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2011-12-13T19:48:00.000-08:00

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Happy Holidays.

- Dr. Brendan Armm

Welcome to the holiday season.

May this season be filled with good health, joy, and some much needed rest. May you enjoy the passing of time. We wish you and yours much happiness, and peace in your every step.

Below, we have so much to share with you, in our efforts to better assist you with your healthcare and in preparation for this holiday season and the new year to come. We hope you will enjoy learning about all of the new developments here at Lotus.

To start, please help us welcome two new practitioners to our group,Christine Mangold, HP (Germany) [Classical Homeopathy] andKristin Rotblatt, LAc [Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine]. Mark your calendar for a free lecture by naturopathic doctor, Dr. Jessica Marier, on Cleansing and Detoxification, take note of Dr. Sarah Murphy and Dr. Marier's Vitamin B shot schedule, and read an article by Kristin Rotblatt, LAc on "How to Winterize your Body".

Plus, stay tuned for a workshop by Christine Mangold on Anthroposophic wraps and poultices, read about Dr. Brendan Armm's studies with China's Acupuncture National Treasure, learn all about our Homeopathic Medicine department, join "Healthy Living" by Lotus on Facebook, read a blog titled Real Food All Year, streamline yourself or another to easily become a new patient at Lotus, read up on the latest Qi Mail, and much, much more.

May your holidays be enchanting. We hope you enjoy this very special holiday newsletter, as we thank you for being a part of this wonderful community of healing.

Blessings to you and yours,

Brendan Armm, DAOM, LAc - Director / Founder

Winter Reign - General Manager / Co-Founder

Steve Jobs: How to live before you die | Video on TED.com

2011-10-22T16:54:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs: How to live before you die | Video on TED.com

inspiring.

- Dr. Brendan Armm

New Raw Food Cafe Offers Vegan Burgers, And Soon Colonics

2011-08-11T14:36:00.001-07:00

Super place. Please pass along to those you know in NYC.

- Dr. Brendan Armm

New Raw Food Cafe Offers Vegan Burgers, And Soon Colonics

http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2011/08/01/new-raw-food-cafe-offers-vegan-burgers-and-eventually-colonics/

Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight

2011-07-01T08:03:00.000-07:00

Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/health/23lives.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

Very interesting article... also a note on meditation (mindfulness meditation, a Zen technique in which people focus on their breath and observe their emotions come and go without acting on them. (Mindfulness is now a staple of many kinds of psychotherapy.))

Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma

2011-06-20T17:33:00.000-07:00

Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma

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2011-06-08T20:04:00.000-07:00

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Hello, and welcome to June.

The summer has come and there is so much we want to share with you. May this season bring you joy and happiness, and peace in your every step.

Below, find out about three awards we recently received, Lotus on TV,Dr. Armm's interview on volunteer work in Bali, a downloadable meditation course, Qi Mail and other continuing education links.

Also in this newsletter, is information for you to attend Dr. Marier'slecture on Diabetes, Tuesday, June 7th and read her latest testimonial. Stop by for Dr. Murphy's B12 Happy Hour, a farewell wish to Dr. Karlin and Dr. Anderson and check out Richard Hsu, LAc Tai Qi classes.

Lastly, we've included some informative links, we hope you will enjoy as we thank you for being a part of this wonderful community of healing.

Blessings to you and yours,

Brendan Armm, DAOM, LAc - Director / Founder

Winter Reign - General Manager / Co-Founder

How To Live Forever (Trailer)

2011-05-04T08:15:00.000-07:00

Look forward to it's LA opening May 20.

- Dr. Brendan Armm

Be Green 16 Lotus

2011-04-29T08:41:00.000-07:00

Looks great!

Thanks, Todd.

Best, Dr. Brendan Armm of Lotus East-West Medical Center

Lotus wins 2011 Sustainable Quality Award

2011-04-29T07:36:00.001-07:00

Hello Family and Friends.

Thought you might enjoy some great news about our holistic medical center here in Santa Monica. Lotus was presented with a beautiful award today at a special luncheon hosted by the city of Santa Monica and the Chamber of Commerce. We won "2011 Santa Monica Area - Sustainable Quality Award - Excellence in Stewardship of the Environment".

You might be interested to know River gave a beautiful speech; she's a real charmer.

In front of a few hundred in attendance, the event included receiving an eco-friendly green glass trophy, plus we received two certificates of recognition - one from Julia Brownley (California Legislature Assemblywoman, 41st District) and a second from Fran Pavley (State of California Senator, 23rd District). Note some more details below.

