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Saturday, 5 October 2013

Tiger Balm for comfort




Human beings since time immemorial have tried to look for solutions to problems, some solutions are meant to be long term and as well short term or instant. In the areas of management of pain and aches, this has also been the case as human beings go through a lot of health issues as they try to make a decent living, to this end if there is one name that has been trusted across the world for several years for its comforting effect where it hurts, this is the tiger balm that has been used by one generation after another for care and healing purposes. In acupuncture the tiger balm is applied on the skin to relief pain instantly and to provide the much needed comfort in the hands of an acupuncturist, to say the least it has been in use for over one hundred (100) years and it continues to be used to date.

Components

The formulation of the tiger balm is such that it has herbal ingredients which have been tested and found to be safe and effective for use. The balm has unique formulation with healing properties which it provides immediate relief for various aches and pains that a patient may be experiencing, at the same time it is able to restore once balance as we are living in a world full of hustles and bustles in a bid to make ends meet, this leaves one fatigued and feeling unwell.
In acupuncture the use of needling technique may leave one experiencing some minor pain that may need some substance to be used to provide instant relief, at times the skin may be affected in its structure and formation, the needle may bend and harm one’s muscles as it is inserted in the pressure point,, this is should not leave either the patient or acupuncture practitioner  worried as instant comfort can be achieved by using the tiger balm, one requires to apply it where one is feeling pain and hurt. The balm is suitable for use by all irrespective of race, gender, skin color or age, it is safe for children too and the aged all across the world. 

Instructions for use

The tiger balm should only be applied on the affected area only.  It should be rubbed well and gently on the said area, it can only be used in external areas only and areas near the eyes should be avoided at all costs,  if one experiences irritation on use, one should discontinue its use and consult a physician . In case a patient has a wound or torn skin, application of the balm should not be done on such areas. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should consult a doctor before using the tiger balm and as such this is the case with many medications for pregnant and nursing women.
The balm should be kept out of the reach of children as they can use it inappropriately and as such can be affected.

Distribution

The tiger balm is well distributed and can be found in many drugstores around the world from the east to the west, the north to th

Friday, 6 September 2013

ACUPUNCTURE COURSES



Acupuncture courses have been integrated into the academic systems even at university level. One such university is the Bastyr University School of acupuncture & oriental medicine.
The acupuncture programs offered in this school are degree and non-degree. These courses are
Combined bachelor/ Master of Science in acupuncture (BS/ MSA)
Combined bachelor/ Master of Science in acupuncture & oriental medicine (BS / MSAOM)
Master of Science in acupuncture (MSA)
Master of Science in acupuncture & oriental medicine (MSAOM)
Certificate in Chinese herbal medicine.
The Bastyr University prepares students to work with practitioners of conventional western medicine and have given a comprehensive approach to acupuncture and oriental medicine.  They make sure that students become highly qualified practitioners with clinical training and well informed on the Western health care disciplines. After their training the can train and inform health care practitioners on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) There is a combination of the Chinese medicine and western modern medicine which are taught as acupuncture courses by the Bastyr university. The programs are inspired by natural health care practice in china.

CERTIFICATE IN CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE.
The length of this program takes about 30 months which are sub-divided in 10 academic quarters. The total cost of the program is about $ 40,105.the US Department of Standard occupational classification code states that the students and ready for health care practitioners and technical workers or acupuncturist as a practice. 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE (MSAOM)
The qualifications  required for this course are one should be a holder of a bachelors degree, one should have attained a grade c or good in prerequisite course work and lastly, one should have experience with acupuncture. The program takes 3 ½ years in full time; for part time the degree should be completed within 6 years. After the course the career opportunities available for the graduates include being a licensed acupuncturist in private practice, an acupuncturist working in international health, a writer on TCM topics and a sports medicine specialist. 

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE (MSA)
The qualification needed for this course is to be a holder of bachelors degree. The length of the course duration is 3 years full time.  The career opportunities available are licensed acupuncturist in private practice, an acupuncturist working in international health, a writer on TCM topics and a sports medicine specialist.
Combined bachelor/ Master of Science in acupuncture & oriental medicine (BS / MSAOM) and combined bachelor/ Master of Science in acupuncture (BS/ MSA)
The main qualifications to this program are the completion of 90 quarter credits, a minimum 2.75 GPA and grade c or proficiency and science requirement courses.
The school however doesn’t offer online courses as they like to supervise their students and ensure they have the best quality of education available. One should not be worried about the license after joining the acupuncture courses as the program is recognized in 44 states within the US.