promising results to a reliable cure for GERD.

Source: American Journal of Physiology—Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 2005

Where Western Medicine Fails, TCM may offer hope

“I became convinced that drugs used in Western medicine do not outweigh the side effects in many cases,” Dr. Lu says. “Unlike Western medicine, which commonly strives to control symptoms, Chinese medicine focuses on the cause of the illness, and treats the cause.”...

Acupuncture — perhaps the most recognizable form of TCM — involves extremely thin metal needles that are inserted just beneath the skin to stimulate the flow of Qi. It can be effective for migraine headaches, osteoarthritis of the knee, lower back pain, nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy or chemotherapy, and stress relief. Starting April 1, B.C. residents on a premium assistance program will be able to see a registered acupuncturist under the Medical Service Plan...

TCM therapies are indeed vast, and include food cures (treatment of disease through diet), herbal medicines, massage, and exercises such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi, which strengthen the mind and body.

TCM therapies are also increasingly being used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, Western medicine to treat infertility. After several months of failing to get pregnant, Vancouver couple Melissa and Jason (their surname was withheld by request) approached their family doctor with their concerns. “I knew it would be trickier for me to have a baby because of my irregular [menstrual] cycles, which were anywhere between two and four months,” Melissa recalls. But after running the usual blood tests to determine that they were both healthy, their doctor wanted them to adopt a “wait-and-see approach for eight months”....

Dr. Brown — a former chartered accountant who, like Lu, pursued TCM as a career after it cured him of a chronic condition — says TCM treatments can enhance fertility naturally. “When a woman is under stress, hormones are diverted away from the reproductive organs in a fight-or-flight response. Acupuncture helps to increase the blood flow to the reproductive organs, which creates a richer [uterine] lining for ovulation and implantation.”... As any generalist can say they treat reproductive health, Brown recommends talking to your family doctor or fertility clinic to find a TCM doctor that specializes in the field of reproductive health. B.C. residents requiring assistance in locating a registered doctor of TCM, a practitioner, an herbalist, or an acupuncturist can also contact the College of Chinese Medicine at 604 783-7100, or visit CTCMA.bc.ca

For complete article:
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Acupuncture for Infertility

The Best AlternativeTreatments For Infertility

by apple33p
When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine and infertility, both the herbs and acupuncture are essential in order for the medications to be effective. The idea behind it is to treat the imbalance in the body through the use of acupuncture and herbs as they will restore the disharmony.

With alternative source of treatment, the conventional infertility treatments and traditional Chinese medicine must be combined. The traditional Chinese medicine and conventional infertility treatments are used when all avenues are exhausted as it will lead to a higher possibility of conceiving.

Acupuncture has existed for many centuries in certain cultures as a mean of treating all form of diseases. Acupuncture assists in regulating the flow of blood by the stimulation of the central nervous system as neurotransmitters and neurohormones are released as a result which help to heal the body.

In addition to, acupuncture discharge endorphins which help to fight pain; giving rise to a sensation of wellness. In the East where it was found and even in the west, acupuncture is used to treat a variety of conditions and the association between acupuncture and infertility is still being studied.

Although acupuncture may seem an odd treatment for infertility, it has become increasing popular in helping infertile couples. The idea that needles are used can be discomforting but it is just a painless process of treating infertility. Just like an ant bite and slight bruising might occur but in general, acupuncture causes no major discomfort. Other form of infertility treatment cause more discomfort than acupuncture treatment, so there is nothing to worry.

The use of acupuncture for infertility is effective because our body have energy channels and they flow to different portions of the body and the surface of the body. With blockages, the energy flows are impeded and acupuncture will free the obstructions. With the release of chemicals into the muscle, brain and spinal, the healing is in process. Acupuncture has proven to assist in certain areas that normal infertility treatments are not able to.

Before embarking on acupuncture or alternative treatment, there is a need to consult your infertility physician and if the physician found out from the infertility tests that the problem is structural; then the combination of both traditional acupuncture and herbs treatment together with infertility treatment will not be helpful.

Knowing the cause is essential to treating infertility and acupuncture is a good start. The focus will be on three vital organs and they are kidney, spleen and liver as they have a direct bearing on the reproductive organs. Traditional Chinese medicine concentrate on these three organs and acupuncture will directly impact the reproductive organs through the treatment of these three organs.

Herbal supplements go well with traditional Chinese medicine by enhancing infertility treatment. Disharmony in the infertility treatment will be assisted by consuming herbal medications. Stress and anxiety can be reduced by their use and all in all, the treatment will improve the chances of conceiving.