Have a blessed everyday.

http://santamonica.patch.com/listings/lotus-east-west-medical-center

Lotus East-West Medical Center serves the Santa Monica and surrounding communities. The center provides a variety of acupuncture, naturopathy, allopathy, osteopathy, and psychotherapy services. For more details on its services and treatments, please call the number provided or visit the website.

ome more info, press and reviews:http://www.smsqa.com/
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2011/April-2011/04_26_2011_Sustainable_Quality_Awards_Winners_to_be_Honored.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sustainable-Works/138357340660
http://www.smmirror.com/?ajax#mode=single&view=32113
http://69.31.120.34/Main/News_Tab/2011_Sustainable_Quality_Awards_Recipients_Announced.aspx
http://smmirror.com/?ajax#mode=single&view=32141
http://www.smdp.com/Articles-c-2011-03-23-71522.113116-KCRWs-Kleiman-keynote-speaker-for-Sustainable-Quality-Awards-.html

Denise Kaufman MAZAL TOV to LOTUS!!!!

Revitalize Your Health with Acupuncture and Nutrition

2011-04-22T21:52:00.000-07:00

Revitalize Your Health with Acupuncture and Nutrition

http://view.health.ibemail.com/?j=fec9177274610775&m=fe9815707766027571&ls=fe1f107972670d7f7c1475&l=fefe1675716600&s=fe571278716c017f7513&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe9110777764037474&r=0

TEDxGreenville - Max Strom - There is No App for Happiness

2011-04-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Max.

Thank you for this video. I particularly appreciate your message about cost benefit analysis, taking into consideration the value of one's health. Look forward to more teachings from your wisdom. Blessings and everyday goodness.

- Dr. Brendan Armm (Santa Monica, CA)

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/from-Max-Strom.html?soid=1102574586308&aid=i0BLpqT136w

2011-04-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/from-Max-Strom.html?soid=1102574586308&aid=i0BLpqT136w

Good message from Max Strom.

Best, Dr. Brendan Armm

Be Green City TV Santa Monica Features Lotus East-West Medical Center

2011-04-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Check us out.

The Mylkman Cometh

2011-01-29T17:41:00.000-08:00

The Mylkman Cometh

Amazing. Awesome. Delicious.

-Dr. Armm

http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=sciencedaily

2011-01-29T16:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=sciencedaily

The President’s answer to your question : Slow Food USA

2011-01-28T09:47:00.000-08:00

Glad to hear the President speak about peoples access to healthy food.

Have a delicious day,

Dr. Brendan Armm

The President’s answer to your question : Slow Food USA

Lotus East-West Medical Center - January 2011 Newsletter Video

2011-01-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

Acupuncturist Treats 40 N.F.L. Players in 4 Cities

2011-01-08T22:28:00.001-08:00

Acupuncturist Treats 40 N.F.L. Players in 4 Cities

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/sports/football/30acupuncture.html?_r=1

“Enjoy this New York Times article discussing the positive health benefits of acupuncture on today’s pro athletes. Note, 10% increase in a player’s performance just by using acupuncture can certainly make a difference in the outcome of a game”.

- Dr. Brendan Armm (www.lotusew.com)

Happy Holidays from Lotus East-West Medical Center

2010-12-25T06:35:00.000-08:00

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Merry Christmas!
Hope you enjoy the holiday newsletter.

Sincerely,
Dr. Brendan Armm

But You're Not Chinese

2010-12-11T10:19:00.000-08:00

This is terrific. Very informative and funny. Enjoy - Dr. Armm

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2010-11-03T07:54:00.000-07:00

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Hope you enjoy our newest newsletter.

In This Issue

Dr. Armm and Winter's Baby

Welcome Jessica Marier, ND

Lotus Complete Care Program

Tai Qi with Richard Hsu, LAc

Dr. Murphy: LA Fibroid Relief

Dr. Karlin's Detox/Weight-loss Program

Buy Local Santa Monica

What is Homeopathy?

Best,

Dr. Armm

Brendan Armm DAOM, LAc | Acupuncture / Chinese Medicine | Lotus East-West Medical Center | Santa Monica, CA 90403 | Find a Therapist or Wellness Professional at TherapyNext.com

2010-08-13T09:06:00.000-07:00

Brendan Armm DAOM, LAc | Acupuncture / Chinese Medicine | Lotus East-West Medical Center | Santa Monica, CA 90403 | Find a Therapist or Wellness Professional at TherapyNext.com

