Practical Pressure Points: Ren Zhong
Acupressure DIY at Home Ren Zhong (人中), also known as Shui Gou (水溝), or Du 26, is the single most important Acupuncture point for restoring consciousness for fainting, or syncope. Du 26 is located on the face, above...
Acupressure DIY for Heel Pain
Heel Pain is a common complaint that affects many and can be caused by numerous different reasons.
Some common causes of Heel Pain can include: Plantar Fasciitis: A common cause of heel pain where the...
The Five Principles of Yoga
Yoga is an ancient Indian body of knowledge that dates back more than 5000 years ago. The word “Yoga” came from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means “to unite or integrate.” Yoga then is...
How to Alleviate Wrist Pain with Acupressure
Wrist pain is a fairly common complaint that can be caused by a number of different reasons. it can be caused by an acute injury such as sudden sprains and it can be caused by long...
Orange County Government Launches Targeted Billboard Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified vaccine hesitancy as a leading global health threat. Rejection of the COVID-19 vaccine lessens the probability of population immunity (aka herd immunity) and could extend the pandemic. Population immunity occurs when a significant portion...
How to Alleviate Fatigue with Acupressure
Fatigue, or exhaustion, describes a state of tiredness or lassitude affecting both the physical and or mental functions. Fatigue is a common complaint and a normal physiological response from excessive physical or mental activity, and...
7 Chinese Herbs that Double as Culinary Spices
For thousands of years, herbalists and Chinese Medicine doctors have been cultivating health and healing ailments through the use of herbal medicine. Chinese herbal therapy and Food therapy both follow foundational systems that include...
Learn How To Enjoy A Japanese Ryokan with Hot Springs
A complete town famous for the Ryokan (Japanese style hotels that includes Onsen service). The Wakura-onsen Hot Spring is known as one of the best high-class hot spring resorts in Japan and as the...
How to Alleviate Night Sweats
Acupressure DIY at Home Night Sweats, also known as Sleep hyperhidrosis, is a common condition that describes the excessive sweating at night during sleep. In women over the age of forty, the most common cause...
FCIM’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and National AOM Day
FCIM held a campus-wide celebration on Oct 24th, National AOM Day for its 25th Anniversary! The celebration's commencement ceremony was kicked off with a traditional Japanese Taiko drum performance by the Matzuriza Taiko group, followed...
