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December 1, 2010 - PCU Holds Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System Course
Renowned TCM instructor, Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac, is hosting a cosmetic acupuncture workshop at PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby...More

November 15, 2010 - More People Turning to Acupuncture to Quit Smoking
Every year, thousands of Canadians pledge to quit smoking. Nicotine patches, gums and pharmaceuticals help many to kick the habit, yet a large percentage of quitters light up again when cravings and other withdrawal symptoms arise. A Vancouver-based doctor is reminding people that the ancient practice of acupuncture is a healthy alternative that will help smokers butt out for good.More

November 8, 2010 - Acupuncture Offers Immediate Relief for Back Pain Sufferers
Lower back (lumbar) pain is one of the most common medical problems affecting people today. Sixty to ninety percent of individuals will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, generally between the ages of 30 and 50 and back strains account for over 25% of WorkSafeBC claims. Luckily for sufferers, acupuncture offers an affordable remedy to pain and is a great alternative to explore during National Pain Awareness Week.More

September 29, 2010 - Top Ten Reasons to Try Chinese Acupuncture
Chinese acupuncture has a wide range of benefits that help people dealing with health problems ranging from back pain to serious chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. Find out why you should consider incorporating acupuncture into your healthcare plan.More

August 12, 2010 - New Insight into Acupuncture Effects on the Brain
Recently, scientists from the University of York and the Hull York Medical School have uncovered new insights into acupuncture effects on the brain.More

June 30, 2010 - Try Acupuncture to Quit Smoking
Acupuncture treatment can help curb cravings and help patients quit smoking Burnaby, BC - June 30, 2010 - Those who have tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking by chewing Nicorette gum and wearing the patch may triumph over their smoking habits with acupuncture treatments. Quit Smoking with Acupuncture A study published in 2001 in the Preventativ...More

June 2, 2010 - The Growing Popularity of Acupuncture Courses in Canadian Colleges and Universities
Acupuncture now popular alternative therapy for many illnesses Burnaby, BC - June 2, 2010 - Acupuncture courses first appeared in Canada in the 1970s around the time of the Cultural Revolution in China. At that time, acupuncture piqued the nation's interest, but most people's felt it was a strange, mystical Eastern practice with little real medic...More

May 13, 2010 - Acupuncture May Prove an Effective Alternative Treatment for Epilepsy
Those who suffer from epilepsy turning to acupuncture for relief Burnaby, BC - May 13, 2010 - Over 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Epilepsy is commonly treated with anti-seizure drugs, but these drugs have a long list of harmful side effects. As a result, people are searching for alternative treatment for epilepsy. Acupuncture Techniq...More

April 16, 2010 - Acupuncture Increases Fertility in Men and Women
Issues with fertility can be helped through acupuncture treatments Burnaby, BC - April 16, 2010 - Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after one year of trying to conceive. Women who are 35 years of age or older are considered infertile after trying to conceive for just 6 months. Infertility in both women and men has been suc...More

March 24, 2010 - Treating Illness with Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments can be used in conjunction with Western Medicine Burnaby, BC - March 24, 2010 - Acupuncture is a traditional form of Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of sterile filiform needles into the skin at targeted points in the body to treat pain, illness, and other health problems. The needles hit acupoints that are part...More

August 31, 2009 - Traditional Chinese Medicine and Holistic Health Care Careers on Rise in BC
Acceptance of TCM by Mainstream Western Medical Community Fuels Industry Growth   Burnaby, BC - August 31, 2009 - Careers in holistic health care have risen steadily over the last decade. Increased awareness and acceptance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other alternative health practices have fueled the growth in the field. The i...More