Anthony Atala on growing new organs | Video on TED.com

2010-02-03T19:51:00.000-08:00

Anthony Atala on growing new organs | Video on TED.com

bladders are more complex them some other structures. - dr. armm

Bonnie Bassler on how bacteria "talk" | Video on TED.com

2010-02-03T19:31:00.000-08:00

Bonnie Bassler on how bacteria "talk" | Video on TED.com

all bacteria can talk to each other, via quorum sensing. - Dr. Armm

More People Rely On Alternative Medicine - Kaiser Health News

2009-11-13T16:46:00.000-08:00

More People Rely On Alternative Medicine - Kaiser Health News

Ignore Swine Flu Hysteria: 5 Reasons NOT to get The Swine Flu Vaccine . . . and 5 Things You Can Do To Promote Health During Flu Season

2009-10-15T11:04:00.001-07:00

Ignore Swine Flu Hysteria: 5 Reasons NOT to get The Swine Flu Vaccine . . . and 5 Things You Can Do To Promote Health During Flu Season

http://mypersonaltrainernyc.com/5-reasons-to-avoid-swine-flu-vaccine-and-5-natural-health-tips/

Thank you for this article, Christopher. I am in support of your writings, and will pass this forward to my patients. I believe in this, like you said, it's best to treat the whole person keeping the immune system strong, improving patient education, focusing on nutrition and sleep, lowering stress, getting adequate exercise and maintaining good hygiene. Other symptoms that come up can most often be addressed well with acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

- Dr. Brendan Armm

Acupressure and Acupuncture for Side Effects of Radiotherapy

2009-09-04T11:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a good article from CA, A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, on Acupuncture treating some side effects of radiotherapy.

http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/59/5/277?maxtoshow=&HITS=6&hits=6&RESULTFORMAT=&andorexacttitle=and&andorexacttitleabs=and&fulltext=acupuncture&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&usestrictdates=yes&resourcetype=HWCIT&ct

Hope this is a helpful read.

Kindly, Dr. Brendan Armm

Closing the evidence gap in integrative medicine

2009-09-02T10:17:00.000-07:00

"What we need is more support for integrative medicine in legislation."
- Dr. Brendan Armm

The first 150 words of the full text of this article appear below.

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/extract/339/sep01_2/b3335?maxtoshow=&HITS=3&hits=3&RESULTFORMAT=&andorexacttitle=and&andorexacttitleabs=and&fulltext=acupuncture&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&usestrictdates=yes&resourcetype=HWCIT&ct

Why Hatha Yoga Is The Friend of the Mystic

2009-08-20T10:40:00.001-07:00

Why Hatha Yoga Is The Friend of the Mystic

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Thank you for the article, Max, and for continuing to teach with grace. You are a very good writer as well. I particularly liked, "when people are in pain, they become self-centered and myopic. When people heal, they become more empathetic, self-less, and sympathetic to the pain and welfare of others". As such, I see this with patients coming to our holistic medical center, Lotus East-West Medical Center, in Santa Monica, California ( www.lotusew.com ). As people heal, their eyes open to see there is a world all around them.

Working as an Oriental Medicine Practitioner in a Hospital Setting

2009-08-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

Very good article from Acupuncture Today:
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31987

There's also a part 2 from Acupuncture Today's newest edition:
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32040
Working in a Hospital Setting, Part 2 -- Felice Dunas, PhD

I am working on it here in Los Angeles / Santa Monica. Will take some time, but hoping to expand Acupuncture in to hospital settings. Stay tuned.

Kindly, Dr. Brendan Armm - Founder/Director of Lotus East-West Medical Center in Santa Monica, California (Holistic, Primary Care Medicine - acupuncture and acupuncturists, naturopathic medicine, medical doctors, and psychotherapy) www.lotusew.com

Oriental Medicine Treats Rosacea

2009-08-14T16:33:00.000-07:00

Here's three good explanatory sites on treating rosacea with Oriental medicine. I enjoyed reading these, and have found acupuncture and Oriental medicine to be a comprehensive combo for treating this and many other skin conditions.

1. Acne Rosacea - http://www.tcmworld.org/heal_with_tcm/acne/

2. TCM for Rosacea - http://www.vitalitymagazine.com/tcm_for_rosacea

3. Rosacea - http://tcm.health-info.org/Dermatology/Dermatology%20pages/Rosacea.htm

Kindly, Dr. Brendan Armm

Founder/Director of Lotus East-West Medical Center in Santa Monica, California

Holistic, Primary Care Medicine

acupuncture and acupuncturists, naturopathic medicine, medical doctors, and psychotherapy

www.lotusew.com

Electroacupuncture Zusanli (ST36) on Release of Nitric Oxide in the Gracile Nucleus and Improvement of Sensory Neuropathies in Zucker Diabetic Fatty R

2009-08-13T09:22:00.001-07:00

"Electroacupuncture Zusanli (ST36) on Release of Nitric Oxide in the Gracile Nucleus and Improvement of Sensory Neuropathies in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats"

http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/long/nep103v1 Great! Glad to see this published. Been waiting for this. Acupuncture helps with diabetic neuropathies. I studied with Sheng-Xing Ma during my doctoral program. Kindly, Dr. Brendan Armm - Founder/Director of Lotus East-West Medical Center in Santa Monica, California (Holistic, Primary Care Medicine - acupuncture and acupuncturists, naturopathic medicine, medical doctors, and psychotherapy) www.lotusew.com

Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms With Acupuncture: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

2009-08-07T10:57:00.001-07:00

RCT from mayo clinic. Acupuncture gets it reputation to treat certain conditions through RCT. In this case, the symptoms of fibromyalgia was greatly improved with acupuncture, from pain to fatigue to anxiety. http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/content/81/6/749.abstract

Americans Spend $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine

2009-08-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

Two interesting notes:

- $12 billion was spent on visits to practitioners such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, and homeopathic specialists

- 1.5% of Total Medical Costs Involve CAM

“The bottom line is that Americans spend a lot of money on CAM products, classes, materials and practitioner visits,” National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Director Josephine P. Briggs, MD, said.

Indeed, people are seeking out alternative and holistic healthcare.

http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20090730/americans-spend-34-billion-alternative-medicine">Americans Spend $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine

Efficacy of acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea in cardiac surgery patients.

2009-08-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

Glad to read this positive review of acupuncture aiding in the treatment of post-op nausea for cardiac surgery patients. I work with Santa Monica and Los Angeles Cardiologists, and indeed, acupuncture can assist pre and post op for cardiac surgery, and be a great adjunct to traditional cardiac care.

Enjoy the article...

http://highwire.stanford.edu/cgi/medline/pmid;19632409

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: IMMEDIATE CARDIOVERSION USING ACUPUNCTURE

2009-08-04T16:52:00.001-07:00

Intriguing case study on Acupuncture and Afib. http://www.medicalacupuncture.com/aama_marf/journal/vol1_1/fibrillation.html

Ricky Williams Is Hoping to Heal Others, and His Image - NYTimes.com

2009-07-22T12:44:00.000-07:00

I like this part: "He wants N.F.L. teams to change the way they approach healing, to include the emotional aspects and alternative medicine."

Ricky Williams Is Hoping to Heal Others, and His Image - NYTimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/s...

At 32, N.F.L. running back Ricky Williams, with a self-described reputation as “the poster child for marijuana,” is looking toward a career in holistic healing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/sports/football/22williams.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&hp

Chinese Medicine Tools | Allergy and autoimmune disease- causes- a discusion

2009-07-22T08:05:00.001-07:00

Chinese Medicine Tools | Allergy and autoimmune disease- causes- a discusion

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Chinese Medicine Tools | Misha Cohen and Ted Kaptchuk Lived in the Same Apartment

2009-07-21T10:42:00.001-07:00

Very interesting video on Hep C and HIV from doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine. Chinese Medicine Tools | Misha Cohen and Ted Kaptchuk Lived in the Same Apartment

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Acupuncture - How Does It Work?

2008-10-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

Here's a good one!

If you have been wondering how acupuncture works, I think you will then enjoy this read. I wrote this paper for my doctoral candidacy, and it was well received by many students at Emperor's College who were looking for a good essay to give patients that were curious from a western perspective on how acupuncture works. Let me know what you think.

Take a look: http://www.lotusew.com/Brendan_Armm_DAOM_LAc_files/CJOMAcupNeuroPhys.pdf

It's explains acupuncture from a neuro-physiological perspective. Plus, it was published in CJOM (California Journal of Oriental Medicine) which is a quarterly national magazine educating patients and practitioners about Oriental medicine.

Enjoy!

Kindly,

- Dr. Brendan Armm

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Founder / Director - Lotus East-West Medical Center

2104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

www.lotusew.com 310.828.8258

Acupuncture and Migraines

2008-10-31T10:37:00.000-07:00

Here's an article I wrote for "Acupuncture Today" [Sept. 2007, Vol. 08, Issue 09] called "Oriental Medicine and Migraines" that I think those of you with migraines (or, if you know someone with migraines) will benefit from.

Take a look:

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31573

Being someone who suffers from migraines myself for over twenty-five years, there are helpful tools in this read.

Enjoy!

- Dr. Brendan Armm

Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Founder / Director - Lotus East-West Medical Center

2104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403