From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Integrative medicine: What is the purpose of two kinds of medicine interpenetrating?

13 October 2007 Science

At NCNM, we learn Western medicine as part of our Classical Chinese Medicine education. Part of that is simply because a working knowledge of biomedicine is necessary for licensure. Part of it is because it’s good to be able to talk to Western physicians and Western educated patients about things that they can [...]

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Acupuncture safety: Is the Clean Needle Technique exam a scam?

9 October 2007 Acupuncture

At my school, and I believe elsewhere in the US, we are required to take the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) exam before doing acupuncture in the clinic as primaries. My exam is coming this weekend in Portland and boy am I excited. (Yes, that’s sarcasm). To tell you the honest truth, I haven’t thought too [...]

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I could never count how many things I learn in a day

7 October 2007 Acupuncture

I miss being able to sit down and work on articles 2+ hours a day. Sometimes it was a little wearing – honestly – but I felt like I was connecting with people and working through ideas that plagued me. It was good! Now, it’s harder. I spend so much time [...]

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How to be sure you’re getting safe Chinese herbs

5 October 2007 New to Chinese Medicine?

I’ve read numerous articles recently about the alleged dangers of Chinese herbs. One such article, not focused specifically on Chinese herbalism, can be read here. You know, I get a surge of irritation every time I read one of these articles which quickly dies down to be replaced by an interest in discussing [...]

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Five simple methods I use to take advantage of my time in Chinese medicine school

4 October 2007 Learning

I’ve talked about the habits I’ve formed to be an honors student, I’ve revealed some of the low-tech items I use to stay organized, I’ve discussed various study methods I use for acupuncture and chinese herbs – I continue to use all of this information in my Chinese medicine school experience. But I have [...]

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