As acupuncture is mostly used in treating infertility problem such as hormonal imbalances, structural abnormalities such as blockages of the fallopian tubes cannot be treated with acupuncture. With acupuncture, the body system is regulated and more blood flow to the vital organs and help in the regulation of the hormones. That will provide sufficient time for the body to recover especially for matter such as hormones imbalance. Acupuncture is best after conventional form of treatment are tried and in combination with such treatments.

As herbal supplements are sometimes used with acupuncture to boost acupuncture treatments and assist in curing infertility but certain herbs do impede the effect of infertility pills, so it is wise to consult your physician. Acupuncture is most effective when female is having the in vitro fertilization cycle. As acupuncture assist in calming the body as well as reducing anxiety, adding to in vitro fertilization success.

As there is an effective link between acupuncture and infertility, so it will be beneficial to look at the treatment. Just scheduling a few sessions may contribute to conception.

One of the best alternative forms of infertility treatments is acupuncture but it is better to find out more before using it and traditional form of treatment is very effective with acupuncture. Although traditional form of treatment is still controversial, there is little harm in taking a look after all else fail. Acupuncture as a form of treatment is worth a look at and conception might just occur.

About the Author

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. Visit infertility natural treatments to learn more about traditional Chinese medicine and infertility and infertility immune testing.

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Open House Scheduled at NYCTCM

Open House & Guest Student visits

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process.

Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Now is the time for new and transfer prospective students to prepare for fall enrollment.

Mineola Open House events

* May 17, 2008: Saturday morning, 10:30 am — 12:00 pm.
* Additional dates for Open House events will be posted in the coming weeks.
* Please call (516) 739-1545 to reserve your spot.

Prospective students are welcome to call ahead to schedule an appointment with admissions and financial aid before or after an Open House they plan to attend. They may also attend classes after the Saturday Open Houses.

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association is a nonprofit association that conducts training and provides public education about the use of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for addictions and mental disorders.

Understanding the principles of both Chinese medicine and chemical dependency can lead to significant benefit in recovery from all forms of drug addiction as well as alcoholism and a variety of mental disorders.

The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association has specific protocols for this type of treatment, which have been carefully developed and extensively tested. Experienced clinicians provide training in a variety of locations nationwide and in coordination with an annual conference.

More than 1500 clinical sites in the US, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean currently use these protocols.

While adapted to Western attitudes and conditions, the NADA method derives directly from the Chinese medicine theory of detoxification. Our best hope for success is unified application of these protocols, which NADA promotes through:

1. Public education about acupuncture as a recovery tool
2. Training of professionals in use of the protocol
3. Consultation with local organizations in setting up treatment sites
4. Distribution of reference materials about acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment technique

Training
For qualified persons, access to continuous training sessions for Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) is available in two locations: at Lincoln Recovery Center in The Bronx, NY, and Homeward Bound, Inc, Dallas, Texas. To determine your eligibility and timing, call Ms. Rosa Reyes at (718) 993 3100, Ext. 131, and in Dallas, Texas, call Dr. Susana E. Mendez at (214) 941-3500 Ext 283. Training requires 70 hours. There is no charge for the training in The Bronx, but you have to maintain yourself in terms of room and board while in the city. In Dallas, call Dr. Susana E. Mendez at (214) 941-3500 Ext 283, for details about training fees and accommodations.

Periodic training sessions are also scheduled at other locations in the USA and Canada.

Free Acupuncture Seminars

Free Community Seminars sponsored by New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, New York

Seminar #1 - Acupuncture for Headaches

• March 22, 2008, 10:30 - 11:30 am
• Speaker: Chongrong We, Clinical Director, NYCTCM

Seminar #2 - Acupuncture for Infertility

• April 19, 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Speaker: Yemeng Chen, President, NYCTCM

Visit the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine website for more information and updates on future free community seminars.

Open Houses Dates NYCTCM Acupuncture College

Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of the Acupuncture school & Traditional Chinese Medicine school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process. Or arrange to visit NYCTCM as a guest student — attend classes, meet with faculty and students, and experience a complimentary acupuncture treatment in the NYCTCM teaching clinic.

Spring Open House Schedule (new students are accepted every trimester)

Spring Trimester dates: April 28 2008 to August 10, 2008

NYCTCM Manhattan Open House events

* February 21 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 PM
* March 20 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm

NYCTCM Mineola Open House events

* February 18 2008: Monday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm
* March 1 2008: Saturday morning, 10-11:30 am
* March 13 2008: Thursday evening, 6:30-8:30 pm
* April 5 2008: Saturday morning, 10-11:30 am

CALL for more information.

