| Acupuncture studies are indeed one of the | | | | points and meridians. Another primary acupuncture |
| fastest growing academic disciplines. Today, there | | | | and Chinese Medicine study is Tai Chi (pronounced |
| are ample educational opportunities in which | | | | "ty-chee"). Interestingly enough, Tai Chi is both |
| students and practitioners alike may participate. | | | | martial art and healing art. Though known as an |
| For starters, adult learners that are interested in | | | | ancient Chinese exercise and fighting technique, |
| attaining their Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental | | | | Tai Chi has presented itself to be a good practice |
| Medicine should know that this course is quite | | | | for overall health and wellbeing. So much so, that |
| compelling and comprehensive in nature. | | | | many individuals suffering from arthritis have |
| Acupuncture studies and coursework will include | | | | taken up the exercise. |
| an in-depth curriculum centered on fundamental | | | | In general, acupuncture studies may not only lead |
| aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine. | | | | to rewarding health careers, but they may also |
| While enrolled at an acupuncture college or school, | | | | help individuals to learn how to use natural healing |
| students will engage in wide-ranging acupuncture | | | | principles and applications to improve general |
| studies designed to prepare students with vital | | | | health constitution. |
| skills necessary for becoming a licensed | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| acupuncturist. Though individual schools vary in | | | | Acupuncture Studies [ schools, and universities, |
| course programs, one can expect to gain a | | | | please search our site for more in-depth |
| wealth of skills and practical training. Most | | | | information and resources. |
| acupuncture studies may include but are not | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| limited to needling techniques (acupuncture); Tai | | | | and may or may not reflect specific practices, |
| Chi; Qigong; Tui Na; Traditional Chinese Medicine | | | | courses and/or services associated with ANY |
| (TCM); Moxibustion; herbal medicine; cupping; | | | | ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| massage; acupressure or shiatsu; and relative | | | | advertised on |
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| A good example of one of the more broadly | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media |
| taught acupuncture and Oriental Medicine studies is | | | | Positive Communications, Inc. for Notice to |
| Tui Na. Tui Na (pronounced as "twee-nah") is a | | | | Publishers: Please feel free to use this article in |
| specific style of acupressure that is facilitated by | | | | your Ezine or on your Website; however, ALL |
| multiple strokes that are applied to acupressure | | | | links must remain intact and active. |