I now want to delve into another facet of the difference between TCM and Western medicine. The area I will now discuss focuses on the actual manner of formulating and writing an official diagnosis. Not only do I feel that this discussion will highlight the most profound difference between the two but it also will… Continue reading Critical Discernment…

People and consumers of healthcare, in the US, are realizing that the conflict of interests of financial incentives involving doctors is becoming a big problem. They understand that not only does this conflict affect the moral standing of a physician but that it puts their healthcare at risk. Simply, doctors basing their clinical decisions on… Continue reading An Opportunity for the TCM Practitioner

…The main reason the influence of drug companies has become so great is the financial incentives that they present to the clinicians. These incentives have greatly altered the manner by which doctors treat their patients. This is clearly seen in the doctor’s treatment plan. You might be wondering how long these drug companies have been… Continue reading Establishing TCM in the West II

The one thing that has become apparent to me is that just discussing clinician diagnosis or cases in their Western medical terms is not, in-itself, going to completely close the “rift” between TCM and Western medicine. Yes, unquestionably, educating the Western practitioners about how Acupuncture affects the central dorsal horn or the spinal nerves is… Continue reading Establishing TCM in the West

…As far as non-pain related disorders, I chose to explain to them (and still do) that Acupuncture and Herbs (Herbology) affects higher brain areas and stimulates the release of neurotransmitters that influence the immune system and the antinociceptive system. Another explanation that I often still use is that Acupuncture and Herbs affect the blood concentrations… Continue reading Developing My Clinical Vocabulary II

To this day, I continue steadfastly in my effort to bridge the gap of understanding between TCM and Western Medicine. When I started this pursuit, I remember the first thing I did was go and ask Western Medical practitioners, in various fields, how I can make my field more receptive to them. I specifically wanted… Continue reading Developing My Clinical Vocabulary..

…Initially, I did use terms like “Qi”, “Energy”, “Stagnation” when describing the philosophy behind the treatment protocols or procedures of TCM. The look and response on the majority of those faces will forever be imprinted in my mind. After my explanations, most of the MD’s felt that my words just reinforced their opinions about Chinese… Continue reading The First Hurdle II

As a practitioner, the most enjoyable aspect about writing a Blog on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that I get to discuss my general experiences with the field of TCM as well as my experiences in treating patients here. As I enter my 12th year in practice, I have seen a tremendous amount of progress… Continue reading The First Hurdle…

My number one goal of this Blog is to educate you on many aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). Most of you expect me to discuss, in detail, all the clinical matters the make up the field. I will certainly do that. However, I am also going to highlight the latest trends that concern TCM. The… Continue reading Excited To Start This Journey With You..