Gail Auricchio, Admissions Manager
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
155 First Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Ph: (516) 739-1545

Continuing Education Seminar for Acupuncturists #2

纽约中医学院中文学术讲座

2. FDA有关食物辅助剂GMP规定对中医药业者的影响
以及“严重不良反应报告法”介绍
讲演人：陈业孟执照针灸师
(纽约中医学院院长、纽约州教育厅针灸委员会副主席)
时间：2月24日（周日）2 时– 5 时
地点：纽约法拉盛喜来顿大酒店
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
NCCAOM继续教育学分：3
费用：$50 (NYCTCM 校友: $20, NYCTCM 学生: $10)

有意报名者请将支票（抬头NYCTCM）寄: 155 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501。

Influence on acupuncture and Chinese herbology profession by FDA's final rule about Food Supplement cGMP. The speaker is Yemeng Chen, O.M.D. (China), L.Ac., President, NYCTCM

Continuing Education Seminar for Acupuncturists

纽约中医学院中文学术讲座


1. 上海蔡氏妇科治疗功能性子宫出血与先兆流产出血的临床经验介绍
讲演人：蔡庄执照针灸师
(上海蔡氏妇科第八代唯一传人、原上海虹口区妇幼医院中医科主任、原中国国家特殊津贴专家)
时间：2月24日（周日）10 时– 1 时
地点：纽约法拉盛喜来顿大酒店
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
NCCAOM继续教育学分：3
费用：$50 (NYCTCM 校友: $20, NYCTCM 学生: $10)

Shanghai Cai family's experience treating functional uterus bleeding and habitual miscarriage. The speaker is Zhuang Cai, L.Ac.

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Classical Chinese Medical Publications

This is a list of some of the most famous Chinese medical publications which form the basis of Acupuncture and TCM theory.

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing)

Compiled around 100 BC. The oldest classic of traditional Chinese medicine consisting of two books:

"The Simple Questions" (Su Wen) - 81 chapters (Covers the essential theory of internal medicine such as the energetical physiology, pathogenesis and pathology).

"The Spiritual Axis" (Ling Shu) - 81 chapters. (Covers the practical aspects of Chinese medicine and develops the different therapeutical principles of acupuncture and moxibustion).

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Great Simplicity (Huang Di Nei Jing Tai Su) ca 610

Comprehensive notes and commentary on the Huang Di Nei Jing. Also known as the Great Basics.

Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic - Categorisation of the Bright Hall (Huang Di Nei Jing Mintang Leicheng)
(ca 610)

Classic of Difficulties (Nan Jing)
Han Dynasty

An explanation of some of the more difficult to understand passages from the Nei Ching.

Classic of the Pulse (Mai Jing)
Han Dynasty

Written in the late Han dynasty by Wang Shu-he. It is the first book in the Chinese medical literature entirely devoted to pulse diagnosis.

Discussion on Cold-induced Disorders (Shanghan Lun)
Zhang Zhongjing (ca. 150-219 AD)

The first book to advocate the analysis of medical conditions in accordance with the six channels (taiyang, yangming, shaoyang, taiyin, shaoyin, and jueyin) and eight syndromes (yin/yang, outer/inner, hot/cold, and excess/deficient).

Concise Prescriptions from the Golden Casket (Jingui Yaolue Fang Lun)
Zhang Zhongjing - Han Dynasty ca 220

Companion text to the Shanghan Lun.

Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhenjiu Jaiyi Jing)
Huangfu Mi - Jin Dynasty ca 282.

Discusses medical theory, acupuncture and moxibustion. Also known as the Yellow Emperor's Jiayi Canon on Acupuncture and Moxibustion).

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Tai Chi Classes with Master Sitan Chen

Community Tai Chi Course starting January 8, 2008 in Mineola

New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is pleased to announce the opening of a Tai Chi Course to the public. The course will be starting in January, once a week, for 10 sessions in total. We will only charge $20 as an administration fee for this 10-session class.

Tai Chi, or Tiaji, was originally developed in China a few hundred years ago. It is a type of martial art that is primarily known for its health benefits, including means for dealing with tension and stress.

World Tai Chi Champion, Mr. Sitan Chen will be the instructor for this Community Tai Chi Course. You will have a chance to learn Tai Chi from a Master.

For More Information

See the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Community Services page.

Call NYCTCM at 516-739-1545 for more information.

Classes start Tuesday January 8 at 12pm and Wednesday January 9 at 6pm.

This is a great opportunity. Don’t miss it. Limited to 20 participants for each course. The class will take place at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola.