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	<title>Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine</title>
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	<description>Traditional Chinese Medical Care</description>
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		<title>Welcome to The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine!</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/acupuncture-alternative-medicine-herbs-oriental-medicine-pain-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[At The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine we provide quality Traditional Chinese Medical care.  Click on the items on the right to get more information on the various services we offer.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
2002 Sunset Avenue &#124; Ocean &#124; NJ 07712
Office Hours
Monday: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine we provide quality Traditional Chinese Medical care.  Click on the items on the right to get more information on the various services we offer.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.<a href="http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/wp-admin/post.php#"></p>
<p align="center">2002 Sunset Avenue | Ocean | NJ 07712</p>
<p align="center">Office Hours</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Monday: 10am-1pm, 4:40pm-8pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Tuesday: CLOSED*</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Wednesday: 9am-8pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Thursday: 9am-2pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Friday: 9am-2pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Saturday: 11am-2pm</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Phone: 732.775.0033</strong></p>
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<p align="center">* Tuedays are currently reserved for special Chinese Herbal Training.</p>
<p align="center"><a title="send email to Rob" href="mailto:rob@TheAtlanticCenter.com">rob  at TheAtlanticCenter.com</a></p>
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		<title>Tong Ren Healing at The Atlantic Center!</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/tong-ren-healing-coming-to-the-atlantic-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Tong Ren Healing, developed by Tom Tam, a Boston-area Acupuncturist, is coming to The Atlantic Center!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 3rd at 12pm.  Click on this link to see the FOX News Channel report on this exciting healing practice!
Here is a description of Tong Ren Healing taken directly from Tom&#8217;s website [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tong Ren Healing, developed by Tom Tam, a Boston-area Acupuncturist, is coming to The Atlantic Center!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 3rd at 12pm.  <strong>Click on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqp0PTigz7E">this link</a> to see the FOX News Channel report on this exciting healing practice!</strong></p>
<p>Here is a description of Tong Ren Healing taken directly from Tom&#8217;s website (<a href="http://tongrenhealing.com">tongrenhealing.com</a>):</p>
<p>Tong Ren energy healing was developed by Tom Tam as a therapy for changing a patient&#8217;s energy system by using the collective unconscious.  In 2001 Tom set up a healing class for cancer patients and, at the same time, took the opportunity to train his students in this healing technique. By February 2002, the first healing class began. During the next three years, more than 2200 people have attended the Guinea Pig healing classes. As of late, the class has drawn people with diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lyme Disease, RSD, and HIV/AIDS - to name a few. People regularly come from other states and other countries to attend the healing class. </p>
<p>If you plan to attend, PLEASE reserve your spot now as space is limited!  Call 732 775 0033 now to reserve your seat.</p>
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		<title>Migraine Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/migraine-treatment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/migraine-treatment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head. Absent serious head injuries, stroke, and tumors, the recurring severity of the pain indicates a vascular headache rather than a tension [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head. Absent serious head injuries, stroke, and tumors, the recurring severity of the pain indicates a vascular headache rather than a tension headache. Migraines are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.</p>
<p>The word migraine is French in origin and comes from the Greek hemicrania, as does the Old English term megrim. Literally, hemicrania means &#8220;only half the head&#8221;.(taken from wikipedia.com)</p>
<p>Women often suffer from migraines due to hormonal imbalances.  Very often women experience migraine at a certain point in their cycle.  </p>
<p>We have extensive experience with migraines whether they are from hormonal issues or structural.    Here is what patients are saying:</p>
<p>Migraine Headaches</p>
<p>    I want to take this opportunity to thank you for providing me relief from my daily migraine headaches which I suffered through for more than three years. Being headache free for a record 49 days is a great gift. Your technique and skills in the field of alternative medicine are second to none.<br />
    You have given me my life back. I am no longer fearful of those dreadful daily attacks. I function at a higher level and am once again enjoying life like I did in my pre-headache days. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do.<br />
    - Karen B., Toms River, NJ</p>
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		<title>Success Story: Smoke Free!</title>
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		<comments>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/success-story-smoke-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I am always excited when someone comes to the office asking for helpl in quitting smoking.  Just recently I had J.H. come in seeking just that.  Just before Christmastime, J.H. came to the office to begin the TOBACUFREE smoking program.  Here is her testimonial:

I hate to say it but I started smoking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am always excited when someone comes to the office asking for helpl in quitting smoking.  Just recently I had J.H. come in seeking just that.  Just before Christmastime, J.H. came to the office to begin the TOBACUFREE smoking program.  Here is her testimonial:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hate to say it but I started smoking when I was nine years old, over thirty five years ago. I’ve attempted several methods in order to stop smoking. Prescriptions pills, self hypnosis, hypnosis, cold turkey (OUCH!), jump up and down backwards on one foot with a chicken over my head. Yes I’ve tried quite a few options;  numerous attempts at each one of them and naturally spent a lot of money. Despite pending medical conditions that physician&#8217;s insist would only worsen and do have the definite potential of becoming fatal, nothing worked.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Needless to say, I was at the end of my rope and willing to try anything and I’m sure many of you can relate…</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Then I ran across The Atlantic Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Rob Balko here in Ocean  Township.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The procedure is relatively quick and </strong><strong>most definitely painless</strong>. I’m guaranteed that if at any time I feel I’m about to slip all I have to do is call, which is a real comfort knowing that support is always there.</p>
<p align="right">- J.H.</p>
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		<title>Smoking Cessation - The TobacuFree Program</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/smoking-cessation-the-tobacufree-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/smoking-cessation-the-tobacufree-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I just got back from from being re-trained in my smoking cessation program with Penny Warren Todd of Crofton Acupuncture, located in Crofton Maryland.  I have to say that I am very excited about this program and look forward to helping others choose to be smoke-free!  This program is the most comprehensive and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just got back from from being re-trained in my smoking cessation program with Penny Warren Todd of Crofton Acupuncture, located in Crofton Maryland.  I have to say that I am very excited about this program and look forward to helping others choose to be smoke-free!  This program is the most comprehensive and supporting program I know of.  Her e are some interesting facts from the program:</p>
<ul>
<li>Other programs provided by national groups have a 20-25% success rate, most people attend 3 or 4 times before finally quitting smoking.</li>
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<li>The TobacuFree program is closer to 95% successful.</li>
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<li>The TobacuFree program is gauranteed!  I know, I have said this before and stand by my word on.  But what it shows is that we are committed to helping you reach your goal, regardless of the costs involved.</li>
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<p>If you or someone you know is struggling with health issues due to smoking, or just want to finally QUIT FOR THE LAST TIME, call the office to make an appointment to start today!</p>
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		<title>Success Story: Morton&#8217;s Neuroma</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/success-story-mortons-neuroma/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/success-story-mortons-neuroma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morton&#8217;s neuroma (or Morton&#8217;s metatarsalgia) is a condition that affects the nerves between the toes.  Standing, even for a short time, becomes painful and the person feels burning, numbeness and parathesia.
A patient came to the office recently complaining of this condition.  After an examination and discussion of her treatment plan, she was treated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Morton&#8217;s neuroma (or Morton&#8217;s metatarsalgia) is a condition that affects the nerves between the toes.  Standing, even for a short time, becomes painful and the person feels burning, numbeness and parathesia.</p>
<p>A patient came to the office recently complaining of this condition.  After an examination and discussion of her treatment plan, she was treated with Kiiko Style Japanese Acupuncture.  After just one treatment we were able to eliminate the pain for 10 days.  While this is a rare case of recovery, it shows that the results from acupuncture are immediate and long lasting.</p>
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		<title>OCTOBER 24 IS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/ocotber-24-is-acupuncture-and-oriental-medicine-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OCTOBER 24 IS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE DAY!


Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed annually on October 24. It is part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
An estimated 36% of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font size="4" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#9999ff"><strong><font size="2" color="#6699ff">OCTOBER 24 IS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE DAY!<br />
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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt">Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed annually on October 24. It is part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.</font></font></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt">An estimated 36% of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a survey by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a component of the National Institutes of Health. When megavitamin therapy and prayer specifically for health reasons is included in the definition of CAM, the number of U.S. adults using some form of CAM in the past year rises to 62%. Among the common CAM practices identified by the survey were acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, tai chi and qi gong.<br />
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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size: 9pt">Join us at The Atlantic Center for free Qi Gong instruction, free giveaways and information! </font></font> </font></font> </font></font></p>
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		<title>Fertility and Reproductive Health</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/fertility-and-reproductive-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/fertility-and-reproductive-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that approximately 3 million couples are considered infertile?
Did you know that Acupuncture can increase your chances of conceiving a child by up to 40%?
Did you know that studies have shown that Acupuncture and herbal medicine can enhance your chances of a successful IVF?
We work with Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinologists to provide you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that approximately 3 million couples are considered infertile?</p>
<p>Did you know that Acupuncture can increase your chances of conceiving a child by up to 40%?</p>
<p>Did you know that studies have shown that Acupuncture and herbal medicine can enhance your chances of a successful IVF?</p>
<p>We work with Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinologists to provide you with the BEST POSSIBLE opportunities for a successful pregnancy.</p>
<p>Please call the Atlantic Center now at 732.775.0033 for a free consultation about how Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can help you increase your chances of conceiving, carrying and delivering a healthy baby!</p>
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		<title>FREE Qi Gong Classes now available!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every other Tuesday only at the Atlantic Center, we are offering FREE Qi gong instruction from 12pm till 1pm. Come in and discover the healing and rejuvenating power of your own body! Call the office or fill in this form to sign up today!


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every other Tuesday only at the Atlantic Center, we are offering FREE Qi gong instruction from 12pm till 1pm. Come in and discover the healing and rejuvenating power of your own body! Call the office or fill in this form to sign up today!</p>
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		<title>PassionWorks Benefit a Great Success</title>
		<link>http://www.theatlanticcenter.com/passionworks-benefit-a-great-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The PassionWorks Benefit, held Friday, September 8 at the Oak Tree Lodge, was a great success with over $2000 raised for local needy families.  We raffled off many great gifts including: Sweatshirts from the Inlet Outlet in Point Pleasant Beach, Red Bull, Free Acupuncture Treatments, Best Buy Gift Cards, a digital camera, and Haircuts/Styling! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The PassionWorks Benefit, held Friday, September 8 at the Oak Tree Lodge, was a great success with over $2000 raised for local needy families.  We raffled off many great gifts including: Sweatshirts from the Inlet Outlet in Point Pleasant Beach, Red Bull, Free Acupuncture Treatments, Best Buy Gift Cards, a digital camera, and Haircuts/Styling!  People danced into the night thanks to the great work by our DJ.</p>
<p>Look for more great events by PassionWorks, including food drives, benefit concerts, and special events.</p>
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